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June 14, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Physicians take steps against opioid epidemic and Vermont removes prior authorization requirements for MAT in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

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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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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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May 18, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Mississippi and North Carolina's work to end the opioid epidemic, Maine's medication-assisted treatment for inmates and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

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AMA, MSMA, Manatt: Study on MS reversing opioid epidemic

A new report today by the AMA, Mississippi State Medical Assn (MSMA), and Manatt Health shows Mississippi is adopting strategies to combat the opioid epidemic.

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AMA, NCMS, Manatt: Study of NC reversing opioid epidemic

A new report today by the AMA, North Carolina Medical Soc, and Manatt Health shows North Carolina is adopting strategies to combat the opioid epidemic.

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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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