AMA statement on restoring federal grants for mental health and SUD care

Statement attributable to:
David H. Aizuss, MD
Chair, AMA Board of Trustees

"The American Medical Association (AMA) is pleased that critical federal funding for mental health and addiction programs is being restored. These programs save lives every day and provide essential services to patients, families, and communities across the country. The broad-based, bipartisan push to restore this funding, combined with massive grassroots support, speaks to the immense impact of these programs and their vital role in ensuring access to care for patients in need."