A message from Executive Director Donald J. Palmisano Jr.
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01.31.12 Palmisano's update
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01.18.12 Palmisano's update
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"The practice of defensive medicine: A survey of Georgia physicians" (Prepared for Patients for Fair Compensation)
12.23.11 Palmisano's update
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MAG, others submit COP letter to CMS
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12.05.11 Palmisano's update
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11.22.11 Palmisano's update
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10.31.11 Palmisano's update
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10.11.11 Palmisano's update prior to the BOD & HOD meetings
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10.04.11 Palmisano featured speaker at GA-APPNA's spring meeting
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09.22.11 Palmisano's update
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MDEdge product flyer
09.02.11 Palmisano's update
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Read legal opinion regarding rules for clinical nurse specialists
08.22.11 Palmisano's update
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08.02.11 Palmisano's extensive update on MAG's activities for the first half of the year
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07.27.11 Palmisano's update on the Executive Committee meeting and Blue Ribbon Commission on Governance
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Read the Blue Ribbon Commission on Governance report with EC actions
06.29.11 Palmisano's update
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06.09.11 Palmisano's update
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05.20.11 Palmisano's update
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Read letter outlining problems with the Medicaid program
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05.12.11 Prompt pay bill signed into law
We just got news that H.B. 167, prompt pay, was signed into law this afternoon by Gov. Nathan Deal. This was possible due to the calls all of you made to Gov. Deal and the legislators during the year. Also, it was possible due to a group effort of specialty, county medical societies and the entire health care community. Thanks goes to Brian, Rebecca, Tom, Angela, and our contract lobbyists for their work on this bill. Finally, MAG owes a big thanks to Rep. Steve Davis and Rep. Josh McKoon for their support and sponsorship of the bill, and especially Governor Deal for signing the bill.
04.29.11 Palmisano's update
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04.12.11 Breaking news: Prompt pay bill off to the Governor
Prompt pay, H.B. 167, just passed the House of Representatives who agreed with the changes by the Senate. The bill is now off to Gov. Nathan Deal for his signature. I cannot say how big of an accomplishment this has been. To have the business community and various others opposing this bill and to have it pass is outstanding. Again, I cannot compliment enough the job Brian and Rebecca did on this bill and Brian's leadership at the General Assembly this year. Congratulations.
On another note, Day 40 should be uneventful this year with our major bill passing on Day 39. Thank you to all the specialties and county medical societies for your support with this bill.
04.12.11 Prompt pay bill passes Senate
H.B. 167, Prompt Pay, passed the Senate 45-9 tonight with a minor amendment. It must go back to the House of Representatives for an AGREE prior to the conclusion of the 40th day on Thursday. Brian and Rebecca continue to do a phenomenal job, with Brian taking the lead at the Capitol. Additionally, a special thanks to the specialty and county medical societies for their hard work on this issue. Also, our professional societies (i.e., Dentists, Hospitals, Optometrists, Chiropractor, and others) have all worked extremely hard on this issue. Will keep you updated as the legislative session continues.
02.17.11 Breaking news on prompt pay bill
Prompt pay, sponsored by Rep. Steve Davis, has passed the House Insurance subcommittee and will be in full committee next week. Brian and Rebecca passed this bill despite the formidable opposition of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the health insurers, most notably United Healthcare, Aetna and CIGNA. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia and Humana are in support of the bill.
Congrats to Brian and Rebecca as the bill moves forward to the full committee. Under Brian's leadership, this bill got through subcommittee despite a last minute attempt by the opposition to derail it.
02.01.11 Board of Directors January 29 meeting highlights
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01.20.11 MAG updates its "Model Medical Staff Bylaws"
We have updated our Model Medical Staff Bylaws. Free to MAG members, this document is up-to-date with the Joint Commission standards set to take effect in March 2011. Thank you to MAG staff - especially Brian Looby and Liz Bullock - who spent countless hours making this document happen.