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Toolkit packed with evidence to help end drug-overdose epidemic

Some state officials are leading the way with science-driven policy that saves lives. It’s time their colleagues follow suit. Learn more with the AMA.

Behavioral Health
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How $1 million grant will boost Ochsner’s digital health innovations

Timely federal funding will advance Ochsner Health’s work to make digitally enabled care a reality for patients in areas hit hard by COVID-19.

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Health System Spotlight
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AMA statement on Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

The AMA commends Congress for passing the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act.

Press Releases
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Feb. 18, 2022: Advocacy Update spotlight on prior authorization

Physicians report prior authorization hurts workforce productivity and more in the latest Advocacy Update issue spotlight.

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Feb. 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

CMS urged to allow more time to review draft cost measures and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Feb. 18, 2022: State Advocacy Update

New toolkit highlights effective policies in combating drug overdoses and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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Feb. 18, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

“Innovative contracting for private practice physicians” webinar recording available and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges Administration to remove naloxone from behind the counter

Removing the prescription status of naloxone as an essential step to save lives from opioid-related overdose, helps to make naloxone available to patients.

Press Releases
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Biden’s surprise-billing rule “not the law that Congress passed”

Patients will be protected from disputes. But doctors, hospitals ask court to stop provision at odds with No Surprises Act and skewed toward payers.

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