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Removing stigma, advancing evidence-based care at Mount Sinai

Learn about an innovative primary care program at the New York hospital that helps people with opioid-use disorder get the care they need.

Overdose Epidemic
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Treating behavioral health to boost patients’ overall outcomes

Learn how physicians are integrating behavioral health care into their primary care practices to improve the health of patients with chronic conditions.

Public Health
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8 keys to end the nation’s drug-overdose epidemic

The CDC is reporting a record-breaking annual toll of nearly 90,000 U.S. overdose deaths. Learn about the policy steps needed to stem the tide.

Overdose Epidemic
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How this solo family practice integrates behavioral health care

This North Carolina family physician transformed her practice to meet the needs of patients struggling with substance-use disorder and mental health illness.

Public Health
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AMA statement on HHS decision to remove addiction treatment barriers

AMA is pleased that HHS will support physicians to prescribe buprenorphine, will remove daunting regulatory barriers for patients with opioid use disorder.

Press Releases
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AMA to states: Stop interfering in health care of transgender children

AMA to governors: forgoing gender-affirming care can have tragic health consequences, both mental and physical.

Press Releases
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Curriculum emphasizes medical student and physician mental health

Treatment saves the lives of those with a substance-use disorder, depression, anxiety or other stigma-laden condition—this includes medical professionals.

Physician Health
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April 9, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Connected MOM Act will help reduce maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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April 9, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky and Virginia enact opioid litigation abatement laws and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update