2021 Legislative Priorities
COVID-19 Relief
– Providing relief and assistance for Georgia’s physicians and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Health Insurance
– Streamlining and improving the prior authorization process
– Promoting insurance coverage of non-narcotic alternative therapies
– Ensuring that patients have access to every physician who is advertised as “in network” for the duration of a contract year to ensure continuity of care
Tax Credits for Uncompensated Care
– Creating tax credits for physicians who provide uncompensated care
Public Health
– Increasing Georgia’s tobacco tax to improve public health
Medicaid
– Continuing to support the process to ensure coverage of the uninsured
Scope of Practice
– Addressing scope of practice issues that undermine patient safety
Tort Reform
– Addressing Georgia’s tort environment, including exploring CANDOR (Communication and Optimal Resolution)