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AMA and CMA praise Atty. Gen. Becerra for supporting MAT

American Medical Association, California Medical Association praise California attorney general call for helping patients struggling with substance use disorder.

Press Releases
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Feb. 7, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky bill would remove prior authorization for MAT, advocacy priorities in Louisiana and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Physician placing a reassuring hand on the shoulder of a patient
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Landmark deal on medication-assisted treatment a model for nation

A breakthrough in Pennsylvania eliminates prior authorization for lifesaving treatment for opioid-use disorder. Every other state should follow suit.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Oct. 18, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Pennsylvania removes prior authorization for opioid treatment

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf announced an agreement with major insurers to end prior authorization. Read about AMA's fight for medication-assisted treatment (MAT).

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 4, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids, removing prior authorization for MAT and more in AMA's latest state health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 20, 2018: State Advocacy Update

California governor urged to sign bill to increase access to MAT in the latest state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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How Medicaid programs can help end the opioid epidemic

Medication-assisted treatment and inpatient care are among approaches that work, but many states still only offer minimal care for a massive problem.

Behavioral Health
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May 3, 2018: State Advocacy Update

AMA testifies on opioids and artificial intelligence and a change in buprenorphine MME display in the latest AMA state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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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