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Sept. 25, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Doctors to court: Let California keep tougher emissions rules in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Public Health
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Sept. 18, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

AMA joins lawsuit against FDA and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Doctors to court: Let California keep tougher emissions rules

The AMA Litigation Center tells a federal appellate court that California should be allowed to keep pursuing policies that fight climate change.

Public Health
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How Oregon’s top court erred in striking down noneconomic damages cap

The ruling might cause some physicians to relocate or offer fewer services.

Payment & Delivery Models
Cigarettes
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It's time for the FDA to crack down on menthol flavoring

AMA joins lawsuit to compel FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. Agency’s failure to act has deadly consequences, especially for Black Americans.

Public Health
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American Medical Association (AMA) joins lawsuit against FDA

Menthol cigarettes have killed thousands of Americans, particularly African Americans, in the time the FDA has delayed action.

Press Releases
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How long can the state delay determining Medicaid eligibility?

Timely eligibility determinations are important to help the most vulnerable patients and ensure physicians are paid for the care they deliver.

Medicare & Medicaid
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How calling CRNAs “nurse anesthesiologists” misleads patients

With 70% of patients recognizing an “anesthesiologist” as a physician, the AMA urges court to uphold ruling that reserves term for MDs, DOs.

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