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Masked riders enter and exit subway car during pandemic
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Recognize CDC’s expertise in protecting public from COVID-19

Physicians tell federal appellate court the CDC has the authority and knowledge to protect the public’s health during ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

Public Health
Gun safety advocates rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
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Supreme Court strikes down New York’s reasonable concealed-carry law

The U.S. Supreme Court’s harmful and disturbing 6–3 decision will frustrate appropriate responses to the public health crisis of firearms violence.

Public Health
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Cancer killed Kathleen Valentini, but prior auth shares the blame

Third-party administrator boasted making “appropriate decisions on patients’ behalf,” but their delays meant suboptimal cancer treatment. Learn more.

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Prior Authorization
Fighting for Physicians
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Why more frivolous medical liability lawsuits are possible in Michigan

Physicians tell the Michigan Supreme Court why it’s important to continue requiring the affidavit of merit be filed with medical malpractice claims.

Sustainability
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AMA defends CDC authority in pandemic response

The AMA defended the authority of the CDC to enact reasonable, evidence-based public health measures that curb the spread of illness and protect those at highest risk.

Press Releases
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Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care

A deeply flawed federal court ruling that gives payers a free pass to deny medically necessary care must be reconsidered by full nine-judge panel.

Public Health
Five padlocks
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Why organ transplant peer-review documents must remain privileged

A state appeals court must reverse a decision that threatens the honest discussions needed for peer review involving organ procurement organizations.

Physician-Patient Relationship
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May 13, 2022: Judicial Advocacy Update

Why leaked abortion opinion is “antithetical to public health” and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why leaked abortion opinion is “antithetical to public health”

The Supreme Court should reject the premise of a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and put patients at risk, says the AMA’s president.

Population Care