Advocacy
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
Pain Medicine Experts Recommend Safe and Responsible Use of Acetaminophen. Read more...
AAPM Leaders and Members Speak Out on Acetaminophen. Read more...
Pain Care Bill Back on Track
In an excellent development for pain care practitioners, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee accepted an amendment to their comprehensive health reform bill that embodies the full version of S. 660, the National Pain Care Policy Act. Read more...
Latest News
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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