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Life-saving treatment bill advanced in state hit hard by opioid epidemic

Kentucky becomes latest state taking action to remove “senseless” insurance company barriers to opioid-use disorder treatment.

Behavioral Health
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Physician groups praise panel passage bill to end prior authorization

Leading physician groups applauded a Kentucky House committee for advancing a bill making it easier for people with addiction to opioids to receive treatment.

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Feb. 7, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky bill would remove prior authorization for MAT, advocacy priorities in Louisiana and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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1 in 4 doctors say prior authorization has led to a serious adverse event

Physicians in an AMA survey also report that prior authorization delays access to care and that the burden associated with the process has gotten worse.

Prior Authorization
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Prior authorization hurdles have led to serious adverse events

The AMA issued the new findings from its annual survey exploring physician experiences with prior authorization programs.

Press Releases
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Jan. 24, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Top issues facing organized medicine and highlights from the State Advocacy Summit in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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8 physician advocacy wins that set the stage for 2019

Despite D.C. turmoil, doctors score key victories at national, state levels on physician payment, gun violence, regulatory relief and more. Find out the AMA’s 2019 policy targets.

Behavioral Health
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Jan. 10, 2019: State Advocacy Update

New York governor signs parity legislation, reforming pain management and more in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Landmark deal on medication-assisted treatment a model for nation

A breakthrough in Pennsylvania eliminates prior authorization for lifesaving treatment for opioid-use disorder. Every other state should follow suit.

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