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July 8, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Senate HELP Committee urged to consider MAT Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why person-centered care is needed to help patients with pain

Arbitrary limits on opioid prescribing have failed patients. Learn why an individualized approach is pivotal.

Behavioral Health
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AMA statement on overdose deaths reaching over 100,000 in past year

The AMA again is asking state and federal policymakers to embrace steps that will save lives by ensuring evidence-based treatment and harm reduction to patients.

Press Releases
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AMA advocacy helps score 3 significant wins for patients

Physician advocacy yields action to extend health insurance coverage, remove barriers to appropriate pain care and improve maternal health.

Access to Care
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April 29, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Helping children and families, patients with pain on the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update
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April 15, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Minnesota Legislature considers bills to help patients with pain and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Removing naloxone’s Rx status is an essential step to save lives

As the drug-overdose epidemic worsens, there is no moral, medical or safety-related reason for keeping naloxone locked under prescription regulations.

Behavioral Health
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March 4, 2022: State Advocacy Update

New Mexico Governor signs harm reduction bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges Administration to remove naloxone from behind the counter

Removing the prescription status of naloxone as an essential step to save lives from opioid-related overdose, helps to make naloxone available to patients.

Press Releases