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The latest news from the Medical Association of Georgia
AMA, MAG Foundation promoting free webinar on opioid epidemic
4/19/2018
AMA flags 22% drop in opioid Rx in U.S. – 14.3% in Georgia – since 2013
4/19/2018
ABMS distributes April ‘Vision for Future’ update
4/19/2018
Media report: Isakson supports legislation to fight opioid crisis
4/18/2018
MAG promoting National Addiction Treatment Awareness Week
4/18/2018
Emory to present older adult care event at Callaway in July
4/16/2018
DPH promoting free online forum to combat opioid misuse in minority communities
4/13/2018
Rep. Cooper to chair subcommittee on key HC issues
4/13/2018
DPH to host free HC symposium in Peachtree City on June 5-6
4/12/2018
MAG encouraging its members to take advantage of its new app
4/11/2018
Physicians Foundation/Weill Cornell to study physician challenges, practice models
4/11/2018
CMS issues final 2019 payment notice rule
4/11/2018
Carter Center to host annual mental health forum on May 11
4/11/2018
PAI releases April edition of QPP newsletter
4/11/2018
Online UGA course fulfills new prescribers’ CME requirement
4/11/2018
DPH reminding prescribers about July 1 PDMP requirement
4/11/2018
ACS deputy CMO addresses latest on cancer care on ‘Top Docs’ show
4/10/2018
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 encouraging Georgians to act on BCBS ER policy
4/4/2018
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
DEA’s next prescription drug 'take-back' event is April 28
4/1/2018
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
Urge state lawmakers to pass right solution for surprise medical bills
3/26/2018
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
NBC News report, St. Louis Dispatch editorial address Anthem ER policy
3/16/2018
GSDDS promoting ‘Congress of Clinical Dermatology’ event
3/16/2018
Study: Practice acquisitions, physician employment still on rise
3/14/2018
Georgia AG activates website with resources to combat opioid misuse
3/14/2018
MAG president addresses 'surprise bills' in letter to AJC
3/13/2018
Leading defense lawyer addresses ‘anatomy of a med-mal case’ on ‘Top Docs Radio’
3/13/2018
Physicians Foundation releases ‘2017 Year in Review’ newsletter
3/12/2018
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
Willingway to host free 3/26 Bulloch County PDMP event
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
CMS: Initiative will give 'every American control of their medical data'
3/7/2018
Virtual group promoting med/opioid pledge initiative
3/5/2018
ACS promoting colorectal cancer screening dos/don’ts flier
3/5/2018
AMA & Anthem announce plans for collaborative efforts
3/2/2018
MAG Foundation leaders receive Hall Chamber honors
3/2/2018
GSO/AAO addressing Anthem anesthesia coverage
2/28/2018
Groups urge Anthem to rescind ER/outpatient imaging policies
2/28/2018
AMA weighs in on CVS/Aetna merger hearing
2/27/2018
Expert addresses payer trends, practice do’s & don’ts on ‘Top Docs Radio’
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
Groups promoting regional intro to PCMH workshops
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
AMA weighs in on new opioid prescribing eCQM
2/14/2018
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
MAG revenue cycle webinar now online
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 ONC/TEFCA webinar this Thursday
2/12/2018
AMA to host free webinar on human factors engineering
2/12/2018
On-demand POLST CME program available online
2/9/2018
Consumer Reports: 'Patients getting stuck with big bills after ER visits' (features MAG CEO)
2/8/2018
AADDS to host ‘Opioids in Georgia’ CME dinner on March 6
2/8/2018
AMA outlines spending package’s key health care provisions
2/7/2018
‘Top Docs’ addressing emergency preparedness now online
10/25/2017
‘Top Docs Radio’ show with MCG’s dean now online
10/25/2017
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