MAG is the leading voice for physicians in Georgia

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MAG is the leading voice for physicians in Georgia. That means making sure that physicians are free to care for their patients as they see fit. That means ensuring that the practice environment is favorable enough to ensure that there are enough physicians to care for patients in the state. That means protecting the patient-physician relationship. And that means preserving the best medical care in the world.MAG was the driving force behind the prompt pay bill that passed in 2011. MAG is the go-to advocate when it comes to tort reform or health insurance reform or opposing new taxes or pay cuts for physicians. And whether it’s Medicaid pay or unfair recoupment efforts, MAG is the greatest ally that physicians in Georgia have when it comes to contending with third party payers.

Key Issues

Insurance Reform

Changing the way that health insurance companies operate in Georgia

PPACA

PPACA is the federal health care reform law that went into effect in 2010

Tort Reform

Changing the civil justice system in ways that reduce tort litigation or damages.

Medicare/Medicaid

Large government-sponsored health insurance programs that cover key patient populations at the state and federal levels.

ICD-10

The diagnosis and procedure coding and transaction standards that apply to every health care provider in the U.S. who is covered by HIPAA

EHR/Technology

From e-prescription to telemedicine to the financial incentives that are available for Medicare and Medicaid physicians

ACOS

Groups of physicians and other health care providers who can qualify for financial incentives by using a coordinated care model for 5,000 or more Medicare patients

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Council on Legislation, Legislative Priorities (2013)

An executive summary of MAG’s legislative priorities for 2013

Doctor of the Day

A chance for physicians to care for legislators and their staff during the annual session.

Issue Briefs

One-page summaries that address some of MAG’s priority issues

News from the Capitol

An executive-style report that highlights the key developments during the legislative session each year

Regulatory Advocacy

Resources that address MAG’s advocacy efforts in a variety of legal and regulatory arenas, including state and federal court

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