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Physicians take steps against opioid epidemic, mortality rises

AMA opioids report highlights limited effects of mandates to stem an epidemic underscoring the need for focus on removing barriers to evidence-based treatment.

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Doctors make progress on opioids, call on policymakers to do more 

Opioid prescriptions fell by 33% over five years, says 2019 AMA Opioid Task Force report. Next step: Eliminate barriers to evidence-based treatment. 

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May 31, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations offer roadmap to policymakers

AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations offer roadmap to policymakers. Learn more about AMA's fight in the opioid epidemic.

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AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations offer roadmap to policymakers

The AMA Opioid Task Force recommendations call on policymakers to eliminate barriers to treatment and to take additional steps to end the opioid epidemic.

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AMA calls pain task force recommendations a road map for future policy

The AMA backs proposals the Interagency Pain Task Force discussed, a signal that policy makers understand the treatment required for patients in pain.

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Iowa removes barriers to treatment of opioid use disorder

Physicians congratulating the Iowa Legislature and Gov. Reynolds for passing a law that results in more residents receiving treatment for opioid use disorder.

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May 3, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Four states join Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Indian advance practice registered nurses bill and more in AMA state advocacy news.

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How the CDC’s opioid prescribing guidance went astray

Payers, regulators and others have turned clinical advice into hard-and-fast rules that can harm patients.

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AMA urges participation in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Doctors are urging their patients to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by taking unused and expired medicine to drop-off sites.

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