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New trial for survival damages a must after testimony dismissed

Allowing verdict to stand because damages weren’t itemized would increase health care costs for all, physicians tell Pennsylvania court.

Judicial Advocacy
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Biden’s surprise-billing rule “not the law that Congress passed”

Patients will be protected from disputes. But doctors, hospitals ask court to stop provision at odds with No Surprises Act and skewed toward payers.

Judicial Advocacy
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Let EPA curb greenhouse gases to protect public health

Climate change affects our lungs, hearts, brains and immune systems. Supreme Court should recognize EPA’s authority to act, physicians argue.

Judicial Advocacy
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Vaccine requirement upheld, but only in health care facilities

In halting OSHA’s vaccine-or-test rule, Supreme Court stays attempt to protect estimated 84.2 million American workers from COVID-19.

Judicial Advocacy
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The No Surprises Act is in effect. What physicians need to know.

Implementation of the No Surprises Act has begun. AMA resources offer guidance on what physicians must do to comply with regulations under the new law.

Federal Advocacy
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AMA urges SCOTUS to preserve OSHA vaccination, testing requirement

AMA filed a brief today urging the Supreme Court to reject challenges and preserve OSHA vaccine recommendations.

Press Releases
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Court should respect privilege tied to Quality Related Event report

Such reports are crucial to triggering investigations leading to safer health care for all, the AMA and Illinois State Medical Society tell the court.

Judicial Advocacy
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COVID-19 vaccine requirements: Why U.S. doctors support them

Find out why courts must uphold efforts to increase vaccination rates and employers should require vaccination to keep their workers safe.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA urges courts to preserve federal contractor vaccination requirement

In newly-filed amicus briefs, AMA urges appellate courts to preserve widespread vaccination policy for federal contractors to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases