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Should “one-expert-per-side” rule include treating physicians?

AMA Litigation Center, Arizona Medical Association say state’s top court should answer no. Otherwise, doctors won’t be able to fully defend themselves.

Judicial Advocacy
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Illinois court could lower proof burden in medical negligence cases

Doing so would fuel defensive medicine, which is why the AMA and ISMS are asking the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling.

Judicial Advocacy
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Missouri’s medical liability reform again contested in court

The AMA and Missouri State Medical Association urge state’s high court to uphold reform that helped Show-Me State see improvements in access to care.

Judicial Advocacy
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Court upholds notice-of-intent requirement in medical liability cases

A Michigan Supreme Court ruling upholds legal protections to cut court costs while still fairly compensating patients.

Judicial Advocacy
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New Mexico’s highest court affirms cap on noneconomic damages

Upholding the cap helps ensure patients have continued access to care and that physicians want to practice in the state.

Judicial Advocacy
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Physician can’t be held negligent in PA student-supervision case

California ruling favorable for doctors in a case in which the AMA urged the court not to allow ordinary negligence claim that fell outside of MICRA.

Judicial Advocacy
Gov. J.B. Pritzker
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How this bill would worsen liability climate, hurt the economy

The AMA supports Illinois physicians in seeking the veto of a bill that would impede patients’ access to care and hamper the state’s recovery.

Sustainability
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April 9, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

New data show the highest prevalence of medical liability premium increases in 15 years and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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14 states see medical liability insurance rates jump more than 10%

New AMA analysis of 2020 medical liability insurance rates shows why physicians must keep a close watch on what happens next.

Sustainability