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New trial for survival damages a must after testimony dismissed

Allowing verdict to stand because damages weren’t itemized would increase health care costs for all, physicians tell Pennsylvania court.

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COVID-19: A physician guide to keeping your practice open

Download the PDF that outlines best practices that should be in place at the federal, state and local levels before and after reopening during COVID-19.

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AMA COVID-19 Guides
Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD
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4 essentials to develop a successful health care AI solution

Augmented intelligence (AI) solutions hold promise for streamlining health care. But, if done right, there are no shortcuts to implementation.

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Health System Spotlight
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5 cases where AMA has fiercely defended medical liability reforms

Noneconomic damage caps are one sensible reform the AMA has supported in court. Discover the other great work from the AMA’s legal team in this area.

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8 ways the AMA is fighting to protect physicians in court

Learn how the AMA Litigation Center is speaking up for peer-review confidentiality, fair jury awards and much more.

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The business side of medicine: 5 key lessons for resident physicians

Giving residents an overview on key subjects related to the business of medicine will smooth the transition to practice. Learn more with the AMA.

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State high court protects peer-review documents from discovery

In a ruling favorable to physicians, Pennsylvania’s highest court says the law protects the documents that allow physicians to have frank conversations.

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Medical liability noneconomic damages cap survives challenge

The AMA and Missouri State Medical Association had urged state’s high court to uphold essential reforms that protect patients’ access to care.

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Redefining "cause of death" meaning would upend medical liability law

Discover how the AMA is urging Pennsylvania’s highest court to overturn a decision that would wreak havoc in the medical liability insurance market.

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