Press Releases
American Medical Association, California Medical Association praise California attorney general call for helping patients struggling with substance use disorder.
Opioids
Kentucky becomes latest state taking action to remove “senseless” insurance company barriers to opioid-use disorder treatment.
Leading physician groups applauded a Kentucky House committee for advancing a bill making it easier for people with addiction to opioids to receive treatment.
The AMA, Colorado Medical Society and Manatt Health release study of Colorado’s meaningful efforts to reverse the opioid epidemic.
Leadership Viewpoints
A breakthrough in Pennsylvania eliminates prior authorization for lifesaving treatment for opioid-use disorder. Every other state should follow suit.
AMA, Pennsylvania Medical Society and Manatt Health release analysis of progress made, recommend next steps for policymakers, insurers and physicians.
Physician Advocacy
Prescription-drug pricing, gun violence and ACA-stabilization efforts are among the issues that could see new life next year.
Your patient has an opioid-use disorder. Here’s how to find evidence-based care.
The AMA calls on the nation’s physicians to read this timely new report from the U.S. surgeon general. Find out what you will learn from America’s top doctor.
Medication-assisted treatment and inpatient care are among approaches that work, but many states still only offer minimal care for a massive problem.
