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AMA supports changing the fundamentals of drug pricing

The AMA's new adopted policy establishes guiding principles for AMA advocacy efforts aimed at changing the fundamentals of prescription drug pricing

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Prescriptions with warning notes about cost.
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Patients give voice to call for drug pricing transparency

A new website aims to bring needed transparency to skyrocketing drug prices and give patients the chance to tell their stories about how rising prices are affecting their health and finances.

Public Health
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Join the campaign to promote transparency in drug prices

Discover the AMA grassroots campaign to promote transparency in drug prices.

Public Health
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AMA launches campaign to hear patients stories on rising drug prices

The AMA launched TruthInRx.org, a website that aims to bring much-needed transparency to skyrocketing prescription drug prices.

Press Releases
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AMA urges EpiPen manufacturer to rein in exorbitant costs

"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"

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National Advocacy Conference panel
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Experts explain high drug prices, offer solutions

Addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs, 3 experts in the pharmaceuticals field discuss marketplace trends affecting drug spending and pricing. They also discuss solutions to address drug prices and availability.

Public Health
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Top 9 issues that will affect physicians in 2016

The AMA identified 9 top developments in health care regulations, legislation and insurance to watch in 2016. Included are: Medicare reforms, provider networks, and graduate medical education funding.

Payment & Delivery Models
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From Rx prices to EHRs: Top stories from the 2015 AMA Interim Meeting

The 2015 AMA Interim Meeting took place this week. Read these highlights from the meeting, and see AMA Wire's® full coverage of the event to learn more.

Interim Meeting
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Physicians call for fairness in drug prices, availability

In response to increasing drug costs impacting patient access to needed medications, physicians voted Monday at the 2015 Interim Meeting to convene a task force and launch an advocacy campaign to drive solutions and help make prescription drugs more affordable. Physicians also are calling for greater competition in the pharmaceutical industry and transparency in prescription drug prices and costs.

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