Medical Liability

ResidencyJan 25, 2021

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.

SustainabilityJan 20, 2021

Fate of independent medical ethics decisions in court’s hands

U.S. Supreme Court asked to consider lawsuit challenging a Texas advance-directives law providing protections for tough physician, hospital decisions.

Advocacy UpdateOct 30, 2020

Oct. 30, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

Why court should uphold medical liability statute of limitations and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update

SustainabilityOct 20, 2020

Why court should uphold medical liability statute of limitations

An AMA Litigation Center brief explains the important role time limits play in keeping medical liability insurance rates low and ensuring fair trials.

Public HealthOct 12, 2020

COVID-19: A physician guide to keeping your practice open

The physician practice guide for keeping your practice open outlines best practices that should be in place at the federal, state and local levels before and after reopening during COVID-19.

Payment & Delivery ModelsSep 9, 2020

How Oregon’s top court erred in striking down noneconomic damages cap

The ruling might cause some physicians to relocate or offer fewer services.

Advocacy UpdateSep 4, 2020

Sept. 4, 2020: Advocacy spotlight: Get facetime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures

Get facetime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

SustainabilityAug 31, 2020

Get FaceTime with Congress to hit on key pandemic relief measures

Lack of progress on COVID-19 financial relief is frustrating, but the Congressional recess offers a chance to connect with legislators that needs to be taken.

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