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#physicians
in
#Georgia
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Tracey L. Henry, M.D., MPH, MS, FACP, has been awarded the Walter J. McDonald Award for Early Career Physicians from the American College of Physicians, a national organization of internists.
The Medical Association of Georgia provided free temperature screenings at its Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol in Atlanta today, Monday, March 16.
Physicians' Day at the Capitol was a huge success. Thank you to all of the physicians who took time out of their busy day to join us. Click to see photos:
Gwinnett Medical Center’s Transitional Year Residency Program received the 2018 Gwinnett Chamber Healthcare Award for Corporate Innovation. MAG Past President Dr. John Harvey accepted the award. Congratulations!
Frank McDonald, M.D., M.B.A., and John Rogers, M.D., discuss why
@MAG1849
and
@EmergencyDocs
have filed a lawsuit to compel
@AnthemBCBS
to rescind its policy to review health insurance claims for emergency care on a retrospective basis. Watch:
The Georgia Senate honored the Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps (MAG MRC) by passing a resolution, S.R. 717, by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. (R-Marietta) on February 14.
On Feb. 18, the Georgia House & Senate honored 3 GA physicians who lead national physicians’ advocacy organizations w/ resolutions -
@AmerMedicalAssn
Pres. Patrice Harris, M.D.,
@ACPinternists
Pres. Jacqueline Winfield Fincher, M.D, &
@AmerAcadPeds
Pres. Sara H. Goza, M.D.
Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy class 15 and alumni gathered this past weekend on St. Simon Island to network, grow, and amplify their skills. Are you interested in the next GPLA class? Learn more:
MAG member/Georgia
@kirkpatrickdk
was one of the dignitaries on hand for a ‘Georgia Salutes You, Vietnam Veterans!’ event that the Cobb Co. Board of Commissioners hosted on August 25 to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, which included former MAG President William Silver, M.D.
Georgia Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Casey Cagle discusses his views on health care and the role of physicians in the latest episode of the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) ‘Top Docs Radio’ show.
The MAG Medical Reserve Corps is encouraging applicable Georgians – including physicians, retired physicians, PAs, APRNs, nurses, dentists, EMTs, pharmacists, medical students, & fourth-year pharmacy students – to volunteer for its COVID-19 Response Team.
MAG SUPPORTS Georgia S.B. 325 to allow Georgia to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact – making it easier for physicians to obtain licenses in other participating states.
The
@ATLHawks
will host ‘Medical Professionals Night’ at the newly-renovated State Farm Arena on March 1. Each attendee will receive a Hawks T-shirt and a $10 food/beverage credit that can be used at restaurants in the arena. Tickets as low as $31/person.
The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) is reminding physicians to register for the 2018 Georgia ‘Physicians' Day at the Capitol,’ which will take place at the State Capitol in Atlanta from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31.
Today, we honor the legacy of leadership that has shaped our nation. In the spirit of Presidents Day, let's remember the importance of leadership in all fields, including medicine. We must lead with compassion, innovation and a steadfast commitment to the well-being of all.
We are extremely proud of you all for showing up for Physicians’ Day for your patients and the field of medicine! We’re stronger when we show up together! More highlights to come! ✅💚
#PhysiciansDay
#Georgia
#Advocacy
#Doctors
Congratulations to MAG CEO
@DPalmisanoMAG
for receiving a 2019 Distinguished Service Award for his work on the
@ABMSCert
Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission.
On Feb. 18, the Georgia House & Senate honored 3 GA physicians who lead national physicians’ advocacy organizations w/ resolutions -
@AmerMedicalAssn
Pres. Patrice Harris, M.D.,
@ACPinternists
Pres. Jacqueline Winfield Fincher, M.D, &
@AmerAcadPeds
Pres. Sara H. Goza, M.D.
In response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is waiving certain policies related to telehealth/telemedicine to support the use of telehealth in diagnosis and treatment.
