The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for home health agencies and hospice providers, citing concerns about fraud, waste, and abuse in two sectors that serve some of the nation’s most vulnerable patients. The action, announced May 13, 2026, applies to new Medicare enrollment applications […]
Category Archives: ATLMed News
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Practical Steps for Building Emotional Wellness, Resilience, and Balance Mental health is an essential part of overall health. It influences how we think, feel, make decisions, manage stress, build relationships, and engage with the world around us. The CDC defines mental health as including emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and notes that it is closely […]
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Ensuring Innovation Reaches Every Patient, Provider, and Community Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most important forces shaping the future of health care. From helping clinicians review medical images and summarize patient notes to supporting population health analysis, clinical research, remote monitoring, and patient navigation, AI has the potential to improve access, efficiency, […]
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ATLanta, GA – May 30, 2026 | Chicago, IL – June 27, 2026 ATLmed.org is proud to highlight the Sickle Cell Education Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to empower healthcare providers with advanced knowledge and tools to improve outcomes for patients living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Hosted in Atlanta, Georgia, and Chicago, Illinois, this […]
ATLMed News, General Body Meeting, Health Watch
Grand Rounds Series: Bridging Care & Innovation with Dr. Luther Burse, MD
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ATLANTA, GA – May 21, 2026 The Atlanta Medical Association invites healthcare professionals to the upcoming Grand Rounds Series event, featuring Dr. Luther Burse, MD, for an evening of engaging discussion on innovations in patient care and clinical research. Event Details Attendees will have the opportunity to network with leading clinical research providers and educational […]
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March 29, 2026 — A pivotal trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine challenges assumptions about left ventricular unloading strategies during high‑risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background:Patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction (often defined by an ejection fraction ≤35%) who undergo complex PCI face a high risk of procedural complications, including death, myocardial […]
ATLMed News, General Body Meeting, Health Watch, Healthcare Challenges, Prostate Cancer
January General Body Meeting: Prostate Cancer Biomarkers: From PSA to Precision Medicine – A Recap of Dr. Bamidele A. Adesunloye’s Insightful Presentation
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On January 15, 2026, ATLMed.org hosted an exceptional session on prostate cancer biomarkers led by Dr. Bamidele A. Adesunloye, MD, MSc, FACP, Chief of Medical Oncology at City of Hope. His expert talk, “Prostate Cancer Biomarkers: From PSA to Precision Medicine,” provided invaluable insights into the progression of prostate cancer diagnostics, shifting from traditional PSA […]
ATLMed News, Healthcare Challenges, Oral Cancer, Smokeless Tobacco
Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Cancer: A Global Perspective
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Smokeless tobacco (ST) use is a leading, yet preventable, cause of oral cancer and related mortality worldwide. Although the health risks of ST are well established, its use continues to rise in many regions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Addressing this growing public health challenge requires not only effective policy but also strong […]
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Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January, honoring a leader whose vision and courage reshaped the conscience of a nation. Dr. King served as the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism during the Civil Rights Movement, leading efforts to dismantle racial discrimination in federal and […]
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For much of the past decade, telehealth advocates have focused on payment parity—the principle that virtual visits should be reimbursed at the same rate as in-person care. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, payment parity played a critical role in rapidly expanding access to care, stabilizing physician practices, and normalizing virtual medicine. But as telehealth […]