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AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations offer roadmap to policymakers

The AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations call on policymakers to eliminate barriers to treatment and to take additional steps to end the opioid epidemic.

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May 18, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Mississippi and North Carolina's work to end the opioid epidemic, Maine's medication-assisted treatment for inmates and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

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AMA calls pain task force recommendations a road map for future policy

The AMA backs proposals the Interagency Pain Task Force discussed, a signal that policy makers understand the treatment required for patients in pain.

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AMA, NCMS, Manatt: Study of NC reversing opioid epidemic

A new report today by the AMA, North Carolina Medical Soc, and Manatt Health shows North Carolina is adopting strategies to combat the opioid epidemic.

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AMA, MSMA, Manatt: Study on MS reversing opioid epidemic

A new report today by the AMA, Mississippi State Medical Assn (MSMA), and Manatt Health shows Mississippi is adopting strategies to combat the opioid epidemic.

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Iowa removes barriers to treatment of opioid use disorder

Physicians congratulating the Iowa Legislature and Gov. Reynolds for passing a law that results in more residents receiving treatment for opioid use disorder.

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How the CDC’s opioid prescribing guidance went astray

Payers, regulators and others have turned clinical advice into hard-and-fast rules that can harm patients.

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AMA urges participation in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Doctors are urging their patients to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by taking unused and expired medicine to drop-off sites.

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AMA welcomes CDC’s revised view on opioids guidelines

The AMA continues to urge informed prescribing to reduce opioid-related harm and appreciates the CDC recognizes that patients require individualized care.

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