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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.

Press Releases
Obesity rate
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Adult obesity rates rise in 6 states, exceed 35% in 7

Report documents record number of obese adults and children. Find out which states, and which demographic groups, have links to higher obesity rates.

Chronic Diseases
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Oct. 18, 2018: State Advocacy Update

AMA calls for enforcement of Mental Health Parity Act and AMA president visits Iowa in the latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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170 groups send letter on proposed changes to physician payment rule

The AMA and 170 health groups sent a letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma on the proposals included in the 2019 Medicare physician payment rule.

Press Releases
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Alarming drop in life expectancy sparks call for study, action

Physicians want to better understand what’s behind the distressing trend and how to reverse it. Through advocacy and prevention initiatives, the AMA aims to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

Access to Care
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Sept. 21, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Illinois the 9th Compact state to serve as state of principal licensure in the latest state and local AMA efforts to advocate for health care.

Advocacy Update
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Sweeping new tort reforms will protect Iowa physicians

A cap on noneconomic damages, a certificate-of-merit requirement and strengthened expert-witness standards are among new safeguards for physicians.

Judicial Advocacy
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May 18, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Iowa medical liability reform legislation, South Dakota Good Samaritan overdose protection law and more in the latest AMA state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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May 4, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Iowa's highest court says error-reporting document is confidential; State's top court deals blow to medical liability forum shopping

Advocacy Update