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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

Federal Advocacy

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Henry Ford Health uses multidisciplinary pathway to treat pain

Henry Ford Health shows commitment to patients with pain by providing ongoing pain-management physician training and delivering individualized care.

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How equitable harm reduction can head off opioid-related deaths

The war on drugs has failed to curb opioid-related deaths in the U.S. Learn with the AMA what effective policies and practices would look like.

Overdose Epidemic
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Put naloxone next to defibrillators in public places

Tens of thousands of overdoses have been reversed by laypeople using naloxone. The AMA says the overdose antidote should be easier to get in public.

Overdose Epidemic

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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AMA in the News: June 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2024.

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AMA in the News
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 24, 2024

In the news: Cyberattacks cost $11M, U.S. sees increased dengue fever risk, multivitamins don’t improve life expectancy, prescribing for OUD falls short and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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June 14, 2024: National Advocacy Update

Highlights from the 2024 AMA Annual Meeting and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update

Overdose epidemic podcasts & CME

Access expert discussions and insights to help physicians and other health professionals address the epidemic of opioid overdoses.

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June 14, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Updated national snapshot and state-by-state overdose epidemic reports and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA adopts policies on substance use disorder and mental health treatment

The AMA House of Delegates adopted several policies intended to increase patient access to care and life-saving tools for mental health and substance use disorders.

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