The American Academy of Pain Medicine

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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

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Good News on Pain Care Policy Act

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Dr. Perry Fine Op Ed Piece on Balanced Prescribing

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AAPM Comments to FDA on REMS

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FDA REMS on Opioids

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Health Reform Policy Papers Released

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Arthritis Bill Introduced

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Increased NIH Funding

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2009 Legislative Priorities

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AMA Wins Privacy Case

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MedPAC Letter

AAPM signs on...
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New Board Announced

New Board of Directors for 2009-2010 is now in place...

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Save the Dates for San Antonio

AAPM's 26th Annual Meeting will take place February 3-6, 2010, in San Antonio, TX.

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Publications

journal image AAPM's award-winning publications are devoted to the advancement of pain management, education and research.

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American Board of Pain Medicine

This psychometrically developed, practice-related examination in Pain Medicine...

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