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April 7, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Long-sought Medicare payment proposal introduced and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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AMA praises CMS for prior authorization reforms in Medicare Advantage

New final rule includes provisions toward right-sizing the prior authorization process imposed by Medicare Advantage plans

Press Releases
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AMA launches resource to help physicians meet DEA training requirement

The AMA Ed Hub™ has a new educational webpage for physicians to complete required training on treating patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Press Releases
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AMA in the News: March 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for March 2023.

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AMA in the News
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 27, 2023

In the news: FDA rule on salt substitutes, undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in the U.S., Narcan (naloxone) to be available over the counter and more.

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Rahul Gupta, MD, speaking at the 2023 National Advocacy Conference
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Every 5 minutes a person dies of drug overdose. This must end.

Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, is the first physician to direct the White House’s drug-control policy. Learn why he says treatment is key to the strategy.

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AMA statement on making naloxone available over the counter

The AMA strongly supports the FDA decision to make the opioid overdose-reversing drug naloxone available over the counter, a position we have long championed.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 20, 2023

In the news: Alarming spread of deadly and drug-resistant Candida auris fungus, growing drug shortages, autism spectrum disorder on the rise and more.

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March 24, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky enacts wellness bill and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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