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July 12, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA advocates for LGBTQ+ in cases regarding sex discrimination under Title VII, for Medicare to seek feedback before changing rules and more.

Advocacy Update
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AMA advises U.S. Supreme Court on transgender individuals’ rights

The U.S. Supreme Court has looked to the AMA for a medical definition and the AMA Litigation Center has filed amicus briefs supporting patients’ rights.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA: Leading medical organizations fight for transgender Americans

The AMA and 15 national health care organizations filed a joint brief urging SCOTUS to rule to protect transgender individuals from employment discrimination.

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AMA takes a stand for transgender Americans in Supreme Court filing

LGBTQ+ individuals face increased depression, self-harm, if laws don’t prohibit discrimination, AMA Litigation Center tells the U.S. Supreme Court.

Judicial Advocacy
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Supreme Court to Medicare: Seek feedback before changing rules

In a victory for physicians and patients, the government must disclose any changes to the program and gather input before making anything final.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA keeps up fight to protect physicians’ freedom of speech

The AMA continues its court battle against a federal rule that threatens the doctor-patient relationship and the viability of the Title X family planning program.

Judicial Advocacy
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June 27, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn how the AMA advocates in cases for third party liability for physicians and evidence of a known risk in medical malpractice case.

Advocacy Update
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Doctors battle state law that forces them to mislead patients

Two North Dakota legal provisions turn physicians into mouthpieces for politically motivated messages that could harm patients. The AMA is suing to overturn them.

Judicial Advocacy
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Ruling on Kentucky law undermines patient-physician relationship

U.S. appellate court upholds Kentucky law requiring women to view ultrasound before abortion, contradicts earlier ruling on North Carolina’s similar law.

Judicial Advocacy