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AMA, APhA, ASHP issue joint statement about COVID-19 medications

The joint statement is in response to reports of physicians and others prophylactically prescribing, medications currently identified as potential treatments for COVID-19.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 9, 2020

In the news: Updates on COVID-19 in the U.S., Cancer death rates decreased in the U.S, Alcoholics Anonymous may lead to increased rates, lengths of abstinence.

Publications & Newsletters
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March 12, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Inoperability rules, HHS to relieve federal burden and more in the latest AMA national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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How this family doctor finds satisfaction in juggling roles

Sumi Sexton, MD, balances a passion for family medicine with roles as an author, associate professor, and peer-reviewed journal editor.

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Health System Spotlight
Patient speaking with physician
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New York effort raises use of MAT for opioid-use disorder

Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) are underused, with racial, geographic and economic barriers. Learn about a Big Apple initiative that’s making big changes.

Overdose Epidemic
Teenager smoking an e-cigarette
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Teen cannabis vaping: How doctors can counter the rising trend

14% of high-school seniors are vaping cannabis. Learn about the adverse health impact, and how physicians should counsel their teenage patients.

Public Health
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After his son’s death, Massachusetts physician seeks to help others

James Baker, MD, whose son died of an overdose at 23, provides phone support to primary care doctors treating patients with substance-use disorders.

Overdose Epidemic
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AMA in the News: February 2020

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2020.

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AMA in the News
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Feb. 28, 2020: State Advocacy Update

Warning on naloxone in CO, prior authorization in ME and more in AMA's latest state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update