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Rachel Franklin, MD
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3 MIN READ

Reforming pain-management education for the next generation of physicians

Rachel Franklin, MD, starts from the ground up to create an objectively assessed, mechanism-based management program for chronic pain.

Overdose Epidemic
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3 MIN READ

Prior authorization of nonopioid pain care prolongs patient suffering

A 10-day trial yields instant pain relief for a patient, but it takes several months to obtain an insurer’s OK for the treatment.

Prior Authorization
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7 MIN READ

Oct. 31, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Cancer, hospice and palliative care resources, Walmart's "refusal to fill" policy and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

National opioid policy roadmap highlights state efforts on epidemic

Analysis identifies effective state policies used to combat the opioid epidemic.

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Push pins on a map
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5 MIN READ

Opioid epidemic: 6 key steps that states should take now

The AMA’s in-depth analysis informs a proven road map that states can follow to successfully fight the opioid epidemic and improve pain care.

Overdose Epidemic
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3 MIN READ

Opioid epidemic: Huge funding boost needed to close treatment gap

Administrative and insurance barriers continue to block access to treatment, AMA President-elect Susan R. Bailey, MD, tells Congress.

Overdose Epidemic
Delegates at the AMA Annual Meeting
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3 MIN READ

Get rid of market barriers to appropriate pain management

Health insurers, pharmacy benefit management companies and others are making it harder for physicians to provide appropriate care to patients living with pain.

Overdose Epidemic
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4 MIN READ

AMA passes opioid policies to end barriers to non-opioid treatment

The AMA approved several opioid-related policies intended to put the focus of pain treatment back on patients and away from arbitrary third-party controls.

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

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.

Press Releases