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The latest news from the Medical Association of Georgia

MAA to host free town hall on ‘vaping phenomenon’

1/27/2020

Georgia Rep. Silcox addresses 2020 General Assembly on ‘Top Docs’

1/27/2020

MAG president discusses flu, coronavirus on WSB Radio

1/27/2020

ABMS distributes newsletter

1/21/2020

CMS leader updates Medicare PFS, E&M coding & QPP on ‘Top Docs’

1/20/2020

AMA: Georgia SC issues favorable ruling in key med-mal case

1/20/2020

MAG, AMA & others weigh in on CMS scope proposals

1/20/2020

Emory to host free ‘stigma of addition’ webinar on 1/27

1/15/2020

MAG member John Cowan, M.D., running for Congress

1/15/2020

MAG member Michelle Au, M.D., running for Georgia Senate seat

1/10/2020

MCG honors MAG members, Drs. Scott Bohlke & Neal Weintraub

1/10/2020

PAI submits comments on AKS/Stark proposed rule

1/8/2020

Anthem reaches new agreement with NGHS

1/6/2020

CMS issues alert on MIPS data submission & eligibility

1/3/2020

Georgia Supreme Court to consider key med-mal case

1/3/2020

Media report: 'Appeals court strikes ObamaCare mandate, sends case back to lower court'

12/19/2019

Expert M.D. addresses plant-based diets on new ‘Top Docs’ show

12/16/2019

Shop AmazonSmile to support the MAG Foundation

12/16/2019

DPH seeking ‘Hypertension Control Champions’

12/16/2019

Media report: 'Governor's emergency order to bring 30-bed mobile hospital unit to Grady'

12/14/2019

Georgia makes ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Top 10 list

12/13/2019

MAG issues statement addressing Ways & Means surprise bills plan

12/12/2019

Georgia Senate releases report on state’s legal climate

12/12/2019

AMA, MAG & others convince Walmart to delay EPSC policy

12/12/2019

AMA: Ways & Means surprise bills plan may 'offer improvements' over 'compromise'

12/12/2019

CMS flagging MIPS hardship, exception & virtual group deadlines

12/12/2019

MAG opposing flawed federal surprise medical bills 'compromise'

12/12/2019

ABMS distributes latest newsletter

12/12/2019

DBHDD promoting free MAT waiver certification training

12/6/2019

ABMS distributes December ‘Achieving the Vision’ update

12/5/2019

MAG submits letter to Georgia governor commenting on health insurance waivers

12/4/2019

Media report: '[Gov.] Kemp taps Kelly Loeffler, financial exec, to US Senate seat'

12/4/2019

MAG seeking nominations for organized medical staff section

12/2/2019

MSM seeking candidates for leadership fellowship program

12/2/2019

MAG seeks feedback on state’s waiver proposals by next Monday

11/26/2019

Gov. Kemp declares November lung cancer screening month

11/26/2019

Physicians Foundation releases 4Q BOD meeting summary

11/26/2019

CMS releases fact sheet on 'direct contracting'

11/26/2019

New ‘Top Docs’ addresses medically ineffective/inappropriate treatment

11/25/2019

U.S. Rep. presents MAG president with resolution

11/25/2019

MAG wins second award for ‘Top Docs’ show

11/22/2019

GA-AACE to hold annual meeting in Atlanta on February 7-8

11/21/2019

Medscape releases 2019 med-mal report

11/21/2019

DPH encouraging physicians who suspect a patient has measles to report ASAP

11/20/2019

PAI releases 2020 QPP overview & scorecard

11/20/2019

Insurance Commissioner flags Anthem/ACA HealthCare.gov error

11/20/2019

ABMS seeking nominations for 'public' Board/committee roles

11/20/2019

PAI releases latest edition of QPP newsletter

11/19/2019

Urge Congress to increase Medicare/MACRA pay by end of year

11/19/2019

Gov. Kemp addresses new health insurance plan in op-ed

11/19/2019

New ‘Top Docs’ show addresses federal fraud & abuse investigations

11/18/2019

CDC to host meeting/call on ‘Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain’

