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Montana vaccine law would put physicians in ethical bind

Find out how the AMA’s fighting a law that would bar physicians from knowing employees’ status for any vaccine, putting patients’ health at risk.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

Reject black-box approach to resolving No Surprises Act disputes

The AMA and American Hospital Association urge appeals court to uphold decision tossing unfair, opaque dispute-resolution process. Learn more.

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Oct 25, 2023 ·

Don’t create loophole on medical liability statute of limitations

Letting patients subjectively decide when they’ve stopped seeking care to circumvent a two-year limit to file a lawsuit drives up costs, uncertainty.

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Oct 18, 2023 ·

Physicians must be free to report suspicious behavior without fear

Patients and the health system suffer if liability concerns stop doctors from reporting fraudulent or incompetent behavior. Learn more with the AMA.

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Hospitals must be held accountable for economic credentialing

Hospitals must not be allowed to put profit before care quality, the AMA and Medical Society of New Jersey tell the state Supreme Court.

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