AMA Update for May 6, 2024: Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fentanyl and treatment for opioid use disorder.

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Overdose Epidemic
AMA Update
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Facts about fentanyl and how to treat substance use disorder on National Fentanyl Awareness Day [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about fentanyl and treatment for opioid use disorder.

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Overdose Epidemic
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7 keys to improving U.S. maternal health now

Big systemic changes are needed to successfully address the nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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5 keys to prevent opioid overdoses during pregnancy and postpartum

Some states have implemented evidence-based, lifesaving policies for pregnant and postpartum patients with opioid use disorders. Learn more with AMA.

Overdose Epidemic
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5 MIN READ

Save lives from overdose by following the evidence on what works

Physicians can listen, learn and earn CME credit with an AMA podcast series that offers powerful, practical insights on the opioid-overdose epidemic.

Overdose Epidemic
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9 MIN READ

April 5, 2024: National Advocacy Update

AMA continues physician-focused advocacy initiatives to address Change Healthcare cyberattack and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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How physicians can better meet veterans’ mental health needs

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

Population Care
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6 MIN READ

March 22, 2024: State Advocacy Update

FSMB Ethics and Professionalism Committee releases draft report on AI in clinical practice and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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State advocacy

Download an Advocacy Resource Center brochure PDF to learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.

State Advocacy