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Anthem-Cigna merger threatens innovation, appeals court finds

The appeals court has upheld a lower-court ruling blocking the proposed $54-billion mega-merger between the two health insurance giants.

Access to Care
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Iowa’s highest court says error-reporting document is confidential

In a win for patients and physicians, the state Supreme Court protects peer-reviewed materials that help prevent errors and improve public health.

Sustainability
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Appeals court upholds decision blocking Anthem-Cigna merger

Contrary to Anthem’s assertions, the proposed merger would harm patient choice and degrade the quality of care.

Access to Care
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State’s top court deals blow to medical liability forum shopping

The ruling helps preserve rural access to care in a neighboring state.

Sustainability
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Court case tests Philadelphia’s sugary drinks tax

The City of Brotherly Love says it can tax the distribution of products that harm public health. The AMA and other health organizations support the tax.

Public Health
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Court case could stifle collection of patient safety information

Court set to decide whether patient safety information protected under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act is subject to discovery in liability case.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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March 9, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about how the AMA and other organizations advocate for New York City health department rule of salt-shaker sodium warnings at chain restaurants.

Advocacy Update
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Appeals court OKs salt-shaker sodium warnings at chain restaurants

A 5 – 0 decision upholds a regulation mandating easy-to-understand symbols telling consumers when meals exceed the recommended daily limit on sodium.

Hypertension
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Feb. 23, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about the AMA's stance on the Florida 'gun gag law' and patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery.

Advocacy Update