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Give hospital-based doctors access to outpatient formulary info

Without it, cost can lead to medication nonadherence and readmissions. Learn more about new AMA policy to get real-time information to physicians.

Public Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about post-COVID anxiety

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted patients’ mental health. It has also led to anxiety about reopening. Here’s how patients can cope.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Immediate Past President Susan R. Bailey, MD, address at the June 2021 Special Meeting

Susan Bailey, MD, addresses the House of Delegates at the June 2021 Special Meeting. Access the transcript of the speech or recording.

Speeches
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June 4, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Anti-transgender bills defeated in Alabama and Texas and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Biden administration boosts access to overdose prevention, treatment

The drug-overdose epidemic continues during the COVID-19 pandemic, but steps are being taken that will save lives and enhance access to treatment.

Overdose Epidemic
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May 21, 2021: State Advocacy Update

Sterile needle and syringe exchange bill headed to Arizona governor and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why denying addiction treatment in jails, prisons is inhumane

Evidence shows medications to treat substance-use disorder treatment in jails and prisons are lifesaving, yet they’re too often denied. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Care
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4 ways to cut inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Most hospitals have antibiotic stewardship programs. Learn more with the AMA about what physicians, hospitals can to do improve antibiotic prescribing.

Public Health
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May 7, 2021: National Advocacy Update

New program covering the cost of administering COVID-19 vaccines and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update