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5 MIN READ

Why we must act quickly and decisively to end the overdose epidemic

The nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic demands immediate and collective action, with physicians taking the lead.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 MIN READ

The nation’s overdose epidemic is growing in complexity

Over 107,000 Americans died of a drug-related overdose last year, but payers have yet to step up to boost access to lifesaving treatment.

Overdose Epidemic
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Dec 12, 2023 ·
48 MIN READ

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Strategies to address the drug overdose and death epidemic

Learn about the nation’s drug overdose and death epidemic, and the efforts made by physicians to end the epidemic in this AMA Advocacy Insights webinar.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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3 MIN READ

Nov. 17, 2023: National Advocacy Update

2023 AMA Overdose Epidemic Report reveals that the epidemic is deadlier than ever and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

New AMA report details grim realities of worsening overdose epidemic

Opioid prescribing by physicians decreased for the 13th consecutive year, but overdose deaths related to illicitly manufactured substances continue to increase.

Press Releases
AMA Update for Nov. 8, 2023: FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings
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11 MIN READ

FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

Public Health
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11 MIN READ

FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Sept. 20, 2023: CDC guidelines on new COVID vaccines and when to get the flu shot with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH (index image only)
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11 MIN READ

CDC guidelines on new COVID vaccines and when to get the flu shot with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update on COVID-19 vaccines and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

CDC guidelines on new COVID vaccines and when to get the flu shot with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest update on COVID-19 vaccines and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast