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The latest news from the Medical Association of Georgia
AMA releases ‘Cures Act’ compliance resources
10/27/2020
Former AMA president addresses new opioid report on ‘Top Docs’
10/23/2020
AMA & Nordic to host free E/M coding changes webinar
10/21/2020
MAG’s new, groundbreaking president to focus on COVID-19 & social justice
10/21/2020
Georgia Chamber endorses Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick for State Senate
10/21/2020
MAG honors North Atlanta surgeon with ‘Hardman Cup’
10/20/2020
MAG honors Atlanta rheumatologist with distinguished service award
10/20/2020
MAG honors Columbus health director with community service award
10/21/2020
MAG honors Statesboro family physician for humanitarian efforts
10/22/2020
Georgia’s health care reform package approved at federal level
10/16/2020
MAG encouraging physicians to report problematic Anthem policies to DOI
10/14/2020
‘HHS expands access to childhood vaccines during COVID-19 pandemic’
10/13/2020
AMA submits proposals for 2021 Medicare PFS & QPP
10/13/2020
DPH encouraging physicians to review COVID FAQ summary
10/8/2020
MAG Foundation promoting 2021 ‘Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit’
10/2/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features U.S. Senate candidate Rev. Raphael Warnock
10/2/2020
AMA leader/MAG member addresses vaccines on ‘AMA COVID-19 Update’
10/2/2020
MAG & MedPro collaboration to provide leading med-mal solution in Georgia
10/1/2020
PAI weighs in on executive order on surprise billing
9/30/2020
Georgia Supreme Court affirms judgment in key med-mal case
9/28/2020
Former AMA president to speak at Georgia Chamber’s ‘Rural Prosperity Summit’
9/25/2020
AMA urges feds to investigate detained immigrants’ health care complaints
9/25/2020
GPB to air special on opioid misuse crisis in Georgia
9/25/2020
ABMS releases statement on competency-based medical education
9/23/2020
MAG opposing bill to include clinical psychologists in Medicare’s definition of ‘physician’
9/23/2020
Allergy & Asthma Network to offer free COVID, asthma and COPD screenings
9/22/2020
‘Top Docs’ addresses COVID, ‘interprofessionalism’ & workforce wellness
9/21/2020
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., appointed to Joint Defense Commission
9/21/2020
MAG among groups to present ‘Polio and Health Symposium’ CME webinar
9/21/2020
MAG & Physicians Foundation encouraging physicians to reach out to colleagues, loved ones
9/17/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Doug Collins
9/16/2020
Georgia health care professionals encouraged to register for sickle cell policy forum
9/16/2020
MAG members can get discount for 2020 Health Connect South
9/14/2020
‘Top Docs’ highlights ways to promote resilience during a pandemic
9/14/2020
AfPA work group to host call on respiratory diseases
9/14/2020
MAA & CCMS to host ‘Surviving COVID’ event
9/10/2020
‘Top Docs’ looks at how to improve wellbeing/resilience during crisis
9/8/2020
POS releases results of national survey on key health care issues
9/8/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ highlights health care supply chain non-profit group
9/4/2020
CDC releases state fact sheets on alcohol-impaired driving
9/1/2020
ALA announces plan to end youth vaping in Georgia
9/1/2020
MAG & MAA encouraging Georgians to get vaccinated for flu ASAP
9/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff
8/31/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses breast cancer screening guidelines
8/28/2020
AMA calls for physicians to be more involved in COVID vaccine plan
8/26/2020
MAG develops fact sheet on Georgia’s ‘balance billing’ law
8/25/2020
‘Top Docs’ addresses underserved, including immigrants and refugees
8/25/2020
Angel Flight Soars providing free COVID-19 medical/supply flights
8/24/2020
Leading physicians address COVID-19 developments on new ‘Top Docs’
8/21/2020
AMA releases summary of 2021 Medicare PFS proposal
8/20/2020
AMA releases SARS-CoV-2 testing documents for physicians & patients
8/19/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Georgia Board for Healthcare Workforce chair
8/18/2020
AJC: Gov. to allow some local governments to require face coverings
8/15/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features leading pain specialist addressing COVID-19
8/13/2020
ABMS applauds MAG member Zoeb Bootwala, M.D.
8/11/2020
Southeast Permanente M.D. discusses health care disparities on new ‘Top Docs’
8/12/2020
Research firm releases COVID-19 provider trends summary
8/6/2020
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., releases overview of 2020 legislative session
8/6/2020
CDC promoting effort to get feedback from acute/chronic pain management stakeholders
8/5/2020
‘Top Docs’ addresses how COVID-19 has affected dentistry
8/5/2020
AMA develops 2021 Medicare PFS proposal summary
8/5/2020
Media report: ‘Healthcare workers from 59 counties send Gov. Kemp a letter’
8/3/2020
MAG to receive ASAE award for ‘Top Docs’ show
8/3/2020
Media report: Covington pharma company working on COVID-19 treatment
7/31/2020
ABMS applauds MAG officer Despina Dalton, M.D.
7/31/2020
DPH commissioner issues update on CDC COVID-19 guidelines
8/4/2020
Quest: FDA okays lab method to increase COVID-19 molecular diagnostics capacity
7/30/2020
American Red Cross seeking blood drive spaces/volunteers
7/30/2020
DPH commissioner to host call on COVID-19 on Monday
7/30/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Sen. Gloria Butler on COVID-19 & General Assembly
7/30/2020
MAG director to participate on event addressing Rx drug misuse
7/28/2020
‘Top Docs’ explores relationship between COVID-19 and cancer
7/28/2020
Be The Match Atlanta promoting bone marrow registry
7/27/2020
AMA: President signs four EOs on Rx drug pricing
7/27/2020
MAG survey results underscore crucial need for people to cover face in public
10/31/2020
HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency
7/24/2020
PAI submits COVID-19 policy recommendations to NGA
7/23/2020
AMA & non-profit making PPE available to AMA members
7/23/2020
AMA, AHA & ANA call for more funds for front-line workers
7/23/2020
MAG urging CMS to sunset scope/licensure waivers
7/23/2020
MAG releases S.B. 359 COVID-19 liability fact sheet
7/21/2020
CDC addresses results of Fulton/DeKalb COVID-19 antibody tests
7/21/2020
AMA report finds U.S. opioid prescribing down by 37% since 2014 – and 27% in Georgia
7/21/2020
Humana sponsors new ‘Top Docs’ – which addresses MAG’s health insurance plan
7/24/2020
AMA calls for action on health disparities & contact tracing
7/21/2020
HHS extends deadline for CARES Act funds for Medicaid/CHIP physicians
7/24/2020
Atlanta magazine honors MAG member Jeffrey G. Proctor, M.D.
