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How Netflix-style plans could solve drug-spending dilemmas

States are locked in a zero-sum budget game when it comes to breakthrough medical treatments. Subscription drug pricing can help.

Behavioral Health
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Why putting prices in EHRs will help doctors keep costs in check

Including prescription-drug prices in electronic health records would improve transparency while simultaneously strengthening the patient-doctor bond.

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Access to prescription drugs: How the doctor’s role is changing

The landscape for prescription medications continues to evolve. This is what physicians should know about the changes and strategies to improve access.

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July 25, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Surprise billing proposal and other legislation, DTC drug price disclosure and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
AMA members address HOD during 2019 Annual Meeting
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Time to scrutinize PBMs’ outsized role in Rx decision-making

The AMA calls for transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit managers’ (PBM) operations.

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E-prescribing controlled substances: Here’s why the clicks add up

70% of physicians e-prescribe, but only 20% can e-prescribe controlled substances. The AMA is asking EHR vendors for action to help change that.

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Get rid of market barriers to appropriate pain management

Health insurers, pharmacy benefit management companies and others are making it harder for physicians to provide appropriate care to patients living with pain.

Behavioral Health
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May 31, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Surprise billing proposals in Congress, Part D and Medicare Advantage drug pricing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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May 18, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Federal Pain Task Force, prices in drug ads and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update