The White House
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6 Min Read

Opioids emergency declaration must be followed with smart action

Only 10 percent of patients with opioid-use disorder can access treatment. Regulatory and payment barriers must be eliminated to end the epidemic.

Behavioral Health
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on Trump administration's opioid announcement

The AMA commends the Trump Administration for declaring the opioid epidemic a public health emergency.

Press Releases
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Oct. 19, 2017: State Advocacy Update

California's "partial fill" legislation in the latest AMA state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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12 Min Read

Oct. 5, 2017: National Advocacy Update

PQRS and VM reports, the DREAM Act, CHIP reauthorization, CHRONIC Care Act and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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3 Min Read

Oct. 5, 2017: State Advocacy Update

New resources on treating substance-use disorder, registration for opioid webinar and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Prescription pad with naloxone written on it.
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5 Min Read

New guidance: Who can benefit from naloxone co-prescribing

The opioid-overdose antidote naloxone saves lives. Co-prescribing it to patients at risk for overdose provides a tangible and timely option for care.

Behavioral Health
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2 Min Read

Sept. 7, 2017: State Advocacy Update

New opioid-related education and treatment resources in the latest AMA efforts to advocate for state and local health care.

Advocacy Update
Disgruntled teen with adult caregiver.
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6 Min Read

Pediatric primary care could be key to solving teen opioid crisis

Overdose deaths up again among 15- to 19-year olds. A new pediatric practice model holds promise as a solution to specialist shortages.

Behavioral Health
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3 Min Read

Aug. 24, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Oregon vetoes psychologist prescribing bill and enacts Tobacco 21 legislation in the latest round of state and local health care advocacy.

Advocacy Update