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Physician can’t be held negligent in PA student-supervision case

California ruling favorable for doctors in a case in which the AMA urged the court not to allow ordinary negligence claim that fell outside of MICRA.

Sustainability
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Why a federal court upheld ban on flavored tobacco products

The AMA and other advocates outlined the positive impact a San Diego ban will have on the health of young people and Black people.

Public Health
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Why FDA’s move to ban menthol flavoring is long overdue

Experts estimate that nearly 1 million Americans—and about 230,000 Black Americans—would quit within two years of a menthol cigarette ban’s taking effect.

Public Health
Health care worker administering vaccine to a patient
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N.Y. court: Vaccine requirements don’t abridge religious freedom

A 2019 law is upheld by a New York appellate court. Learn how the AMA’s amicus brief helped the court reach its conclusion in favor of public health.

Public Health
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Court: "Anesthesiologist" title is restricted to MDs, DOs

New Hampshire CRNAs’ bid to be called “nurse anesthesiologists” is rejected by the state’s top court.

Scope of Practice
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Stating facts on sugary-drink labels isn’t free-speech violation

San Francisco wants sugar-sweetened beverage ads to carry obesity, diabetes warnings. AMA Litigation Center tells a federal court the law should stand.

Public Health
Empty hospital room
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How unthinking application of “two-midnight rule” can hurt patients

AMA Litigation Center tells federal court patients should have the right to challenge Medicare coverage decisions that reverse physicians’ judgments.

Medicare & Medicaid
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March 26, 2021: State Advocacy Update

AMA fights to protect health care for transgender patients and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Biden stops defense of rule that put immigrants’ health at risk

AMA and others challenged 2019 “public charge” rule that penalized immigrants living legally in U.S. for getting health and nutrition benefits.

Population Care