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The latest news from the Medical Association of Georgia

ABMS distributes June ‘Vision for Future’ update

6/22/2018

MAG reminding members to participate in HealtheParadigm

6/21/2018

AMA: CVS-Aetna merger should be blocked

6/20/2018

AMA encouraging physicians to take survey to ID key issues

6/19/2018

MAG encouraging Georgians to act on BCBS ER policy

6/19/2018

Emory to present annual women & heart disease event

6/18/2018

PAI releases June edition of QPP newsletter

6/14/2018

AMA filing amicus brief to protect health insurance policy

6/13/2018

Two MAG members elected to key AMA leadership positions

6/13/2018

GHPC promoting free online CME course on sickle cell disease

6/12/2018

Georgia Medical Board leader addresses key issues on ‘Top Docs Radio’

6/12/2018

New Blairsville OB-GYN practice features four MAG members

6/11/2018

NHCI 2018 Symposium set for August 25

6/8/2018

GMC to host free opioid prescribing CME dinner event on June 27

6/7/2018

ALA promoting September 28 ‘Lung Force Expo’

6/6/2018

DDS 'closes' request for physicians for driver’s license board

5/31/2018

GBI director discusses efforts to combat opioid abuse on MAG’s ‘Top Docs’ show

5/30/2018

CMS accepting nominations for QPP ‘Champions’ program

5/29/2018

AMA hosting online telemedicine discussion through June 8

5/29/2018

Georgia Department of Driver Services in need of physicians for board

5/22/2018

AG, MAG & others applaud drug abuse prevention video winners

5/22/2018

Georgia DCH May newsletter now available

5/21/2018

ABA & ABOG MOC pilots approved as 'permanent pathways'

5/18/2018

Alliant Quality promoting free hypertension webinar

5/17/2018

Emory SOM honors MAG member Gulshan Harjee, M.D.

5/15/2018

Physicians Foundation reminding physicians to complete survey

5/15/2018

MAG member Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick appointed to school safety study committee

5/14/2018

Emory, Grady conducting cardiac clinical trial

5/11/2018

MAG signs letter requesting reconsideration of APRN scope of practice provision

5/10/2018

CMS: Physicians/practices can check 2018 MIPS eligibility

5/10/2018

PAI releases May edition of QPP newsletter

5/8/2018

CMS announces first rural health strategy

5/8/2018

MAG MRC conducts mass casualty & ‘Stop the Bleed’ training at Augusta University

5/7/2018

‘Take-Back Day’ collects 9,600 pounds of Rx drugs in Georgia

5/7/2018

GDA/ADA announce plans to stop opioid 'over-prescribing'

5/7/2018

MAG promoting skin cancer safeguards on ‘Melanoma Monday’

5/7/2018

MAG among groups expressing concerns over CLFS

5/2/2018

MAG releases key details for 2018 HOD

5/1/2018

Georgians have new 'one-stop' option for personal HC records

4/30/2018

DPH reminding prescribers about July 1 PDMP requirement

4/30/2018

CMS proposes rules to change payment systems for medical facilities

4/30/2018

CMS releases comments on Innovation Center’s ‘New Direction’

4/26/2018

MAG mourns loss of former President William Hardcastle, M.D.

4/26/2018

MAG Foundation applauds Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy graduates, introduces new class

4/23/2018

Media report: Isakson supports legislation to fight opioid crisis

4/18/2018

MAG promoting National Addiction Treatment Awareness Week

4/18/2018

DPH to host free HC symposium in Peachtree City on June 5-6

4/12/2018

Physicians Foundation/Weill Cornell to study physician challenges, practice models

4/11/2018

CMS issues final 2019 payment notice rule

4/11/2018

MAG MRC encouraging members to register for April 28 training event

4/10/2018

AMA endorses SG’s advisory on OD-reversing drug naloxone

4/5/2018

MAG mourns loss of former president Bob Lanier, M.D.

