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3 Min Read

How Netflix-style plans could solve drug-spending dilemmas

States are locked in a zero-sum budget game when it comes to breakthrough medical treatments. Subscription drug pricing can help.

Behavioral Health
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2 Min Read

AMA applauds steps to remove flavored e-cigarette products from market

AMA has long urged the FDA to prohibit the use of flavoring in all tobacco products.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

Why putting prices in EHRs will help doctors keep costs in check

Including prescription-drug prices in electronic health records would improve transparency while simultaneously strengthening the patient-doctor bond.

Digital
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2 Min Read

AMA urges public to avoid e-cigarette use amid lung illness outbreak

Use of e-cigarettes and vaping continues to be an urgent public health epidemic.

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

National opioid policy roadmap highlights state efforts on epidemic

Analysis identifies effective state policies used to combat the opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

Opioid epidemic: 6 key steps that states should take now

The AMA’s in-depth analysis informs a proven road map that states can follow to successfully fight the opioid epidemic and improve pain care.

Behavioral Health
Person smoking an e-cigarette
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4 Min Read

Michigan outlaws flavored e-cigs as vaping illnesses spread

No more bubble gum-flavored vapes in the Wolverine State on governor’s order. CDC says 200-plus potential cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping.

Behavioral Health
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3 Min Read

Sept. 6, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Marijuana use during pregnancy and adolescence, LGBTQ protections and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 6, 2019: State Advocacy Update

NY bills to increase access to MAT, advocating for pregnant opioid patients, and more in the latest of AMA's state advocacy updates.

Advocacy Update