Supreme Court Building
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Pregnant women deserve to get the whole truth on their options

Pregnancy clinics’ misleading messages create compelling need to protect patients’ right to accurate medical information, the AMA argues in a brief filed with Supreme Court.

Judicial Advocacy
#Best of 2017 Litigation, Justice statue in front of law books.
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Top cases show physicians had a forceful ally in the courts

The Litigation Center of the American Medical Association and State Medical Societies fought existential threats, parried “artful pleadings” in 2017.

Judicial Advocacy
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Dec. 14, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA provided support for the Kentucky Medical Association amicus brief on a new way to bring liability lawsuits.

Advocacy Update
Unbalanced scales of justice.
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State high court halts new way to bring liability lawsuits

State Supreme Court reverses appellate decision, rejects legal maneuver that would allow hospitals to be sued over doctor-credentialing decisions.

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#Best of 2017 Mergers
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Mega-mergers blocked, averting pay cuts of at least $500 million

The AMA took a leading role in the year-plus fight against two health insurance mega-mergers. The effort paid off with courtroom victories in 2017.

Judicial Advocacy
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Nov. 16, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Find out how the AMA provides legal support in a California medical staff's lawsuit about medical staff rights.

Advocacy Update
Members of the California Medical Association present Dr. Barbe with a resolution of gratitude.
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Honor for ally in bid to defend medical staff independence

California Medical Association honors AMA, Litigation Center for aid in lawsuit testing medical staff self-governance. The case awaits resolution.

Judicial Advocacy
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Nov. 3, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about how the AMA is working with litigation cases on Medicaid payments for medical services, scientific testimonies on refuted theories and more.

Advocacy Update
Closeup of stethoscope and book.
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5 Min Read

“Arbitrary” action has doctor on hook for $205,000 in bonus pay

A Hawaii court will decide what makes a physician eligible for higher Medicaid primary care payments. The outcome could worsen a physician shortage.

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