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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.

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AMA to bolster education for patients with opioid-use disorder

With opioid overdose deaths still on the rise, physicians call for improved patient education, and for naloxone to be included in airplane medical kits.

Behavioral Health
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Physician-led effort slashes post-surgical opioid Rx by 63%

University of Michigan physicians emphasize prevention in fighting the opioid epidemic that includes prescribing fewer pain pills after surgery.

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.

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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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May 17, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Bills to address opioid abuse, VA Choice reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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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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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 sees progress in declining opioid prescriptions

After IQVIA announced a 22% decline in opioid prescriptions between 2013-2017, the AMA see progress but urges continued focus on evidence-based treatment.

Press Releases