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Nov. 3, 2017: National Advocacy Update

IPAB repeal legislation; opioids emergency declaration, biosimilars educational materials and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Nov. 3, 2017: State Advocacy Update

Massachusetts Medicaid waiver proposal, new pain courses from AAP and more in AMA's latest efforts for state and local advocacy.

Advocacy Update
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AMA commends opioid commission report

The AMA commends The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis for delivering a comprehensive report.

Press Releases
Yellow scene tap barring entrance to treatment.
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Opioid-use disorder requires treatment, not punishment

An expert on opioid-use disorder says evidence on effective treatment exists, but is not yet widely adhered to because of stigma and other barriers.

Overdose Epidemic
Tech demonstrates how to administer naloxone on training mannequin.
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Naloxone training sessions put students in realistic settings

The opioid crisis has hit Ohio hard. In response, University of Toledo medical faculty developed a program designed to teach students to save lives.

Overdose Epidemic
The White House
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Opioids emergency declaration must be followed with smart action

Only 10 percent of patients with opioid-use disorder can access treatment. Regulatory and payment barriers must be eliminated to end the epidemic.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA statement on Trump administration's opioid announcement

The AMA commends the Trump Administration for declaring the opioid epidemic a public health emergency.

Press Releases
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Oct. 19, 2017: National Advocacy Update

CHIP negotiations, VA-employed providers, multistate licensure requirements and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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Oct. 19, 2017: State Advocacy Update

California's "partial fill" legislation in the latest AMA state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update