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AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force recommendations

Learn more about the AMA Substance Use and Pain Care Task Force's recommendations to help physicians to take action on evidence-based interventions.

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Overdose EpidemicSep 29, 2021

Free course offers training in prescribing buprenorphine for OUD

Buprenorphine’s an effective tool to help end the drug-overdose epidemic. New online module trains physicians and medical students in how to use it.

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Overdose EpidemicSep 28, 2021

44% drop in opioid Rx since 2011, but overdoses spike. Here’s why.

Learn what’s really driving the worsening epidemic of drug-related overdoses and deaths, and how the AMA is working fervently to end it.

Overdose EpidemicSep 27, 2021

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, reviews the 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on findings from the 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report.

Overdose Epidemic

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.

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Population CareAug 25, 2021

DEA gives OK for drug treatment on the go with mobile units

Learn how a new federal rule, endorsed by the AMA, will expand access to evidence-based methadone treatment in rural and underserved areas.

Overdose EpidemicAug 4, 2021

Time to revamp CDC’s problematic 2016 opioid Rx guideline

The CDC should remove arbitrary thresholds, restore balance and support comprehensive, compassionate care as it revises the guideline later this year.

Overdose EpidemicAug 3, 2021

What every U.S. employer can do to help end the overdose epidemic

The nation saw a record-high tally of drug-overdose deaths during the pandemic. Employers play a vital role in prevention. Learn more with the AMA.

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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses vaccine authorization for 5-11-year-olds

Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses new "mix & match strategy" for boosters

COVID-19 CPT coding and guidance

COVID-19 CPT vaccine and immunization codes

Natalia Solenkova, MD, PhD, on the indispensable contributions of IMGs

Q&A: How IMGs overcome big barriers to practice medicine in U.S.

23% of medical students mistreated. Regret, burnout often follow.

Med students one day, COVID interns the next: Early grads look back

Oct. 22, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Oct. 22, 2021: State Advocacy Update

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Instructions to access virtual November 2021 Special Meeting of AMA HOD

November 2021 Special Meeting of the HOD: October 25 & 26 Speakers' updates

Health insurance: Council on Medical Service reports

Health care coverage & choice: Council on Medical Service reports

YPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

WPS November 2021 Meeting agenda & resources

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 18, 2021

AMA Research Challenge social media kit

Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)