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How Oregon’s strict liability expansion threatens access to care

AMA Litigation Center and Oregon Medical Association urge state Supreme Court to overturn ruling creating “bad law” and “bad policy” that harms patients.

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ChatGPT, AI in health care and the future of medicine with AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the future of medicine with ChatGPT, AI in health care.

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ChatGPT, AI in health care and the future of medicine with AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the future of medicine with ChatGPT, AI in health care.

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Time limits on medical liability suits protect doctors, patients

Allowing claims after too much time has passed puts burden on health professionals and would hurt access to care, physicians tell Washington court.

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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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AMA advocacy efforts

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

Patient Support & Advocacy
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Leveraging e-consults: A new frontier in telehealth

In this episode of the AMA STEPS Forward® podcast, a case study explores how to leverage e-consults, both synchronous and asynchronous, in practice

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AMA STEPS Forward® Podcast
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AMA in the News: May 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2023.

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When will the lawsuit come? For doctors, it’s a matter of time

47% of physicians 55 or older have faced a medical liability lawsuit. Most claims against doctors—of any age—end with no finding of fault. Learn more.

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