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Spending on GLP-1s has grown dramatically. Here are the details.

Effective GLP-1s marketed under brand names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have grown popular. That has translated into big dollar figures. 

Behavioral Health
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Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.

Medical Service
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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 18, 2025

In the news: Measles cases surge in the Americas, COVID accelerates vascular aging and more. 

Publications & Newsletters
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Teaching resident physicians about safe opioid prescribing

Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more with the AMA.

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Thriving in Residency
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AMA advocacy delivers modernized e-prescribing standard

The Department of Health and Human Services has adopted electronic prescribing standards that reflect key recommendations from the AMA.

Press Releases
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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. 

Behavioral Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 11, 2025

In the news: Using tech may reduce risk of dementia, “clear vapes” may be more harmful than flavored e-cigarettes, adoption of AI outpaces governance and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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What are pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and why we need reform?

PBM reform focuses on increasing transparency, ensuring savings reach patients and maintaining fair access to medications.

Access to Care