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AMA defends CDC authority in pandemic response

The AMA defended the authority of the CDC to enact reasonable, evidence-based public health measures that curb the spread of illness and protect those at highest risk.

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Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care

A deeply flawed federal court ruling that gives payers a free pass to deny medically necessary care must be reconsidered by full nine-judge panel.

Judicial Advocacy
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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.

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May 13, 2022: Judicial Advocacy Update

Why leaked abortion opinion is “antithetical to public health” and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Why leaked abortion opinion is “antithetical to public health”

The Supreme Court should reject the premise of a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and put patients at risk, says the AMA’s president.

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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.

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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.

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Hold website accountable for selling guns with no background checks

A man shot his wife with a gun he bought on Armslist without a background check. Doctors ask federal court to reinstate a lawsuit against the website.

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Emergency powers a must for health officials to mitigate COVID-19

A lawsuit in Wisconsin seeks to put decisions over masking and more in the hands of county politicians. That’s a bad idea. Learn more with the AMA.

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