OME Advocate Newsletter
Delivered twice-monthly right to your in-box, AACOM's OME Advocate keeps you informed and involved in policy discussions and legislation around healthcare, medical students and osteopathic medical education.

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AACOM Mitigates Higher Ed Provisions Enacted in Budget Reconciliation Bill
Following months of congressional action, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, H.R. 1, was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, enacting sweeping changes to higher education policies impacting osteopathic medical students and schools. The bill narrowly passed the Senate on July 1 by a 51-50 vote, with Vice President Vance breaking the tie. It then returned to the House and passed 218-214 on July 3 after hours of intense negotiations. Since January, AACOM led a targeted advocacy effort to:
Our comprehensive strategy included:
The enacted bill includes the following provisions relevant to osteopathic medicine:
Although we were not successful in all areas, AACOM's joint advocacy yielded substantial improvements to the original House and Senate proposals including:
Despite these improvements, AACOM maintains ongoing concerns with key provisions. We strongly oppose the elimination of the Grad PLUS Program and new loan caps that may limit access for disadvantaged students. AACOM is committed to working with Congress and the Department of Education (ED) to further alleviate harm and pursue legislative fixes where needed. Read our analysis of key changes and advocacy impacts. Stay tuned for our upcoming FAQ and register for our webinar today. |
Join AACOM Advocacy Day 2025 on September 9-10
Be part of two dynamic days of virtual advocacy. Last year, more than 300 advocates joined forces for more than 180 meetings with Congress—advancing legislation on residency access and rural training. Key Details:
Visit the Advocacy Day page for the latest updates and register today! |
Join 50+ Organizations Supporting Community TEAMS Act
More than 50 national and state healthcare organizations have signed our letter in support of the Community Training, Education, and Access for Medical Students (Community TEAMS) Act, H.R. 3885, reintroduced by U.S. Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Sam Graves (R-MO) and Troy Carter (D-LA) on June 10, 2025. Through a new Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant program, this bill will allow medical schools to partner with Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics and other healthcare facilities located in medically underserved communities to increase medical school clinical rotations. Building strong organizational support is critical to advancing this important bill through Congress. Leaders can sign their organizations on to the letter using this form. Advocates can urge Congress to support H.R. 3885 through our Action Center. |
ED Rulemaking on PSLF Ends Without Consensus
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ED to Restart Interest Accrual on SAVE Loans
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CDC Director Nomination Approved by Senate HELP Committee
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Engagement & Resources
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