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Why more frivolous medical liability lawsuits are possible in Michigan

Physicians tell the Michigan Supreme Court why it’s important to continue requiring the affidavit of merit be filed with medical malpractice claims.

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AMA advocacy 2022 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.

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California’s MICRA law modernized after nearly 50 years

With obliteration of the medical liability reform law known as MICRA headed to voters in November, doctors and others worked to update the law instead.

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Patient Support & Advocacy

May 25, 2022 ·

Why organ transplant peer-review documents must remain privileged

A state appeals court must reverse a decision that threatens the honest discussions needed for peer review involving organ procurement organizations.

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Apr 27, 2022 ·

Why medical liability expert witness must practice same subspecialty

Physician expertise varies not just by specialty, but by subspecialty. A Michigan appellate court ruling threatens that well-established legal rule.

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Sustainability

Apr 20, 2022 ·

Washington’s high court considers new meaning for informed consent

Learn why physician organizations are asking the state’s top court to reject a claim that would expand the scope of medical liability.

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Sustainability

Mar 23, 2022 ·

Nearly 30% of medical liability insurance premiums rose in 2021

After about a decade of fairly stable medical liability insurance rates, things have taken a turn over the last three years. Learn more with the AMA.

Advocacy Update

Mar 18, 2022 ·

March 18, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA asks Congress not to adopt MedPAC recommendation to continue Medicare physician payment freeze and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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