7/20/2020
Atlanta Medical Assn. to host COVID-19 front line update
7/20/2020
Court issues ruling on key E/M services payments issue
7/20/2020
SCCM, other societies to host ‘COVID-19: What’s Next’ CME event
7/20/2020
Administration rescinds directive that would have barred F-1 students
7/20/2020
MAG mourns loss of U.S. Rep. John Lewis
7/18/2020
Gov. Brian Kemp signs crucial surprise billing legislation into law
7/17/2020
PAI weighs in on COVID-19 telehealth policies in letter to NCQA
7/17/2020
Gov. Kemp extends state of emergency through July 31
7/16/2020
Sponsored: Mauldin Group to host ‘Healthcare Practice HIPAA Compliance & Marketing Acumen’ webinar
7/16/2020
Media report: '[Gov.] Kemp suspends local mask ordinances with new executive order
7/16/2020
MAG member Sudhakar Jonnalagadda, M.D., installed as AAPI’s president
7/15/2020
Media report: Federal judge throws out Georgia’s anti-abortion law
7/13/2020
ABMS announces progressive leave policy for residents and fellows
7/13/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses PhRMA’s efforts to combat COVID-19
7/13/2020
MAG joins others advocating for enhanced federal health care match during COVID-19
7/10/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses health care workforce wellness & resilience
7/9/2020
Hospital deadline for Medicare promoting interoperability hardship is 9/1
7/6/2020
AMA weighs in on PPE, police reform & Medicare payments
7/2/2020
MAG HOD 2020 Update
7/1/2020
DPH clarifies authority to request patient data for contact tracing
7/1/2020
MAG encouraging physicians to reinforce best COVID-19 practices with patients
7/21/2020
MAG among groups calling for VA to amend scope directive
6/30/2020
AMA among groups calling for CARES Act tax penalty fix
6/30/2020
Physicians can opt out of 2020 MIPS with COVID hardship
6/30/2020
MAG/AMA release Georgia physicians’ COVID-19 survey results
6/30/2020
‘Top Docs’ addresses sickle cell & ‘Be the Match’ bone marrow donor program
6/25/2020
ALA to host virtual LUNG FORCE Expo on June 30
6/25/2020
CMS announces relief for 2020 QPP clinicians
6/24/2020
HHS/Morehouse School of Medicine to fight COVID-19 in racial and ethnic minority, rural and socially
6/23/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses telemedicine & telehealth from M.D./D.O. perspectives
6/23/2020
MAG encouraging members to contact Splash Financial for help with student loans
6/23/2020
MAG urging Georgia Senate Rules Committee & full Senate to pass tobacco tax increase
6/22/2020
DPH calls for Georgians to ‘answer call’ in contact tracing video
6/19/2020
HHS activates ‘CARES Act’ Relief Fund application portal
6/19/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ updates COVID-19 polling & policy implications
6/18/2020
MAG, GCEP & PFC applaud lawmakers for passing surprise billing legislation
6/18/2020
‘Be The Match/Atlanta’ seeks 1,000 new Black bone marrow donors
7/6/2020
MAG calls for inclusion of 501(c)(6)’s in next PPP loan program
6/17/2020
PAI survey highlights ‘challenges’ associated with high-deductible plans
6/17/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses managing stress, anxiety during times of unrest & uncertainty
6/17/2020
DPH & Emory to collaborate on COVID-19 response
6/16/2020
ALA’s ‘Turquoise Takeover’ to raise lung cancer awareness
6/16/2020
MAG applauds SCOTUS ruling prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in workplace
6/15/2020
MAG among groups to express concern over IRF scope proposal
6/11/2020
Georgia Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., issues statement on COVID-19
6/11/2020
MAG to host ‘Race, Equality & Justice Town Hall’ to listen, solicit ideas
6/10/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Georgia House Democratic Caucus Leader
6/10/2020
Every physician [all MAG members] wins or advances to runoff in Georgia primary elections
6/10/2020
MAG one of 100+ groups urging Congress to include liability protections in next COVID package
6/9/2020
MAG among groups calling on U.S. Senate to provide more COVID-19 relief
6/9/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses key COVID-19/practice management issues
6/9/2020
GHN: 'Scorecard shows [Georgia] improving on COVID fight'
6/9/2020
Emory to host virtual ‘Cardiology in Primary Care’ CME conference
6/8/2020
DPH promoting COVID-19 updates app
6/8/2020
MAG/GSMA condemn violence and systemic oppression and won't tolerate inequality, injustice, racism
6/4/2020
MAG members named to Leadership Atlanta’s 2021 class
6/4/2020
AMA issues statement addressing police brutality
6/2/2020
HHS clarifies ‘CARES Act’ fund attestation process, deadline
6/1/2020
DPH COVID-19 contract tracing webinar now online
5/30/2020
AMA shows support for ‘Coronavirus Provider Protection Act’
5/30/2020
Gov. Kemp extends renew the state of emergency through July 12
5/29/2020
‘Top Docs’ addresses crucial need to increase Georgia’s tobacco tax
5/28/2020
‘Top Docs’ features Sen. Ben Watson on COVID-19 & General Assembly
5/27/2020
CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance grows, calls for plasma donations
5/26/2020
Georgia DPH to host webinar on COVID-19 tracing program
5/22/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Congressional candidate Rep. Kevin Tanner
5/22/2020
AMA supporting bill requiring insurers to cover telehealth
5/22/2020
‘Top Docs’ looks at COVID-19 from array of M.D. perspectives
5/20/2020
ALA Georgia to conduct virtual fundraiser thru June 20
5/20/2020
AMA: HHS updates ‘Provider Relief Fund’ FAQ
5/18/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Congressional candidate Dr. Rich McCormick
5/18/2020
‘Top Docs’ offers first-hand account of COVID-19 illness, hospitalization & recovery
5/18/2020
AMA expresses support for “many” ‘HEROES Act’ provisions
5/18/2020
Media report: 'CDC alerts doctors to COVID-19 linked condition in children'
5/15/2020
AMA issues antibody testing guidance, calls for more ACO options
5/15/2020
Webinar on MAG’s new health insurance plan now available
5/14/2020
Expert M.D. addresses how COVID-19 affects patients with SUD on new ‘Top Docs’
5/14/2020
Physicians Foundation names new CEO
5/14/2020
Gov. issues order providing physicians with more legal liability protection
5/13/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. discussing COVID-19
5/12/2020
AMA supporting COVID-19 IMG, student debt relief bills
5/12/2020
DPH: COVID-19 testing now available for all Georgians
5/8/2020
HHS extends deadline for attestation/acceptance of T&C for relief fund payments to 45 days
5/7/2020
GAMPAC to host virtual fundraiser for Georgia Senate candidate W. Scott Bohlke, M.D
5/6/2020
AMA & MAG leaders weigh in on key federal advocacy issues
5/6/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Georgia Senate candidate Michelle Au, M.D.
5/5/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features surgeon discussing COVID-19’s effects
5/4/2020
New Georgia ‘Physician Loan Repayment Programs’ summary
5/4/2020
CMS to increase pay for audio-only Medicare visits
5/2/2020
DPH releases PPE vendor list
4/29/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features Georgia Senate candidate W. Scott Bohlke, M.D.
