Congress Approves FY 2010 Budget Framework The House (233-193) and Senate (53-43) April 29 approved a conference
agreement (H.Rept. 111-89) for the FY 2010 budget resolution. No
Republicans voted for the measure in either chamber.The
measure provides a framework for funding increases for the NIH,
CDC, NHSC, and HRSA, as well as an avenue to move health care reform
legislation. More >>
AAMC, Hospital Groups Urge Congressional Support for Medicare
and Medicaid DSH Programs The AAMC signed an April 27 letter urging continued congressional
support for Medicare and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital
(DSH) programs. The letter was sent to all members of the House
and Senate and recommends the preservation of federal support for
DSH payments until "coverage expansions are universal and fully
implemented and Medicare and Medicaid payment shortfalls are addressed."
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AAMC Comments on OMB Recovery Act Standard Data Elements The AAMC April 29 provided comments to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) on the standard data elements for reports under
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5).
Section 1512 of the Recovery Act requires standardized reporting
for recipients of federal grants, cooperative agreements, and loan
funds under the Act. More >>
The AAMC and its members look forward to working with the Obama administration and Congress to promote policies that
will strengthen our nation's health. Read the AAMC Policy Priorities
(PDF, 49 pages)
It's Time for Health Care and Financial Security for All
The AAMC is one of more than 60 organizations to endorse this initiative.
