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

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].