4/29/2020
AMA calls for CMS (AAP) & Congressional (HC coverage) action
4/29/2020
GAMPAC endorses Drs. Michelle Au & Scott Bohlke for Georgia Senate seats
4/29/2020
NCPC encouraging PCPs in underserved areas to complete DHT survey
4/28/2020
Media report: 'Orthopedic surgeon talks about secondary health care crisis from COVID-19 pandemic'
4/27/2020
Media report: 'Opinion: Health systems working together to combat COVID'
4/27/2020
HHS develops CARES Act Provider Relief Fund FAQ
4/27/2020
HHS to begin distributing second round of COVID-19 funds to hospitals/providers
4/26/2020
‘Top Docs’ looks at vaccinations & the need for strong physician/pharmacist relationships
4/26/2020
GRHIC/GPT offering access to telehealth platform for free for six months
4/24/2020
FBI & 3M issue alert addressing fake PPE
4/23/2020
CDC Foundation accepting applications for COVID Corps
4/23/2020
AMA flagging FCC COVID-19 funding opportunities
4/22/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses COVID-19 polling & policy implications
4/21/2020
MAG mourns loss of former President Roy W. Vandiver, M.D.
4/21/2020
AMA urges governors to adopt protections for physicians
4/20/2020
MAG MRC COVID-19 Response Team deployed, seeks more volunteers
4/20/2020
AMA president addresses Georgia opioid task force
4/17/2020
MAG ‘Top Docs’ show on COVID-19 front line efforts
4/17/2020
ONDCP releases COVID-19 fact sheet
4/17/2020
GBHCW reopens physician loan program for two spots
4/17/2020
Physicians can use KONZA HIE for free thru 10/31
4/16/2020
DPH releases list of patient phone lines for DPH/county COVID test centers
4/16/2020
CMS, FDA & WH Task Force to host COVID call at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow
4/16/2020
Wellstar CSO to make presentation during free lung cancer screening webinar
4/16/2020
MAG calling for members to support COL Chair in bid for state senate
4/15/2020
DPH increasing number of COVID-19 specimen collection test sites
4/15/2020
MAG calls for Congress to take more steps to ensure accessibility of care
4/15/2020
Gov. issues order protecting HC workers from legal liability during COVID-19 outbreak
4/14/2020
HHS modifies terms & conditions for CARES Act emergency funds
4/14/2020
DEA issues exceptions for hospital/clinic regulations
4/13/2020
DPH releases CDC COVID-19 health care workforce update summary
4/13/2020
ABIM extends MOC deadline
4/13/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter addressing CARES Act/COVID-19
4/10/2020
HHS announces ‘immediate’ disbursement of first $30B in ‘CARES’ funding
4/10/2020
MAG’s president urges Congress to help doctors survive financial crisis
4/10/2020
GCMB institutes emergency telemedicine, CME & PA oversight rules
4/10/2020
‘Top Docs’ addresses ways for patients to obtain health insurance
4/9/2020
Georgia DPH: COVID cases/deaths have ‘steadily increased’ in recent days
4/9/2020
Angel Flight providing free COVID-19 medical/supply flights
4/8/2020
CMS issues recommendations for non-emergent/elective treatment
4/8/2020
MAG calls for immediate financial assistance for Medicare/Medicaid physicians
4/7/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ features MAG MRC/COVID-19 Response Team
4/16/2020
MAG among groups calling for DCH to accelerate/advance Medicaid pay
4/6/2020
MUSM COVID-19 team supporting people in Savannah, Macon & Columbus
4/6/2020
A MAG member’s suggestions to get health insurance
4/9/2020
Georgia DPH addresses need for social distancing
4/3/2020
Gov. Kemp issues order calling for Georgians to practice social distancing/sanitation
4/3/2020
Georgia workers’ comp telemedicine fees schedule/codes posted
4/2/2020
DPH streamlines process for PPE requests
4/2/2020
AMA releases ‘Cures Act’ & patient data/interoperability summaries
4/2/2020
DCH to host telehealth webinars for practice managers & billing staff
4/1/2020
Synovus releases ‘SBA Disaster Loan Comparison’ summary
4/1/2020
CMS unveils physician/hospital-friendly COVID-19 policies
4/2/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ highlights Smyrna’s efforts to combat COVID-19
4/1/2020
DPH releases post COVID-19 return to work guide
4/1/2020
CMS announces expansion of accelerated/advance Medicare payment program
4/1/2020
Georgia AG addresses hoarding & price gouging
4/1/2020
CMS, FDA & White House TF to host call on COVID-19 therapeutics
4/1/2020
Congress passes COVID-19 bill with key physician, health system provisions
4/1/2020
ABMS reaffirms support for diplomates
4/1/2020
ACS issues COVID-19 information and advice for cancer patients
4/1/2020
The latest Georgia COVID-19 news/resources, including an urgent ACS resources survey
4/1/2020
AMA releases summary of key COVID-19 bill provisions
4/1/2020
Georgia IC urging COVID-19 patients to use telemed options
4/1/2020
AMA, APA & ASHSP weigh in on COVID-19 ordering, prescribing & dispensing
4/1/2020
MAG calling for Congress to include physicians in any COVID-19 bill
4/1/2020
MAG president to discuss COVID-19 on WSB Radio
4/1/2020
MAG thanks & applauds physicians on National Doctors’ Day
4/1/2020
AMA releases COVID-19 coding resources
4/1/2020
Georgia DOI: insurers ‘essential’ for ‘shelter in place’ purposes
4/1/2020
Gov. Kemp issues ‘shelter in place’ order for at-risk individuals
4/1/2020
GCCN establishes fund to support Georgia free/charity clinics
4/1/2020
MAG cancels 2020 legislative seminar
4/1/2020
‘Top Docs’ explores ‘Life as 4th-year medical student’ & MAG rotations
4/1/2020
Emory helps create free online COVID-19 risk assessment tool
4/1/2020
AMA, AHA & ANA urge president to use DPA to address COVID-19
4/1/2020
MAG MRC helps erect mobile hospital at Emory Midtown
4/1/2020
CMS granting QPP reporting exceptions & extensions
4/1/2020
MAG MRC identifying COVID-19 physician volunteers for Georgia Adjutant General
4/1/2020
Augusta University promoting free COVID-19 virtual screening tool
4/1/2020
MAG develops fact sheets on temporary telehealth rules & partial unemployment insurance
4/1/2020
Georgia DOI calls for insurers not to cancel policies for non-payment
4/1/2020
AMA presidents offer perspectives on COVID-19
4/1/2020
DCH waives certain Medicaid/PeachCare policies
4/1/2020
Physician groups unveil initiative to help physicians implement telehealth services
4/1/2020
GCMB passes emergency prescribing rule
4/1/2020
McKesson issues COVID-19 update
4/1/2020
Coffee Regional COVID-19 Office/Outpatient Protocols
4/1/2020
SBA emergency loans available for small Georgia businesses
4/1/2020
Gov., DPH & GEMA stressing need to prioritize COVID-19 tests
4/1/2020
DPH reports two additional COVID-19 deaths in Georgia
4/1/2020
Free ‘COVID-19 in ambulatory setting’ CME webinar to take place Friday
4/1/2020
DCH waives certain Medicaid telehealth/telemedicine policies
4/1/2020
Center for Injury Prevention & Control’s Scientific Counselors’ Board to host teleconference
4/1/2020
AMA: HHS will not seek certain HIPAA noncompliance penalties for telehealth
4/1/2020
President Trump expands telehealth benefits for medicare beneficiaries during COVID-19 outbreak
4/1/2020
PCOM Georgia students recognized for MAG rotation
4/1/2020
ABIM suspends spring assessments
4/1/2020
Whitfield/Murray CMS St. Patrick’s Day dinner canceled
4/1/2020
MAG provides free temp screenings at State Capitol
4/1/2020
What should you do if you think you’re experiencing COVID-19 symptoms?
