Jett Murray, OMS IV, Idaho College of Osteopathic MedicineThroughout my education as a future osteopathic physician (DO), there has been considerable student discussion about the Match...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Hearings to examine the nomination of Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.Summary: U.S. Department of Education FAQs About Racial Preferences and Stereotypes Under Title VI of the Civil Rights ActMarch 7, 2025On...

  AACOM Government Relations 118th Congress in ReviewEnsuring GME Parity for Osteopathic GraduatesThe Fair Access In Residency (FAIR) Act, H.R. 751, was reintroduced on February 2023...

MEMORANDUMTo: Interested PartiesFrom: Crossroads StrategiesRe: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - National Institutes of Health (NIH)Date:...

Advocacy can be an intimidating and daunting process. Where do you even start? What do I want to advocate for? Am I even capable of making a difference?These questions can run rampant as you look...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.Senate FY25 LHHSE Bill & Report AnalysisOn August 1, the Senate Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2025 bill for the...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.FY25 LHHS Bill & Report AnalysisOn June 26, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2025 bill for the Labor,...

This analysis was prepared by Crossroads Strategies, LLC on behalf of AACOM.House Bill - H.R 8774On June 13, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) funding bill...

This analysis was prepared by Crossroads Strategies, LLC on behalf of AACOM.OME Priorities in House MilCon-VA Bill- H.R 8580On May 23, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year...

This analysis was prepared by Venable LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Senate Finance Committee held a full committee hearing discussing what Congress can do to maintain...

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee held markup  on various telehealth and rural healthcare legislation. View the full markup here.WITNESSES H.R...

This analysis was prepared by Venable LLP, on behalf of AACOM.IPPS Proposed Rule:On May 2, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published in the Federal Register the fiscal...

AACOM Government Relations has received questions regarding the Department of Education's Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality (Committee) so we wanted to...

This analysis was prepared by Venable LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a full committee hearing discussing what...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.On March 9, 2024, Congress passed the first package (Public Law No: 118-42) of FY 2024 appropriations bills as part of the Consolidated...

This analysis was prepared by Crossroads Strategies, LLC on behalf of AACOM.President Joe Biden’s $7.3 trillion FY 2025 budget aims to help middle-class Americans by expanding the Child Tax Credit,...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.MemorandumCommittee: House Education & the WorkforceSubject: Full Committee Markup of Bills to Bolster Workforce and Academic...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.Memorandum  Subject: Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking – Session 2 – State Authorization and Distance...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.MemorandumSubject: Markup of H.R. 6951, the “College Cost Reduction Act”Committee: House of Representatives Committee on Education and...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) hosted its second day of negotiated rulemaking to...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP on behalf of AACOM.January 8th, 2024The House and Senate are both in session this week. Congress returns this week facing a number of deadlines in the...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On November 29, 2023, the Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register a notice announcing its intention...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.On December 5, 2023, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a markup to consider and advance 19 pieces of healthcare...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.On October 25, 2023, FY24 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) published the final rules for gainful employment (GE) and financial...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.Congressional Contingency Plans It has been reported that the Capitol would be open to official visitors only, and the...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.After a lengthy state/district work period in August, the U.S. Senate will return this week, followed by the U.S. House of...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.On July 27, 2023, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.SummaryOn August 1,...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.MemorandumCommittee: House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentSubject: “Lowering...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.On July 14, the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.A summary of key provisions relevant to the osteopathic medical education (OME) community can be found below.Senate Bill – S...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On Wednesday, June 12, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce passed a four-bill package aimed at strengthening transparency...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.Proposed Rule on Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment, Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.This hearing took place on June 9, 2023, 9:30am ET . PURPOSE This hearing focused on recommendations for...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.This hearing took place on June 21, 2023, 10:00 am ET.PURPOSE The purpose of the hearing was to address the increased...

Elizabeth Mintz, OMS IINational Resident Matching Program (NRMP) data indicates that 32 percent of residency program directors “never or seldom” interview DO candidates; and of those who do, at least...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register proposed regulations to establish a new...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.This hearing took place on May 12.Speakers:Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, President and CEO, Morehouse School of MedicineDr. Jeannette E...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.View HearingPURPOSE The purpose of this hearing was to examine the current state of rural healthcare in the U.S.,...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.View HearingPURPOSE The purpose of this hearing was for the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.This hearing was held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.Purpose The purpose of this markup is for the Energy and Commerce...

As a medical student approaching my final year of school, in a few short months I will be putting together my application for residency. For all medical students, this includes writing a personal...

On May 4, 2023, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a hearing to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget request for the...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.This hearing was held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.Purpose The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and...

PURPOSE The purpose of this hearing was to examine how various public health programs are working and better understand any gaps that may need to be addressed.MEMBERS PRESENTChairman Guthrie...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.IPPS Proposed Rule:On April 10, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY) 2024...

Osteopathic physicians have long been subject to discrimination in the medical field.Glynis Castaneda, OMS IIIWhile the first osteopathic medical school was established in 1892, it wasn't until 1969...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.President Biden unveiled his $6.9 trillion budget blueprint for FY24. The budget calls for $1.73 trillion in discretionary...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.The U.S. Department of Education recently published a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) that significantly expands its interpretation of the...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.PURPOSE The purpose of this hearing is for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services,...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.Purpose The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held this hearing to examine various Fiscal Year...

PURPOSE The purpose of this hearing was to examine the President’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).MEMBERS PRESENTChairman Jason...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.Witnesses:Amanda Pears Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Advocates for Community Health, and Executive Director, The Association of...

