GAMPAC, the Medical Association of Georgia’s political action committee, has endorsed State Rep. Barry Fleming (R-Harlem) in his bid for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District.
Three years after the General Assembly enacted SB 3 to place a cap on non-economic damages in Georgia, a trial court judge has ruled the cap unconstitutional. MAG believes that the court’s arguments are flawed in several ways and will continue to manage this priority issue on behalf of its members so the people who live in Georgia have access to quality health care and increased peace of mind.
Read Statement from President Jack M. Chapman Jr., M.D.
Read Fulton Co. Superior Court Ruling
Congratulations to our legislative team, physician leadership and MAG staff for making our 2008 session a huge success! MAG succeeded in accomplishing most of our top-tier legislative priorities - and that was a very tall order.
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On April 16, CMS announced the establishment of alternative reporting periods and criteria for satisfactorily reporting quality measures under the 2008 Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). These changes, authorized by the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 establish the following:
Alternative reporting criteria for satisfactorily reporting measures groups (Click Here for List) related to diabetes, end-stage renal disease, chronic kidney disease and preventative care; and
Alternative reporting periods and alternative criteria for satisfactorily reporting through registry-based reporting.
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The Physicians’ Foundation for Health Systems Excellence (PFHSE), a not-for-profit group composed of medical societies and physician leaders, is undertaking one of the most ambitious physician surveys ever attempted. Beginning in May 2008, PFHSE will send more than 300,000 surveys to primary care physicians and selected medical specialists throughout the country. Walker Ray, M.D., former MAG president, is vice president of PFHSE. MAG urges you to watch for this survey in your mailbox and please take the time to complete it!
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05.17
Council on Legislation
1 p.m., MAG Headquarters
05.18
Executive Committee
10 a.m., MAG Headquarters
06.14 - 06.18
AMA Annual Meeting
Chicago Hyatt Regency
06.28 - 06.29
Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy Meeting
"Media Communication & Collaboration"
Brasstown Valley Resort
06.29
Executive Committee
10 a.m., MAG Headquarters
