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Oct. 30, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

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

Advocacy Update
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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.

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

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

Judicial Advocacy
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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.

Advocacy Update
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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.

Federal Advocacy
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Q&A: This radiologist sheds light on pandemic’s new liability concerns

AMA member Ami Shah, MD, explains why she got involved in this advocacy work and how organized medicine continues to help her amplify her voice and expand her reach.

State Advocacy
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July 31, 2020: Advocacy spotlight on Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package

Senate Republicans unveil details of fourth COVID-19 relief package in the latest Advocacy Update Spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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6 reasons why COVID-19 medical liability shield critics are wrong

Opposition has emerged to a bill that offers liability protection to doctors providing COVID-19 care. But arguments used against the bill are invalid.

Federal Advocacy
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Resident medical liability lawsuits: Why and how often they happen

Medical liability cases are a challenge for any doctor, and even more for physicians still in training. Dive into the numbers behind this phenomenon.

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