4/1/2020
MAG MRC sets up mobile hospital to support state’s COVID-19 efforts
4/1/2020
‘Top Docs’ looks at trends in pain management & opioids
4/1/2020
AMA issues update on COVID-19 efforts, developments
4/1/2020
MAG staff to work from home until at least March 31
4/1/2020
WHO releases rational PPE use summary
4/1/2020
Media report: 'WHO declares COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic'
4/1/2020
DPH: ‘Five additional presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in Georgia’
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ show features Georgia Senate candidate Michelle Au, M.D.
4/1/2020
Georgia DOI issues directive to ‘waive barriers to care for COVID-19’
4/1/2020
DPH reports new cases of COVID-19 in Georgia
4/1/2020
Anthem plans waive member costs for COVID-19 testing
4/1/2020
CMS develops additional code for COVID-19 lab tests
4/1/2020
CMS announces actions to address COVID-19
4/1/2020
MAG introduces health insurance plan for member practices
4/1/2020
Media report: ‘Two in Fulton County test positive for coronavirus’
4/1/2020
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen addresses need to end surprise billing in op-ed
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ episode addresses vaping/e-cig risks
4/1/2020
Non-profit to host road races to support artists with autism
4/1/2020
‘Meet Mary’ video explains crucial need for Georgia tort reform
4/1/2020
MAG president speaks at press conference addressing tort reform bill
4/1/2020
CMS responds to physicians’ concerns over plans to address PA
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging legislators to pass tort reform (S.B. 415)
4/1/2020
‘Top Docs’ addresses new Georgia insurance contracts & surprise bills
4/1/2020
100-plus physicians/med students attend ‘Day at Capitol’
4/1/2020
Media report: 'Georgia female doctors lead the charge for better health care'
4/1/2020
Gov. Kemp welcomes AMA, ACP & AAP leaders
4/1/2020
Georgia House & Senate honor AMA, ACP & AAP leaders
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging lawmakers to pass crucial tort reform bill
4/1/2020
DPH reminding physicians to use SendSS to report STDs
4/1/2020
MAG’s president addresses crucial need for tort reform in Georgia
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential
4/1/2020
Emory to host annual ‘ESCAPE’ CME conference in June
4/1/2020
Hawks to host medical professionals’ night on 4/3
4/1/2020
MAG appreciates Ways & Means’ efforts to eliminate surprise bills
4/1/2020
MAG calling for practices to report new UHC take-it-or-leave-it terms ASAP
4/1/2020
Leading M.D.’s address lung cancer & screening on ‘Top Docs’
4/1/2020
House W&M releases ‘Surprise Medical Bills Act’ summaries
4/1/2020
MAG to launch health insurance plan for member practices
4/1/2020
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., sponsors bill to save food program for vulnerable/homeless
4/1/2020
International authority addresses maternal mortality on ‘Top Docs’
4/1/2020
CMS demo to ‘give states tools to design innovative health coverage programs’
4/1/2020
Use AmazonSmile to support GPLA – it’s free & easy
4/1/2020
Georgia Rep. Silcox addresses 2020 General Assembly on ‘Top Docs’
4/1/2020
MAG president discusses flu, coronavirus on WSB Radio
4/1/2020
CMS leader updates Medicare PFS, E&M coding & QPP on ‘Top Docs’
4/1/2020
AMA: Georgia SC issues favorable ruling in key med-mal case
4/1/2020
MAG, AMA & others weigh in on CMS scope proposals
4/1/2020
MAG member John Cowan, M.D., running for Congress
4/1/2020
MAA to host free town hall on ‘vaping phenomenon’
4/1/2020
MAG member Michelle Au, M.D., running for Georgia Senate seat
4/1/2020
MCG honors MAG members, Drs. Scott Bohlke & Neal Weintraub
4/1/2020
PAI submits comments on AKS/Stark proposed rule
4/1/2020
Anthem reaches new agreement with NGHS
4/1/2020
CMS issues alert on MIPS data submission & eligibility
4/1/2020
Georgia Supreme Court to consider key med-mal case
4/1/2020
Media report: 'Appeals court strikes ObamaCare mandate, sends case back to lower court'
4/1/2020
Expert M.D. addresses plant-based diets on new ‘Top Docs’ show
4/1/2020
DPH seeking ‘Hypertension Control Champions’
4/1/2020
Media report: 'Governor's emergency order to bring 30-bed mobile hospital unit to Grady'
4/1/2020
Georgia makes ‘Judicial Hellholes’ Top 10 list
4/1/2020
MAG issues statement addressing Ways & Means surprise bills plan
4/1/2020
Georgia Senate releases report on state’s legal climate
4/1/2020
AMA, MAG & others convince Walmart to delay EPSC policy
4/1/2020
AMA: Ways & Means surprise bills plan may 'offer improvements' over 'compromise'
4/1/2020
CMS flagging MIPS hardship, exception & virtual group deadlines
4/1/2020
MAG opposing flawed federal surprise medical bills 'compromise'
4/1/2020
DBHDD promoting free MAT waiver certification training
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes latest ‘Achieving the Vision’ update
5/18/2020
MAG submits letter to Georgia governor commenting on health insurance waivers
4/1/2020
Media report: '[Gov.] Kemp taps Kelly Loeffler, financial exec, to US Senate seat'
4/1/2020
MAG seeking nominations for organized medical staff section
4/1/2020
MSM seeking candidates for leadership fellowship program
4/1/2020
MAG seeks feedback on state’s waiver proposals by next Monday
4/1/2020
Gov. Kemp declares November lung cancer screening month
4/1/2020
CMS releases fact sheet on 'direct contracting'
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ addresses medically ineffective/inappropriate treatment
4/1/2020
U.S. Rep. presents MAG president with resolution
4/1/2020
MAG wins second award for ‘Top Docs’ show
4/1/2020
GA-AACE to hold annual meeting in Atlanta on February 7-8
4/1/2020
Medscape releases 2019 med-mal report
4/1/2020
DPH encouraging physicians who suspect a patient has measles to report ASAP
4/1/2020
PAI releases 2020 QPP overview & scorecard
4/1/2020
Insurance Commissioner flags Anthem/ACA HealthCare.gov error
4/1/2020
ABMS seeking nominations for 'public' Board/committee roles
4/1/2020
Urge Congress to increase Medicare/MACRA pay by end of year
4/1/2020
Gov. Kemp addresses new health insurance plan in op-ed
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ show addresses federal fraud & abuse investigations
4/1/2020
CDC to host meeting/call on ‘Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain’
4/1/2020
ALA report: Georgia lung cancer survival rate among lowest
4/1/2020
Leading M.D. addresses anxiety disorders on new ‘Top Docs’ show
4/1/2020
DPH reminding physicians to report vaping injuries
4/1/2020
MAG CEO on commission that gets ABMS honor
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ show addresses asthma & severe asthma
4/1/2020
MAG YPS vice chair & GPLA grad receives ACP honor
4/1/2020
AJC: '[Gov.] Kemp’s Medicaid plan could pave way for limited expansion in Georgia'
4/1/2020
[Gov.] Kemp unveils proposals to overhaul Georgia individual health plans
4/1/2020
MAG among groups concerned about Medicare EO
4/1/2020
MAG to recommend ways to ensure low-THC/CBD products safe for patients
4/1/2020
Sponsored edition of ‘Top Docs Radio’ addresses hemp, CBD & medical cannabis
4/1/2020
Physicians Foundation releases results of biennial patient survey
4/1/2020
MAG honors Atlanta anesthesiologist for humanitarian efforts
4/1/2020
MAG honors Savannah neurologist for community service
4/1/2020
MAG honors Atlanta cardiologists with Hardman Cup
4/1/2020
Medical Association of Atlanta wins MAG honor
4/1/2020
MAG’s new president to focus on tort reform, surprise bills & scope of practice
4/1/2020
MAG Board approves 2020 state legislative priorities
4/1/2020
Georgia Supreme Court rules on key case
4/1/2020
MAG among groups to express concerns over surprise bills legislation
4/1/2020
Free 11/2 CME symposium to address ways to combat human trafficking
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ show addresses physician burnout & wellness
4/1/2020
ABMS updates efforts to define professionalism
4/1/2020
CMS releases ratings for 2020 MA & Part D Rx plans
4/1/2020
OptumRx institutes new policy for controlled substances
4/1/2020
DPH issues alert addressing risks associated with e-cigs/vaping
4/1/2020
CMS to enhance nursing home comparison website
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs’ show features GCMB Chair Gretchen Collins, M.D.
