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April 10, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Physicians open national Rx and Illicit Drug Summit and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Targeted PBM reforms aim to boost fairness, lower costs

The AMA fought for more transparency and competition in prescription-drug pricing, and Congress has acted.

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Time for a different approach in the exam room: deprescribing

One-third of older adults take five or more prescriptions, contributing to falls and other adverse events. Good medicine means taking another look.

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What are pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and why we need reform?

PBM reform focuses on increasing transparency, ensuring savings reach patients and maintaining fair access to medications.

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Drug shortages affect 88% of primary care physicians

Newly published AMA survey findings underscore the disruption and severe impact of shortages on physician practices—and patient outcomes. 

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Jan. 9, 2026: National Advocacy Update

Telehealth flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances extended and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Addressing and managing drug shortages

The AMA has declared drug shortages to be an urgent public health crisis. Stay informed and access resources to address the impacts on practice.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 22, 2025

In the news: Similar genetics may drive multiple psychiatric conditions, FDA approves oral semaglutide pill, COVID-19 may have link to chronic conditions and more.

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Drug coverage & spending: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that have proposed strategies to address high and escalating prescription drug prices and costs, including promoting transparency and pharmaceutical market competition, combating anti-competitive practices, and outlining criteria for value-based pricing and prescription drug importation.

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