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AMA in the News: January 2022

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2022.

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AMA in the News
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Vaccine requirement upheld, but only in health care facilities

In halting OSHA’s vaccine-or-test rule, Supreme Court stays attempt to protect estimated 84.2 million American workers from COVID-19.

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The No Surprises Act is in effect. What physicians need to know.

Implementation of the No Surprises Act has begun. AMA resources offer guidance on what physicians must do to comply with regulations under the new law.

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AMA urges SCOTUS to preserve OSHA vaccination, testing requirement

AMA filed a brief today urging the Supreme Court to reject challenges and preserve OSHA vaccine recommendations.

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Court should respect privilege tied to Quality Related Event report

Such reports are crucial to triggering investigations leading to safer health care for all, the AMA and Illinois State Medical Society tell the court.

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Dec. 17, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA files suit against federal regulators over implementation of the No Surprises Act and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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COVID-19 vaccine requirements: Why U.S. doctors support them

Find out why courts must uphold efforts to increase vaccination rates and employers should require vaccination to keep their workers safe.

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AMA urges courts to preserve federal contractor vaccination requirement

In newly-filed amicus briefs, AMA urges appellate courts to preserve widespread vaccination policy for federal contractors to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 6, 2021

The news: COVID vaccine demand growing, BP rose in pandemic, youth mental health, CDC recommends physicians talk about PrEP, federal gov’t sued over surprise billing

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