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Meet 25 heroes saving lives amid the drug-overdose epidemic

It’s time to pursue policies shown to help. An AMA report celebrates the physicians and advocates working to follow the evidence.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA statement on CDC mortality numbers

Decreased life expectancy provides a sobering reminder that our nation must embrace an evidence-driven, public health approach to confront health care issues.

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Harm-reduction efforts needed to curb overdose epidemic

AMA backs greater use of point-of-care fentanyl test strips and using opioid-litigation settlement funds to boost physician training. Learn more.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA to urge using opioid litigation funds to train physicians in opioid treatment

The AMA expanded its opioid litigation policy to emphasize using a portion of the settlement funds to expand physician training for treating opioid use disorder.

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FDA naloxone guidance helps harm-reduction groups’ work to save lives

Learn how new clarity from the FDA on burdensome requirements for bulk purchase of naloxone aid underserved communities.

Overdose Epidemic
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Oct. 14, 2022: State Advocacy Update

CDC grants will help reduce spread of blood-borne infectious disease and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Sept. 30, 2022: National Advocacy Update

Physicians’ unified message to Congress: Reform Medicare pay now in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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New guidance on naloxone to strengthen work of harm reduction groups

The guidance announced today offers regulatory clarity for harm reduction organizations to purchase naloxone so more will be distributed in communities.

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Barriers to care cause drug overdose and death epidemic to deepen

Illicit drugs are fueling the overdose epidemic. A new AMA report makes clear how physicians, payers, policymakers and others can help save lives.

Overdose Epidemic