Medical Liability

AMA in the NewsApr 30, 2021

AMA in the News: April 2021

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2021.

SustainabilityApr 19, 2021

How this bill would worsen liability climate, hurt the economy

The AMA supports Illinois physicians in seeking the veto of a bill that would impede patients’ access to care and hamper the state’s recovery.

Advocacy UpdateApr 9, 2021

April 9, 2021: Advocacy Update other news

New data show the highest prevalence of medical liability premium increases in 15 years and more in the latest other news in Advocacy Update.

SustainabilityApr 1, 2021

14 states see medical liability insurance rates jump more than 10%

New AMA analysis of 2020 medical liability insurance rates shows why physicians must keep a close watch on what happens next.

Press ReleasesMar 29, 2021

AMA issues analysis of medical liability insurance premiums

Finds highest prevalence of premium increases in 15 years.

SustainabilityMar 3, 2021

Why “anchoring” practices that push up jury awards must end

Courts shouldn’t let plaintiffs’ attorneys ask juries for sky-high noneconomic damage awards, physicians tell a New York appellate court. Learn more.

SustainabilityMar 1, 2021

Jury’s knowledge of potential side effects key to fair verdicts

Pennsylvania’s highest court sides with AMA’s stance on whether a jury should be able to consider a patient’s assumed risk to treatment.

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Hospital & residency program closure implications FAQs

Guide designed to answer some of the frequently asked questions posed by residents and fellows faced with the closure of their hospital or residency program.

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