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Jan. 10, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Physicians comment on Part B drug payment proposal, Trump Administration's H-1B proposed rule, and more in AMA's national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 10, 2019: State Advocacy Update

New York governor signs parity legislation, reforming pain management and more in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Physician placing a reassuring hand on the shoulder of a patient
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Landmark deal on medication-assisted treatment a model for nation

A breakthrough in Pennsylvania eliminates prior authorization for lifesaving treatment for opioid-use disorder. Every other state should follow suit.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA applauds Surgeon General’s e-cigarette advisory

The AMA strongly supports the Surgeon General’s advisory calling for immediate action to address the skyrocketing use of e-cigarettes by youth.

Press Releases
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Study of Pennsylvania commonwealth efforts to reverse opioid epidemic

AMA, Pennsylvania Medical Society and Manatt Health release analysis of progress made, recommend next steps for policymakers, insurers and physicians.

Press Releases
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Dec. 13, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Choice and competition in health care, new drug pricing rule for Part D drugs and more in AMA's national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Dec. 13, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Pennsylvania response to the opioid epidemic, AAP quality improvement course and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Richard Deem, the AMA’s senior vice president for advocacy
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4 Min Read

5 ways the midterms shook up the U.S. health care agenda for 2019

Prescription-drug pricing, gun violence and ACA-stabilization efforts are among the issues that could see new life next year.

Access to Care
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Vaping is an epidemic and the FDA must act, physicians say

FDA should ban flavoring agents and consider tight restrictions on marketing of e-cigarettes to people under 21.

Behavioral Health