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Feb. 24, 2023: State Advocacy Update

Georgia medical board updates licensing application to support physician wellness and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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AMA: FDA panels’ naloxone recommendation will save lives

Two advisory committees voted today to recommend to the FDA that naloxone, the overdose-reversing drug, be available over the counter.

Press Releases
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AMA honors Director of National Drug Control Policy with award

Dr. Gupta is the first physician to serve as Director of National Drug Control Policy and lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

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AMA presents Government Service Award to CDC official

Dr. Houry has participated on numerous public health boards and committees.

Press Releases
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Feb. 10, 2023: National Advocacy Update

COVID-19 public health emergency set to end May 11 with important implications for patients and physicians and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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In divided Congress, it’s full steam ahead for physician advocacy

It will be a contentious two years on Capitol Hill, but AMA experts see room to push physicians’ bipartisan agenda on Medicare pay reform and more.

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Jan. 27, 2023: Advocacy Update spotlight on buprenorphine prescribing

Buprenorphine prescribing now available to all DEA-registered physicians and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Jan. 27, 2023: National Advocacy Update

Medical organizations urge Congress to prioritize Medicare physician payment reform and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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