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Reforms needed to alleviate persistent drug shortages

Federal regulators and Congress need to act now to eliminate persistent drug shortages that threaten patient health and well-being.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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What doctors wish patients knew about anti-obesity medication

Over 40% of Americans have obesity and biological realities make weight loss hard to sustain. Learn more with two obesity medicine physicians.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA praises CMS for prior authorization reforms in Medicare Advantage

New final rule includes provisions toward right-sizing the prior authorization process imposed by Medicare Advantage plans

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 20, 2023

In the news: Alarming spread of deadly and drug-resistant Candida auris fungus, growing drug shortages, autism spectrum disorder on the rise and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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March 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

CMS issues new guidance on PHE unwinding, including important implications for audio-only services and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 27, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Medical organizations urge Congress to prioritize Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA adopts new policies during first day of voting at interim meeting

New policies support a Medicare Advantage database of physicians and oversight of Third-Party Administrators.

Press Releases
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How the 10 largest PBMs hold huge sway in health care marketplace

First-of-its-kind data on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) analyzed in AMA report shows widespread, high market concentration.

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Prescription drugs: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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