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Let Texas physicians provide crucial emergency care

AMA and others urge federal appeals court to lift injunction that stops doctors from using their medical judgment to prevent harm to pregnant patients.

Public Health
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Appeals court stays ruling on no-cost preventive care under ACA

The AMA and others supported a stay to enable patients to continue accessing preventive care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while litigation proceeds.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety

Patients deserve care led by physicians. The AMA successfully fights scope of practice expansions that threaten patient safety through research and education.

Scope of Practice
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Next steps in mifepristone court fight: What doctors should know

Federal appeals court will hear arguments on order that would prevent access to a safe and effective reproductive health care option. Learn more.

Public Health
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The Supreme Court should not expand scope of False Claims Act

Byzantine rules can bewilder pharmacies, physicians and others who contract with the government through Medicare and other programs. Learn more.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA to court: Don’t overturn FDA approval of mifepristone

Federal lawsuit over drug used in medication abortion is driven by ideology, not science. A hearing in the case is being held Wednesday.

Public Health
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Physicians make voices heard on threat to ACA preventive coverage

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is one of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive services at risk in federal court, says Stephen Parodi, MD. Learn more.

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Patient Support & Advocacy
Health System Spotlight
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Court: No Surprises Act final rule favors insurers, must be revamped

For second time in two years, a federal court rejects the Biden administration’s skewed implementation of dispute resolution. Learn more.

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Stricter religious accommodations would hurt Washington patients

Physicians urge state Supreme Court to reconsider appellate ruling that puts an even bigger burden on short-staffed, stressed hospitals and clinics.

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