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AMA supports changing the fundamentals of drug pricing

The AMA's new adopted policy establishes guiding principles for AMA advocacy efforts aimed at changing the fundamentals of prescription drug pricing

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Patients give voice to call for drug pricing transparency

A new website aims to bring needed transparency to skyrocketing drug prices and give patients the chance to tell their stories about how rising prices are affecting their health and finances.

Behavioral Health
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Address patient shame, stigma when treating opioid misuse

The role of shame in patients with opioid use disorders is one topic covered in a physician-led national training and mentoring project. New educational resources address key issues surrounding the treatment of chronic pain and stigma.

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Join the campaign to promote transparency in drug prices

Discover the AMA grassroots campaign to promote transparency in drug prices.

Behavioral Health
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AMA launches campaign to hear patients stories on rising drug prices

The AMA launched TruthInRx.org, a website that aims to bring much-needed transparency to skyrocketing prescription drug prices.

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AMA applauds White House mental health parity recommendations

The American Medical Association welcomed today the final recommendations from the White House's Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Task Force.

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Physicians key to cutting stigma of opioid addiction

Physician efforts have begun to change the landscape of the opioid addiction epidemic. Vigilance is required to support comprehensive pain care and not increase the stigma for patients with real pain.

Behavioral Health
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Identifying superbugs: HHS offers $20 million for faster tests

To combat superbugs, HHS recently announced a prize competition for new rapid, point-of-care laboratory diagnostic tests for drug-resistant bacteria.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds UN for taking step to combat antimicrobial resistance

"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"

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