11/18/2019

ALA report: Georgia lung cancer survival rate among lowest

11/13/2019

Leading M.D. addresses anxiety disorders on new ‘Top Docs’ show

11/12/2019

MAG CEO on commission that gets ABMS honor

11/6/2019

DPH reminding physicians to report vaping injuries

11/5/2019

New ‘Top Docs’ show addresses asthma & severe asthma

11/4/2019

MAG YPS vice chair & GPLA grad receives ACP honor

11/4/2019

AJC: '[Gov.] Kemp’s Medicaid plan could pave way for limited expansion in Georgia'

11/4/2019

[Gov.] Kemp unveils proposals to overhaul Georgia individual health plans

10/31/2019

MAG among groups concerned about Medicare EO

10/29/2019

MAG honors Savannah neurologist for community service

10/28/2019

MAG honors Atlanta cardiologists with Hardman Cup

10/25/2019

MAG to recommend ways to ensure low-THC/CBD products safe for patients

10/24/2019

MAG honors Atlanta anesthesiologist for humanitarian efforts

10/24/2019

Sponsored edition of ‘Top Docs Radio’ addresses hemp, CBD & medical cannabis

10/23/2019

Physicians Foundation releases results of biennial patient survey

10/23/2019

DEA’s next Rx drug 'take-back' is October 26

10/23/2019

Medical Association of Atlanta wins MAG honor

10/23/2019

MAG’s new president to focus on tort reform, surprise bills & scope of practice

10/22/2019

MAG Board approves 2020 state legislative priorities

10/22/2019

Georgia Supreme Court rules on key case

10/22/2019

MAG among groups to express concerns over surprise bills legislation

10/18/2019

Free 11/2 CME symposium to address ways to combat human trafficking

10/17/2019

New ‘Top Docs’ show addresses physician burnout & wellness

10/17/2019

ABMS updates efforts to define professionalism

10/14/2019

CMS releases ratings for 2020 MA & Part D Rx plans

10/14/2019

OptumRx institutes new policy for controlled substances

10/10/2019

DPH issues alert addressing risks associated with e-cigs/vaping

10/9/2019

CMS to enhance nursing home comparison website

10/8/2019

New ‘Top Docs’ show features GCMB Chair Gretchen Collins, M.D.

10/8/2019

AMA raises physician pay/scope concerns over EO

10/8/2019

Legislator addresses conversion therapy on ‘Top Docs Radio’

10/3/2019

AMA concerned about Walmart opioid prescription policy

10/2/2019

ABMS seeking nominations for Stakeholder Council

9/30/2019

ABIM releases statement on dismissal of anti-trust lawsuit

9/30/2019

Hawks to host medical professionals’ night on 12/13

9/27/2019

New CDC web page addresses e-cig/vaping illnesses

9/26/2019

WVLT-TV/Knoxville to change operating channel

7/15/2019

Winship to host GI cancer symposium on 9/14

6/17/2019

Website helps patients find open pharmacies during disasters

2/13/2018

Watch AMA video on how to avoid Medicare pay penalty

2/13/2018

Vision Commission to delay MOC report process by several days

12/4/2018

Vision Commission still seeking comments on MOC reform

10/23/2018

Vision Commission releases MOC survey findings

7/30/2018

Virtual group promoting med/opioid pledge initiative

3/5/2018

Video of AMA/MAG/CMS QPP session now online

2/13/2018

Urge state lawmakers to pass right solution for surprise medical bills

3/26/2018

Two MAG members elected to key AMA leadership positions

6/13/2018

TV stations in region to change channels

8/8/2019

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

2/13/2018

Sun Pharma recalling two lots of Riomet®

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

Sponsored: Cardiovascular Symposium

2/13/2018

Study: Practice acquisitions, physician employment still on rise

3/14/2018

Special edition of MAG ‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses terminally ill/cancer care