4/1/2020
AMA raises physician pay/scope concerns over EO
4/1/2020
Legislator addresses conversion therapy on ‘Top Docs Radio’
4/1/2020
AMA concerned about Walmart opioid prescription policy
4/1/2020
ABIM releases statement on dismissal of anti-trust lawsuit
4/1/2020
New CDC web page addresses e-cig/vaping illnesses
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs Radio’ addresses ACEs, EBD & Resilient Georgia
4/1/2020
PAI weighs in on New York surprise billing/IDR law
4/1/2020
MAG calling for CMS to take more comprehensive approach to PA reform
4/1/2020
DPH urging clinicians to report unexplained vaping illness
4/1/2020
Report highlights success of NY surprise bills/IDR law
4/1/2020
MAG, GPA, GDA & GSCO call for IC to disapprove Centene/WellCare deal
4/1/2020
AHRQ promoting free antibiotic safety program
4/1/2020
Physicians Foundation campaign to help prevent physician suicide
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging Georgians to get flu vaccine ASAP
4/1/2020
Georgia unveils more secure driver’s licenses/IDs
4/1/2020
AMA ‘roadmap’ highlights ways to end opioid epidemic
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs Radio’ episode addresses surprise medical bills
4/1/2020
MAG endorsing Rich McCormick, M.D., for U.S. 7th district seat
4/1/2020
FDA webpage addresses illnesses associated with vaping
4/1/2020
Non-profit to host free HC screening event in Atlanta
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging Congress to support Medicare Advantage PA bill
4/1/2020
MAG, GPA & GSCO opposing Centene/WellCare deal
4/1/2020
AMA president: CVS-Aetna merger court ruling 'fails patients'
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging physicians to register for medical cannabis summit
4/1/2020
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick appointed to HC task force
4/1/2020
GCMB issues alert addressing phone scam
4/1/2020
Media report: As Dorian nears, hospitals and nursing homes mobilize
4/1/2020
MAG member to compete in food challenge to battle neurological diseases
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses Georgia’s medical cannabis laws & the low-THC certification proc
4/1/2020
LuCa offering free online lung cancer CME course for PCP
4/1/2020
Covenant House seeking volunteers to care for homeless youth in Atlanta – plus supplies & medicine
4/1/2020
CMS launches 'modernized' Medicare plan finder
4/1/2020
AMA CEO discusses innovations in health care on ‘Top Docs Radio’
4/1/2020
Georgia Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., to serve on three study committees
4/1/2020
Georgia insurance commissioner warns of risks involving Health Care Sharing Ministries
4/1/2020
ABIM to create longitudinal MOC option
4/1/2020
Physicians Foundation distributes Board meeting summary
9/2/2020
Founder discusses MedicareDrugSavings.org on ‘Top Docs Radio’
4/1/2020
Physicians Foundation weighs in on social determinants of health
4/1/2020
AMA releases 2020 PFS/QPP proposed rule summary
4/1/2020
MAG president-elect appointed to Georgia Senate study committee
4/1/2020
TV stations in region to change channels
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging physicians to educate lawmakers on ‘No Surprises Act’
4/1/2020
MAG Foundation to fund primary care scholarships at MCG
4/1/2020
MAG wins AAMSE award for ‘Top Docs Radio’ show
4/1/2020
Deborah A. Martin, M.D., elected to be MAA’s president for 2019-2020
4/1/2020
MAG unveils medical cannabis & flu fact sheets
4/1/2020
AMA flags key issues in 2020 Medicare PFS proposal
4/1/2020
MAG’s CEO to become AAMSE president in 2020-2021
4/1/2020
CMS issues proposed rule for 2020 Medicare PFS
4/1/2020
MAG YPS hosts successful social event
4/1/2020
Leading M.D. discusses maternal mortality on ‘Top Docs Radio’
4/1/2020
CMS calls for more hospital price transparency
4/1/2020
AMA defends IDR process in letter to Congressional committees
4/1/2020
District U.S. Attorney discusses opioid misuse, illegal drugs on ‘Top Docs Radio’
4/1/2020
MAG members can get 50% discount for Health Connect South
4/1/2020
MAG member appointed to ABIM committee
4/1/2020
CMS announces rules addressing nursing home safety & quality
4/1/2020
MAG among 100+ groups calling for IDR in surprise billing legislation
4/1/2020
Leading M.D. addresses adverse childhood experiences on ‘Top Docs Radio’
4/1/2020
MAG files amicus brief in key med-mal case
4/1/2020
WVLT-TV/Knoxville to change operating channel
4/1/2020
ABMS names ‘Vision’ task force members, including MAG’s CEO
4/1/2020
AMA, MAG & others file brief to protect transgender individuals
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging physicians to educate U.S. reps on surprise billing measures ASAP
4/1/2020
AJC: ‘New batch of BP medication recalled over cancer concerns'
4/1/2020
Sen. Kirkpatrick flags laws that go into effect in Georgia on July 1
4/1/2020
AMA: Congress begins consideration of surprise billing legislation
4/1/2020
Alliant promoting free Sickle Cell Disease CME webinar
4/1/2020
President signs executive order addressing HC price & quality transparency
4/1/2020
AMA expresses concerns over bill’s ‘surprise billing’ language
4/1/2020
MAG opposing language in federal “surprise bills” legislation
4/1/2020
Contact MAG if you received Anthem ‘rate realignment’ notice
4/1/2020
Georgian Patrice Harris, M.D., installed as AMA’s president
4/1/2020
Media report: 'Stahl picked to head Anthem plan in Georgia'
4/1/2020
Join ‘Team MAG’ to support Alzheimer’s Association
4/1/2020
PAI promoting new surprise billing resources
4/1/2020
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D., to run for re-election
4/1/2020
MAG Alliance member nominated for AMPAC honor
4/1/2020
AMA report: Georgia making big strides in effort to combat opioid misuse
4/1/2020
ABMS addresses certification in letter to CMOs & hospital/health system execs
4/1/2020
Georgia DOI issues consent order in Anthem/BCBS case
4/1/2020
Gov. Kemp names MAG vice speaker to GBPW
4/1/2020
MAG one of 120+ groups calling for Congress to refine/improve MACRA
4/1/2020
New ‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses direct PC/direct contracting model
4/1/2020
Morehouse to host free AIDS CME event in Barnesville on 6/14
4/1/2020
AMA conducting survey on physicians’ sexual orientation/gender ID
4/1/2020
Winship to host GI cancer symposium on 9/14
4/1/2020
MAG’s 1st VP among Gov. Kemp’s new appointments
4/1/2020
ABMS names new ‘Vision Oversight Committee’
4/1/2020
Emory to host IM review/update conference in July
4/1/2020
Emory to host ‘Medical Care of Older Adults’ event
4/1/2020
Emory SOM to host ‘Cardiology in PC’ CME event
4/1/2020
Insurance Commissioner issues 'show cause' order to BCBS
4/1/2020
MAG Foundation applauds GPLA grads & new class
4/1/2020
MAG now accepting 2019 awards nominations
4/1/2020
Former MAG President Dan DeLoach, M.D., wins MCG Alumni Award
4/1/2020
PAI releases latest edition of QPP newsletter
4/1/2020
MAG & AMA file amicus brief with Georgia Supreme Court
4/1/2020
GCMB unveils new online licensing & verification system
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes Spring newsletter (features article by MAG CEO)
4/1/2020
ABMS issues release on plan to implement Vision Commission recommendations
4/1/2020
New CMS podcast series to address policies/programs
4/1/2020
ABMS releases Vision Commission’s report on 'continuing certification'
4/1/2020
MAG among 100+ groups to sign letter on surprise bills
4/1/2020
AMA survey: Prior authorization’s effects 'getting worse'
4/1/2020
DEA Rx drug 'take-back' event set for October 24
10/23/2020
MAG & AMA promoting program to prevent type 2 diabetes
4/1/2020
How’s your 401(k) treating you?