4/4/2018

CMS finalizes policy it says will lower Medicare Rx drug costs

4/3/2018

KP/Permanente weighs in on proposed rule on HC rights

4/2/2018

Sec. Kemp weighs in on health care, other key issues on ‘Top Docs’ show

4/2/2018

MAG thanks & applauds physicians on National Doctors' Day

3/30/2018

CMS extends MIPS 2017 data submission deadline

3/29/2018

MAG Medical Reserve Corps conducts training exercise in Coffee County

3/28/2018

In ‘big win’ for patient safety, Georgia Senate passes ‘hands-free’ bill

3/28/2018

CMS Region IV CMO gives Medicare QPP update on MAG's ‘Top Docs Radio’ show

3/27/2018

Antitrust research/advocacy group calls for DOJ to block CVS/Aetna merger

3/27/2018

HealtheParadigm provides Georgia physicians with Quality Reporting Registry

3/27/2018

MAG Alliance donates $10K to GNTC to support nation’s first lactation consultants program

3/27/2018

AMA releases summary of appropriations bill

3/26/2018

AMA survey: 92% of physicians say prior authorization has 'negative impact' on patient outcomes

3/21/2018

ABMS distributes latest newsletter

3/16/2018

Study: Practice acquisitions, physician employment still on rise

3/14/2018

Leading defense lawyer addresses ‘anatomy of a med-mal case’ on ‘Top Docs Radio’

3/13/2018

CHOA promoting ‘New Horizons in Pediatrics’ conference

3/12/2018

GSO/AAO encouraging physicians to report rejected Anthem anesthesia claims

3/9/2018

MAG promoting ‘TruthinRx’ website to address rising Rx drug prices

3/8/2018

PAI releases latest edition of QPP newsletter

3/8/2018

Sens. call for HHS/DoL to uphold prudent layperson standards for ER coverage

3/7/2018

CMS extends ‘Planning for Healthy Babies’ demo project

3/7/2018

GSO/AAO addressing Anthem anesthesia coverage

2/28/2018

AMA weighs in on CVS/Aetna merger hearing

2/27/2018

Anthem won’t reduce E&M/CPT 25 modifier payments

2/26/2018

SHBP flagging ‘Be Well SHBP’ physician roles

2/21/2018

Proposal would increase max duration of 'short-term' HC plans

2/20/2018

ABMS distributes February ‘Vision for Future’ update

2/16/2018

Georgia Senate honors MAG MRC

2/15/2018

GSU leader addresses health disparities exhibit on MAG's ‘Top Docs’ show

2/14/2018

ABMS distributes December newsletter

2/13/2018

‘Top Docs’ shows on EHR & 'hands-free' law now online

2/13/2018

AMA releases summary of 'top stories' from annual meeting

2/13/2018

ACEP president weighs in on 'surprise' medical bills

2/13/2018

MAG among 100+ groups urging flexibility in CMS approach to QPP

2/13/2018

Department of Justice announces significant tool in prosecuting opioid traffickers

2/13/2018

AMA weighs in on drug addiction/opioid crisis report

2/13/2018

MAG 401(k) Plan advisor names president/CEO

2/13/2018

Dr. Fonda Mitchell makes the case for GAMPAC (video)

2/13/2018

AMA/KPMG survey finds <25% of physicians feel 'well prepared' for quality reporting

2/13/2018

AMA releases summary of bill to restore CSR payments

2/13/2018

AMA issues update on health care reform legislation

2/13/2018

Physicians Foundation releases 2016 review

2/13/2018

MAG ‘Top Docs’ show on Anthem ER policy now online

2/13/2018

AMA issues statement on Anthem-Cigna court ruling

2/13/2018

MAG, KaMMCO & Muscogee CMS to host free CME dinner event in Columbus

2/13/2018

AMA: DEA changing registration renewal process

2/13/2018

AMA calls for Anthem to rescind ER policy

2/13/2018

MAG promoting ‘End the Surprise Insurance Gap’ video

2/13/2018

AMA calling on physicians to promote safe opioids use, storage & disposal

2/13/2018

AMA, other groups collaborating to streamline prior authorization process

2/13/2018

Media report: 'Blue Cross agrees to stay in counties where there’s no other exchange option'

2/13/2018

KaMMCO to offer HIE solutions in seven states, including Georgia

2/13/2018

Carlos Isales, M.D., to lead MCG Endocrinology Division

2/13/2018

Sun Pharma recalling two lots of Riomet®

2/13/2018

MAG ‘Top Docs’ show with Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., now online

2/13/2018

AMA: New study finds PCP spend more than half of workday on EHR

2/13/2018

CMS to host call on new Medicare cards

2/13/2018

Georgia AMA delegation chair promoting ‘Southeast News’

