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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson
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Physicians united to push firearm background checks bill 

Legislation reflecting AMA policy on background checks for firearm purchases is likely to pass the U.S. House, but may face a tough test in the Senate. 

Federal Advocacy
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Feb. 7, 2019: Advocacy spotlight on Illegal firearm sales are public health emergency

Illegal firearm sales are public health emergency. AMA and Wisconsin Medical Society file an amicus brief in WI.

Advocacy Update
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Jan. 24, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Read about the AMA's statement to U.S. Supreme Court on the Medicare statute that requires notice-and-comment rulemaking before rule changes.

Advocacy Update
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Online gun bazaar can’t dodge accountability

In a brief to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, AMA and WMS assert owners of online firearms marketplace, Armslist, can’t escape liability firearm violence harm.

Press Releases
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Doctors tell court: Medicare must seek comment before rule changes

Without feedback, government rules become unclear, burdensome and costly, the AMA Litigation Center tells the U.S. Supreme Court in an amicus brief.

Judicial Advocacy
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Jan. 10, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Find out why the AMA strongly objects to Trump administration rule that would revive pre-existing condition discrimination and undermine ACA reforms.

Advocacy Update
Pen placed on insurance policy form
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Trump rule would revive pre-existing condition discrimination

Allowing association health plans to skirt Affordable Care Act protections will harm patient care, physicians tell federal court in amicus brief.

Judicial Advocacy
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Dec. 13, 2018: Judicial Advocacy Update

Find out why the AMA is urging the Supreme Court of Kentucky to keep law on medical review panels intact.

Advocacy Update
Two physicians listening during a group conversation
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Top Kentucky court strikes down law on medical review panels

Justices said the law unfairly blocks court access. Physicians say the decision makes it tougher to recruit doctors, will increase patient costs.

Judicial Advocacy