Topic in Focus: Substance Use Disorders

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Understanding the patient experience: The journey through surgery and recovery with Dr. Mukkamala

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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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Stick up for mental health parity rules in court

The Trump administration should defend lifesaving coverage parity rules against lawsuit brought by an employer trade group.

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May 2, 2025: National Advocacy Update

AMA supports Marketplace integrity efforts while asking administration to reconsider proposals anticipated to reduce coverage and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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What it's really like in psychiatry—from 5 physicians who know

Shadowing one psychiatrist is the best way to learn about life in the specialty. Exploring these insights from six of them is the next best thing.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 31, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreaks in 5 states, prescription stimulant misuse, shingles vaccine and dementia prevention, avoidable deaths and more.

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March 21, 2025: National Advocacy Update

Reminder: March 31 Medicare MIPS reporting deadline and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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State advocacy

Download an Advocacy Resource Center brochure PDF to learn how the AMA is relentlessly working to advance important state legislative issues that protect patients and physicians.

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Catch up with the CME activities your physician colleagues love

Earning, tracking and reporting CME is easy with AMA Ed Hub. Get up to speed with 10 of the website’s most popular CME activities.

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FDA moves to change labeling on buprenorphine dosing

Higher doses of the medication for opioid-use disorder are sometimes needed. Payers must follow the FDA’s lead to help save lives.

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