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Oct. 31, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Federal court protects rights of immigrant kids

A federal court protects the rights of immigrant kids. Find out how AMA is advocating for health at the border.

Advocacy Update
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Verdict’s in on terminal prognoses: Doctors aren’t fortunetellers

In a Medicare hospice fraud case, federal appeals court sides with the AMA on medical judgment calls such as how long a patient has left to live.

Judicial Advocacy
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New “public charge” rule will put immigrants’ health at risk

Children, pregnant women, the disabled will be hit hard by rule that discourages immigrants from accessing Medicaid, other government programs, physicians tell federal court.

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Ban on standard D&E abortion procedure is unsafe, unwarranted

A physician-backed amicus brief details why reinstating a Kentucky mandate designed to end a safe and effective abortion procedure is a bad idea.

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Physicians increasingly face “hybrid” medical liability claims

California plaintiffs add battery claims to skirt noneconomic damages cap in medical liability cases. The practice must be stopped.

Judicial Advocacy
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Oct. 4, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Find out the AMA's role in top court case decision where expert testimony is a must in medical liability cases.

Advocacy Update
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Top court: In medical liability cases, expert testimony is a must

Court says juries can’t rely on “common knowledge” gained through ad campaigns when making decisions in cases that involve complex medical conditions.

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Sept. 20, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about AMA's testimony for the appeals of Title X gag rule and involvement in a lawsuit that would force physicians to mislead patients.

Advocacy Update
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Title X gag rule: What’s on the line in upcoming oral arguments

The AMA will argue its case before a federal appeals court, defending doctors’ freedom of speech and the patient-physician relationship.

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