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FDA Moves Forward With New Technology

December 7, 2018

  Recently the Food and Drug Administration has been planning to make changes to its medical device clearance process. These changes they are planning on implementing would mean they would rely far less on older predicate devices so that they…

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Should Doctors “Stay in Their Lane..”?

November 30, 2018

  A recent uproar in the media was the National Rifle Association telling doctors in a tweet to “stay in their lane” when addressing the issue of gun violence. As you know, doctors see the aftermath of gun violence; you…

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Three Ways to Apply Cost Control to Your Office

November 23, 2018

According to the Advisory Boards Annual Healthcare CEO Survey, cost control is now the healthcare system CEOs’ number one priority. This survey was nationwide and took place between December 2017 to March 2018. Of the 33 concerns outlined in the…

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Reasons for Patients Ignoring Physician Advice

November 16, 2018

  It is a known fact among all of our members that patients often do not do what their physician advises them to after seeing them. As frustrating as it can be, it is important to us at Emerald Coast…

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CMS Modifies Proposed Changes to E/M Codes

November 9, 2018

Emerald Coast Medical Association aims to keep our members up to date on the newest legal changes. CMS listened to doctors and decided to delay any changes to codes for Medicare patient visits until 2021. According to the Centers for…

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Post Hurricane Member Resources

November 2, 2018

Free Loaner Copy Machines CPC Office Technologies is offering loaner copiers at no charge for 90 days to any companies affected by the hurricane. If your business or a business that you know of was affected, please let us know. Kayla Obert…

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Providing Support to Those Experiencing Burnout

November 2, 2018

Emerald Coast Medical Association is aware that physician and nurse burnout is becoming more and more of a problem in the workforce. Recent reports have shown that factors such as the generation and role of the nurse can have a…

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Hurricane Michael Recovery: Physician Resources

October 29, 2018

Listed Here are Resources Available for Physicians in Bay County and Surrounding Areas Last Updated: 07/18/2019 MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Office space for rent – 3500 sq feet on Jenks Ave available in September. Contact Stephanie Parrish 850-866-5223 MEDICAL EQUIPMENT…

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October – Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 26, 2018

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Emerald Coast Medical Association offers Cyber Liability Insurance to our dedicated members. We are using the month of October to make our members aware of cybersecurity and the aftermath of cybersecurity attacks. Medical device cybersecurity…

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Protecting Our Members from Cybersecurity Threats

October 12, 2018

At Emerald Coast Medical Association our members are our top priority. Data breaches have become very common, putting patients at risk for their information to be accessed by hackers. We offer Cyber Liability Insurance to our members to help save…

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Easing Restriction on Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment

October 5, 2018

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Drug Enforcement Administration have recently been working together to increase access to medication-assisted addiction treatment (MAT). The HHS and DEA are aware that doctors able to prescribe these medications are in…

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Senate Passes Bill in Response to Opioid Crisis

September 28, 2018

Emerald Coast Medical Association is dedicated to keeping our members up to date on any legal changes going on in the medical community. The most recent one being a massive package of measures in response to the ongoing opioid crisis.…

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Privia Health
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Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
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Danna Gracey
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Hancock Bank
MedPro
Panama City Surgery Center
Altfest
Privia Health
David Scott Fine Jewelry
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
Curiosity
Danna Gracey
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Hancock Bank
MedPro
Panama City Surgery Center