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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
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Court upholds notice-of-intent requirement in medical liability cases

A Michigan Supreme Court ruling upholds legal protections to cut court costs while still fairly compensating patients.

Sustainability
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For transgender kids, gender-affirming names can be lifesaving

The AMA and others file court brief explaining the medical importance of using names and pronouns consistent with students’ gender identities.

Population Care
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Big moves will put an end to Title X physician “gag rule”

HHS says Trump-era rule may have led to over 180,000 unintended pregnancies. Learn how the AMA fought to protect the patient-physician relationship.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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New Mexico’s highest court affirms cap on noneconomic damages

Upholding the cap helps ensure patients have continued access to care and that physicians want to practice in the state.

Sustainability