As the Match nears closer and closer, I find myself frequently seeing posts from nervous medical students on social media. My mentees reach out to check in and debrief. Mentees from third year...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.Timing and Process for FY 2024 RequestsU.S. SenateOn February 22, the Senate Appropriations Committee released information on...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.PURPOSE The purpose of this hearing is for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions to discuss the...

As a Marine, Naval Officer and medical student, I have seen the excellence of osteopathic care first-hand, especially for those serving overseas. However, I have also seen and experienced the...

This analysis was prepared by McDermott+ Consulting, on behalf of AACOM.OME Priorities in the FY23 OmnibusOn December 23, 2022, Congress passed the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill (Public Law...

Benjamin Maxwell Jump, OMS IVAs an osteopathic medical student, I take pride in knowing that I am getting an education that will give me the knowledge to take care of my future patients. During the...

Ishan Perera, OMS II“The most dangerous person in the room is the one who knows enough about everything to carry a discussion in all matters,” is my father’s most impactful advice. This became my...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On October 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) published the final 90/10 Rule to implement the statutory...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On October 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) announced a suite of actions affecting several student loan...

Sarah Holzmann, OMS IIIThe transition from classroom didactics to in-person rotations has taught me to celebrate what I can offer as a future DO. During my current family medicine rotation, I have...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On August 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced an extension of the pause on student loan repayment,...

This analysis was prepared by McDermottPlus Consulting on behalf of AACOM.The Senate Finance Committee (the Committee) recently released the latest discussion draft in their series for mental and...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On July 28, 2022, the Senate Appropriations Committee (the Committee) released the text of all 12 appropriations bills. No markups are...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On July 26, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to (1) revise...

This analysis was prepared by McDermottPlus Consulting on behalf of AACOM.On August 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On June 23, 2022—the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), a civil rights law...

Summary: FY 2023 department of defense appropriations billThis analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On June 30, 2022, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2023...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.Summary: FY 2023 House Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations BillThe House passed a package...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On July 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing draft...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.The House Appropriations Committee is in the midst of marking up its fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriation bills. Below is a summary and...

This analysis was prepared by McDermottPlus Consulting on behalf of AACOM.On April 18, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the FY 2023 Inpatient Prospective Payment...

This analysis was prepared by McDermottPlus Consulting and Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.Less than two weeks after signing the fiscal year (FY) 2022 omnibus spending bill, President Biden unveiled...

The congressional appropriations process is underway for fiscal year (FY) 2023. Similar to last year, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees are allowing Members of Congress to request...

This analysis was prepared by McDermottPlus on behalf of AACOM.On March 11, Congress passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill (H.R. 2471) to fund the government through September 30, 2022...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On February 4, 2022, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a proposed rule with comment period to establish a new pilot...

To further advance the association’s advocacy goals and policy priorities, the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) has engaged the services of McDermott+Consulting LLC...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule with comment period (Final Rule) in the Federal...

2021 AACOM GR Year in ReviewExpansion of the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 extended the Teaching Health Center Graduate...

On Wednesday December 23, the Department of Education (ED) announced a 90-day extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections, which are now set to resume on May 1, 2022...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.Senate debate of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is ongoing. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has indicated...

On November 3, the House Rules Committee released updated text and a section-by-section summary of President Biden's Build Back Better reconciliation bill. Below is a summary of provisions relevant...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.The Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) released the remaining nine Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Bills on...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.The House of Representatives is currently working on a Budget Reconciliation bill which includes significant spending on families,...

On August 24, the House approved a $3.5 trillion budget framework following days of negotiations between Democratic leadership and moderates. In the Senate, the framework allocates a portion of these...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.The Biden administration has brought federal student loan policies to the forefront with three key announcements in furtherance of the...

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released three new funding opportunities to support primary care residency programs in rural and underserved communities and create new...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.The House Appropriations Committee is currently developing its budget bill for fiscal year (FY) 2022. Funding for programs and report...

The recent D.C. U.S. District Court ruling in Milton S. Hershey Medical Center v. Xavier Becerra, involved a dispute regarding the calculation of direct graduate medical education payments from the...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On May 28, President Biden released his proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022, requesting $6 trillion in total mandatory and...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On May 24, 2021, the Department of Education (the Department) announced it will hold virtual public hearings on June 21, 23, and 24 to...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.On May 13, the White House released a fact sheet regarding the investment of $7.4 billion in funds from the American Rescue Plan to...

This analysis was prepared by Venable, LLP, on behalf of AACOM.Due to the federal government’s temporary regulatory changes to facilitate broader utilization of telehealth services (largely via...

The following memorandum is a summary of the graduate medical education (GME) provisions included in the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Proposed Rule recently issued by the...

AACOM is actively engaged in efforts to make postsecondary education more affordable for osteopathic medical students. The following update and analysis of federal student aid and loan relief was...

The following memorandum is a summary and analysis of provisions included in the President’s FY2022 discretionary funding request that may be relevant to the American Association of Colleges of...

The US Department of Education posted new guidance about increased flexibility for using funds received by institutions of higher education under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)...

The following memorandum is a title-by-title summary and analysis of provisions in P.L. 117–2, The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), relevant to the American Association of Colleges of...

Congress passed and the President signed the fiscal year (FY) 2021 omnibus spending bill, which included a COVID-19 stimulus package and health extenders. The massive 5,593-page bill (HR 133) funds...