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Sept. 8, 2023: National Advocacy Update

National Physician Suicide Awareness Day underscores urgent need to support physician wellness and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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AMA in the News: August 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2023.

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AMA Update for Aug. 31, 2023: The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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The latest FDA naloxone approvals and Overdose Awareness Day with Bobby Mukkamala, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the current state of the overdose epidemic.

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Meet new DEA training requirement

Satisfy the new eight-hour MATE Act training requirement on treating patients with opioid or other substance use disorders with CME from AMA Ed Hub™.

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Here’s your one-stop shop to meet new DEA training mandate

DEA-registered physicians are now required to complete the one time, eight-hour training requirement. The AMA has you covered. Learn more.

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Put naloxone in schools so it can save lives

Opioid overdose-reversing drugs such as naloxone save lives. They should be available in educational settings and public areas, the AMA says.

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AMA adopts new policies on substance use during second day of Annual Meeting

Policies address opioid crisis and medicinal use of psychedelics.

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AMA in Action: Ending the overdose epidemic (Index)
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Advocacy in action: Ending the overdose epidemic

Science, evidence and compassion must guide patient care and policy change to end the drug-overdose epidemic.

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Narcan lands OTC approval: What it means for patients, doctors

The drug’s manufacturer and retailers must help ensure the lifesaving opioid overdose-reversal medication is widely available at an affordable price. 

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