4/1/2020
Vision Commission to delay MOC report process by several days
4/1/2020
MAG plays key role in making CVS-Aetna merger conditional
4/1/2020
Shop AmazonSmile to support the MAG Foundation
4/1/2020
DEA flagging registrant extortion scam
4/1/2020
AMA unveils initiative to transform residency
4/1/2020
ABMS names members of new stakeholder council
4/1/2020
PAI weighs in on 'anti-kickback' laws
4/1/2020
MAG's new president to strive to ensure all Georgians have access to health care
4/1/2020
Vision Commission still seeking comments on MOC reform
4/1/2020
Response efforts continue for Hurricane Michael survivors
4/1/2020
MAG CEO honored with Georgia ACP leadership award
4/1/2020
MAG among groups calling for GIC to oppose Aetna/CVS merger
4/1/2020
American Board of Family Medicine creates examination alternative option for 2019
4/1/2020
DCH to host free Medicaid fair, unveils EVV newsletter
4/1/2020
Congress passes bill to address opioid misuse
4/1/2020
Rep. Carson: Georgia’s ‘hands-free’ saving lives
4/1/2020
Patients sue Anthem over ER policy
4/1/2020
ABMS weighs in on DOJ’s input on Maryland MOC bill
4/1/2020
Special edition of MAG ‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses terminally ill/cancer care
4/1/2020
ABMS flags deadline for Stakeholder Council nominations
4/1/2020
AMA/ABMS release ‘emergent [MOC] themes’ summary
4/1/2020
MAG member op-ed: ‘Shame on state's largest health insurer’ [Anthem]
4/1/2020
AMA urging DOJ to block CVS-Aetna merger
4/1/2020
California IC calls for DOJ to block CVS/Aetna merger
4/1/2020
Vision Commission releases MOC survey findings
4/1/2020
ABMS seeking nominations for Stakeholder Council
4/1/2020
NIH 'precision medicine' exhibit to visit Georgia
4/1/2020
MOC Vision Commission releases summary of public testimony
4/1/2020
MAG & ACEP file lawsuit against Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
4/1/2020
CMS promises to cut 'red tape' in letter to physicians
4/1/2020
MAG among groups expressing concerns over new CLFS payment system
4/1/2020
CMS releases proposed 2019 Medicare PFS & QPP
4/1/2020
MAG Alliance encouraging physicians’ spouses to attend leadership conference
4/1/2020
CMS: ACA Permanent Risk Adjustment Program 'working as intended'
4/1/2020
ABMS to host webinar on international approaches to physician assessment
4/1/2020
CMS addresses 'condition' of ACA exchanges, individual markets
4/1/2020
MAG reminding physicians to confirm their delegates have registered with PDMP
4/1/2020
AMA highlights key parts of opioid recovery/treatment bill
4/1/2020
CMS advances Medicare Advantage Qualifying Payment Arrangement Incentive Demonstration
4/1/2020
MAG applauds Sen. Perdue for efforts to reform Stark
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes June ‘Vision for Future’ update
4/1/2020
CMS seeks input on ways to reduce Stark Law burdens
4/1/2020
MAG reminding members to participate in HealtheParadigm
4/1/2020
AMA: CVS-Aetna merger should be blocked
4/1/2020
AMA encouraging physicians to take survey to ID key issues
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes June newsletter
4/1/2020
AMA filing amicus brief to protect health insurance policy
4/1/2020
GHPC promoting free online CME course on sickle cell disease
4/1/2020
Two MAG members elected to key AMA leadership positions
4/1/2020
CDC to assess prescribing rates, board to seek comments
4/1/2020
CVS to establish 24 Rx drug disposal sites in Georgia
4/1/2020
CMS releases first CHIP ‘Scorecard’
4/1/2020
CMS: Preliminary MIPS performance data now available
4/1/2020
CMS: 91% of eligible physicians participated in QPP in first year
4/1/2020
CMS accepting nominations for QPP ‘Champions’ program
4/1/2020
AG, MAG & others applaud drug abuse prevention video winners
5/22/2018
ABA & ABOG MOC pilots approved as 'permanent pathways'
4/1/2020
Emory, Grady conducting cardiac clinical trial
4/1/2020
MAG signs letter requesting reconsideration of APRN scope of practice provision
4/1/2020
CMS: Physicians/practices can check 2018 MIPS eligibility
4/1/2020
CMS announces first rural health strategy
4/1/2020
GDA/ADA announce plans to stop opioid 'over-prescribing'
4/1/2020
Gov. Deal signs MAG priority ‘hands-free’ bill into law
4/1/2020
MAG among groups expressing concerns over CLFS
4/1/2020
CMS proposes rules to change payment systems for medical facilities
4/1/2020
Georgians have new 'one-stop' option for personal HC records
4/1/2020
CMS releases comments on Innovation Center’s ‘New Direction’
4/1/2020
CMS releases MIPS ACI category bonus fact sheet
4/1/2020
CMS proposing changes to IPPS, LTCH PPS
4/1/2020
AMA flags 22% drop in opioid Rx in U.S. – 14.3% in Georgia – since 2013
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes April ‘Vision for Future’ update
4/1/2020
Rep. Cooper to chair subcommittee on key HC issues
4/1/2020
CMS issues final 2019 payment notice rule
4/1/2020
Online UGA course fulfills new prescribers’ CME requirement
4/1/2020
AMA endorses SG’s advisory on OD-reversing drug naloxone
4/1/2020
CMS finalizes policy it says will lower Medicare Rx drug costs
4/1/2020
CMS extends MIPS 2017 data submission deadline
4/1/2020
KP/Permanente weighs in on proposed rule on HC rights
4/1/2020
In ‘big win’ for patient safety, Georgia Senate passes ‘hands-free’ bill
4/1/2020
Antitrust research/advocacy group calls for DOJ to block CVS/Aetna merger
4/1/2020
HealtheParadigm provides Georgia physicians with Quality Reporting Registry
4/1/2020
Urge state lawmakers to pass right solution for surprise medical bills
4/1/2020
AMA releases summary of appropriations bill
4/1/2020
AMA survey: 92% of physicians say prior authorization has 'negative impact' on patient outcomes
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes latest newsletter
9/17/2020
NBC News report, St. Louis Dispatch editorial address Anthem ER policy
4/1/2020
Study: Practice acquisitions, physician employment still on rise
4/1/2020
Georgia AG activates website with resources to combat opioid misuse
4/1/2020
MAG president addresses 'surprise bills' in letter to AJC
4/1/2020
CHOA promoting ‘New Horizons in Pediatrics’ conference
