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Aug. 10, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about AMA's support in rulings for informed consent law and expert-witness testimony.

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Procedural ruling sets higher bar for expert-witness testimony

The stricter evidentiary standard for expert-witness testimony could keep “junk science” out of courtrooms.

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Informed-consent ruling may have “far-reaching, negative impact”

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that physicians cannot delegate their informed-consent process to qualified staff.

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Erin Sutton is the AMA Health Law Fellow

The AMA and the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago School of Law present the fellow for the 2017-18 school year

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July 13, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about how the AMA and other health care organizations advocates for Pennsylvania sugary drinks tax.

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High court rules against interstate medical-liability claim

A case stemming from a high-school football tragedy could have opened a door to interstate “portable torts.”

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Sugary-drinks tax passes legal muster in Pennsylvania

Physicians support the idea to lower consumption of sugary drinks and help fund anti-obesity health programs.

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Sweeping new tort reforms will protect Iowa physicians

A cap on noneconomic damages, a certificate-of-merit requirement and strengthened expert-witness standards are among new safeguards for physicians.

Judicial Advocacy
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June 1, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Find out how the AMA supports a Texas medical examiner, asking courts to apply qualified immunity for physicians in public service.

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