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4 MIN READ

COVID-19 intensifies need for mental health care services

As reports come in about the pandemic’s effect on mental health, integrating behavioral health care will be key to increasing access to essential treatment.

Public Health
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May 29, 2020: State Advocacy Update

New research highlights need to remove barriers for patients with opioid use disorder and more in the latest State Advocay Update.

Advocacy Update
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May 29, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Telehealth coverage for ERISA plans is needed and more in the latest National Advocacy Updates.

Advocacy Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 25 - 29, 2020

The news: 80 mill. babies missing vaccines, CDC guidance on antibody tests, study on asymptomatic COVID-19 patients, prescription drug supply, Dr. Harris op-ed

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Experts discuss the pandemic’s impact on the opioid epidemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See the latest daily video update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the opioid epidemic.

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COVID-19 may be worsening opioid crisis, but states can take action

The pandemic is exacerbating the ongoing opioid epidemic. The AMA is calling on states to take specific steps to save lives, reduce harm and get patients treatment they need.

Overdose Epidemic
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May 22, 2020: State Advocacy Update

State reports of increased opioid-related mortality continue to increase in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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HEROES Act: What physicians and medical students need to know

The AMA offers highlights on the latest bill in response to COVID-19: "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act” (HEROES Act).

Public Health
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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.

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