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GLP-1s and macular degeneration: Is there a link?

A JAMA Ophthalmology study of 90,000 patients examines that question. Learn more, plus see what else is trending in JAMA Network journals.

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Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 15, 2025

In the news: FDA responds to misleading drug ads, 1 in 6 parents say they skipped or delayed vaccinating children, chagas disease may be endemic in U.S. and more.

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Spending on GLP-1s has grown dramatically. Here are the details.

Effective GLP-1s marketed under brand names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro have grown popular. That has translated into big dollar figures. 

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Delivery reform: Council on Medical Service reports

Download PDFs of council reports that advocate policies on emerging delivery systems that protect and foster the patient/physician relationship. Key Council reports on this topic have addressed patient-centered medical homes, precision medicine, APMs, telemedicine, and retail and store-based health clinics.

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New FDA opioid labeling keep focus on individualized care

Agency action updates medication risk information and supports prescribing decisions tailored to individual patient needs. 

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Teaching resident physicians about safe opioid prescribing

Opioids can be an effective treatment for chronic pain, but prescribing them properly requires prudence. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA advocacy delivers modernized e-prescribing standard

The Department of Health and Human Services has adopted electronic prescribing standards that reflect key recommendations from the AMA.

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A handful of PBMs have nearly 70% share in 3 product markets

New evidence sheds light on the need for more transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) policies and practices. Learn more.

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