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The latest news from the Medical Association of Georgia
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
‘Top Docs’ addresses naloxone & need to co-prescribe the life-saving drug
12/6/2019
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
ABMS distributes newsletter
10/23/2019
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
Shop AmazonSmile to support the MAG Foundation
6/11/2019
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 calls for more hospital price transparency
7/30/2019
CMS extends ‘Planning for Healthy Babies’ demo project
3/7/2018
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 selects new chief executive officer and president
2/13/2018
American Board of Family Medicine creates examination alternative option for 2019
10/9/2018
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 VA rule on APRNs
2/13/2018
AMA issues statement on Anthem-Cigna court ruling
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
AHRQ promoting free antibiotic safety program
9/17/2019
AJC: ‘New batch of BP medication recalled over cancer concerns'
7/1/2019
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
‘Top Docs Radio’ addresses HC for homeless/housing insecure
6/11/2019
‘MAG 1849ers’ raise $1,725 for American Lung Association
5/1/2019
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