Today's Headlines
January 7, 2009
MAG News
01.05 MAG/GMGMA unveil Model Managed Care Contract
The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) and the Georgia Medical Group Management Association (GMGMA) have introduced a Georgia Model Managed Care Contract on a joint basis as a resource for Georgia physicians. It's designed to help physicians contend with often-overlooked and complicated contract language. The resource is annotated with Georgia statutes and case law, and it includes language from managed care lawsuit settlements in which MAG was an original plaintiff. A Georgia Model Managed Care Contract is available online on a password-protected basis at no cost to members. The cost for non-members is $350. It can be obtained by contacting Liz Bullock with MAG at 678.303.9281 or ebullock@mag.org.
Click here to download a password-protected copy, which is a free benefit to members.
*Please note: www.mag.org has changed its login process. First-time visitors should click here to 'Retrieve Password.' A link will be instantly e-mailed to you that enables you to create an ID (your e-mail address) and a unique password.
01.05 Alliance announces dates for regional conference
The Southern Regional Alliance Development Conference - Networking, Sharing Ideas, and Having Fun with our Neighbor States! will take place Feb. 5-7, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Atlanta.
Click here for more information
12.29.08 Volunteers needed for MAG's Doctor of the Day program
During the legislative session, physician volunteers staff MAG's Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol, working with the station’s nurse to provide free minor medical care to legislators and their staffs. Openings for physicians are still available. Please contact Mary Dyche at mdyche@mag.org or 678.303.9271 for more information or to give your preferred day(s) to volunteer.
12.18.08 Patients to benefit from 'Find a Physician' feature on www.mag.org
The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) has introduced a “Find a Physician” feature on www.mag.org as a way to enhance the health care system in Georgia. It says that patients can use the automated search function to identify MAG member physicians in the state by locale and/or specialty.
Click here to try the 'Find a Physician' feature
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12.05.08 MAG gears up for pivotal 2009 legislative session
Chairman’s Message - As the Chair of MAG’s Council on Legislation, I encourage you to read the special edition of News from MAG in some detail. It addresses our priorities for the 2009 legislative session, and it puts a spotlight on MAG’s lobbying team. Most importantly, I encourage you to participate in the process. - Michael E. Greene, M.D.
Site Highlights
The time is now ... to renew your membership for 2009
The 2009 membership year is here! Dues statements have been mailed. Enclosed with your dues statement is a demographic update form, a return envelope, and a flyer announcing some of MAG’s new benefits and highlighting recent successes.
*Please note: www.mag.org has changed its login process. First-time visitors should go to ‘Retrieve Password.’ A link will be e-mailed to you that enables you to create an ID (your e-mail address) and a unique password. Once into the secure site with your new ID/password, you can click on Dues Renewal, Demographic Update, etc.
MAG-commissioned Economic Impact Study
Private practice physicians’ offices in Georgia accounted for more than 180,000 jobs, $10 billion in personal income, and nearly $20 billion in economic activity in 2008, according to a study that was just completed by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia in Athens.
Legal Happenings in MAG's Office of the General Counsel:
Take a look at recent Amicus Briefs that MAG has filed.
MAG compiles information on physician tiering programs
Click link above for full coverage including: MAG's letter to members, letter to Aetna, MAG's issue brief, AMA's guide & details on MAG's request for information regarding tiering.
