Topic in Focus: Cannabis & Marijuana

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What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA: Expunge records of people convicted of now-legal cannabis charges

The AMA today adopted new policy calling on states to expunge criminal records of people who were arrested or convicted of cannabis-related offenses.

Press Releases
Apr 28, 2022 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Drug overdose epidemic

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and download slides on the nation’s drug overdose epidemic—helping children and families, patients with pain.

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April 1, 2022: National Advocacy Update

With BA.2 in view, no time to skimp on COVID-19 funding and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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Jan. 21, 2022: State Advocacy Update

AMA/MSNJ oppose NJ bill that would mandate insurance coverage for cannabis delivery devices and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA adopts new policies on final day of Special Meeting

New positions address telehealth confidentiality, medical student training and prescription drug monitoring programs.

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Sept. 24, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Sweeping $3.5 trillion reconciliation legislation advancing in the House and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Questions still surround cannabis use and public health

More scientific research is needed to fully document the public health, medical and economic consequences tied to cannabis use.

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Why medical students are out to cut telehealth’s red tape

Telehealth is one of three key issues that medical students will be advancing in congressional meetings. Learn more with the AMA.

Medical Students
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5 big issues for physicians on Capitol Hill in 2021

This year physicians’ visits are virtual, but advocacy in areas such as health coverage and telehealth hit very close to home.

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