Atlanta Medical Association, Inc.

Atlanta Medical Association, Inc. Founded in 1890, the Atlanta Medical Association is the local chapter of the National Medical Associa

Smokeless To***co & Oral Cancer: A Preventable Global CrisisSmokeless to***co (ST) is used by more than 360 million peop...
01/22/2026

Smokeless To***co & Oral Cancer: A Preventable Global Crisis

Smokeless to***co (ST) is used by more than 360 million people worldwide and is a leading contributor to oral cancer, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. While cigarette smoking has declined in many regions, ST use is rising—especially in South and Southeast Asia.

📊 Key facts:

- ST is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen
- Nearly 390,000 new oral cancer cases were reported globally in 2022
- About 30% of oral cancers are linked to smokeless to***co and/or areca nut use
- Use is increasing among women and youth in several regions

The good news: Both ST use and oral cancer are preventable.
Clinical interventions—including asking about ST use, conducting oral exams, and offering evidence-based cessation support—can make a meaningful difference.

Health professionals play a critical role in early detection, prevention, and reducing global health disparities.

👉 Read the full article on ATLMed.org/category/atlmed-news/

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Today, we honor the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr.—a vis...
01/19/2026

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we honor the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr.—a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment to nonviolence, justice, and equality helped transform our nation.

Dr. King reminded us that real progress requires courage, compassion, and collective action. His words and work continue to challenge us to confront injustice, uplift humanity, and build a more equitable future for all.

As we reflect on his legacy, may we recommit ourselves to service, understanding, and the pursuit of justice—today and every day.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Why This Event MattersThe Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards Gala isn’t just about recognition—it’s about creating pathw...
01/18/2026

Why This Event Matters

The Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards Gala isn’t just about recognition—it’s about creating pathways for students who will lead tomorrow.

Join educators, professionals, and community leaders on Feb. 28 The Foundry at Puritan Mill .

🔗 Reserve your seat today
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-fundraising-gala-1784

Financing Telehealth: It’s Time to Move Beyond Payment ParityFor years, telehealth advocates have pushed for payment par...
01/17/2026

Financing Telehealth: It’s Time to Move Beyond Payment Parity

For years, telehealth advocates have pushed for payment parity—reimbursing virtual visits at the same rate as in-person care. While parity helped expand access during the pandemic, it may no longer reflect how care is actually delivered today.

Telehealth isn’t just a digital office visit. It’s a modern care model that supports:
✔️ Team-based care
✔️ Chronic disease management
✔️ Remote monitoring and follow-ups
✔️ Lower overhead and improved access

Paying telehealth the same way we pay traditional visits can lead to higher costs without fully rewarding innovation or better outcomes.

The future of telehealth financing should focus on value, outcomes, and smarter care delivery—not simply replicating legacy payment models in a virtual setting.

👉 Read more on ATLMed.org/category/atlmed-news

Did You Know?Every Heritage Fund scholarship represents:✔ Access to education✔ Support for future leaders✔ Long-term com...
01/15/2026

Did You Know?

Every Heritage Fund scholarship represents:
✔ Access to education
✔ Support for future leaders
✔ Long-term community impact

When you support the Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards Gala, you’re changing lives.

❤️ Donate or attend: Atlmed.org or www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-fundraising-gala-1784

✨ Honoring Excellence. Inspiring the Future.The Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards celebrates individuals whose leadersh...
01/14/2026

✨ Honoring Excellence. Inspiring the Future.

The Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards celebrates individuals whose leadership uplifts communities and opens doors for others.

Be in the room where legacy meets purpose.

📅 February 28, 2026

🔗 Register at Atlmed.org or https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-fundraising-gala-1784

💊 New Federal Agreements May Lower GLP-1 Drug Costs in 2026On November 6, 2025, the federal government announced new pri...
01/14/2026

💊 New Federal Agreements May Lower GLP-1 Drug Costs in 2026

On November 6, 2025, the federal government announced new pricing and coverage agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk that could significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for certain GLP-1 medications, including Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound®.

