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Advocacy UpdateJul 2, 2021

July 2, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Colorado regulation will measure SUD network adequacy and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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 UpdateMay 7, 2021

May 7, 2021: National Advocacy Update

New program covering the cost of administering COVID-19 vaccines and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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.

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Why COVID-19 vaccination should be required for health professionals

Why the CDC is again turning to masks to help stop COVID-19

Physician-led team-based care

AMA STEPS Forward™ webinar series

Why physician diversity matters, and how GME programs can boost it

Voices from the Accelerating Change in Medical Education Consortium

Medical Student Outreach Program (MSOP) Resource Center

3 ways the pandemic may change residency selection going forward

Case on misuse of CPT code to hide administrative costs can proceed

July 16, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on scope of practice—state legislative roundup

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Loans & financial services

June 2021 Meeting of the HOD: Speakers' updates

Council & committee nominations

About the Council on Constitution & Bylaws (CCB)

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Submitting a resolution to the Senior Physicians Section (SPS)

Young Physicians Section (YPS) leadership opportunities

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 19, 2021

AMA Research Challenge

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