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COVID-19 casts new light on an old problem: Drug shortages

National drug shortages are chronic. Learn about the root causes and efforts to these shortages, both in the long term and during the pandemic.

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Joint statement on ordering, prescribing or dispensing COVID-19 medications

Organizations highlight role physicians, pharmacists and health systems play in being just stewards of health care resources during times of emergency.

Public Health
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AMA praises DEA allowing increase in controlled substance production

During COVID-19, the number of patients requiring ventilators has resulted in huge spikes in demand for controlled substances.

Press Releases
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AMA, APhA, ASHP issue joint statement about COVID-19 medications

The joint statement is in response to reports of physicians and others prophylactically prescribing, medications currently identified as potential treatments for COVID-19.

Press Releases
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What states are doing to combat rising prescription drug prices

Learn about the approaches, such as price transparency, that are being tried at the state level to address prescription drug skyrocketing costs.

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Indiana doctors in Washington for the 2020 AMA National Advocacy Conference, meet with Rep. Trey Hollingsworth, R, Ind.
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Doctors take message on surprise-billing fix to Capitol Hill

80% favor action on the issue. Learn how the AMA is fighting for patient protections from unanticipated medical bills and stronger provider network regulations to ensure fair payment to out-of-network physicians.

Access to Care
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Drug shortages

Explore the AMA's work to find solutions to national drug shortages that affect the health of patients.

Public Health
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New decade, new you: Encourage patients to follow these 10 health tips

Help patients kick the 2020s off to a roaring, healthy start with this timely advice from the AMA.

Public Health
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3 ways to slow spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant infections

Antibiotic-resistant infections kill 35,000-plus Americans annually. Learn what physicians and other health professionals should be doing.

Public Health