9/4/2018

SHBP flagging ‘Be Well SHBP’ physician roles

2/21/2018

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

3/7/2018

Sen. McConnell issues PR addressing bipartisan funding agreement

2/13/2018

Sen. Kirkpatrick flags laws that go into effect in Georgia on July 1

7/1/2019

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick appointed to HC task force

9/4/2019

Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., to run for re-election

6/11/2019

Response efforts continue for Hurricane Michael survivors

10/17/2018

Research finds 20% of physicians ready to reduce clinical hours

2/13/2018

Report highlights success of NY surprise bills/IDR law

9/18/2019

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

2/13/2018

Rep. Cooper to chair subcommittee on key HC issues

4/13/2018

Rep. Carson: Georgia’s ‘hands-free’ saving lives

10/3/2018

Recording of WH commission call on opioid abuse now online

2/13/2018

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

2/20/2018

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

2/13/2018

President signs executive order addressing HC price & quality transparency

6/25/2019

Physicians Foundation weighs in on social determinants of health

8/12/2019

Physicians Foundation distributes Board meeting summary

8/20/2019

Physicians Foundation campaign to help prevent physician suicide

9/17/2019

Physicians encouraged to weigh in on MAG health plan, earn $10 for MAG Foundation

9/23/2019

Patients sue Anthem over ER policy

9/24/2018

PAI weighs in on New York surprise billing/IDR law

9/20/2019

PAI weighs in on health care choice & competition

2/13/2018

PAI weighs in on APMs, CMS Innovation Center

2/13/2018

PAI weighs in on 2018 Medicare QPP update

2/13/2018

PAI weighs in on 'anti-kickback' laws

10/27/2018

PAI unveils MACRA QPP resource center

2/13/2018

PAI promoting new surprise billing resources

6/11/2019

Opioid abuse forum featuring MAG’s CEO now online

2/13/2018

Online UGA course fulfills new prescribers’ CME requirement

4/11/2018

On-demand POLST CME program available online

2/9/2018

Non-profit to host free HC screening event in Atlanta

9/12/2019

NIH 'precision medicine' exhibit to visit Georgia

7/19/2018

New tool displays Georgia physician workforce data

2/13/2018

New Georgia DCH newsletter now available

2/13/2018

New CMS podcast series to address policies/programs

2/20/2019

New ‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses Georgia’s medical cannabis laws & the low-THC certification proc

9/3/2019

New ‘Top Docs Radio’ episode addresses surprise medical bills

9/16/2019

New ‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses direct PC/direct contracting model

6/4/2019

New ‘Top Docs Radio’ addresses ACEs, EBD & Resilient Georgia

9/24/2019

NBC News report, St. Louis Dispatch editorial address Anthem ER policy

3/16/2018

Morehouse to host free AIDS CME event in Barnesville on 6/14

6/4/2019

MOC Vision Commission releases summary of public testimony

7/18/2018

MGMA flagging CMS Medicare/MIPS eligibility letters

2/13/2018

Media report: As Dorian nears, hospitals and nursing homes mobilize

9/4/2019

Media report: 'Stahl picked to head Anthem plan in Georgia'

6/12/2019

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

2/8/2018

MCG to host ‘Pediatric Update’ CME event on July 8-11

4/30/2019

MCG to host ‘Neurology for Non-Neurologist’ CME event on July 11-13

3/28/2019

MCG to host ‘Medical & Surgical Approaches to GI Disorders’ CME event on July 15-19

4/4/2019

MCG to host ‘Cardiovascular Summit at Kiawah’ on July 8-11

5/14/2019

MAG president responds to AJC article on opioid abuse

2/13/2018

MagMutual leader addresses tort climate on ‘Top Docs Radio’

