Thursday, January 28, 2016

Small Number of Doctors Trigger Big Share of Malpractice Payouts

Small Number of Doctors Trigger Big Share of Malpractice Payouts

Defense Prevails in Medical Malpractice Case Seeking $15 Million | Daily Report Online

Defense Prevails in Medical Malpractice Case Seeking $15 Million | Daily Report Online

Malpractice claims against nurses on the rise - FierceHealthcare

Malpractice claims against nurses on the rise - FierceHealthcare

Memorial, Novant medical union almost complete | BiS | Business in Savannah News

Memorial, Novant medical union almost complete | BiS | Business in Savannah News

Lawmaker blasts dental group over hygienist bill | Georgia Health News

Lawmaker blasts dental group over hygienist bill | Georgia Health News

Monday, January 25, 2016

PHYSICIAN DAY AND LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL

PHYSICIAN DAY AND LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON 
AT THE GEORGIA CAPITOL
GSACS is once again partnering with the Medical Association of Georgia and other specialty societies to sponsor the 2016 Physicians’ Day at the Capitol and the Physicians’ Day Luncheon on Wednesday, January 27.  
This is an incredible opportunity and your participation is very important. With the constantly changing landscape that is now healthcare, legislators need to hear from you about the challenges you face on the front lines. 
All physicians are encouraged to wear their white coats for the day.  This “white coat” optic will serve as a reminder to legislators that physicians are attentive to the policies and proposals that affect their patients. 
Breakfast will be served beginning at 7:15 a.m., and the event will get underway with a briefing at 8 a.m. It will feature a photo opportunity with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal at 9 a.m., and lunch will be provided once the Legislature adjourns.

Physicians Day at the Capitol Agenda

Breakfast
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building (CLOB)
Room 514
18 Capitol Square, SW
Atlanta, GA 30334

Legislative Briefing
8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.              
Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building (CLOB)
Room 506
18 Capitol Square, SW
Atlanta, GA 30334

Group photo with Gov. Nathan Deal
9:00 a.m. (time strictly enforced)   
Georgia State Capitol – North Wing
206 Washington Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30334

Lunch (legislators invited)
12:00 p.m. (upon General Assembly adjournment)          
James H. Sloppy Floyd Building
The Empire Room – 20th Floor, West Tower
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SE
Atlanta, GA 30334

Adjourn (physicians will then meet with legislators on an individual and small-group basis)
1:45 p.m.         

Click to register for ‘Physicians’ Day at the Capitol’

Click for directions to State Capitol

Click for parking information

Registration is Open for 2016 Leadership & Advocacy Summit

Registration is Open for 2016 Leadership & Advocacy Summit

GOP state senator: ‘I believe we will expand Medicaid’ | Political Insider blog

GOP state senator: ‘I believe we will expand Medicaid’ | Political Insider blog

Check The Fine Print: Some Work-Based Health Plans Exclude Outpatient Surgeries | Kaiser Health News

Check The Fine Print: Some Work-Based Health Plans Exclude Outpatient Surgeries | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, January 14, 2016

DOJ, FTC encourage South Carolina to repeal CON laws

DOJ, FTC encourage South Carolina to repeal CON laws

Attending physician workload linked to lower teaching effectiveness - FierceHealthcare

Attending physician workload linked to lower teaching effectiveness - FierceHealthcare

Deal says health care costs need tight rein | Georgia Health News

Deal says health care costs need tight rein | Georgia Health News

Fueled By Health Law, ‘Concierge Medicine’ Reaches New Markets | Kaiser Health News

Fueled By Health Law, ‘Concierge Medicine’ Reaches New Markets | Kaiser Health News

Fueled By Health Law, ‘Concierge Medicine’ Reaches New Markets | Kaiser Health News

Fueled By Health Law, ‘Concierge Medicine’ Reaches New Markets | Kaiser Health News

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Hospital-sponsored health plans: Why now may be the right time to launch - FierceHealthcare

Hospital-sponsored health plans: Why now may be the right time to launch - FierceHealthcare

LifePoint CEO: ‘Financial pressure you have had once upon a time is gone’ | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

LifePoint CEO: ‘Financial pressure you have had once upon a time is gone’ | Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Feds Funding Effort To Tie Medical Services To Social Needs | Kaiser Health News

Feds Funding Effort To Tie Medical Services To Social Needs | Kaiser Health News

Some GOP Governors Flip for Medicaid Funds -- On Their Terms | The Fiscal Times

Some GOP Governors Flip for Medicaid Funds -- On Their Terms | The Fiscal Times

Better Health Care Access in Kentucky and Arkansas, Study Says - The New York Times

Better Health Care Access in Kentucky and Arkansas, Study Says - The New York Times

Hospitals Required To Keep Caregivers In The Loop | Kaiser Health News

Hospitals Required To Keep Caregivers In The Loop | Kaiser Health News

Heavy Use Of CT Scans Raises Concerns About Patients’ Exposure To Radiation | Kaiser Health News

Heavy Use Of CT Scans Raises Concerns About Patients’ Exposure To Radiation | Kaiser Health News