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PDMP case pits patient privacy against law-enforcement intrusion

A U.S. appeals panel reverses a medical privacy victory and fails to dismiss argument that patient, physician privacy concerns are “speculative.”

HIPAA
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Confusion remains on travel ban’s scope, implementation

Restrictions on international physicians entering the United States are limited, but the vague language of the travel ban remains concerning.

Health Equity
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March 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges block of Anthem-Cigna merger, hosts summit on preventing gun violence and more in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Top State Issues 2017
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5 issues physicians will take to state legislators in 2017

Legislation on physician-led team-based care and reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and Medicaid are among the top issues faced at the state level this year.

State Advocacy
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AMA strengthens anti-tobacco policies to further protect youth

The AMA adopted policies reaffirming its longtime commitment to preventing tobacco use amongst youth.

Press Releases
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AMA analyses support blocking the Anthem-Cigna, Aetna-Humana mergers

Competition and choice hang in balance as the health insurance industry slides toward corporate monopolies.

Press Releases
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Physicians team up to treat addiction in rural areas

A distance learning model helps address substance abuse in rural and traditionally underserved areas. The program allows primary care physicians to get the input from colleagues and specialists on the call.

Behavioral Health
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Tobacco products, e-cigarettes come under greater regulation

The FDA took steps to prohibit the sale of a number of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors. The AMA would like to see further FDA regulations addressing marketing and banning flavored e-cigarettes.

Behavioral Health
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Raising minimum age for purchasing tobacco has health implications

The move to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21 has major health implications. It will reduce the smoking rate over time by about 12 percent and smoking-related deaths by 10 percent.

Behavioral Health