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Overdose epidemic requires state action to remove barriers to care

AMA, Mannatt report emphasizes the increasing importance of removing barriers to evidence-based care.

Press Releases
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Will the U.S. get its first supervised drug consumption site?

As a federal appeals court weighs the question, the AMA details the evidence showing such facilities can save lives and improve public health.

Behavioral Health
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As COVID-19 surges, AMA sounds alarm on nation’s overdose epidemic

Learn about the policy steps that must be taken to improve access to lifesaving substance-use disorder treatment.

Behavioral Health
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Dec. 11, 2020: National Advocacy Update 

What you need to know: 2021 Medicare Physician Payment Final Rule and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How to dismantle stigmas surrounding mental health conditions

A big part of improving access to behavioral health care is for physicians to help tackle the shame and blame that sometimes surrounds such care.

Behavioral Health
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Dec. 4, 2020: National Advocacy Update 

Administration finalizes drug pricing actions and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 20, 2020: Advocacy Update spotlight on Highlights from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting

Highlights from the November 2020 AMA Special Meeting in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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AMA to push for better access to opioid-use disorder treatments

The AMA will advocate sustained funding for evidence-based care and support research to help bring more treatments into the primary care setting.

Behavioral Health
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AMA announces policies adopted on final day of Special Meeting

Policies adopted include improving access to substance use disorder treatment, protection for residents and fellows.

Press Releases