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Leave ACA’s zero-cost preventive care intact, AMA tells court

Discover how a lawsuit is threatening services that patients nationwide have come to rely on for healthier, longer lives and how the AMA is responding.

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Physicians object to court-ordered use of ivermectin for COVID-19

In an amicus brief, AMA Litigation Center and the Wisconsin Medical Society warn of the dangers if court rulings replace medical care standards.

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He killed 4 men. Now he seeks compensation from his care team.

A confessed murderer’s mom files suit in Pennsylvania seeking compensation from psychiatrist and others for distress of incarceration. Learn more.

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No Surprises Act final rule still gives insurers unfair advantage

AMA, AHA tell court their earlier interim rule ruling was ignored, ultimately hurting patient care and undermining the act’s intent to help patients.

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Firearm safe-storage rules help stop tragic child deaths

Keeping firearms where kids can get at them in foster homes or home day cares is a recipe for death, injury and trauma. Learn more with the AMA.

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Why medical schools may need to pivot on admissions approach

The U.S. Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in two cases that could alter how medical schools work to diversify the physician workforce.

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Feds shouldn’t reap rewards for illegal prior-auth restrictions

Imposing financial penalties for hep C drugs dispensed when Virginia’s prior-authorization rules violated federal law contradicts Medicaid’s goal.

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Drugmaker’s libel suit against medical journal threatens research

Public health would be harmed if appellate court allows lawsuit against American Society of Anesthesiologists’ journal to go forward.

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Patients, doctors sue to hold Cigna accountable for underpayments

Allegations include that the health insurer misled patients, underpaid physicians and undermined the patient-physician relationship. Learn more.

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