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Population CareMay 18, 2021

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.

Advocacy UpdateApr 9, 2021

April 9, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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

AMA StatementsApr 1, 2021

AMA applauds Biden Administration’s first-year drug policy priorities

The agenda outlined today by the Biden Administration tackles overdoses and substance use disorder head-on in ways that will reduce stigma and remove barriers to treatment.

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Federal AdvocacyMar 10, 2021

Meet the AMA’s Capitol Hill allies protecting patients and practices

Learn how a diverse group of lawmakers has worked with the AMA to carry favorable legislation over the finish line and block harmful measures.

Public Health

COVID-19 policy recommendations for OUD, pain, harm reduction

The AMA provides policy recommendations to help guide policymakers reduce the stress of patients with an opioid use disorder and pain during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Advocacy UpdateFeb 26, 2021

Feb. 26, 2021: State Advocacy Update

South Dakota physician assistant independent practice bill defeated and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy UpdateFeb 5, 2021

Feb. 5, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Expanding patients’ access to buprenorphine and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

AMA in the NewsJan 20, 2021

AMA in the News: January 2021

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

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HSS evolution at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

How a tool to teach the EHR can transform medical education

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Addressing high blood pressure

May 7, 2021: National Advocacy Update

May 7, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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Business of the June 2021 Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates

June 2021 Special Meeting of HOD candidate interviews with speakers

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About the Council on Long Range Planning & Development (CLRPD)

MAS June 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

RFS June 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 10, 2021

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