9/9/2019

MAG YPS to host free social event on July 25

5/14/2019

MAG YPS hosts successful social event

7/30/2019

MAG wins AAMSE award for ‘Top Docs Radio’ show

8/1/2019

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

2/13/2018

MAG urging administration to minimize MU/PQRS/VM penalties

2/13/2018

MAG unveils medical cannabis & flu fact sheets

7/31/2019

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

2/13/2018

MAG supporting bill to clarify Sunshine Act

2/13/2018

MAG signs letter to oppose VA APRNs proposal

2/13/2018

MAG signs letter requesting reconsideration of APRN scope of practice provision

5/10/2018

MAG’s new president vows to focus on key issues

2/13/2018

MAG's new president to strive to ensure all Georgians have access to health care

10/24/2018

MAG’s CEO to become AAMSE president in 2020-2021

7/31/2019

MAG’s CEO elected to AAMSE Board of Directors

2/13/2018

MAG’s 1st VP among Gov. Kemp’s new appointments

6/4/2019

MAG reminding physicians to confirm their delegates have registered with PDMP

7/2/2018

MAG reminding physicians to check MIPS status

2/13/2018

MAG reminding members to participate in HealtheParadigm

6/21/2018

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

3/8/2018

MAG promoting ‘End the Surprise Insurance Gap’ video

2/13/2018

MAG president-elect appointed to Georgia Senate study committee

8/8/2019

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

2/13/2018

MAG president addresses 'surprise bills' in letter to AJC

3/13/2018

MAG plays key role in making CVS-Aetna merger conditional

11/27/2018

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

2/13/2018

MAG one of 120+ groups calling for Congress to refine/improve MACRA

6/4/2019

MAG offers 'Medical Cannabinoid Oil Registry' fact sheet

2/13/2018

MAG members can get 50% discount for Health Connect South

8/28/2019

MAG member to compete in food challenge to battle neurological diseases

9/3/2019

MAG member to become ABOS president-elect

2/13/2018

MAG member sworn into office as state senator

2/13/2018

MAG member op-ed: ‘Shame on state's largest health insurer’ [Anthem]

8/13/2018

MAG member nominated to be ACOG’s president-elect

2/13/2018

MAG member appointed to ABIM committee

7/22/2019

MAG leaders play key roles at MOC summit

2/13/2018

MAG Foundation to fund primary care scholarships at MCG

8/5/2019

MAG Foundation applauds GPLA grads & new class

5/6/2019

MAG files pro-physician brief in statute of limitations case

2/13/2018

MAG files amicus brief to support physician, Resurgens

2/13/2018

MAG files amicus brief in key med-mal case

7/15/2019

MAG endorsing Rich McCormick, M.D., for U.S. 7th district seat

9/16/2019

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

2/13/2018

MAG encouraging physicians to educate U.S. reps on surprise billing measures ASAP

7/9/2019

MAG encouraging physicians to educate lawmakers on ‘No Surprises Act’

