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The Litigation Center of the American Medical Association and State Medical Societies safeguards the interests of the medical profession in legal proceedings across the nation. Established as a coalition in 1995 by the AMA and the state medical societies, the Litigation Center helps shape the future ...Read More
The Litigation Center of the American Medical Association and State Medical Societies safeguards the interests of the medical profession in legal proceedings across the nation. Established as a coalition in 1995 by the AMA and the state medical societies, the Litigation Center helps shape the future

The Litigation Center of the American Medical Association and State Medical Societies safeguards the interests of the medical profession in legal proceedings across the nation. Established as a coalition in 1995 by the AMA and the state medical societies, the Litigation Center helps shape the future of medicine in the nation's courtrooms. The Litigation Center brings lawsuits, files amicus briefs and otherwise provides support or becomes actively involved in litigation of general importance to physicians and public health. The Litigation Center is active in the state and federal courts throughout the country, including the United States Supreme Court.

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Feb 17, 2014 ·
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Judge orders arbitration period for Medicare Advantage terminations

Thousands of physicians dropped from UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage network without cause have been granted 30 days to challenge their termination, thanks to a recent federal court ruling.

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Medical staff autonomy at stake in state supreme court case

Physicians are standing their ground in oral arguments before the Minnesota Supreme Court for a case that holds in the balance the ability of the state's hospital medical staffs to self-govern and stand up for patient safety.

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Physicians, insurer argue Medicare Advantage terminations in court

A federal appeals court is hearing arguments Tuesday about whether an injunction preventing massive terminations of physicians from UnitedHealthcare's Medicare Advantage plan should remain in effect.

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