2/13/2018

AMA promoting new Medicare QPP tools

2/13/2018

Alliant Health CEO raising funds for breast cancer campaign

2/13/2018

AMA president weighs in after House passes AHCA

2/13/2018

Sen. McConnell issues PR addressing bipartisan funding agreement

2/13/2018

MAG one of more than 70 groups calling for meeting to address MOC reform

2/13/2018

AMA, AACN exchange letters on APRN scope resolution

2/13/2018

MAG files pro-physician brief in statute of limitations case

2/13/2018

MAG encouraging physicians to review H.B. 249/PDMP overview

2/13/2018

MAG honors Gainesville businessman & philanthropist for distinguished service

2/13/2018

MAG among nearly 60 groups to call for PAMA action

2/13/2018

New MAG ‘Top Docs Radio’ episode addresses physician burnout

2/13/2018

Survey finds two-thirds of Georgia voters favor hands-free law

2/13/2018

MAG to effect change in MOC as member of new Vision Commission

2/13/2018

AMA resources help practices prepare for MACRA

2/13/2018

CMS leader addresses 'fast approaching' MIPS deadlines

2/13/2018

Report: 'Hospitalizations, deaths possibly tied to street drugs being sold in Georgia'

2/13/2018

AHCA: Summary, budget estimates & next steps

2/13/2018

Claims experts say to be on lookout for increase in denials

2/13/2018

Video of AMA/MAG/CMS QPP session now online

2/13/2018

AMA weighs in on 2018 Medicare reform proposal

2/13/2018

AMA urges Senate to reject efforts to repeal or replace ACA

2/13/2018

Watch AMA video on how to avoid Medicare pay penalty

2/13/2018

ABMS launches “major” board certification initiative

2/13/2018

Media report: 'Nurse practitioner malpractice payouts are on the rise'

2/13/2018

DPH issues phone survey scam warning

2/13/2018

Media report: 'CVS agrees to buy Aetna in $69 billion deal that could shake up health-care industry'

2/13/2018

MAG president responds to AJC article on opioid abuse

2/13/2018

Hall County drug abuse forum videos now online

2/13/2018

MAG member to become ABOS president-elect

2/13/2018

MAG honors retired Atlanta internist for humanitarian efforts

2/13/2018

MAG’s new president vows to focus on key issues

2/13/2018

Georgia PHP: Helping physicians & PAs for five years

2/13/2018

Media report: ‘[Smyrna] Councilman [and MAG GR director] looks to curb distracted driving’

2/13/2018

Gov. Deal signs bills to combat Rx drug abuse

2/13/2018

MAG updates award-winning mag.org website

2/13/2018

AMA opposing Senate health care bill

2/13/2018

Lawmaker & MAG’s CEO discuss link between insurers and rising health care costs on ‘Top Docs Radio’

2/13/2018

CMS: Every eligible physician in Georgia will receive at least a neutral MIPS adjustment for 2017

2/13/2018

Physicians Foundation highlights “essential” health care values

2/13/2018

AMA releases MACRA QPP provisions summaries

2/13/2018

AMA releases updated naloxone guidance document

2/13/2018

AMA launches ‘End the [opioid abuse] epidemic’ web page

2/13/2018

MAG honors Atlanta cardiologist for contributions to medicine

2/13/2018

GPLA nominations due February 2

2/13/2018

AMA applauds House for passing medical liability bill

2/13/2018

MAG/KHS to host QPP events in Douglas & Columbus

2/13/2018

Highpoint Medical Center opens in Braselton

2/13/2018

MAG signs letter to oppose VA APRNs proposal

2/13/2018

MAG supporting bill to clarify Sunshine Act

2/13/2018

DCH: Georgia Families program now has four CMO options

2/13/2018

Physicians Foundation highlights biennial survey results

2/13/2018

Georgia MAC issues key dates summary

2/13/2018

MAG member sworn into office as state senator

2/13/2018

CMS promoting ‘Patient Activation & Prescription Drug Monitoring’ webinar

2/13/2018

MAG honors Savannah plastic surgeon for community service

2/13/2018

AMA urging Congress to reinstate CSR payments

2/13/2018

MAG delivers great results during 2017 General Assembly

2/13/2018

AMA issues statement on VA rule on APRNs

2/13/2018

Media report: U.S. Sen. “wants answers” on Anthem’s ER policy

2/13/2018

ABMS distributes newsletter

2/13/2018

CMS issues proposed rule to lower Rx costs, combat abuse

2/13/2018

Opioid abuse forum featuring MAG’s CEO now online

2/13/2018

AMA: Revised Senate bill 'does not address key concerns'

2/13/2018

MAG CEO discusses concerns over BCBS ER policy on WABE

2/13/2018

MAG urging administration to minimize MU/PQRS/VM penalties

2/13/2018

Gov. vetoes PA hydrocodone bill, signs/issues order on eye care bill

2/13/2018

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick welcomes husband Thomas Haltom [M.D.] as 'Doctor of the Day'

2/13/2018

MAG member nominated to be ACOG’s president-elect

2/13/2018

MAG reminding physicians to check MIPS status

2/13/2018

New Georgia DCH newsletter now available

2/13/2018

HHS Acting Secretary declares public health emergency to address national opioid crisis

2/13/2018

Media report: 'CHIP renewed for six years as congress votes to reopen federal government'

2/13/2018

Georgia Senate honors Indran Indrakrishnan, M.D.

