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June 16, 2017: Advocacy spotlight on AMA launches opioid education microsite

With nearly 300 resources, AMA's new microsite seeks to continue fighting the opioid epidemic.

Advocacy Update
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June 16, 2017: National Advocacy Update

HHS update on WannaCry, OCR resources on reporting after cyberattacks and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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June 1, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Maryland's opioid education sessions in the latest AMA state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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Training tomorrow’s physicians to help reverse the opioid epidemic

Jason Jerry, MD, uses medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid-use disorders and teaches residents how they can help reduce harm from the opioid epidemic.

Overdose Epidemic
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May 4, 2017: State Advocacy Update

AMA Opioid Task Force report, Wisconsin seeks novel changes to Medicaid program and more in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Patrice A. Harris, MD, chair of the AMA Opioid Task Force
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Critical treatment gap seen in effort to stem opioid epidemic

By many measures, physicians are confronting the national challenge. Barriers impede treatment access for patients with opioid-use disorders.

Overdose Epidemic
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3 steps for physicians to boost safe storage, disposal of opioids

More than 70% of people misusing opioids get them from family or friends. Following this advice can make diversion to nonmedical use much less likely.

Overdose Epidemic
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April 20, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky's medical review panel legislation, opioids on the decline and more in AMA's state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA offers guidance to physicians on safe storage, disposal of opioids

The AMA Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse announced new recommendations for physicians to promote safe use, storage, and disposal of prescription opioids

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