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May 15, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Opioid epidemic may be worsening; states must implement federal flexibility in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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COVID-19 casts new light on an old problem: Drug shortages

National drug shortages are chronic. Learn about the root causes and efforts to these shortages, both in the long term and during the pandemic.

Behavioral Health
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Joint statement on ordering, prescribing or dispensing COVID-19 medications

Organizations highlight role physicians, pharmacists and health systems play in being just stewards of health care resources during times of emergency.

Infectious Diseases
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April 17, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Advocacy spotlights new cyber treats during COVID-19 and physician protections as well as new policies for opioid treatment programs.

Advocacy Update
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AMA urges states to adopt new Maine needle, syringe exchange policy

The Maine Executive Order is the type of state action the AMA is encouraging as part of harm reduction policy efforts.

Press Releases
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New policies on treating pain, OUD emerge from COVID-19 crisis

The DEA is allowing qualified physicians to prescribe buprenorphine over the telephone so patients can stay home. The AMA urges states to do the same.

Behavioral Health
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AMA praises DEA allowing increase in controlled substance production

During COVID-19, the number of patients requiring ventilators has resulted in huge spikes in demand for controlled substances.

Press Releases
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New Minnesota law protects patients with chronic disease

Minnesota chronic pain patients will have increased access to the medications they need thanks to a new state law.

Press Releases
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AMA urges governors to adopt DEA guidance for opioid use disorder

This guidance removes a considerable barrier for many patients during the COVID-19 national emergency and, importantly, allows them to stay at home.

Press Releases