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The Medical Association of the State of Alabama exists to serve, lead and unite physicians in promoting the highest quality of health care for the people of Alabama through advocacy, information and education.
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My Doctor. My Choice. is a coalition of physicians and patients working together for better health care in Alabama.

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MASA installs 2010-2011 president

Jackson physician Steven P. Furr, MD, became MASA's 135th president during a ceremony in Huntsville on April 9. Administering the oath of office was U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA.

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Celebrating 50 years of practicing medicine

MASA honored physicians at Annual Session who began practicing medicine 50 years ago. Jorge Alsip, MD, praised the honorees for their dedication to the medical profession.

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MASA past president addresses AMA Delegation

At the interim meeting of the American Medical Association, 2009-2010 MASA President Jorge A. Alsip, MD, addressed the House of Delegates concerning the AMA's stand on Health System Reform.

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MASA publishes health reform timeline

After analysis of the amended version of H.R. 3590, MASA has published a timeline of some of the major provisions in the new health care reform law.  ...read more

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Urge Congress to fix Medicare

Congress is forcing Alabama doctors to limit the number of Medicare patients they can see or worse, quit seeing Medicare patients altogether. ...read more

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The 21 percent reduction in Medicare payments has been post-poned until Dec. 1. A 2.2 percent increase is effective June 1.

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Interested in seeing one of the Education Activities?  Videos from Annual Session are now posted.

 

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The hotel room block for the July Prescribing and Pharmacology of Controlled Drugs course has been extended until June 30. 

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Seniors and their physicians are united in the fight to save Medicare and preserve access to high quality care. Sign the petition urging Congress to Fix Medicare Now!

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Link to updates on Quality and Transparency initiatives and more.

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As of March 1, Medicaid will require all claims to be submitted electronically as well as electronic verification of recipient eligibility.

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My Doctor. My Choice. is a coalition of physicians and patients working together for better health care in Alabama.

LeadershipVarious organizations seek nominations from MASA’s Board of Censors for appointments to boards and committees.
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The Home Safety Council is working to educate and motivate families to take actions that will increase the safety of their homes.