Advocacy News Archives
2025
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NIH Plans Overhaul of Peer-Review Process
March 24, 2025
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President Trump Signs Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
March 24, 2025
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Senate Passes CR to Avoid Shutdown Amid Democratic Discontent
March 24, 2025
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Your Advocacy Matters! Urge Congress to Protect Medical Student Financial Aid
March 24, 2025
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Join AACOM Government Relations at Educating Leaders 2025!
March 24, 2025
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Engagement & Resources
March 10, 2025
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HHS Seeks to Remove Public Comment from Agency Actions
March 10, 2025
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House Earmark Deadlines Approaching; COMs, Submit Your Requests
March 10, 2025
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Senate HELP Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for NIH Nominee
March 10, 2025
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President Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting PSLF Eligibility
March 10, 2025
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Linda McMahon Confirmed as ED Secretary; Draft Executive Order Leaked to Dismantle Department
March 10, 2025
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Raise Your Voice to Save Grad PLUS Loans!
March 10, 2025
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Congress Prepares for Continuing Resolution as Budget Reconciliation Next Steps Remain Uncertain
March 10, 2025
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ED Issues Guidance to Clarify Dear Colleague Letter
March 10, 2025
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Engagement & Resources
February 24, 2025
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HHS Secretary Confirmed; ED Nominee Pending Senate Consideration
February 24, 2025
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Court Halts Policy on NIH Funding Reductions
February 24, 2025
On February 21, 2025, a federal judge extended the pause on a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy that would implement a 15 percent cap on Facilities and Administrative (F&A) reimbursements for all new and existing grants.
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Education Department Issues DEI Letter; Institutional Compliance by February 28
February 24, 2025
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Keep the Momentum Going! Urge Congress to Protect Medical Student Financial Aid
February 24, 2025
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Senate First to Adopt GOP Budget Reconciliation Plan
February 24, 2025
2024
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CMS Accepting Applications for New Physician Residency Slots
February 05, 2024
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Appropriators Reach Agreement on FY24 Spending Allocations
February 05, 2024
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Why Nevan McCabe Advocates for the FAIR Act
February 05, 2024
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Urge Congress to Preserve Grad PLUS Loans
February 05, 2024
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House Committee Advances Broad Student Loan Legislation Along Party Lines
February 05, 2024
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AACOM Endorses Reauthorization Bill Promoting Healthcare Provider Mental Health
February 05, 2024
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AACOM Partners with Crossroads Strategies to Promote Osteopathic Policies
February 05, 2024
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Engagement and Resources
January 22, 2024
Engagement and Resources section of AACOM's OME Advocate newsletter.
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CMS Accepting Applications for New Physician Residency Slots
January 22, 2024
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AACOM Nominee Appointed as Primary Negotiator on New ED Rulemaking Committee
January 22, 2024
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Tell Congress to Reauthorize and Expand the THCGME Program
January 22, 2024
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Congress Averts Another Government Shutdown
January 22, 2024
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FAIR Act Gains Momentum in the New Year with Three New Cosponsors
January 22, 2024
2023
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ED Announces Guidance for Third-Party Servicers with Comments Due March 30
March 10, 2023
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COM Representatives Hold Key Seats on Influential Congressional Committees
March 10, 2023
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FAIR Act Toolkit: Share Your Story to Help Pass the FAIR Act
March 10, 2023
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A Fairer Match: Advocating for a More Equitable and Less Stressful Transition to Residency
March 10, 2023
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HRSA Advisory Committee Discusses Health Inequities, Rural Health Workforce
March 10, 2023
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COMs: Submit Your FY24 Congressional Earmark Requests
March 10, 2023
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Freedom of Opportunity Begins with the FAIR Act
February 21, 2023
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Collaborate With AACOM on Proposed Changes to NIH Grant Review Process
February 21, 2023
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AACOM Announces Bill to Expand Rural GME
February 21, 2023
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Engagement and Resources
February 21, 2023
OME Advocate article with featured funding opportunities and other resources for the osteopathic medical community.
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HELP Committee Holds Hearing on the Healthcare Workforce; UNE President Testifies
February 21, 2023
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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ending
February 06, 2023
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CDC Office of Rural Health Established
February 06, 2023
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Updates Announced for NIH Loan Repayment Programs
February 06, 2023
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Engagement and Resources
February 06, 2023
OME Advocate article with featured funding opportunities and other resources for the osteopathic medical community.
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FAIR Act Reintroduced as H.R. 751 to Pave the Way for Residency Fairness
February 06, 2023
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ED Announces Proposed Changes to Income-Driven Repayment
January 23, 2023
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Engagement and Resources
January 23, 2023
OME Advocate article with featured funding opportunities and other resources for the osteopathic medical community.
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ED Seeks to Identify Low-Value Higher Education Institutions
January 23, 2023
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DATA 2000 Waiver No Longer Required to Prescribe Buprenorphine
January 23, 2023