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Dec. 6, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 AMA overdose report highlights

2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done. Download PDF of the Overdose Epidemic Report.

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New report calls for urgent action to combat overdose epidemic

The AMA's 2024 Overdose Epidemic Report includes new data from across the country and provides policy recommendations for state and federal policymakers.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 24, 2024

In the news: Cyberattacks cost $11M, U.S. sees increased dengue fever risk, multivitamins don’t improve life expectancy, prescribing for OUD falls short and more.

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Overdose epidemic podcasts & CME

Access expert discussions and insights to help physicians and other health professionals address the epidemic of opioid overdoses.

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AMA adopts policies on substance use disorder and mental health treatment

The AMA House of Delegates adopted several policies intended to increase patient access to care and life-saving tools for mental health and substance use disorders.

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May 17, 2024: National Advocacy Update

House Ways and Means Committee passes short-term extension of telehealth flexibilities and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fentanyl and treatment for opioid use disorder.

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AMA Update for May 6, 2024: Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fentanyl and treatment for opioid use disorder.

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May 3, 2024: State Advocacy Update

FSMB adopts updated pain-related strategies focused on individualized care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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