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Experience is not enough to make expert witness opinion reliable

Letting experts testify based solely on their experience or knowledge will lead to junk science in the courtroom, AMA tells Michigan Supreme Court.

Judicial Advocacy
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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.

Judicial Advocacy
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California’s MICRA law modernized after nearly 50 years

With obliteration of the medical liability reform law known as MICRA headed to voters in November, doctors and others worked to update the law instead.

Sustainability
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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.

Judicial Advocacy
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Why medical liability expert witness must practice same subspecialty

Physician expertise varies not just by specialty, but by subspecialty. A Michigan appellate court ruling threatens that well-established legal rule.

Judicial Advocacy
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Washington’s high court considers new meaning for informed consent

Learn why physician organizations are asking the state’s top court to reject a claim that would expand the scope of medical liability.

Judicial Advocacy
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Nearly 30% of medical liability insurance premiums rose in 2021

After about a decade of fairly stable medical liability insurance rates, things have taken a turn over the last three years. Learn more with the AMA.

Sustainability
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AMA analysis shows 3-year surge in medical liability premium increases

Identifies 12 states leading the swing to higher costs for medical liability insurance coverage.

Press Releases
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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.

Judicial Advocacy