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How banning menthol cigarettes could save 6,000 Black lives a year

After the AMA and others took the issue to court, the FDA proposed a ban. Learn how it would cut health inequity and stop smoking-related deaths.

Population Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 30, 2022

In the news: Melatonin poisoning in kids, PBM price gouging on generics, links between T2D and brain aging, daily e-cigarette use in youth and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care

A deeply flawed federal court ruling that gives payers a free pass to deny medically necessary care must be reconsidered by full nine-judge panel.

Judicial Advocacy
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May 27, 2022: State Advocacy Update

Wisconsin jails and prisons take different paths to treatment for opioid use disorder and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why person-centered care is needed to help patients with pain

Arbitrary limits on opioid prescribing have failed patients. Learn why an individualized approach is pivotal.

Behavioral Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 9, 2022

In the news: COVID deaths surpass 1M in U.S., grim milestones drug overdose and firearm homicide rates, modifiable Alzheimer’s risk factors and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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AMA statement on overdose deaths reaching over 100,000 in past year

The AMA again is asking state and federal policymakers to embrace steps that will save lives by ensuring evidence-based treatment and harm reduction to patients.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 25, 2022

In the news: Proposed FDA ban on menthol cigarettes, USPSTF recommendations on low-dose aspirin regimens, youth suicides, Paxlovid and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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April 29, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

Helping children and families, patients with pain on the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update