8/6/2019

MAG encouraging physicians to register for medical cannabis summit

9/5/2019

MAG encouraging Georgians to get flu vaccine ASAP

9/17/2019

MAG encouraging Congress to support Medicare Advantage PA bill

9/11/2019

MAG delivers great results during 2017 General Assembly

2/13/2018

MAG CEO honored with Georgia ACP leadership award

10/16/2018

MAG CEO discusses concerns over BCBS ER policy on WABE

2/13/2018

MAG carefully watching health care legislation

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

MAG calling for Congress to oppose audiology scope bill

2/13/2018

MAG calling for CMS to take more comprehensive approach to PA reform

9/20/2019

MAG applauds Sen. Perdue for efforts to reform Stark

6/22/2018

MAG among nearly 60 groups to call for PAMA action

2/13/2018

MAG among groups expressing concerns over new CLFS payment system

7/13/2018

MAG among groups expressing concerns over CLFS

5/2/2018

MAG among groups calling for SSNRI adjustment

2/13/2018

MAG among groups calling for GIC to oppose Aetna/CVS merger

10/10/2018

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

2/13/2018

MAG among 100+ groups to sign letter on surprise bills

2/8/2019

MAG among 100+ groups calling for IDR in surprise billing legislation

7/16/2019

MAG Alliance member nominated for AMPAC honor

6/11/2019

MAG Alliance encouraging physicians’ spouses to attend leadership conference

7/13/2018

MAG now accepting 2019 awards nominations

5/3/2019

MAG 401(k) Plan advisor names president/CEO

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

MAG, GPA, GDA & GSCO call for IC to disapprove Centene/WellCare deal

9/18/2019

MAG, GPA & GSCO opposing Centene/WellCare deal

9/9/2019

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

2/13/2018

MAG & AMA promoting program to prevent type 2 diabetes

12/12/2018

MAG & AMA file amicus brief with Georgia Supreme Court

4/10/2019

MAG & ACEP file lawsuit against Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia

7/19/2018

MAG opposing language in federal “surprise bills” legislation

6/25/2019

MAG files pro-physician brief in statute of limitations case

2/13/2018

LuCa offering free online lung cancer CME course for PCP

8/29/2019

Leading M.D. discusses maternal mortality on ‘Top Docs Radio’

7/30/2019

Leading M.D. addresses adverse childhood experiences on ‘Top Docs Radio’

7/15/2019

Lawmakers to consider measure to avoid government shutdown

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

KP/Permanente weighs in on proposed rule on HC rights

4/2/2018

KaMMCO to offer HIE solutions in seven states, including Georgia

2/13/2018

Join ‘Team MAG’ to support Alzheimer’s Association

6/11/2019

Interstate Compact releases ‘myths vs. facts’ fact sheet

2/13/2018

Insurance Commissioner issues 'show cause' order to BCBS

5/13/2019

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

3/28/2018

How’s your 401(k) treating you?

12/5/2018

HealtheParadigm provides Georgia physicians with Quality Reporting Registry

3/27/2018

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

2/13/2018

Hall County drug abuse forum videos now online

2/13/2018

GSO/AAO encouraging physicians to report rejected Anthem anesthesia claims

3/9/2018

GSO/AAO addressing Anthem anesthesia coverage

2/28/2018

Groups urge Anthem to rescind ER/outpatient imaging policies

2/28/2018

Groups promoting regional intro to PCMH workshops

2/21/2018

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

2/13/2018

Gov. Kemp names MAG vice speaker to GBPW

6/5/2019

Gov. Deal signs MAG priority ‘hands-free’ bill into law

5/3/2018

Gov. Deal signs bills to combat Rx drug abuse

2/13/2018

GHPC promoting free online CME course on sickle cell disease

6/12/2018

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

4/30/2018

Georgian Patrice Harris, M.D., installed as AMA’s president

6/13/2019

Georgia unveils more secure driver’s licenses/IDs

9/17/2019

Georgia Senate honors MAG MRC

2/15/2018

Georgia Senate honors Indran Indrakrishnan, M.D.

2/13/2018

Georgia Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., to serve on three study committees

8/23/2019

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

2/13/2018

Georgia removes naloxone from list of dangerous drugs

2/13/2018

Georgia physician to serve as ACEP’s president

2/13/2018

Georgia PHP: Helping physicians & PAs for five years

2/13/2018

Georgia MAC issues key dates summary

2/13/2018

Georgia insurance commissioner warns of risks involving Health Care Sharing Ministries

8/22/2019

Georgia DOI issues directive on preventive colorectal screenings

2/13/2018

Georgia DOI issues consent order in Anthem/BCBS case

6/6/2019

Georgia AMA delegation chair promoting ‘Southeast News’

2/13/2018

Georgia AG issues key, pro-physician PDMP opinion

2/13/2018

Georgia AG activates website with resources to combat opioid misuse

3/14/2018

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

5/7/2018

GCMB unveils new online licensing & verification system

3/25/2019

GCMB issues alert addressing phone scam

9/4/2019

GBPW accepting applications for rural area assistance grants

2/13/2018

GAMPAC supports 150 candidates in 2016

2/13/2018

Georgia QIN-QIO promoting antibiotic stewardship program

2/13/2018

Founder discusses MedicareDrugSavings.org on ‘Top Docs Radio’

