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How this Arkansas law puts government in exam room, harms patients

Doctors, patients file suit to stop a law that prevents crucial, gender-affirming medical care from taking place. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Care
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Case on misuse of CPT code to hide administrative costs can proceed

A federal appeals court cites AMA Litigation Center brief’s input on CPT in its decision to overturn part of a lower court’s ruling dismissing claims.

Judicial Advocacy
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Supreme Court allows CDC’s eviction moratorium to stand—for now

With a short window before the moratorium’s July 31 expiration, court keeps ban in place. Discover why this is an important ruling for patients’ health.

Public Health
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Jury needs to weigh evidence when there’s battle of medical experts

If a jury can infer medical negligence simply because there was an injury, physicians unfairly become guarantors of good outcomes, doctors tell court.

Sustainability
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Should “one-expert-per-side” rule include treating physicians?

AMA Litigation Center, Arizona Medical Association say state’s top court should answer no. Otherwise, doctors won’t be able to fully defend themselves.

Sustainability
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Illinois court could lower proof burden in medical negligence cases

Doing so would fuel defensive medicine, which is why the AMA and ISMS are asking the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling.

Sustainability
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Affordable Care Act survives challenge before the Supreme Court

The Affordable Care Act remains in effect as the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the plaintiffs who sought to strike it down lacked the standing to do so.

Access to Care
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AMA statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on California v. Texas

Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a victory for patients and for the gains in health care coverage achieved through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Press Releases
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Missouri’s medical liability reform again contested in court

The AMA and Missouri State Medical Association urge state’s high court to uphold reform that helped Show-Me State see improvements in access to care.

Sustainability