What’s changing?
✔️ Cash-pay prices may drop to ~$350/month for starter doses
✔️ Medicare pricing set at ~$245/month
✔️ Medicare copays capped at $50/month
✔️ Potential expansion of coverage for obesity-related conditions

⚠️ What’s not included:
These pricing agreements do not apply to commercial insurance plans, and employer-based coverage for weight-loss medications remains limited.

As implementation details continue to emerge, physicians and patients should stay informed about how these changes may affect access, affordability, and long-term health outcomes.

👉 Read the full breakdown on ATLMed.org/category/atlmed-news

Opportunity Starts Here.The Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards Gala supports students and medical professionals who demo...
01/14/2026

Opportunity Starts Here.

The Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards Gala supports students and medical professionals who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to community impact.

Your journey matters—and we’re here to support it.

Register Today to attend the 2026 Heritage Fund Scholarship & Awards Gala at Atlmed.org or www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-fundraising-gala-1784

Happy New Year from the Atlanta Medical Association (ATLmed) As we welcome a new year, we do so with gratitude for our m...
01/02/2026

Happy New Year from the Atlanta Medical Association (ATLmed)

As we welcome a new year, we do so with gratitude for our members, partners, and community who continue to lead with compassion, excellence, and purpose.

The year ahead brings new opportunities to strengthen our collective voice, advance health equity, support physician leadership, and deepen our impact across Atlanta and beyond. Together, we will continue to advocate, innovate, and serve—ensuring healthier outcomes for the communities that rely on us.

Thank you for your dedication, resilience, and commitment to medicine and service. We look forward to another year of collaboration, progress, and meaningful change.

Here’s to a healthy, impactful, and inspiring New Year.

— Atlanta Medical Association (ATLmed)

🎉🧥 Happy National Ugly Sweater Day! 🧥🎉Whether it’s blinking lights, wild patterns, or a sweater your aunt swears is “fas...
12/16/2025

🎉🧥 Happy National Ugly Sweater Day! 🧥🎉
Whether it’s blinking lights, wild patterns, or a sweater your aunt swears is “fashion,” today is all about celebrating good vibes and good laughs!

At ATLMed, we believe joy is medicine — and nothing brings people together like the annual parade of wonderfully ugly sweaters.

Post a pic, share a smile, and let’s bring some holiday cheer to our community. ❤️
Stay warm, stay festive, and stay healthy!

Bringing AI-Enabled Care to Rural AmericaRural communities face persistent challenges — long travel, scarce specialists,...
12/15/2025

Bringing AI-Enabled Care to Rural America

Rural communities face persistent challenges — long travel, scarce specialists, limited access to care. But a new perspective in NEJM shines a spotlight on how AI + broadband + telehealth could help transform care delivery where it’s needed most.

AI tools can help triage patients remotely, flag early health changes, support diagnosis, and extend the reach of providers across hundreds of square miles.

But success depends on more than technology — it requires reliable internet, local trust, and responsible design that respects rural culture and relationships.

At ATLMed, we believe innovation must go hand-in-hand with equity. When carefully implemented, AI-augmented care can help ensure quality care for rural Americans — bringing care from “bandwidth to bedside.”

When your smartwatch becomes a lifesaver. ❤️A new case published in NEJM reports a 70-year-old man whose dangerously slo...
12/10/2025

When your smartwatch becomes a lifesaver. ❤️

A new case published in NEJM reports a 70-year-old man whose dangerously slow heart rate was first flagged not in a hospital — but by his smartwatch and smart mattress sensor. The abnormal rhythm led to a diagnosis of complete heart block, a life-threatening condition requiring urgent pacemaker implantation.

This remarkable story shows how consumer-facing digital health tools — if used responsibly — can alert patients and doctors to serious cardiac problems early, helping save lives.

At ATLMed, we believe in harnessing innovation with care and clinical oversight. Wearable tech should empower patients — not replace essential medical evaluation.

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