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Ruling on Kentucky law undermines patient-physician relationship

U.S. appellate court upholds Kentucky law requiring women to view ultrasound before abortion, contradicts earlier ruling on North Carolina’s similar law.

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Supreme Court listens to AMA regarding adolescents’ development 

When the U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to rule on cases that involve adolescents, justices trusted what the AMA has to say about developing minds. 

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What’s at stake in this week’s CVS-Aetna merger hearing 

Unprecedented federal court hearing on $70 billion deal demonstrates AMA’s effectiveness in challenging the anticompetitive consolidation of certain health care markets.  

Judicial Advocacy
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May 31, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about the AMA urging strict enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Advocacy Update
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No double-dipping on medical injury compensation: High court

The ruling is a good one for physicians and hospitals because it prevents them from being sued once a patient has already received money for an injury.

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Transgender prisoners have fundamental right to appropriate care

In legal battle over transgender health, physicians say that when clinical intervention is required, it should be available in all settings.

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AMA to court: Illegal firearm sales are public health emergency

The AMA and Wisconsin Medical Society stake physicians’ role in the debate over how to address gun violence.

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May 3, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about the AMA's role in rulings for the Title X gag rule and North Dakota's cap on noneconomic damages.

Advocacy Update
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AMA helped sway Supreme Court to protect pregnant patients’ privacy

An AMA Litigation Center brief helped establish expectant mothers’ rights and set precedent that continues to protect today.

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