8/19/2019

Former MAG President Dan DeLoach, M.D., wins MCG Alumni Award

5/2/2019

FDA webpage addresses illnesses associated with vaping

9/13/2019

Emory to present annual women & heart disease event

6/18/2018

Emory to host IM review/update conference in July

5/17/2019

Emory to host hemostasis/thrombosis CME event on 11/9

5/29/2019

Emory to host ‘Medical Care of Older Adults’ event

5/14/2019

Emory SOM to host ‘Cardiology in PC’ CME event

5/14/2019

Emory, Grady conducting cardiac clinical trial

5/11/2018

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

2/13/2018

DPH: NPI required for PDMP registration/access

2/13/2018

DPH urging clinicians to report unexplained vaping illness

9/19/2019

District U.S. Attorney discusses opioid misuse, illegal drugs on ‘Top Docs Radio’

7/23/2019

Department of Justice announces significant tool in prosecuting opioid traffickers

2/13/2018

Deborah A. Martin, M.D., elected to be MAA’s president for 2019-2020

7/31/2019

DEA reverses decision on registration renewal process

2/13/2018

DEA flagging registrant extortion scam

10/31/2018

DCH to host free Medicaid fair, unveils EVV newsletter

10/8/2018

DCH: Georgia Families program now has four CMO options

2/13/2018

Data shows retail opioid Rx filled down in every state

2/13/2018

CVS to establish 24 Rx drug disposal sites in Georgia

6/7/2018

Covenant House seeking volunteers to care for homeless youth in Atlanta – plus supplies & medicine

8/29/2019

Continuing Board Certification releases ‘Vision for Future’ update

2/13/2018

Contact MAG if you received Anthem ‘rate realignment’ notice

6/21/2019

Congress passes bill to address opioid misuse

10/5/2018

Composite Board amends opioid prescribing requirement

2/13/2018

CMS unveils 2017 MIPS participation status tool

2/13/2018

CMS to issue new Medicare cards

2/13/2018

CMS to host call on new Medicare cards

2/13/2018

CMS streamlining ICD-10 resources

2/13/2018

CMS seeks input on ways to reduce Stark Law burdens

6/21/2018

CMS seeking input on draft episode cost measures

2/13/2018

CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare PFS & QPP

7/13/2018

CMS releases MIPS ACI category bonus fact sheet

4/26/2018

CMS releases key 2017 Medicare QPP benchmark information

2/13/2018

CMS releases first CHIP ‘Scorecard’

6/5/2018

CMS releases flu vaccine payment allowances update

2/13/2018

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

4/26/2018

CMS proposing changes to IPPS, LTCH PPS

4/26/2018

CMS proposes rules to change payment systems for medical facilities

4/30/2018

CMS promoting specialty-specific ICD-10 resources

2/13/2018

CMS promoting Medicare revalidation resources

2/13/2018

CMS promoting ‘Patient Activation & Prescription Drug Monitoring’ webinar

2/13/2018

CMS promises to cut 'red tape' in letter to physicians

7/17/2018

CMS leader addresses 'fast approaching' MIPS deadlines

2/13/2018

CMS launches 'modernized' Medicare plan finder

8/27/2019

CMS issues proposed rule to lower Rx costs, combat abuse

2/13/2018

CMS issues proposed rule for 2020 Medicare PFS

7/30/2019

CMS issues Medicare fraud/ID theft fact sheet

2/13/2018

CMS issues MACRA fact sheet for small practices

2/13/2018

CMS issues final 2019 payment notice rule

4/11/2018

CMS finalizes policy it says will lower Medicare Rx drug costs

4/3/2018

CMS extends MIPS 2017 data submission deadline

3/29/2018

CMS extends ‘Planning for Healthy Babies’ demo project

3/7/2018

CMS calls for more hospital price transparency

7/30/2019

CMS announces rules addressing nursing home safety & quality

7/17/2019

CMS announces proposed rule related to CJR model

2/13/2018

CMS announces first rural health strategy

5/8/2018

CMS addresses 'condition' of ACA exchanges, individual markets

7/3/2018

CMS accepting nominations for QPP ‘Champions’ program

5/29/2018

CMS: Preliminary MIPS performance data now available

6/5/2018

CMS: Physicians/practices can check 2018 MIPS eligibility

5/10/2018

CMS: Initiative will give 'every American control of their medical data'

