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Trends on overdose deaths require specific actions, all-hands approach

With a report issued today detailing the horrific toll of the nation’s overdose and death epidemic, the AMA calls for an all-hands approach to help save lives.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: August 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for August 2022.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on tangible actions to reverse the overdose epidemic [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 actions to reverse the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update Podcast
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Bobby Mukkamala, MD, on tangible actions to reverse the overdose epidemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing actions to reverse the overdose epidemic.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update
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AMA statement on overdose deaths reaching over 100,000 in past year

The AMA again is asking state and federal policymakers to embrace steps that will save lives by ensuring evidence-based treatment and harm reduction to patients.

Press Releases
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April 29, 2022: State Advocacy Update

AMA supports updates to FSMB telemedicine policy on the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Drug overdose epidemic

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and download slides on the nation’s drug overdose epidemic—helping children and families, patients with pain.

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Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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Access to treatment is key in addressing drug-overdose epidemic

Learn what’s driving inequities in the drug-overdose epidemic and why giving patients proven treatments is more effective than incarceration.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA welcomes public health approach to overdose epidemic

The AMA urges all health insurers and state legislatures to take steps to make this strategy a reality.

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