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AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians-Advocacy

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Billions go to opioid epidemic.

Access to treatment is key in addressing drug-overdose epidemic
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AMA to push for evidence-based treatment in opioid fight

AMA adopted policy to ensure those with substance use disorders receive evidence-based treatment – whether in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, etc.

Press Releases
U.S. Surg. Gen. Jerome Adams, MD
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Surgeon general to AMA: Look upstream to prevent nation’s ills

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, challenged his fellow AMA delegates to lead a civil discussion on issues critical to helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

Behavioral Health
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AMA report shows national progress toward reversing opioid epidemic

The AMA issued a new report today documenting how physician leadership is advancing the fight against the opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
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May 31, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Physicians' progress reversing the opioid epidemic news in AMA's latest state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Wider use of proven treatment is goal of opioid-use disorder APM

A new alternative payment model for treatment of opioid-use disorder is designed to support coordinated delivery of medical, psychological and social services.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA model bills

View the most frequently used model state bills created for the Federation of Medicine and approved by the AMA Board of Trustees.

State Advocacy
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Alarming drop in life expectancy sparks call for study, action

Physicians want to better understand what’s behind the distressing trend and how to reverse it. Through advocacy and prevention initiatives, the AMA aims to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

Access to Care
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April 19, 2018: State Advocacy Update

New AMA model state legislation is the latest AMA state advocacy effort.

Advocacy Update
Billions go to opioid epidemic.
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Billions approved for fight to end opioid epidemic

Omnibus budget bill includes nearly $4 billion for prevention, treatment and enforcement efforts.

Behavioral Health