AMA: New Jersey shows leadership to help end opioid epidemic

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Statement attributable to Patrice A. Harris, M.D., MA

President-elect of the American Medical Association

Chair of the AMA Opioid Task Force

“The American Medical Association (AMA) today commended New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and state Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson for helping end needless administrative barriers to evidence-based treatment for patients with an opioid use disorder. By no longer requiring prior authorization for medication-assisted treatment (MAT), New Jersey Medicaid will save lives.

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