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AMA's president and president-elect discuss AMA's goals for 2021

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing AMA's priorities for 2021, the outlook for the pandemic, and initiatives to support patients and physicians.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Collaborative care model for mental health, addiction treatment

The physician architects of a Penn Medicine model of integrated physical and mental health care detail its success.

Public Health
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Policy road map shows the way to end the overdose epidemic

It’s been clear for years that, to end the drug overdose epidemic, health insurance company and pharmacy benefit managers’ barriers to evidence-based treatment and non-opioid pain management must be eliminated.

Overdose Epidemic
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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As pandemic rages, physician wellness suffers in silence

The AMA feels the weight of this moment on your shoulders. Learn about the tools and resources available to help doctors care for themselves and their colleagues.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Dec. 18, 2020: Advocacy Update other news

Most physicians now compensated in more than one way and more in the other news from Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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National policy roadmap on efforts to end the drug overdose epidemic

Access the AMA and Manatt report on leading-edge practices and efforts to end the nation’s drug overdose epidemic.

Overdose Epidemic
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Overdose epidemic requires state action to remove barriers to care

AMA, Mannatt report emphasizes the increasing importance of removing barriers to evidence-based care.

Press Releases
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Patrice Harris, MD, MA, on prioritizing mental health as we enter the winter months [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing prioritizing mental health during the winter months for physicians and patients.

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Physician Health
AMA Update Podcast
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As COVID-19 surges, AMA sounds alarm on nation’s overdose epidemic

Learn about the policy steps that must be taken to improve access to lifesaving substance-use disorder treatment.

Overdose Epidemic