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5 Min Read

Reforms needed to alleviate persistent drug shortages

Federal regulators and Congress need to act now to eliminate persistent drug shortages that threaten patient health and well-being.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about anti-obesity medication

Over 40% of Americans have obesity and biological realities make weight loss hard to sustain. Learn more with two obesity medicine physicians.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, moderating a panel discussion at the 2023 AMA Annual Meeting
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5 Min Read

AMA works to address stigma, barriers in LGBTQ+ care

Find out how the HIV/AIDS crisis helped propel the AMA to step up efforts to address LGBTQ+ health inequities.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 31, 2023

In the news: New Medicare program for dementia care, deaths tied to excessive drinking on the rise, USPSTF recommendation on folic acid and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Physician working on an opioid prescription on the computer.
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6 Min Read

What is the MATE Act?

The MATE Act requires health care professionals who prescribe controlled substances to complete 8 hours of training for treating and managing patients with substance use disorder.

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Behavioral Health
Health Care Definitions
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10 Min Read

Summer COVID surge, red meat allergy from ticks, and new FDA approved OTC naloxone nasal spray

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge, red meat allergy from ticks and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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10 Min Read

Summer COVID surge, red meat allergy from ticks, and new FDA approved OTC naloxone nasal spray [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest COVID-19 surge, red meat allergy from ticks and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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2 Min Read

AMA applauds FDA's approval of second OTC naloxone product

The AMA has long advocated for improved access to OTC naloxone as the deadly drug overdose epidemic continues to devastate communities.

Press Releases
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8 Min Read

Questions patients may have about weight-loss drugs

The rise in popularity of Wegovy, Ozempic and other anti-obesity medications, has led to more questions among patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes.

Behavioral Health