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Top court: In medical liability cases, expert testimony is a must

Court says juries can’t rely on “common knowledge” gained through ad campaigns when making decisions in cases that involve complex medical conditions.

Judicial Advocacy
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Sept. 20, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about AMA's testimony for the appeals of Title X gag rule and involvement in a lawsuit that would force physicians to mislead patients.

Advocacy Update
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Title X gag rule: What’s on the line in upcoming oral arguments

The AMA will argue its case before a federal appeals court, defending doctors’ freedom of speech and the patient-physician relationship.

Judicial Advocacy
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Court blocks law that would force physicians to mislead patients

A federal district court sides with the AMA and issues a preliminary injunction to block a state law that would undermine open, honest patient-physician conversations.

Judicial Advocacy
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Sept. 6, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

The AMA urges courts to block Medicaid work requirements in New Hampshire and place caps on liability damages in Tennessee.

Advocacy Update
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Striking caps on liability damages will fuel medical cost growth

The AMA and other organizations detail why limits on noneconomic damages are critical to ensuring Tennesseans’ access to quality, affordable care.

Judicial Advocacy
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Don’t create unintended loopholes for medical liability cases

Creating new exceptions to Kentucky’s one-year limit on filing medical malpractice lawsuits would expose physicians to limitless legal actions.

Judicial Advocacy
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Court again blocks Medicaid work requirements, this time in New Hampshire

Federal judges side with the AMA and patients to block state plan estimated to result in tens of thousands of people losing health coverage.

Judicial Advocacy
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Grants will help residents displaced by record hospital closure

Nearly 600 residents and fellows were sent scrambling for new positions after a 500-bed Philadelphia hospital closed. Donations from the AMA and others will help pay relocation costs.

Resident Advocacy