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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

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AMA in Action: Ending the overdose epidemic

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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

Opioid and pain treatment CME

Address opioid and pain treatment with evidence-based training from Providers Clinical Support System-Medications for Opioid Use Disorders (PCSS-MOUD).

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Naloxone can sustain our progress in fighting overdose deaths

Fatal drug overdoses fell 25% last year, sparking hope. Here are five practical steps we should take next to save lives.

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New FDA opioid labeling keep focus on individualized care

Agency action updates medication risk information and supports prescribing decisions tailored to individual patient needs. 

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On opioid labeling, FDA emphasizes patient-physician relationship

The AMA commends the FDA for new label requirements for opioids that emphasizes shared decision-making between the patient and physician.

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AMA Update for May 21, 2025: Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news
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Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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AMA Update
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Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 12, 2025

In the news: At-home cervical cancer screening, overdose deaths in the U.S., CRISPR therapy for infant with rare genetic disease and more.

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Statement on renewal of public health emergency for overdose epidemic

The AMA commends Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and HHS for renewing the public health emergency declaration to address the nation’s opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
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FDA moves to change labeling on buprenorphine dosing

Higher doses of the medication for opioid-use disorder are sometimes needed. Payers must follow the FDA’s lead to help save lives.

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