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Top court: In medical liability cases, expert testimony is a must

Court says juries can’t rely on “common knowledge” gained through ad campaigns when making decisions in cases that involve complex medical conditions.

Sustainability
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AMA vision on health care reform

Download the vision statement PDF on the AMA's commitment to improving health insurance coverage and health care access.

Access to Care
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Sept. 6, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

The AMA urges courts to block Medicaid work requirements in New Hampshire and place caps on liability damages in Tennessee.

Advocacy Update
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Anatomy of a lawsuit: What medical residents need to know

A medical liability case can represent a years-long trek through the legal system. Understand the basics before getting to the courthouse door.

Residency Life
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Striking caps on liability damages will fuel medical cost growth

The AMA and other organizations detail why limits on noneconomic damages are critical to ensuring Tennesseans’ access to quality, affordable care.

Sustainability
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Don’t create unintended loopholes for medical liability cases

Creating new exceptions to Kentucky’s one-year limit on filing medical malpractice lawsuits would expose physicians to limitless legal actions.

Sustainability
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2 MIN READ

July 25, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

New Jersey court upholds decision that a physician cannot be held liable for an injury unrelated to their conduct.

Advocacy Update
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June 27, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA advocates in cases for third party liability for physicians and evidence of a known risk in medical malpractice case.

Advocacy Update
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No double-dipping on medical injury compensation: High court

The ruling is a good one for physicians and hospitals because it prevents them from being sued once a patient has already received money for an injury.

Sustainability