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Advancing mental health and SUD parity—from promise to practice

A powerful new tool will help close the persistent gap in access to and payment for behavioral care relative to physical health services. 

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Opioid Therapy, Substance Use and Pain Care Hub

Improve patient care, identify emerging clinical and substance use trends and reduce stigma for patients with pain and substance use disorder.

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April 17, 2026: National Advocacy Update

New tool, developed in collaboration with AMA, to illustrate mental health and substance use coverage metrics and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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New insurer data shows parity gaps in mental vs physical health care

For the first time, health insurance companies’ own data can be used to more accurately pinpoint where increased access to care is needed and payment disparity exists.

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AMA statement on Rx and Illicit Drug Summit

Physicians, pharmacists, public health leaders, and policymakers must work together to ensure patients with OUD and pain can access timely, evidence-based care.

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Infectious Diseases Routine Screening for Patients with SUD

Join the American Medical Association to explore practical approaches to implementing routine screening for patients with substance use disorder. 

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What states can do to boost treatment for substance-use disorders

State policies can go a long way with an evidence-based approach that prevents overdoses and saves lives. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA welcomes expanded access to treatment for substance use disorder

The AMA welcomes new federal efforts to expand access to substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, and mental health care.

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AMA statement on federal grant terminations for mental health, SUD care

The AMA is deeply concerned about the termination of federal grant funding for programs that support substance use disorder and mental health care.

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Time for decisive action on substance-use disorder treatment

Progress is being made to prevent overdose deaths, but about 75,000 lives are still lost annually. The AMA outlines aggressive steps to save more lives.

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