Advocacy at ACAAM
Championing the Future of Academic Addiction Medicine
ACAAM is a proactive voice in shaping public policy and legislation that impacts academic addiction medicine. Through strategic partnerships, legislative monitoring, and public endorsements, ACAAM ensures that the needs of addiction medicine specialists are heard and addressed.
What We Do
- Monitoring legislation relevant to addiction medicine.
- Participating in public policy discussions at national and regional levels.
- Endorsing key causes that align with our mission.
- Drafting organizational statements to influence decision-makers.
- Collaborating with allied organizations to amplify our impact.
Recent Statements & Sign-On Letters
| Oct 24, 2025 |
Signed a community letter supporting 2026 NIH funding recommendations |
| Aug 28, 2025 |
Signed a community letter to preserve health professions loan limit exception. |
| Aug 8, 2025 |
Supported Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act (2025). |
| May 22, 2025 |
Signed a physician/hospital group letter supporting student financial aid. |
| Mar 20, 2025 |
Supported 2026 NIH funding recommendations. |
| Nov 12, 2024 |
Urged Congress to include M-OTAA in year-end legislation. |
| Jun 24, 2024 |
Supported GME Advocacy Coalition letter to Senate Finance Committee. |
| May 13, 2024 |
Supported Rural Residency Planning and Development Act (H.R. 7855). |
| Mar 15, 2024 |
Supported S. 3393 & S. 644 (SUPPORT Act & M-OTAA). |
| Mar 13, 2024 |
Supported Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act (H.R. 7050). |
Getting Involved
Have thoughts or input on legislation or public policy areas where ACAAM might be helpful? Contact Carly Reisner, Executive Director, [email protected].
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