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May 3, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Four states join Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, Indian advance practice registered nurses bill and more in AMA state advocacy news.

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AMA urges participation in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Doctors are urging their patients to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by taking unused and expired medicine to drop-off sites.

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AMA welcomes CDC’s revised view on opioids guidelines

The AMA continues to urge informed prescribing to reduce opioid-related harm and appreciates the CDC recognizes that patients require individualized care.

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Arkansas sets standard for states by removing prior authorization for treatment of opioid use disorder

The AMA and AMS commended Governor Asa Hutchinson and the General Assembly for removing administrative barriers to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD).

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Anyone can save a life with naloxone: What patients should know

The signs of an overdose, how to administer naloxone, and the toll of stigma covered by experts in a presentation at AMA’s Chicago headquarters.

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April 18, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on FDA and CDC issue clarifications on opioid prescribing guidelines

Get the latest FDA and CDC clarifications on opioid prescribing guidelines. Find out how AMA continues to advocate against the misapplication of CDC guideline.

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April 18, 2019: State Advocacy Update

District of Columbia, New Jersey take steps to save lives and more in AMA's latest news on state health care advocacy.

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Quick Take: Moves cut barriers to opioid-use disorder treatment

In actions that will save lives, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., removed prior authorization for Medicaid patients who need medication-assisted treatment.

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District of Columbia takes important step to reverse opioid epidemic

The MSDC and the AMA applauded the mayor’s office for removing prior authorization for medications to treat opioid use disorder.

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