American College of Physicians, Georgia Chapter

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HealthDay Now: The Rural Doctor Shortage and More From the 2021 ACP Annual Meeting - HealthDay Live https://live.healthday.com/healthday-now-acp-annual-meeting

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is re-launching its COVID-19 Telehealth Program. Physician practices can submit for reimbursement for documented eligible expenses paid in order to provide telemedicine services that occurred between March 13 and December 31, 2020. Applications must be submitted during the one-week period between Thursday, April 29 at noon ET and Thursday, May 6 at noon ET https://www.fcc.gov/covid-19-telehealth-program-invoices-re

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Alert from The Georgia Department of Health The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has been alerted to a possible cluster of overdoses related to counterfeit pills which may be sold as Xanax or Percocet and contain fentanyl. These counterfeit pills may be driving increased overdoses in Richmond County, the Coastal Health District, and the Northwest Health District. There is also limited evidence that these counterfeit pills may be in other areas across Georgia. If you... are seeing unusual overdose activity or suspect the presence of possible counterfeit pills in your area, please call the Georgia Poison Center at 800.222.1222 or contact the Drug Surveillance Unit at [email protected]. Summary of Suspect Cluster of Possible Counterfeit Opioids’ https://www.mag.org//Suspect-OD-Cluster-Letter_04.05.21.pdf Georgia Public Health Districts Map https://www.mag.org//2021/04/GA-Public-Health-Districts.pdf

Free Caregiving During Crisis CourseOnline & Ready Being a caregiver (sometimes called a care partner) for a family member or loved one with a disability or chronic illness like Alzheimer's disease can be challenging during the best of times. During a crisis like the current COVID-19 pandemic it can become even tougher. That's why experts at Georgia Memory Net have created this Caregiving During Crisis course. In two hours or less, caregivers can learn many tips and techniqu...es for keeping their person, and themselves, safer and hopefully happier. You can take the class in one sitting or fit it into your busy schedule over time. Interested? Class is in session. Sign Up now: https://gamemorynet.org/course-sign-up/

COVID-19 Vaccine Codes: Updated Effective Date for Pfizer-BioNTech On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID 19 Vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 for individuals 16 years of age and older. Review Pfizer’s Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine (Vaccination Providers) regarding the limitations of authorized use.... During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), Medicare will cover and pay for the administration of the vaccine (when furnished consistent with the EUA). Review our updated payment and HCPCS Level I CPT code structure for specific COVID-19 vaccine information. Only bill for the vaccine administration codes when you submit claims to Medicare; don’t include the vaccine product codes when vaccines are free. https://www.fda.gov//coro/pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine

I.M. Still Making a Difference in Georgia The Georgia Chapter of the ACP encourages its members to get involved in volunteer community service throughout the State in the months of November, 2020 through February, 2021. The Chapter seeks to identify ACP Georgia members as they serve others in their communities. This has been a difficult year for many and the need is great in many communities. The Chapter would like to recognize members giving back in their communities with th...eir volunteer work. Specifically, the goal is to exceed 100 Chapter members in any type of volunteerism. This may be done by individuals or by groups. Group projects (with COVID-19 precautions) are especially desired as a way to make new connections and to build comradery among Chapter members. Some examples of community service include: - Working in free clinics - Health fairs/screenings - Food pantry work or donations - Gift or Diaper drives to benefit the community - Feeding the homeless - Fund raising for community charities Really, any beneficent activity you can imagine that would benefit your community is what is desired. This year, we seek to expand our geographic reach to include some work in at least 10 of Georgia's 14 U.S. Congressional Districts (see the map, below). Don’t let your Congressional District be left out of the reporting! If possible, take photographs of the work and share them with the Chapter so that we can publicize the good work of our members. Let us know how you're Still Making a Difference by completing this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7D6L3Y9 Please email pictures to [email protected]

CDC Webinar at 1:00PM TODAY on Vaccine Safety for Physicians. Link below!

2020 Georgia Chapter Award Winners- Congratulations! Click here to view the Chapter Meeting awards PowerPoint Presentation: https://www.acponline.org//ga/2020_georgia_chapter_awards.

Did you miss the 2020 Georgia Chapter Meeting? It's not too late to access the CME MOC On-demand **Eligible for up to 19 hours of CME and 15 MOC Points... You can still register for access to the On-demand for CME/ MOC. Lectures are available through April 2021. Watch lectures and obtain your CME as your schedule allows. https://store.acponline.org//product-/productid/291132123

Join us to kick off our 2020 VIRTUAL Georgia Chapter Meeting at the Governor's Wellness Reception at 6:30 pm, October 23rd For meeting information and to register, https://bit.ly/37q0DNK Meeting is Eligible for 19 CME hours and 15 MOC and is available... on-demand until April 2021 6:30PM Welcome: Georgia Chapter Governor, G. Waldon Garriss, III, MD, MS, FAAP, MACP Wellness Committee: Panelists: Amy Eubanks, MD, FACP Clyde Watkins, MD, FACP Jennifer Headrick, MD, FACP Tracey Henry, MD, FACP Alicia Shelly, MD, FACP Frances Ferguson, MD, FACP Danny Newman, MD, FACP Melhim Bou Alwan, MD, FACP Daniel Grace, MD, FACP Zenobia JonesFoster, MD, FACP Saturday October 24th- Live Streaming Sessions 9:00AM & 3:00PM SEP MOC Modules (Separate Registration required see below) 12:00 Noon Town Hall Meeting 1:00PM Chapter Awards 2020 SEP Maintenance of Certification Modules LIVE SESSIONS Saturday, October 24th (REGISTRATION REQUIRED SEP MODULES will NOT be recorded, they must be attended at the times listed) 9:00AM Noon SEP Module 1: 2020 Internal Medicine Update 3:00 5:00 PM SEP Module 2: 2020 Hospital Medicine Update SEP MODULES Registration: https://bit.ly/3m6LsNw **SEP MOC Modules are Eligible for 10 MOC per Session for a total of 20 MOC