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Physician Office Image Check out details of the new “Welcome to Medicare” physical examination. Medicare covers the exam for all newly enrolled beneficiaries with Part B coverage.

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Calendar of Events

Georgia Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (GAHSA)
SCANPHA Senior Service Alliance for the Aging, Inc.
Annual Conference and Trade Exposition
April 15-17, 2007 ~ Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Savannah, GA

April is Minority Health Month!
Minority Health Month Foundation
Fourth Annual National Summit
April 23-24, 2007 ~ Washington, DC

Georgia Association for Home Health Agencies, Inc. (GAHHA)
Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy - 2007
May 9-10, 2007 ~
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Registration: 7:30 am)
Macon, GA

Other Healthcare News
Low Health Literacy Puts Patients at Risk: The Joint Commission Sets Forth Solutions to National Problem

Web Site Updates
GMCF Hospital Patient Safety brochure

Latest Publications
Hospital Update
Home Health Update


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Nursing Home Three Advancing Excellence training sessions hosted big turnouts last month – in Atlanta, Tifton and Macon. The two-year campaign has grown substantially since its launch last fall.

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Home Health What are the best methods for achieving success with employee recognition programs? You can receive tips from two leading home health agencies in an upcoming webinar.

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Hospital Georgia patients may now go online to review the cost and quality of common medical procedures at the state’s 141 acute care hospitals.

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Medical Review The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has changed the rules on how hospitals notify Medicare inpatients about their discharge rights.

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