3/7/2018

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

2/13/2018

CMS: ACA Permanent Risk Adjustment Program 'working as intended'

7/10/2018

CMS: 91% of eligible physicians participated in QPP in first year

5/31/2018

CMS advances Medicare Advantage Qualifying Payment Arrangement Incentive Demonstration

7/2/2018

Claims experts say to be on lookout for increase in denials

2/13/2018

CHOA promoting ‘New Horizons in Pediatrics’ conference

3/12/2018

CDC to assess prescribing rates, board to seek comments

6/12/2018

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

2/13/2018

California IC calls for DOJ to block CVS/Aetna merger

8/7/2018

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

2/13/2018

APA: ABPN releases details on MOC pilot project

2/13/2018

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

3/27/2018

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

2/26/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMHS & MAA now affiliated, distribute first joint newsletter

2/13/2018

American Board of Family Medicine creates examination alternative option for 2019

10/9/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMA, AACN exchange letters on APRN scope resolution

2/13/2018

AMA weighs in on drug addiction/opioid crisis report

2/13/2018

AMA weighs in on new opioid prescribing eCQM

2/14/2018

AMA weighs in on CVS/Aetna merger hearing

2/27/2018

AMA weighs in on 2018 Medicare reform proposal

2/13/2018

AMA urging DOJ to block CVS-Aetna merger

8/9/2018

AMA urging Congress to reinstate CSR payments

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMA urges Senate to reject efforts to repeal or replace ACA

2/13/2018

AMA urges Senate to oppose Graham-Cassidy legislation

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMA unveils initiative to transform residency

10/30/2018

AMA to host free webinar on human factors engineering

2/12/2018

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

3/21/2018

AMA survey: Prior authorization’s effects 'getting worse'

2/8/2019

AMA suggests ways to improve AHCA

2/13/2018

AMA resources help practices prepare for MACRA

2/13/2018

AMA responds to CMS fee schedule update

2/13/2018

AMA: Congress begins consideration of surprise billing legislation

6/28/2019

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

2/13/2018

AMA report: Georgia making big strides in effort to combat opioid misuse

6/6/2019

AMA releases updated naloxone guidance document

2/13/2018

AMA releases summary of appropriations bill

3/26/2018

AMA releases summary of bill to restore CSR payments

2/13/2018

AMA releases MACRA QPP provisions summaries

2/13/2018

AMA releases 2018 QPP & MPFS summaries

2/13/2018

AMA releases 2020 PFS/QPP proposed rule summary

8/9/2019

AMA promoting new Medicare QPP tools

2/13/2018

AMA promoting 'modernized' code of ethics

2/13/2018

AMA president weighs in after House passes AHCA

2/13/2018

AMA president: CVS-Aetna merger court ruling 'fails patients'

9/5/2019

AMA outlines spending package’s key health care provisions

2/7/2018

AMA outlines Medicare QPP recommendations

2/13/2018

AMA opposing Senate health care bill

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMA issues update on Medicare physician payment

