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5 MIN READ

3 ways to slow spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant infections

Antibiotic-resistant infections kill 35,000-plus Americans annually. Learn what physicians and other health professionals should be doing.

Public Health
Dr. Patrice Harris speaking at an event
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4 MIN READ

Changes overdue on how substance-use disorders are covered, treated

The AMA is “laser-focused” on removing barriers to treatment for opioid-use disorder—including eliminating stigma, says the organization’s president, Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA.

Overdose Epidemic
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2 MIN READ

Dec. 20, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on 2020 federal funding and extender package

Leaders in Congress reached agreement on the fiscal year 2020 spending bill. Find out how the AMA is advocating for public health in Congress.

Advocacy Update
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5 MIN READ

Dec. 20, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Walmart EPCS delay, new tool from AMA, APA and ASAM and more in the AMA's latest state and local advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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3 MIN READ

AMA’s 10 health recommendations for successful New Year’s resolutions

AMA offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2020 and beyond.

Press Releases
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3 MIN READ

ED innovation boosts access for patients with opioid-use disorder

Two emergency doctors’ efforts help ensure patients obtain appropriate follow-up medication-assisted treatment.

Overdose Epidemic
#Best of 2019 Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

Where the AMA stands on 7 of the year’s biggest health care issues

From the E/M overhaul to the opioid epidemic, here’s how the AMA has shown itself to be the physician’s powerful ally in health care this year.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 MIN READ

Action needed now to prevent a new generation of nicotine addiction

Teens and young adults are most attracted to e-cig flavors, and are at higher risk of seeing addiction’s impact on their ability to learn, concentrate or control their impulses.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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3 MIN READ

Dec. 6, 2019: State Advocacy Update

AMA urges Walmart, OptumRx to delay EPCS requirements and Colorado focuses on evidence-based approaches to end opioid epidemic in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

Advocacy Update