Medical Liability

Patient Support & Advocacy

AMA advocacy 2020-2021 efforts

The AMA advocates at the federal and state levels on key health care issues impacting patients and physicians. See updates of our some of our recent efforts.

DigitalNov 3, 2021

4 essentials to develop a successful health care AI solution

Augmented intelligence (AI) solutions hold promise for streamlining health care. But, if done right, there are no shortcuts to implementation.

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SustainabilityOct 20, 2021

5 cases where AMA has fiercely defended medical liability reforms

Noneconomic damage caps are one sensible reform the AMA has supported in court. Discover the other great work from the AMA’s legal team in this area.

Judicial AdvocacyOct 6, 2021

8 ways the AMA is fighting to protect physicians in court

Learn how the AMA Litigation Center is speaking up for peer-review confidentiality, fair jury awards and much more.

Improve GMESep 7, 2021

The business side of medicine: 5 key lessons for resident physicians

Giving residents an overview on key subjects related to the business of medicine will smooth the transition to practice. Learn more with the AMA.

A lock placed on a medical file and folder for security

SustainabilitySep 1, 2021

State high court protects peer-review documents from discovery

In a ruling favorable to physicians, Pennsylvania’s highest court says the law protects the documents that allow physicians to have frank conversations.

A person wearing a mask laying in a hospital bed, their hand is in focus but the rest of them is blurred.

SustainabilityAug 26, 2021