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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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3 MIN READ

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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3 MIN READ

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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4 MIN READ

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.

Scope of Practice
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July 23, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Nurses' use of physician term anesthesiologist misleading to patients in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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July 10, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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1 MIN READ

AMA statement on Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana abortion case

Today’s decision is a victory for patients and a strike against government interference in the patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
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5 MIN READ

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down admitting-privilege restrictions

A law restricting doctors unduly burdened patients, said the nation’s high court in ruling against a Louisiana law limiting who could perform abortions.

Physician-Patient Relationship