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2 more states ease access to naloxone

Health officials in Utah and Louisiana issue standing orders for naloxone to expand access to the life-saving opioid overdose antidote.

Behavioral Health
2017 AMA State Legislative Strategy Conference in Amelia, Fla.
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Opioid epidemic must be addressed from all angles

Physicians, pharmacists, data analysts and policy makers have been working together to reverse the opioid epidemic.

Behavioral Health
Top State Issues 2017
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5 issues physicians will take to state legislators in 2017

Legislation on physician-led team-based care and reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and Medicaid are among the top issues faced at the state level this year.

State Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Jan. 12, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on The top issues that will affect physicians in 2017

The top issues that will affect physicians in 2017: AMA's take on EHR interoperability, prescription drug pricing, the opioid epidemic and more.

Advocacy Update
Best of 2016: Physician
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2 Min Read

The top 5 stories physicians should read

Delving into the opioid epidemic, burnout, work-life balance and cancer-care improvement grabbed physician readers.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

AMA statement on CDC's mortality data

The AMA is deeply concerned by new data showing that opioid-related overdose and death continue to ravage our nation.

Press Releases
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$1 billion opioids package passed with “Cures” bill

The money will help states improve drug-monitoring programs, support access to opioid treatment programs and more.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

Opioid crisis needs training emphasis in GME

Physicians adopt policy to expand clinical experience in treating addiction for residents and fellows during training.

Improve GME
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4 Min Read

Address patient shame, stigma when treating opioid misuse

The role of shame in patients with opioid use disorders is one topic covered in a physician-led national training and mentoring project. New educational resources address key issues surrounding the treatment of chronic pain and stigma.

Behavioral Health