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How to reignite the fight against the nation’s opioid epidemic

The COVID-19 crisis is far from over, yet the opioid epidemic continues to flare. The AMA details steps states should take, and calls on CDC to revise its opioid prescribing guideline.

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June 5, 2020: National Advocacy Update

AMA makes recommendations to CMS on rural maternal health care and more National Advocacy Update news.

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Experts discuss the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See the latest daily video update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the opioid epidemic.

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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.

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April 24, 2020: State Advocacy Update

In the latest Advoaccy Update, the AMA called on governors to adopt civil immunity for physicians providing COVID-19-related care.

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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.

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April 17, 2020: State Advocacy Update

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

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New policies on treating pain, OUD emerge from COVID-19 crisis

The DEA is allowing qualified physicians to prescribe buprenorphine over the telephone so patients can stay home. The AMA urges states to do the same.

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AMA urges governors to adopt DEA guidance for opioid use disorder

This guidance removes a considerable barrier for many patients during the COVID-19 national emergency and, importantly, allows them to stay at home.

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