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Court stops class action that would have worsened doctor shortage

Discover how class-action certification would have chilled efforts to use IMGs to provide care at a time when there is already a physician shortage.

Sustainability
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5 cases where AMA has fiercely defended medical liability reforms

Noneconomic damage caps are one sensible reform the AMA has supported in court. Discover the other great work from the AMA’s legal team in this area.

Sustainability
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ACOG, AMA joint statement on filing to the Supreme Court on SB8

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge the Supreme Court to lift the appeals court's decision in Texas SB8.

Press Releases
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Uphold injunction on Texas law putting bounties on doctors’ heads

Learn how Texas SB 8 infringes on the patient-physician relationship and harms patient care.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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High court should uphold commonsense N.Y. concealed-carry law

Doctors offer Supreme Court justices a painful, firsthand glimpse into the “grave public health crisis” of firearms violence—a crisis that sensible regulations can help curb.

Public Health
Gerald E. Harmon, MD
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Unconstitutional attack on reproductive health must not stand

Mississippi’s attempt to limit reproductive health care infringes on the patient-physician relationship and impermissibly violates medical ethics

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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ACOG, AMA lead amicus brief in U.S. v. Texas

In new amicus brief, leading medical organizations urge appeals court to affirm ruling invalidating Texas SB8

Press Releases
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Rescinding Title X restrictions is a win for patients, physicians

The Biden administration move will restore access to family-planning services for millions of patients who have low incomes or no insurance coverage.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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8 ways the AMA is fighting to protect physicians in court

Learn how the AMA Litigation Center is speaking up for peer-review confidentiality, fair jury awards and much more.

Judicial Advocacy