American Medical Association

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Co-authored JAMA evidence reviews with Vaccine Integrity Project

The federal government has issued official vaccine recommendations for every respiratory season since 1964. This fall, for the first time, that guidance is absent—and four physician groups wrote their own.

Updated Sep 4

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Filed amicus brief supporting respondent

For decades, more than half of U.S. states required injured patients to obtain expert affidavits before filing medical malpractice lawsuits—a screening mechanism designed to filter frivolous claims. On January 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that these state requirements don't apply when patients sue in federal court.

Updated May 22

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Recognized obesity as disease in 2013

Medicare has been banned from covering weight loss drugs since 2003. CMS launched BALANCE in December 2025, a voluntary model offering $50-per-month Ozempic and Wegovy access for 10% of Medicare enrollees starting July 2026.

Updated May 16