MAG is asking for your input on advocacy priorities in Georgia. Since 1849, MAG's mission has been to empower Georgia physicians to lead healthcare for the betterment of our communities. Provide your input by completing this confidential survey:
The Medical Association of Georgia won a 'Power of A Silver Award' for its 'Top Docs' show from
@ASAEcenter
. This is MAG's third award for 'Top Docs.'
Watch 'Top Docs':
@DrLen
, the deputy chief medical officer with the American Cancer Society (ACS), addresses developments in cancer care – including immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, targeted therapies, and genomics – on the latest edition of MAG's ‘Top Docs Radio’ show.
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed one of the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) legislative patient safety priorities into law on May 2. Photo credit: Office of Governor Nathan Deal
AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest on China's pneumonia outbreak and mysterious wave of respiratory infections
@MAG1849
is working with
@Agility
DGS and five other state medical associations on a group purchasing deal that will help build better supply chains for medical practices.
Join MAG and the Specialty Societies for the annual Physicians Day at the Capitol! This year's event will be held on Wed., Feb 7, 2024 from 8am-12pm at the Georgia State Capitol and Sloppy Floyd Building, with lunch to follow.
To RSVP, click here:
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins recently presented Andrew Reisman, M.D., with a resolution that will be placed in the congressional record. Rep. Collins congratulated Dr. Reisman for being sworn into office as MAG’s president in October.
MAG congratulates Margaret Wong, M.D., an ophthalmologist with Eye Consultants of Atlanta and a graduate of the MAG Foundation’s Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy, for being honored as one of Atlanta Magazine’s ‘Top Doctors.’
Congratulations to MAG's 'Member of the Day,' Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. Go to to learn more about Sen. Kirkpatrick.
To become a member of MAG, click here: .
A diverse mix of physicians from across the state graduated from the 10th class of the
@MAGF1967
Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy in a ceremony that took place in Atlanta on April 21.
Today’s
@MAG1849
‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses developments in telemedicine/telehealth in Georgia. It features Gregory Felzien, M.D., and Suleima Salgado, M.B.A. with
@GaDPH
.
The latest edition of MAG's ‘Top Docs’ show addresses the link between COVID-19 and cancer from a number of important perspectives, including patient care, screening, and research – and it features
@DrLen
deputy chief medical officer with
@AmericanCancer
.
GBI Director Vernon Keenen discusses the opioid abuse and misuse epidemic – and the steps that the GBI and other key stakeholders are taking to address it – on the latest episode of the Medical Association of Georgia’s ‘Top Docs Radio’ show.
🎉 Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Today, we celebrate freedom and equality as we honor Juneteenth, a historic milestone in our nation's history.
#Juneteenth
#FreedomForAll
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Dhruti Contractor (pictured with
@AuforGA
) for her exceptional service and dedicated efforts as Doctor of the Day. Interested in volunteering as MAG ‘Doctor of the Day’ ? Contact Devin Krecl @ devin
@capitolstrategy
.us
Working together as a health care team with physicians in the lead is critical to having the best and safest outcomes for patients. Would you be okay with a non-physician performing an invasive procedure?
#StopScopeCreep
@AmerMedicalAssn
Are you a healthcare professional looking to make a real difference? Join MAG now and be part of a community shaping the future of healthcare in Georgia and one that empowers and supports medical professionals. But don't just take our word for it. Hear from one of our members!
Working from home during COVID-19 may present some challenges occasionally, but none as cute as this. While Michael Ybarra, M.D., was being interviewed on PhRMA’s efforts to combat COVID-19, a surprise guest popped up! Dr. Ybarra handled the interruption like a champ.
International Medical Graduates play a vital role in the U.S. health care system. This
#IMGWeek
join us in recognizing and celebrating these remarkable physicians and their accomplishments.
Join MAG and the Specialty Societies for the annual Physicians Day at the Capitol! This year's event will be held on Wed., Feb. 7, from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Georgia State Capitol and Sloppy Floyd Building, with lunch to follow.
To RSVP, click here: