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Why denying addiction treatment in jails, prisons is inhumane

Evidence shows medications to treat substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons are lifesaving, yet they’re too often denied. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Care
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AMA in the News: April 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2021.

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AMA in the News
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April 9, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky and Virginia enact opioid litigation abatement laws and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Feb. 5, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations

Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA in the News: December 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for December 2020.

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AMA in the News
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Epidemiologists answer questions about COVID-19 and mutations

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing lingering questions around COVID-19, including mutations and holiday gathering transmissions.

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AMA Update
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Overdose epidemic requires state action to remove barriers to care

AMA, Mannatt report emphasizes the increasing importance of removing barriers to evidence-based care.

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Top 10 stories from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Amid a tragic tide of COVID-19 cases, physicians from across the U.S. gathered virtually to improve public health during the pandemic and beyond.

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AMA to help shape clear criteria for compassionate release of inmates

Delegates adopted policies aimed at allowing compassionate release for seriously ill inmates and preventing the spread of disease in correctional facilities.

Population Care