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Screening for Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities ACOG/SMFM Practice Bulletin #226: “Cell-free DNA is the most sensitive and specific screening test for the common fetal aneuploidies.” Two viewing options Wednesday, September 9 1st session: 11am EDT / 8am PDT 2nd session: 4pm EDT / 1pm PDT ... Read Article

Governor Kemp signs Medicaid extension for low-income mothers July 2020- Governor Kemp signed HB 1114 in a ceremony at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. The legislation extends Medicaid coverage for mothers from two to six months postpartum and extends coverage to lactation specialists for mothers having trouble feeding their babies. Dr. Al ... Read Article

Addressing COVID-19 Racial Disparities, a Health Equity Learning Objective ... Read Article

Free Addiction Support for Women in Georgia Read Article

GA OBGyn Summer News Check out the latest edition of OBGyn News featuring a year in review with Dr. Al Scott Jr, guidance from our friends at The Doctors Company on reopening your practice during COVID-19, and the celebration of Georgia's first Birth Safety Awareness Day! Click the link below: OB-GYN Newsletter Su... Read Article

International Self Care Day July 24th marks International Self-Care Day, an annual opportunity to spotlight self-care and the benefit it can bring to both individuals and healthcare systems. As physicians, the role of care is given to patients, but the importance of self care is vital. The International Self-Care Foundation ha... Read Article

Suspected Drug Overdose increases in Georgia amid COVID-19 ... Read Article

Top 7 Insurance and Legal Questions for Resuming Medical Practice During COVID-19 Todd Zeiter, Vice President of Underwriting, The Doctors Company Click here to view online As a company founded and led by physicians, we have unique insight into medical liability and the factors that lead to lawsuits against doctors. And in these unprecedented times, we are commit... Read Article

Wearables Offer Wealth of Data During COVID-19, but Liability Risks Remain The pressure that COVID-19 has placed on physicians, practices, and hospital systems to ramp up remote monitoring will no doubt accelerate the adoption of wearables into healthcare after this crisis passes. But at the same time, using data from wearables, especially those designed for consumer use r... Read Article