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After his son’s death, Massachusetts physician seeks to help others

James Baker, MD, whose son died of an overdose at 23, provides phone support to primary care doctors treating patients with substance-use disorders.

Behavioral Health
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Removing prior authorization for MAT results in more patient care

Learn how Maryland has changed the law to help patients with opioid-use disorder get the evidence-based care they need.

Prior Authorization
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Jan. 17, 2020: National Advocacy Update

CDC opioid prescribing guidelines, MIPS eligible clinicians and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Dr. Patrice Harris speaking at an event
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Changes overdue on how substance-use disorders are covered, treated

The AMA is “laser-focused” on removing barriers to treatment for opioid-use disorder—including eliminating stigma, says the organization’s president, Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA.

Behavioral Health
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ED innovation boosts access for patients with opioid-use disorder

Two emergency doctors’ efforts help ensure patients obtain appropriate follow-up medication-assisted treatment.

Behavioral Health
#Best of 2019 Advocacy
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Where the AMA stands on 7 of the year’s biggest health care issues

From the E/M overhaul to the opioid epidemic, here’s how the AMA has shown itself to be the physician’s powerful ally in health care this year.

State Advocacy
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Dec. 6, 2019: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges Walmart, OptumRx to delay EPCS requirements and Colorado focuses on evidence-based approaches to end opioid epidemic in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
Tani Malhotra, MD, maternal fetal medicine fellow
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This doctor advocates for pregnant patients with opioid-use disorder

Maternal and fetal medicine fellow Tani Malhotra, MD, knows the fear felt by mothers with opioid-use disorder. She’s working to make better policy to address it.

Behavioral Health
AMA member speaking during 2019 Interim HOD Meeting
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AMA to boost education on methadone maintenance therapy

Methadone has been used for 40 years to treat opioid-use disorder. AMA adopts policy to explore expanding access.

Behavioral Health