2/13/2018

AMA issues update on health care reform legislation

2/13/2018

AMA issues statement on VA telehealth proposed rule

2/13/2018

AMA issues statement on Anthem-Cigna court ruling

2/13/2018

AMA issues statement on VA rule on APRNs

2/13/2018

AMA highlights key parts of opioid recovery/treatment bill

7/2/2018

AMA flags key issues in 2020 Medicare PFS proposal

8/1/2019

AMA grants to advance study of women in medicine

2/13/2018

AMA flags 22% drop in opioid Rx in U.S. – 14.3% in Georgia – since 2013

4/19/2018

AMA flagging 2017 Medicare payment adjustment reports

2/13/2018

AMA filing amicus brief to protect health insurance policy

6/13/2018

AMA expresses opposition to AHCA in letter to Congress

2/13/2018

AMA expresses concerns over bill’s ‘surprise billing’ language

6/25/2019

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

4/5/2018

AMA encouraging physicians to take survey to ID key issues

6/19/2018

AMA conducting survey on physicians’ sexual orientation/gender ID

6/4/2019

AMA commends CMS for QPP proposals

2/13/2018

AMA chair responds to AJC article

2/13/2018

AMA CEO discusses innovations in health care on ‘Top Docs Radio’

8/26/2019

AMA calls for Anthem to rescind ER policy

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMA applauds ruling to uphold rejection of Anthem-Cigna merger

2/13/2018

AMA applauds House for passing medical liability bill

2/13/2018

AMA addresses CDC report showing drop in opioid prescribing

2/13/2018

AMA/ABMS release ‘emergent [MOC] themes’ summary

8/17/2018

AMA ‘roadmap’ highlights ways to end opioid epidemic

9/17/2019

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

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMA, others call for change in EHR interoperability measures

2/13/2018

AMA, other groups collaborating to streamline prior authorization process

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

AMA: Much of 2018 QPP proposal based on its input

2/13/2018

AMA: Metro areas becoming dominated by single insurers

2/13/2018

AMA, MAG & others file brief to protect transgender individuals

7/11/2019

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

2/13/2018

AMA: DEA changing registration renewal process

2/13/2018

AMA: CVS-Aetna merger should be blocked

6/20/2018

AMA, ADA, CDC & Ad Council launch prediabetes campaign

2/13/2018

AMA & Anthem announce plans for collaborative efforts

3/2/2018

AMA defends IDR process in letter to Congressional committees

7/25/2019

Alliant promoting free Sickle Cell Disease CME webinar

6/26/2019

AJC: ‘New batch of BP medication recalled over cancer concerns'

7/1/2019

AHRQ promoting free antibiotic safety program

9/17/2019

AHCA: Summary, budget estimates & next steps

2/13/2018

AG says DEA will conduct Rx drug diversion 'surge'

2/13/2018

AG, MAG & others applaud drug abuse prevention video winners

5/22/2018

ACS promoting colorectal cancer screening dos/don’ts flier

3/5/2018

ACS addresses AHCA concerns in letter to lawmakers

2/13/2018

ACEP president weighs in on 'surprise' medical bills

2/13/2018

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

2/13/2018

ABMS weighs in on DOJ’s input on Maryland MOC bill

9/21/2018

ABMS to host webinar on international approaches to physician assessment

7/10/2018

ABMS releases Vision Commission’s report on 'continuing certification'

2/13/2019

ABMS names new ‘Vision Oversight Committee’

5/21/2019

ABMS names members of new stakeholder council

10/29/2018

ABMS names ‘Vision’ task force members, including MAG’s CEO

7/11/2019

ABMS launches “major” board certification initiative

2/13/2018

ABMS issues statement outlining plans to improve MOC

2/13/2018

ABMS flags deadline for Stakeholder Council nominations

8/22/2018

ABMS distributes Spring newsletter (features article by MAG CEO)

3/20/2019

ABMS distributes June newsletter

6/15/2018

ABMS distributes June ‘Vision for Future’ update

6/22/2018

ABMS distributes February ‘Vision for Future’ update

2/16/2018

ABMS distributes April ‘Vision for Future’ update

4/19/2018

ABMS issues release on plan to implement Vision Commission recommendations

3/20/2019

ABMS addresses certification in letter to CMOs & hospital/health system execs

6/14/2019

ABIM to create longitudinal MOC option

8/22/2019

ABA & ABOG MOC pilots approved as 'permanent pathways'

5/18/2018

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

2/13/2018