Affecting Healthcare on behalf of our pain patients.
AAPM supports pain patients and pain medicine clinicians by advocating for a balanced approach to safe and effective treatment of pain. The Academy recognizes the need for policies that support effective control of drug abuse without harming the appropriate treatment of pain and works with members and other pain societies to establish programs and to educate public along those lines.
This Advocacy Center offers information on AAPM advocacy activities and resources to assist pain medicine physicians in working with legislators. Use the links for more information.
Latest Breaking News
FDA Reopened Comment Period for REMS until
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HR 3961 Passes House, Now in Senate. Read more...
AAPM Supports HR 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act. Read more...

Latest News
FDA Reopened Comment Period for REMS Until
October 19, 2010
HR 3961 Passes House,
Now in Senate
AAPM Supports HR 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act
DoD Required to Develop Pain Care Policy
AAPM Leaders on Acetaminophen
Good News on Pain Care Policy Act
Dr. Perry Fine Op Ed Piece on Balanced Prescribing
AAPM Comments to FDA on REMS
FDA REMS on Opioids
Health Reform Policy Papers Released
Arthritis Bill Introduced
Increased NIH Funding
2009 Legislative Priorities
AMA Wins Privacy Case
MedPAC Letter
AAPM signs on...
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