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Vaccine requirement upheld, but only in health care facilities

In halting OSHA’s vaccine-or-test rule, Supreme Court stays attempt to protect estimated 84.2 million American workers from COVID-19.

Judicial Advocacy
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The No Surprises Act is in effect. What physicians need to know.

Implementation of the No Surprises Act has begun. AMA resources offer guidance on what physicians must do to comply with regulations under the new law.

Federal Advocacy
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AMA urges SCOTUS to preserve OSHA vaccination, testing requirement

AMA filed a brief today urging the Supreme Court to reject challenges and preserve OSHA vaccine recommendations.

Press Releases
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Court should respect privilege tied to Quality Related Event report

Such reports are crucial to triggering investigations leading to safer health care for all, the AMA and Illinois State Medical Society tell the court.

Judicial Advocacy
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COVID-19 vaccine requirements: Why U.S. doctors support them

Find out why courts must uphold efforts to increase vaccination rates and employers should require vaccination to keep their workers safe.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA urges courts to preserve federal contractor vaccination requirement

In newly-filed amicus briefs, AMA urges appellate courts to preserve widespread vaccination policy for federal contractors to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 6, 2021

The news: COVID vaccine demand growing, BP rose in pandemic, youth mental health, CDC recommends physicians talk about PrEP, federal gov’t sued over surprise billing

Publications & Newsletters
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Surprise billing rule provision jeopardizes patient access to care

Biden administration plan to implement No Surprises Act runs contrary to the intent of new statute, say doctors, hospitals and many members of Congress.

Judicial Advocacy
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Why peer review confidentiality is critical, must be protected

Adenovirus outbreak investigation was a textbook use of peer review. It’s also subject of litigation in appellate court. Learn more with the AMA.

Judicial Advocacy