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AMA welcomes House energy and commerce action on opioids

The AMA applauds the Energy and Commerce Committee for passing several bills that will help combat the opioid epidemic facing this country.

Press Releases
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How Obama's opioid initiatives align with physician recommendations

Dr. Patrice A. Harris, Board Chair-Elect of the AMA, reviews presidential initiatives to address substance abuse. Dr. Harris points to AMA recommendations and urges physicians to continue to work to end this tragic national epidemic.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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AMA offers vision for ending opioid epidemic at national summit

Dr. Patrice Harris, the chair-elect of the AMA and the chair of its Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse, laid out the AMA’s vision for ending the opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
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Patient satisfaction surveys need to better address pain management: Fighting opioid epidemic

Medicare patient satisfaction surveys pose problems for physicians managing pain. Pressure to prescribe opioids may contribute to epidemic. Ohio takes action to change questionnaire.

Overdose Epidemic
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What physicians are saying about the new CDC opioid guidelines

The CDC released clinical guidelines for prescribing opioids to help combat the nation’s overdose epidemic. Physicians point out concerns such as gaps in health care system and lack of evidence for the benefit of long-term use of opioids.

Overdose Epidemic
National Advocacy Conference panel
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Experts explain high drug prices, offer solutions

Addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs, 3 experts in the pharmaceuticals field discuss marketplace trends affecting drug spending and pricing. They also discuss solutions to address drug prices and availability.

Public Health
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AMA responds to CDC guidelines on opioids

The AMA noted its shared goals with the CDC regarding reduction of opioid abuse and applauds the agency for making the issue a high priority.

Press Releases
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Medication-assisted treatment training to fight substance abuse

Physicians seeking to prescribe buprenorphine to fight opioid addiction must have 8 hours of certified training and obtain a waiver. Webinars offer medication-assisted treatment training.

Overdose Epidemic
Michael Botticelli, director of National Drug Control Policy speaking at 2016 National Advocacy Conference
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Federal government and physicians: Working together to end opioid epidemic

Director of National Drug Control Policy addresses physician leaders on essential role they play fighting opioid epidemic. Working together with federal government, physicians can help with policy design.

Overdose Epidemic