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Court case tests Philadelphia’s sugary drinks tax

The City of Brotherly Love says it can tax the distribution of products that harm public health. The AMA and other health organizations support the tax.

Prevention & Wellness
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Court case could stifle collection of patient safety information

Court set to decide whether patient safety information protected under the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act is subject to discovery in liability case.

Judicial Advocacy
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March 9, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about how the AMA and other organizations advocate for New York City health department rule of salt-shaker sodium warnings at chain restaurants.

Advocacy Update
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Appeals court OKs salt-shaker sodium warnings at chain restaurants

A 5 – 0 decision upholds a regulation mandating easy-to-understand symbols telling consumers when meals exceed the recommended daily limit on sodium.

Prevention & Wellness
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Florida ‘gun gag’ law provisions struck down by appeals court

A federal appeals court rules that a state law restricting physicians’ ability to consult with patients about firearm safety infringes on free speech rights.

Injury & Violence
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Feb. 23, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn about the AMA's stance on the Florida 'gun gag law' and patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery.

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Court rules patient-safety info subject to litigation discovery

Court decides that medical incident reports used for patient-safety improvements are not protected from disclosure in medical liability cases.

Judicial Advocacy
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Fighting together, physicians foil insurance Goliaths

Federal judges block both insurer megamergers capping 18 months of physician efforts that paid off.

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Jan. 26, 2017: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about the scope of practice case which medical professionals are qualified to testify, setting limits on medical liability testimony.

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