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April 6, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid expansion vetoed in Kansas and reauthorized in Arkansas and more in AMA's state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Man in chronic pain holds cane and his sore knee.
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Seattle clinic follows biopsychosocial model for patients with chronic pain

This chronic pain management program focuses on functional restoration to help patients return to their lives because a “cure” for chronic pain is many times not possible.

Overdose Epidemic
Naloxone injector.
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Ohio project puts naloxone in right hands at right time

An emergency medicine physician in Cleveland leads a naloxone-distribution program that has helped reverse 700-plus opioid overdoses.

Overdose Epidemic
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March 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges block of Anthem-Cigna merger, hosts summit on preventing gun violence and more in the latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Man standing rubbing his sore back.
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3 MIN READ

3 critical factors to help guide your management of chronic pain

Educational module provides physicians with the tools they need to understand chronic pain treatment and safely prescribe opioid medications.

Overdose Epidemic
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3 MIN READ

Feb. 23, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CMS contracts to small practices with QPP, maternal & infant health strategy and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

Feb. 23, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Prior authorization for treatment of substance use disorders, Massachusetts gun safety discussions and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
Patient suffering from opioid addiction.
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Opioid-related morbidity and mortality: What every physician should know

Educational module offers background on opioid-related harm and safe use of opioids in patients experiencing pain.

Overdose Epidemic
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4 MIN READ

Feb. 9, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Drug testing appropriateness document, Rhode Island opioid educational toolbox and more in the latest of AMA's state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update