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Physician-led effort slashes post-surgical opioid Rx by 63%

University of Michigan physicians emphasize prevention in fighting the opioid epidemic that includes prescribing fewer pain pills after surgery.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA report shows national progress toward reversing opioid epidemic

The AMA issued a new report today documenting how physician leadership is advancing the fight against the opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
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May 31, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Physicians' progress reversing the opioid epidemic news in AMA's latest state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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May 17, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Medicaid waivers, Medicaid expansion, and more in AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA sees progress in declining opioid prescriptions

After IQVIA announced a 22% decline in opioid prescriptions between 2013-2017, the AMA see progress but urges continued focus on evidence-based treatment.

Press Releases
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April 5, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Steps needed to end the opioid epidemic in the latest AMA state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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AMA presents government service award to Penn. attorney general

The AMA presented Josh Shapiro, attorney general for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Feb. 9, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Improving pain care and practice workflows, UDI implementation and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 11, 2018: State Advocacy Update

CDC recommendation on dose threshold in the latest AMA state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update