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Naloxone can sustain our progress in fighting overdose deaths

Fatal drug overdoses fell 25% last year, sparking hope. Here are five practical steps we should take next to save lives.

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New FDA opioid labeling keep focus on individualized care

Agency action updates medication risk information and supports prescribing decisions tailored to individual patient needs. 

Behavioral Health
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New tool brings mental health parity problems to light

The AMA collaborates on a tool to identify inequities in access, coverage and payment for mental health and substance-use services. 

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On opioid labeling, FDA emphasizes patient-physician relationship

The AMA commends the FDA for new label requirements for opioids that emphasizes shared decision-making between the patient and physician.

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Getting rid of barriers to lifesaving substance-use care

It’s possible to get lifesaving medications into patients’ hands within a day. A bipartisan Senate bill would try Washington state model nationwide.

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Download an Advocacy Resource Center brochure PDF to learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.

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AMA Update for May 21, 2025: Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news
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Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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AMA Update
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Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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FDA moves to change labeling on buprenorphine dosing

Higher doses of the medication for opioid-use disorder are sometimes needed. Payers must follow the FDA’s lead to help save lives.

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