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Physician groups praise panel passage bill to end prior authorization

Leading physician groups applauded a Kentucky House committee for advancing a bill making it easier for people with addiction to opioids to receive treatment.

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Feb. 7, 2019: State Advocacy Update

Kentucky bill would remove prior authorization for MAT, advocacy priorities in Louisiana and more in AMA's latest state advocacy news.

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Jan. 24, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Addressing the opioid epidemic in Colorado: Progress and opportunities

Addressing the opioid epidemic in Colorado: A report from AMA, Colorado Medical Society and Manatt Health.

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Jan. 24, 2019: National Advocacy Update

The FDA and naloxone access, firearm background checks, and more in AMA's latest national advocacy news.

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AMA: FDA action on OTC naloxone will save people from overdoses

The AMA applauds the FDA and Commissioner Gottlieb for action to provide labeling that would allow for OTC availability of naloxone.

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Study of Colorado’s efforts to reverse opioid epidemic

The AMA, Colorado Medical Society and Manatt Health release study of Colorado’s meaningful efforts to reverse the opioid epidemic.

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Jan. 10, 2019: State Advocacy Update

New York governor signs parity legislation, reforming pain management and more in the latest AMA state advocacy news.

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Landmark deal on medication-assisted treatment a model for nation

A breakthrough in Pennsylvania eliminates prior authorization for lifesaving treatment for opioid-use disorder. Every other state should follow suit.

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Study of Pennsylvania commonwealth efforts to reverse opioid epidemic

AMA, Pennsylvania Medical Society and Manatt Health release analysis of progress made, recommend next steps for policymakers, insurers and physicians.

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