2/13/2018

American Board of Family Medicine selects new chief executive officer and president

2/13/2018

CMS to issue new Medicare cards

2/13/2018

AMHS & MAA now affiliated, distribute first joint newsletter

2/13/2018

Sponsored: Cardiovascular Symposium

2/13/2018

Free breast/ovarian cancer CME event set for March 18

2/13/2018

APA: ABPN releases details on MOC pilot project

2/13/2018

AMA promoting 'modernized' code of ethics

2/13/2018

Georgia DOI issues directive on preventive colorectal screenings

2/13/2018

Physicians Foundation promoting book on poverty/health care

2/13/2018

AG says DEA will conduct Rx drug diversion 'surge'

2/13/2018

Media report: 'Medical board sending Georgia’s doctors to opioid training'

2/13/2018

Lt. Gov. Cagle discusses health care on latest MAG ‘Top Docs Radio’ episode

2/13/2018

CMS releases flu vaccine payment allowances update

2/13/2018

ACEP: New Blue Cross Blue Shield ER policy violates federal law

2/13/2018

DPH issues standing order for naloxone prescriptions

2/13/2018

CMS announces proposed rule related to CJR model

2/13/2018

Composite Board amends opioid prescribing requirement

2/13/2018

AMA report: Opioid prescriptions dropped 17% from 2012 to 2016

2/13/2018

AMA, ADA, CDC & Ad Council launch prediabetes campaign

2/13/2018

Study finds Georgia physicians accounted for $44+ billion in economic output in 2015

2/13/2018

CBC calling for nominations for ‘Vision Commission’

2/13/2018

AMA responds to CMS fee schedule update

2/13/2018

AMA: Much of 2018 QPP proposal based on its input

2/13/2018

DOJ indicts two 'major' fentanyl traffickers

2/13/2018

Interstate Compact releases ‘myths vs. facts’ fact sheet

2/13/2018

10 Govs. call for Sen. leaders “not to consider” pending legislation

2/13/2018

AMA: Metro areas becoming dominated by single insurers

2/13/2018

Research finds 20% of physicians ready to reduce clinical hours

2/13/2018

Media report: ‘$155M fine for [EHR company for] kickbacks, flawed program, patient risk’

2/13/2018

Continuing Board Certification releases ‘Vision for Future’ update

2/13/2018

CMS promoting specialty-specific ICD-10 resources

2/13/2018

CMS to address new Medicare cards on 2/21 webinar

2/13/2018

GBPW accepting applications for rural area assistance grants

2/13/2018

‘Top Docs’ show highlighting Georgia Board for Physician Workforce now online

2/13/2018

AMA: Physicians should 'act now' to avoid penalties/succeed in MIPS

2/13/2018

Georgia physician to serve as ACEP’s president

2/13/2018

MAG calling for emails to block mergers as Georgia AG joins DOJ lawsuit to do the same

2/13/2018

MAG among groups calling for SSNRI adjustment

2/13/2018

MAG president says ruling to block Aetna-Humana merger 'great news'

