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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 President Barbe applauds Trump effort on prescription drug prices

The AMA is pleased the Trump administration is moving forward with its effort to address seemingly arbitrary pricing for prescription drugs.

Press Releases
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Rohit Abraham: Making a difference as a med student

AMA member and medical student Rohit Abraham says activism on behalf of patients needn’t wait until the “MD” title is bestowed.

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Leadership
Members Move Medicine
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May 3, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Overhaul of the Meaningful Use program, cuts to in-office clinical testing services and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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May 3, 2018: State Advocacy Update

AMA testifies on opioids and artificial intelligence and a change in buprenorphine MME display in the latest AMA state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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4 MIN READ

Wider use of proven treatment is goal of opioid-use disorder APM

A new alternative payment model for treatment of opioid-use disorder is designed to support coordinated delivery of medical, psychological and social services.

Payment & Delivery Models
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AMA model bills

View the most frequently used model state bills created for the Federation of Medicine and approved by the AMA Board of Trustees.

State Advocacy
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AMA urges participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The AMA urges anyone who has unused, unwanted, and expired prescription medications to drop them off at one of the thousands of drop-off sites on April 28.

Press Releases
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Alarming drop in life expectancy sparks call for study, action

Physicians want to better understand what’s behind the distressing trend and how to reverse it. Through advocacy and prevention initiatives, the AMA aims to help patients live longer, healthier lives.

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