Opioid Epidemic

OpioidsAug 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.

OpioidsAug 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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Todd Askew on proposed rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

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AMA backs update to CDC opioid prescribing guidelines

The AMA is urging the CDC to remove arbitrary thresholds, restore balance and support comprehensive, compassionate care as it revises the guidelines.

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OpioidsJul 19, 2021

When arbitrary policies collide with patient care

Correcting a national pharmacy chain’s misinterpretation of CDC opioid-prescribing guidelines turned into a six-month headache for an Illinois doctor.

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