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Mitochondrial diseases can affect multiple organs, present at any age, and are frequently misdiagnosed. So how can clinicians recognize the signs sooner?On this episode of Top Docs, Jeremy Bonfini welcomes Dr. Heather Gatcombe, board certified radiation oncologist at Emory University, for a powerful conversation on diagnosis, biochemical testing, treatment options, lifestyle considerations, and support resources for families.Whether you are a clinician, caregiver, or advocate, this episode offers insight you will not want to miss.

What is tardive dyskinesia (TD), and why is it so often misunderstood? In this episode, MAG CEO Jeremy Bonfini sits down with Dr. Suneel Katragadda, who oversees Child and Adolescent Services at Peachford Behavioral Health System, to explore the full impact of TD—far beyond the clinical symptoms.Together, they discuss the emotional, social, and functional toll of TD, the importance of routine screening, and which patient populations are at highest risk. The conversation also addresses common barriers to regular screening, misconceptions about TD, and how providers can have more empowering conversations with patients.Whether you're a provider, caregiver, or patient, this episode offers practical insights and a hopeful look at how healthcare systems and policy can help improve outcomes for those living with TD.Tune in to learn how increased awareness, routine screening, and informed dialogue can transform the way TD is understood and treated.

The Medical Association of Georgia had the pleasure of sitting down with Nancy Farage, Dr. Harmon, Dr. Shah, and Dr. Sripathi to discuss their latest partnership with the Central Georgia Medical Care Network and Central Georgia Technical College. Are you ready to elevate your career in healthcare? Central Georgia Medical Care Network in partnership with Central Georgia Technical College has a new initiative that offers comprehensive cross-disciplinary training, allowing you to obtain multiple Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) and licensures. Limited to a cohort of just 50 students, this is a unique opportunity to gain versatile skills and improve patient care in medical practices. Classes will be offered at CGTC, online, and as a practicum at physician offices. Scholarships are available for qualifying participants.

The Medical Association of Georgia is celebrating 175 years of advocating for our physicians. Since 1849 our mission has been to empower Georgia physicians and our vision to be the collective voice. It is why membership matters and why we work diligently to provide you with benefits that increase the value of an organization that is working for you. Today, we want to provide you with more information on the MAG Business Mastercard.

Jeremy Bonfini, CEO of the Medical Association of Georgia, delves into a meaningful conversation with Dr. Reneathia Baker, Associate Medical Director of People and Culture at Southeast Permanente Medical Group, discussing the escalating challenges of physician burnout, staffing shortages, and the proactive measures being taken by TSPMG to address these issues. Stay connected with us on social media @MAG1849_ for additional videos and updates.

The CEO of the Medical Association of Georgia, Jeremy Bonfini, engages in a profound dialogue with radiologist Dr. Ashutosh Rao regarding the unintended effects on patients and physicians resulting from the implementation of the “No Surprises Act”. Make sure to connect with us on social media @MAG1849_ for more videos and updates.

Medical Association of Georgia's CEO, Jeremy Bonfini, has an in depth discussion with Jeff Lieberman and Mark Young of Central Insurance on the rise of medical build up schemes in Georgia and actions you can take to help this alarming issue.

The latest sponsored edition of the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) ‘Top Docs’ show features Empowered-Home, an organization that provides “everything your ACO and medical practice needs to manage patient health virtually, all in one platform.”

The Medical Association of Georgia has released a summary of the key bills that legislators considered during the 2022 state legislative session, which ended on April 4.

The latest edition of the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) ‘Top Docs’ show addresses two new MAG member benefits – innovative life insurance and practice preservation and planning solutions – as well as a ‘living benefits’ feature that can enable someone to receive a portion of their death benefit while they are still alive if they become terminally, critically or chronically ill or have a major accident.