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AMA: Drug shortages a matter of national security

Hurricane Maria wreaked further havoc in pharmaceutical production and has contributed to an urgent public health crisis, says the AMA House of Delegates.

Public Health
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New AMA policy reflects frustration over ongoing drug shortages

Responding to ongoing national drug shortages that threaten patient care, AMA adopted policy declaring drug shortages an urgent public health crisis.

Press Releases
U.S. Surg. Gen. Jerome Adams, MD
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Surgeon general to AMA: Look upstream to prevent nation’s ills

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams, MD, challenged his fellow AMA delegates to lead a civil discussion on issues critical to helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

Overdose Epidemic
A doctor writing on a notepad while reading something off of a smartphone.
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5 MIN READ

Physician-led effort slashes post-surgical opioid Rx by 63%

University of Michigan physicians emphasize prevention in fighting the opioid epidemic that includes prescribing fewer pain pills after surgery.

Overdose Epidemic
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4 MIN READ

AMA report shows national progress toward reversing opioid epidemic

The AMA issued a new report today documenting how physician leadership is advancing the fight against the opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
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7 MIN READ

May 31, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Trump administration plan to lower drug prices, compounding from bulk substances and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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May 31, 2018: State Advocacy Update

Physicians' progress reversing the opioid epidemic news in AMA's latest state advocacy efforts.

Advocacy Update
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May 17, 2018: Advocacy spotlight on Trump Administration releases drug pricing blueprint

Trump Administration releases drug pricing blueprint; AMA and Federation members are looking into impact on specialty treatments and other concerns.

Advocacy Update
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May 17, 2018: National Advocacy Update

Bills to address opioid abuse, VA Choice reform bill and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update