The Atlanta Medical Association’s May General Body Meeting brought together physicians, clinical research leaders, educational partners, and community stakeholders for an evening focused on connection, discovery, and the future of patient-centered care. Held as part of The Grand Rounds Series: Bridging Care & Innovation, presented by Randomize Now, the program featured Dr. Luther Burse, Jr., […]
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ATLMed News, Health Watch, Medicare
Medicare Enrollment Freeze for New Home Health and Hospice Providers: What ATLMed.org Readers Should Know
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May
May
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 […]
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May
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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May
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, […]
ATLMed News, General Body Meeting, Health Watch
Grand Rounds Series: Bridging Care & Innovation with Dr. Luther Burse, MD
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May
May
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, Health Watch, iHeard Atlanta, Uncategorized
Tick Season in Atlanta: What You Need to Know
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Tick season runs from April to October, and while nearly 100 tick species exist in the U.S., only a few bite humans and spread disease. We asked Atlanta residents how they’re preparing for tick season—and uncovered some surprising insights. Most Atlanta Adults Have Not Found a Tick Only 12% of Atlanta residents reported that they […]