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AMA Update for Jan. 13, 2025: 2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more (index only)
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2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more

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What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Download toolkit resources to see how to address clinical considerations with step 6: linkage to care.

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10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

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Dec. 6, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 AMA overdose report highlights

2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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COVID-19 deaths drop, but mortality data shows room for prevention

While there has been a shift in leading causes of death, physicians continue to play a key role in preventing chronic diseases, AMA experts say.

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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done. Download PDF of the Overdose Epidemic Report.

Overdose Epidemic
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How physicians can better meet veterans’ mental health needs

Veterans and their families have particular needs, especially in mental health. Learn how to approach caring for such patients.

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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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Nov. 1, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Healthy physicians are the backbone of a healthy system and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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