4/1/2020
GSO/AAO encouraging physicians to report rejected Anthem anesthesia claims
4/1/2020
MAG promoting ‘TruthinRx’ website to address rising Rx drug prices
4/1/2020
Sens. call for HHS/DoL to uphold prudent layperson standards for ER coverage
4/1/2020
CMS extends ‘Planning for Healthy Babies’ demo project
4/1/2020
CMS: Initiative will give 'every American control of their medical data'
4/1/2020
Virtual group promoting med/opioid pledge initiative
4/1/2020
ACS promoting colorectal cancer screening dos/don’ts flier
4/1/2020
AMA & Anthem announce plans for collaborative efforts
4/1/2020
GSO/AAO addressing Anthem anesthesia coverage
4/1/2020
Groups urge Anthem to rescind ER/outpatient imaging policies
4/1/2020
AMA weighs in on CVS/Aetna merger hearing
4/1/2020
Anthem won’t reduce E&M/CPT 25 modifier payments
4/1/2020
SHBP flagging ‘Be Well SHBP’ physician roles
4/1/2020
Groups promoting regional intro to PCMH workshops
4/1/2020
Proposal would increase max duration of 'short-term' HC plans
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes February ‘Vision for Future’ update
4/1/2020
Georgia Senate honors MAG MRC
4/1/2020
AMA weighs in on new opioid prescribing eCQM
4/1/2020
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
AMA outlines spending package’s key health care provisions
2/7/2018
CMS leader addresses 'fast approaching' MIPS deadlines
4/1/2020
Sen. McConnell issues PR addressing bipartisan funding agreement
4/1/2020
AMA issues update on Medicare physician payment
4/1/2020
Carlos Isales, M.D., to lead MCG Endocrinology Division
4/1/2020
MAG to effect change in MOC as member of new Vision Commission
4/1/2020
MAG, AG & others promoting video contest to reduce Rx drug abuse
4/1/2020
Interstate Compact releases ‘myths vs. facts’ fact sheet
4/1/2020
AG says DEA will conduct Rx drug diversion 'surge'
4/1/2020
ABMS issues statement outlining plans to improve MOC
4/1/2020
CMS: Every eligible physician in Georgia will receive at least a neutral MIPS adjustment for 2017
4/1/2020
PAI weighs in on health care choice & competition
4/1/2020
Continuing Board Certification releases ‘Vision for Future’ update
4/1/2020
Lawmaker & MAG’s CEO discuss link between insurers and rising health care costs on ‘Top Docs Radio’
4/1/2020
AMA, other groups collaborating to streamline prior authorization process
4/1/2020
Lawmakers to consider measure to avoid government shutdown
4/1/2020
CMS to host call on new Medicare cards
4/1/2020
Study finds Georgia physicians accounted for $44+ billion in economic output in 2015
4/1/2020
Sponsored: Cardiovascular Symposium
4/1/2020
MAG, KaMMCO & Muscogee CMS to host free CME dinner event in Columbus
4/1/2020
Anthem’s new E&M codes policy to go into effect in Georgia upon renewal
4/1/2020
MAG leaders play key roles at MOC summit
4/1/2020
Survey finds two-thirds of Georgia voters favor hands-free law
4/1/2020
APA: ABPN releases details on MOC pilot project
4/1/2020
MAG president responds to AJC article on opioid abuse
4/1/2020
AMA, AACN exchange letters on APRN scope resolution
4/1/2020
MAG weighs in on NAIC’s draft model Rx benefit act
4/1/2020
Georgia MAC issues key dates summary
4/1/2020
MAG member to become ABOS president-elect
4/1/2020
MAG member nominated to be ACOG’s president-elect
4/1/2020
Sun Pharma recalling two lots of Riomet®
4/1/2020
KaMMCO to offer HIE solutions in seven states, including Georgia
4/1/2020
CMS issues proposed rule to lower Rx costs, combat abuse
4/1/2020
PAI weighs in on APMs, CMS Innovation Center
4/1/2020
Department of Justice announces significant tool in prosecuting opioid traffickers
4/1/2020
CMS releases flu vaccine payment allowances update
4/1/2020
Opioid abuse forum featuring MAG’s CEO now online
4/1/2020
AMA releases 2018 QPP & MPFS summaries
4/1/2020
Research finds 20% of physicians ready to reduce clinical hours
4/1/2020
Georgia physician to serve as ACEP’s president
4/1/2020
HHS Acting Secretary declares public health emergency to address national opioid crisis
4/1/2020
MAG’s new president vows to focus on key issues
4/1/2020
AMA: Metro areas becoming dominated by single insurers
4/1/2020
AMA releases summary of bill to restore CSR payments
4/1/2020
CMS seeking input on draft episode cost measures
4/1/2020
AMA urging Congress to reinstate CSR payments
4/1/2020
American Board of Family Medicine selects new chief executive officer and president
4/1/2020
MAG reminding physicians to check MIPS status
4/1/2020
New tool displays Georgia physician workforce data
4/1/2020
MAG among 100+ groups urging flexibility in CMS approach to QPP
4/1/2020
Hall County drug abuse forum videos now online
4/1/2020
AMA issues statement on VA telehealth proposed rule
4/1/2020
ABMS launches “major” board certification initiative
4/1/2020
AMA issues update on health care reform legislation
4/1/2020
Georgia AMA delegation chair promoting ‘Southeast News’
4/1/2020
AMA weighs in on drug addiction/opioid crisis report
4/1/2020
10 Govs. call for Sen. leaders “not to consider” pending legislation
4/1/2020
AMA urges Senate to oppose Graham-Cassidy legislation
4/1/2020
New Georgia DCH newsletter now available
4/1/2020
CMS promoting ‘Patient Activation & Prescription Drug Monitoring’ webinar
4/1/2020
AMA grants to advance study of women in medicine
4/1/2020
Composite Board amends opioid prescribing requirement
4/1/2020
MAG among nearly 60 groups to call for PAMA action
4/1/2020
AMA: New study finds PCP spend more than half of workday on EHR
4/1/2020
Website helps patients find open pharmacies during disasters
4/1/2020
GBPW accepting applications for rural area assistance grants
4/1/2020
ABMS distributes newsletter
4/1/2020
AMHS & MAA now affiliated, distribute first joint newsletter
4/1/2020
AMA to host free webinar on human factors engineering
2/12/2018
AMA releases updated naloxone guidance document
4/1/2020
AMA weighs in on 2018 Medicare reform proposal
4/1/2020
MAG one of more than 70 groups calling for meeting to address MOC reform
4/1/2020
PAI weighs in on 2018 Medicare QPP update
4/1/2020
Georgia Senate honors Indran Indrakrishnan, M.D.
