APRIL 11, 2019
Surprise medical billing: Some states are ahead of the feds (features MAG President Rutledge Forney, M.D.)
Stateline
Jamie Hansen got a text from her 15-year-old son Ryan last summer from band camp at a mountain resort in Canada. His hip was hurting and he was having trouble breathing. READ MORE
Physicians weigh in on wave of fetal heartbeat bills across the United States (features MAG President Rutledge Forney, M.D.)
Neurology Advisor
On March 29, 2019, Georgia was added to the growing list of states that have passed “heartbeat bills” intended to severely restrict abortion access. If signed by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, as it almost certainly will be, Georgia House Bill 481 (HB 481) would ban abortions after 6 weeks (before most women know they are pregnant), rather than after 20 weeks, as is currently allowed by law.  READ MORE
AJC poll: Georgians support Roe v. Wade, split on ‘heartbeat’ bill
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Seven of 10 Georgia voters say they oppose overturning the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that guaranteed the right to an abortion, according to a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll. | READ MORE
Patients First Act helps make medical care more affordable for rural Georgians (features MAG member)
WMGT
Governor Brian Kemp recently signed the Patients First Act into law. | READ MORE
FDA advances landmark policy changes to modernize mammography services and improve their quality
FDA News
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced important new steps to modernize breast cancer screening and help empower patients with more information when they are considering important decisions regarding their breast health care. | READ MORE
U.S. warns docs not to abruptly halt opioid pain treatment
Associated Press
U.S. health officials Tuesday warned doctors not to abruptly stop prescribing opioid painkillers to patients who are taking them for chronic pain ailments, such as backaches. | READ MORE
Early evidence shows Georgia distracted-driving law makes a difference
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nine months after the state prohibited drivers from holding their cellphones, evidence is mounting that the new law is making a difference on Georgia roads. | READ MORE
Two outbreaks: Georgia dealing with hepatitis A and E. coli infections
Georgia Health News
A large outbreak of hepatitis A infections continues to concern state public health officials. | READ MORE
More measles cases reported in first months of 2019 than all of 2018
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
In the first few months of 2019, the United States has witnessed the second-greatest number of reported measles cases since the disease was eliminated in 2000. | READ MORE
Telemedicine tied to more antibiotics for kids, study finds
Associated Press
In the first few months of 2019, the United States has witnessed the second-greatest number of reported measles cases since the disease was eliminated in 2000. | READ MORE
Sorry, laws protecting doctors who apologize don’t lessen litigation
Insurance Journal
Laws intended to reduce malpractice litigation by protecting doctors who want to apologize don’t work, according to a new Vanderbilt analysis of proprietary insurance data. | READ MORE
‘Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2019’
Medscape
The Medscape Physician Compensation Report is the most comprehensive and widely used physician salary survey in the United States. | READ MORE
Top considerations for physicians ahead of retirement
AMA Wire
Retirement can and should be a rich, joyful time in your life. Preparing for it wisely can help ensure the financial security needed to get the most out of this phase of life. | READ MORE
6 mistakes to avoid when starting your private practice
AMA Wire
Anticipating pitfalls is a fundamental part of the clinical side of medicine and a physician just starting should apply that same thinking to establishing a private practice. Find out what it’s like from a doctor who has done it. | READ MORE
Clinch Memorial launches stabilization program
Valdosta Daily Times
Anticipating pitfalls is a fundamental part of the clinical side of medicine and a physician just starting should apply that same thinking to establishing a private practice. Find out what it’s like from a doctor who has done it. | READ MORE
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