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How this lawsuit threatens patients’ access to mental health care

A patient never said he planned to harm neighbors, but victim’s family wants OK for lawsuit that would create physician liability anytime, anywhere.

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Wisconsin ruling a win for doctors’ judgment on ivermectin use

Learn with the AMA about why a lower-court ruling, if allowed to stand, “would have been devastating to patient care.”

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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.

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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.

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Mifepristone and the future of reproductive health with Jack Resneck Jr, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Mifepristone and the future of reproductive health.

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AMA Update
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Mifepristone and the future of reproductive health with Jack Resneck Jr, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Mifepristone and the future of reproductive health.

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Mifepristone
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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.

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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.

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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.

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