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As immigration enforcement increases, so do health risks to detainees, advocate says

Faisal Al-Juburi, of legal aid nonprofit RAICES, sounds the alarm about the inhumane treatment of detained immigrants.

Oct. 21, 2025

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Medical schools train faculty on AI best practices

Faculty are training one another to understand artificial intelligence and use it to build curricula, develop quizzes, create presentations, and more.

Oct. 16, 2025

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Hospital food gets a healthy makeover

From hiring Michelin-star chefs to sourcing produce from local farmers, academic health systems are transforming their culinary services to help patients heal.

Oct. 14, 2025

Josh Fernelius, MD, an internal medicine specialist at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and Margoe Chesler, RN, volunteer with Street Med STL.

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Bringing medicine to the streets

Nathanial Nolan, MD, an infectious disease specialist, thought he’d help those in homeless encampments avoid COVID. It turned into much more.

Oct. 7, 2025

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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

Sept. 18, 2025

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AAMC Statement on Full House Committee Markup of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

AAMC appreciates lawmakers' efforts to prioritize medical research and urges the committee to protect public health priorities.

Sept. 11, 2025

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AAMC Statement on Markup of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs

The AAMC released a statement on the markup of legislative proposals to expand the health workforce.

Sept. 9, 2025

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Hospitals make painful choices as federal cutbacks add to economic headwinds

In the face of funding reductions and business challenges, academic health systems reduce staff, press lawmakers for relief, and work to keep patients insured.

Aug. 7, 2025

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AAMC Statement on Final Passage of the Reconciliation Bill

The AAMC remains deeply disappointed and dismayed by provisions in the House-passed reconciliation bill.

July 3, 2025

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AAMC Statement on Senate-passed Reconciliation Bill

The AAMC issued a statement about proposed policies within the budget reconciliation legislation passed by the U.S. Senate.

July 1, 2025

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AAMC Statement on Senate Reconciliation Bill

The AAMC urges the Senate to reject harmful policies that will jeopardize patients' health.

June 28, 2025

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Proposed changes to federal student loans could worsen the doctor shortage

Congressional proposals to eliminate Grad PLUS loans, cap borrowing, and exclude residents from Public Service Loan Forgiveness could strain primary care.