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Oct. 23, 2020: State Advocacy Update 

AMA supports Colorado physicians' efforts to increase access to comprehensive pain care and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Lawsuit on FDA’s tobacco, nicotine regulation policy dismissed

FDA delayed safeguards as youth e-cigarette use skyrocketed. Physicians had urged court to uphold decision that agency start reviewing new products.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA statement on Justice Department settlement with Purdue Pharma

Any settlement should be used exclusively for data collection, research, education, overdose prevention, stigma elimination, and evidence-based treatment.

Press Releases
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Oct. 16, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA joins South Dakota physicians to urge "NO" vote on marijuana legalization and in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Marijuana policy should be guided by evidence, not the ballot

Mississippi referendum to legalize “medical” cannabis is opposed by doctors and state board of health who say new drugs should be OK’d by the FDA, not voters.

Behavioral Health
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AMA applauds California’s groundbreaking mental health reform law

New law holds insurers accountable to evidence-based treatment guidelines for coverage of mental health and addiction treatment services.

Press Releases
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Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Judicial Advocacy
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It's time for the FDA to crack down on menthol flavoring

AMA joins lawsuit to compel FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. Agency’s failure to act has deadly consequences, especially for Black Americans.

Judicial Advocacy
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American Medical Association (AMA) joins lawsuit against FDA

Menthol cigarettes have killed thousands of Americans, particularly African Americans, in the time the FDA has delayed action.

Press Releases