Registration now open for GAFP 2018 Summer CME Meeting!
The GAFP invites you to take advantage of the only early registration discount for the Summer Family Medicine Weekend, June 14-17, at the Omni Amelia Island in Amelia Island, FL. Read More
Register Now!! March Webinar on Innovations in Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care – March 28th, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health, GAFP is offering a webinar on Innovations in Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care. Read More
Georgia Academy Reminds Members – Mandatory Registration of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
The Georgia Academy of Family Physicians want to remind GAFP members that if you have a DEA number – it is mandatory that you register with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. The deadline has passed – so please register today! Read More
CMS Study on Burdens Associated with Reporting Quality Measures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is conducting the 2018 Burdens Associated with Reporting Quality Measures Study, as outlined in the Quality Payment Program Year 2 final rule (CMS 5522- FC). Read More
Indirect MIPS Cost Penalty for Use of Critical Access Resources!
Under MIPS, the cost component and spending efficiency (QRUR) from 2018 spending will affect 2020 payment adjustments. In effect, providers who utilize CAHs for hospital or ancillary services are penalized for using these artificially inflated higher cost services. Read More
GAFP Member in the News: Dr. Rick Wherry talks the attestation albatross: Some doctors lose Medicaid funds due to ‘bizarre’ pay problem
Dr. Patrick Pulliam, a Stockbridge pediatrician, moved to a new, bigger medical office last year. The new site is in the same town as the old one, and in fact the two locations are only a half-mile apart. But the switch is costing Pulliam money. Read More
AAFP Issues Statement on Gun Violence:
On February 14, 17 children and adults at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, lost their lives at the hands of an individual with an assault weapon. Read More
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