2/13/2018

AMA suggests ways to improve AHCA

2/13/2018

Anthem’s new E&M codes policy to go into effect in Georgia upon renewal

2/13/2018

MAG leaders play key roles at MOC summit

2/13/2018

GAMPAC supports 150 candidates in 2016

2/13/2018

AMA grants to advance study of women in medicine

2/13/2018

New MAG ‘Top Docs’ show on “membership” model now online

2/13/2018

Georgia QIN-QIO promoting antibiotic stewardship program

2/13/2018

MAG calling for Congress to oppose audiology scope bill

2/13/2018

AMA chair responds to AJC article

2/13/2018

ABMS distributes first ‘Vision for Future’ update

2/13/2018

Compass PTN to host free 'max pay in 2020' webinar

2/13/2018

DEA reverses decision on registration renewal process

2/13/2018

MAG’s CEO elected to AAMSE Board of Directors

2/13/2018

DPH: NPI required for PDMP registration/access

2/13/2018

Georgia removes naloxone from list of dangerous drugs

2/13/2018

CMS streamlining ICD-10 resources

2/13/2018

AMA launches ‘End the [opioid abuse] epidemic’ web page

2/13/2018

ACS addresses AHCA concerns in letter to lawmakers

2/13/2018

AMA urges Senate to oppose Graham-Cassidy legislation

2/13/2018

AMA flagging 2017 Medicare payment adjustment reports

2/13/2018

PAI weighs in on APMs, CMS Innovation Center

2/13/2018

CMS issues Medicare fraud/ID theft fact sheet

2/13/2018

PAI weighs in on health care choice & competition

2/13/2018

MAG CEO runs 100 miles to raise $21,000 for ‘Hands-Free’ campaign

2/13/2018

PAI unveils MACRA QPP resource center

2/13/2018

DPH reminding prescribers to register for PDMP by January 1

2/13/2018

AMA releases 2018 QPP & MPFS summaries

2/13/2018

Georgia AG issues key, pro-physician PDMP opinion

2/13/2018

TMA seeks donations to repair practices damaged by storm

2/13/2018

Press Release: Georgia House HHS chair says eye care bills 'wrong and dangerous' on ‘Top Docs Radio’

2/13/2018

PAI weighs in on 2018 Medicare QPP update

2/13/2018

Recording of WH commission call on opioid abuse now online

2/13/2018

New tool displays Georgia physician workforce data

2/13/2018

Physician calling for donations, medicine to help USVI storm victims

2/13/2018

MGMA flagging CMS Medicare/MIPS eligibility letters

2/13/2018

ABMS issues statement outlining plans to improve MOC

2/13/2018

MAG offers 'Medical Cannabinoid Oil Registry' fact sheet

2/13/2018

MAG files amicus brief to support physician, Resurgens

2/13/2018

AMA applauds ruling to uphold rejection of Anthem-Cigna merger

2/13/2018

AMA: Less than 50% of patient care physicians have stake in practice

2/13/2018

Expert discusses ground-breaking HIT solution on new ‘Top Docs’ episode

2/13/2018

Data shows retail opioid Rx filled down in every state

2/13/2018

AMA urges Senators to consider impact to Americans during health care debate

2/13/2018

AMA, others call for change in EHR interoperability measures

2/13/2018

AMA urges DOJ to reject offers to settle Anthem-CIGNA litigation

2/13/2018

BCBS says it won’t cover non-emergency ER visits starting 7/1

2/13/2018

CMS releases key 2017 Medicare QPP benchmark information

2/13/2018

MAG calls for Blue Cross to disclose data it used as basis for retrospective ER policy

2/13/2018

AMA expresses opposition to AHCA in letter to Congress

2/13/2018

CMS seeking input on draft episode cost measures

2/13/2018

MAG honors Atlanta psychiatrist for distinguished service

2/13/2018

Lawmakers to consider measure to avoid government shutdown

2/13/2018

Press Release: 'MAG opposing S.B. 8 substitute that would undermine ER care in Georgia'

2/13/2018

MAG files pro-physician brief in statute of limitations case

2/13/2018

AMA commends CMS for QPP proposals

2/13/2018

CMS promoting Medicare revalidation resources

2/13/2018

Media report: 'Senate confirms Azar as HHS secretary'

2/13/2018

MAG carefully watching health care legislation

2/13/2018

AMA outlines Medicare QPP recommendations

2/13/2018

MAG, AG & others promoting video contest to reduce Rx drug abuse

2/13/2018

AMA addresses CDC report showing drop in opioid prescribing

2/13/2018

Website helps patients find open pharmacies during disasters

2/13/2018

Georgia SC rules in favor of MAG, physicians in key case

2/13/2018

MAG weighs in on NAIC’s draft model Rx benefit act

2/13/2018

Physicians Foundation releases patient survey report

2/13/2018

CMS issues MACRA fact sheet for small practices

2/13/2018

CMS unveils 2017 MIPS participation status tool

2/13/2018

AMA issues statement on VA telehealth proposed rule

2/13/2018

AMA issues update on Medicare physician payment

2/13/2018

AMA to host free webinar on human factors engineering

2/12/2018

AMA to host ONC/TEFCA webinar this Thursday

2/12/2018

On-demand POLST CME program available online

2/9/2018

AADDS to host ‘Opioids in Georgia’ CME dinner on March 6

2/8/2018

Consumer Reports: 'Patients getting stuck with big bills after ER visits' (features MAG CEO)

2/8/2018

AMA outlines spending package’s key health care provisions

2/7/2018

‘Top Docs Radio’ show with MCG’s dean now online

10/25/2017

‘Top Docs’ addressing emergency preparedness now online

10/25/2017