4/1/2020
CMS announces proposed rule related to CJR model
4/1/2020
MAG CEO runs 100 miles to raise $21,000 for ‘Hands-Free’ campaign
4/1/2020
AMA promoting new Medicare QPP tools
4/1/2020
MAG’s CEO elected to AAMSE Board of Directors
4/1/2020
Georgia PHP: Helping physicians & PAs for five years
4/1/2020
AMA: Physicians should 'act now' to avoid penalties/succeed in MIPS
4/1/2020
MAG calling for Congress to oppose audiology scope bill
4/1/2020
AMA, ADA, CDC & Ad Council launch prediabetes campaign
4/1/2020
AMA urges Senators to consider impact to Americans during health care debate
4/1/2020
MAG carefully watching health care legislation
4/1/2020
AMA suggests ways to improve AHCA
4/1/2020
DPH: NPI required for PDMP registration/access
4/1/2020
AMA urges Senate to reject efforts to repeal or replace ACA
4/1/2020
AMA calls for Anthem to rescind ER policy
4/1/2020
AMA responds to CMS fee schedule update
4/1/2020
MAG calls for Blue Cross to disclose data it used as basis for retrospective ER policy
4/1/2020
AMA: Revised Senate bill 'does not address key concerns'
4/1/2020
AMA addresses CDC report showing drop in opioid prescribing
4/1/2020
DCH: Georgia Families program now has four CMO options
4/1/2020
MAG CEO discusses concerns over BCBS ER policy on WABE
4/1/2020
AMA applauds House for passing medical liability bill
4/1/2020
AMA: Much of 2018 QPP proposal based on its input
4/1/2020
AMA opposing Senate health care bill
4/1/2020
Recording of WH commission call on opioid abuse now online
4/1/2020
AMA commends CMS for QPP proposals
4/1/2020
Watch AMA video on how to avoid Medicare pay penalty
4/1/2020
CMS to issue new Medicare cards
4/1/2020
MAG files pro-physician brief in statute of limitations case
4/1/2020
AMA launches ‘End the [opioid abuse] epidemic’ web page
4/1/2020
PAI unveils MACRA QPP resource center
4/1/2020
AMA chair responds to AJC article
4/1/2020
Report: 'Hospitalizations, deaths possibly tied to street drugs being sold in Georgia'
4/1/2020
MAG member sworn into office as state senator
4/1/2020
ACEP: New Blue Cross Blue Shield ER policy violates federal law
4/1/2020
Georgia SC rules in favor of MAG, physicians in key case
4/1/2020
BCBS says it won’t cover non-emergency ER visits starting 7/1
4/1/2020
AMA: Less than 50% of patient care physicians have stake in practice
4/1/2020
CMS unveils 2017 MIPS participation status tool
4/1/2020
Gov. vetoes PA hydrocodone bill, signs/issues order on eye care bill
4/1/2020
AMA report: Opioid prescriptions dropped 17% from 2012 to 2016
4/1/2020
MAG among groups calling for SSNRI adjustment
4/1/2020
MAG delivers great results during 2017 General Assembly
4/1/2020
MAG encouraging physicians to review H.B. 249/PDMP overview
4/1/2020
Gov. Deal signs bills to combat Rx drug abuse
4/1/2020
AMA president weighs in after House passes AHCA
4/1/2020
Claims experts say to be on lookout for increase in denials
4/1/2020
MGMA flagging CMS Medicare/MIPS eligibility letters
4/1/2020
AMA applauds ruling to uphold rejection of Anthem-Cigna merger
4/1/2020
Data shows retail opioid Rx filled down in every state
4/1/2020
AMA calling on physicians to promote safe opioids use, storage & disposal
4/1/2020
AMA outlines Medicare QPP recommendations
4/1/2020
AMA promoting 'modernized' code of ethics
4/1/2020
AMA expresses opposition to AHCA in letter to Congress
4/1/2020
MAG urging administration to minimize MU/PQRS/VM penalties
4/1/2020
Press Release: 'MAG opposing S.B. 8 substitute that would undermine ER care in Georgia'
4/1/2020
CMS streamlining ICD-10 resources
4/1/2020
ACS addresses AHCA concerns in letter to lawmakers
4/1/2020
AHCA: Summary, budget estimates & next steps
4/1/2020
AMA urges DOJ to reject offers to settle Anthem-CIGNA litigation
4/1/2020
AMA issues statement on Anthem-Cigna court ruling
4/1/2020
MAG promoting ‘End the Surprise Insurance Gap’ video
4/1/2020
Dr. Fonda Mitchell makes the case for GAMPAC (video)
4/1/2020
MAG president says ruling to block Aetna-Humana merger 'great news'
4/1/2020
ACEP president weighs in on 'surprise' medical bills
4/1/2020
MAG files amicus brief to support physician, Resurgens
4/1/2020
CMS releases key 2017 Medicare QPP benchmark information
4/1/2020
DEA reverses decision on registration renewal process
4/1/2020
Georgia removes naloxone from list of dangerous drugs
4/1/2020
AMA: DEA changing registration renewal process
4/1/2020
AMA issues statement on VA rule on APRNs
4/1/2020
Video of AMA/MAG/CMS QPP session now online
4/1/2020
Georgia DOI issues directive on preventive colorectal screenings
4/1/2020
GAMPAC supports 150 candidates in 2016
4/1/2020
Georgia AG issues key, pro-physician PDMP opinion
4/1/2020
AMA releases MACRA QPP provisions summaries
4/1/2020
AMA flagging 2017 Medicare payment adjustment reports
4/1/2020
CMS issues Medicare fraud/ID theft fact sheet
4/1/2020
AMA resources help practices prepare for MACRA
4/1/2020
MAG offers 'Medical Cannabinoid Oil Registry' fact sheet
4/1/2020
MAG signs letter to oppose VA APRNs proposal
4/1/2020
MAG calling for emails to block mergers as Georgia AG joins DOJ lawsuit to do the same
4/1/2020
MAG supporting bill to clarify Sunshine Act
4/1/2020
CMS promoting Medicare revalidation resources
4/1/2020
CMS promoting specialty-specific ICD-10 resources
4/1/2020
AMA, others call for change in EHR interoperability measures
4/1/2020
CMS issues MACRA fact sheet for small practices
4/1/2020
MAG 401(k) Plan advisor names president/CEO
4/1/2020
Georgia QIN-QIO promoting antibiotic stewardship program
4/1/2020
MAG files pro-physician brief in statute of limitations case
4/1/2020
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