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Poster for naloxone
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COVID-19 may be worsening opioid crisis, but states can take action

The pandemic is exacerbating the ongoing opioid epidemic. The AMA is calling on states to take specific steps to save lives, reduce harm and get patients treatment they need.

Overdose Epidemic
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May 22, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State reports of increased opioid-related mortality continue to increase in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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May 15, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Opioid epidemic may be worsening; states must implement federal flexibility in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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COVID-19 related efforts on the advocacy front at state and national levels

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by advocating for robust testing and more.

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Applying for the FCC Connected Care Pilot program

Review the requirements for the Connected Care Pilot Program.

Digital
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April 17, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Advocacy spotlights new cyber treats during COVID-19 and physician protections as well as new policies for opioid treatment programs.

Advocacy Update
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April 17, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Policy options for states to address COVID-19 and more State Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges states to adopt new Maine needle, syringe exchange policy

The Maine Executive Order is the type of state action the AMA is encouraging as part of harm reduction policy efforts.

Press Releases
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April 10, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA calls on HHS to issue immediate financial relief to physicians and more National Advocacy Update news.

Advocacy Update