Monday, April 29, 2013

Vulnerable Spot On Respiratory Syncytial Virus Protein Could Lead To Vaccine

Vulnerable Spot On Respiratory Syncytial Virus Protein Could Lead To Vaccine

Children's Healthcare to invest nearly $20M in hospital expansions - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Children's Healthcare to invest nearly $20M in hospital expansions - Atlanta Business Chronicle

State to skip federal funds over sex questions | Georgia Health News

State to skip federal funds over sex questions | Georgia Health News

Medicaid problems hinge of Texas doctor, nurse pay | Modern Healthcare

Medicaid problems hinge of Texas doctor, nurse pay | Modern Healthcare

It's Official: House Turns Down $$ | Health News Florida

It's Official: House Turns Down $$ | Health News Florida

Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement

Pediatrician Group Issues Home Birth Policy Statement

Doctors troubled by FTC’s role in scope-of-practice issues - amednews.com

Doctors troubled by FTC’s role in scope-of-practice issues - amednews.com

Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids

Poor Parenting Styles Linked to Bullying Behavior in Kids

Kids' Smoking Influences May Change Over Time

Kids' Smoking Influences May Change Over Time

500 groups urge Congress to kill IPAB - FierceHealthcare

500 groups urge Congress to kill IPAB - FierceHealthcare

Medicaid problems hinge of doctor, nurse pay | www.ajc.com

Medicaid problems hinge of doctor, nurse pay | www.ajc.com

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Severity of Kids' Gun Injuries Getting Worse: Study

Severity of Kids' Gun Injuries Getting Worse: Study

Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk

Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk

Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study

Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study

Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests

Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests

State air quality still needs improvement | Georgia Health News

State air quality still needs improvement | Georgia Health News

New Bill Would Clarify Who Is a Medical Doctor and Who Isn't

New Bill Would Clarify Who Is a Medical Doctor and Who Isn't

NewsDaily: Fla. House, Senate negotiating Medicaid compromise

NewsDaily: Fla. House, Senate negotiating Medicaid compromise

House health committee rebuffs Medicaid expansion | www.ajc.com

House health committee rebuffs Medicaid expansion | www.ajc.com

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Brewer, GOP in Medicaid standoff

Brewer, GOP in Medicaid standoff

Prenatal Use of Common Epilepsy Drug Tied to Higher Autism Risk

Prenatal Use of Common Epilepsy Drug Tied to Higher Autism Risk

New Website Will Disclose Health Industry Payments To Doctors – Capsules - The KHN Blog

New Website Will Disclose Health Industry Payments To Doctors – Capsules - The KHN Blog

New law, new awareness on concussions | Georgia Health News

New law, new awareness on concussions | Georgia Health News

Vanity, not fear, drives sunscreen use in teens : Family Practice News

Vanity, not fear, drives sunscreen use in teens : Family Practice News

DHHS Secretary: Medicaid system not sustainable | The Asheville Citizen-Times | citizen-times.com

DHHS Secretary: Medicaid system not sustainable | The Asheville Citizen-Times | citizen-times.com

Monday, April 22, 2013

Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces

Kids More Likely to Pick Up Warts at Home, Not Public Spaces

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Cigarette Labeling

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to New Cigarette Labeling

Albany Herald | Public health pushing campaign for infant immunizations

Albany Herald | Public health pushing campaign for infant immunizations

Concern, confusion over next stage of reform | Georgia Health News

Concern, confusion over next stage of reform | Georgia Health News

State leaders deal with consequences of rejecting Medicaid expansion in Obama health overhaul - The Washington Post

State leaders deal with consequences of rejecting Medicaid expansion in Obama health overhaul - The Washington Post

'Clean Your Plate' Orders From Parents May Backfire for Kids

'Clean Your Plate' Orders From Parents May Backfire for Kids

Friday, April 19, 2013

Arkansas Senate Approves Private Coverage Plan for Medicaid


From the CQ Newsroom: Arkansas Senate Approves Private Coverage Plan for Medicaid
By CQ Staff

The Arkansas state Senate late Wednesday approved a plan to use the health care law exchanges to cover Medicaid beneficiaries, paving the way for an expected quick signature from Gov. Mike Beebe, a Democrat who has backed the approach.

The chamber voted 28-7 for the plan, which required 75 percent — 27 votes — to pass. On Tuesday, the Arkansas House approved the bill by a 77-23 vote.

Once Beebe signs the measure, the next hurtle state lawmakers would have to overcome is getting federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services officials to go along. Arkansas wants CMS to allow it to use money from the health care overhaul’s Medicaid expansion to provide coverage to Medicaid beneficiaries through private plans that will be selling coverage in the new marketplaces established under the health law. Enrollment is scheduled to begin on Oct. 1.

States with officials who oppose the health care law (PL 111-148, PL 111-152) are watching the Arkansas developments and have suggested they may emulate it. This option would allow them to accept billions of federal dollars provided under the overhaul without appearing to support expanding a government program.  CMS officials have said they are anxious to see proposals. Agency officials this week declined to provide any documents from Arkansas.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths: Study

Drunk Driving Not the Only Way Alcohol Leads to Teen Deaths: Study

U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again: Report

U.S. Infant Mortality Rates Finally Dropping Again: Report

Report: 152 Georgia children died after DFCS interactions | Online Athens

Report: 152 Georgia children died after DFCS interactions | Online Athens

Stateline – Hospitals campaign for Medicaid expansion in state capitals

Stateline – Hospitals campaign for Medicaid expansion in state capitals

Top Dem sees 'train wreck' for health law rollout | www.ajc.com

Top Dem sees 'train wreck' for health law rollout | www.ajc.com

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

ACA Medicaid expansion analyzed by cost burden to patients - amednews.com

ACA Medicaid expansion analyzed by cost burden to patients - amednews.com

Study May Explain How Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk

Study May Explain How Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk

Colic May Be Linked to Childhood Migraine, Study Says

Colic May Be Linked to Childhood Migraine, Study Says

Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless

Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless

Child obesity dips; need for healthy food remains | Georgia Health News

Child obesity dips; need for healthy food remains | Georgia Health News

Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms: Study

Age of Autism Diagnosis May Depend on Symptoms: Study

Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions

Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions

Lullabies Soothe Preemies, Parents Alike

Lullabies Soothe Preemies, Parents Alike

Doctors' Insight Into Patients' Lives May Boost Care, Study Finds

Doctors' Insight Into Patients' Lives May Boost Care, Study Finds

Some renewing insurance early in face of ACA | Georgia Health News

Some renewing insurance early in face of ACA | Georgia Health News

Monday, April 15, 2013

Do Teens Who Sleep In Stay Slimmer?

Do Teens Who Sleep In Stay Slimmer?

Doctors Urged to Refrain from Social Media Contacts With Patients

Doctors Urged to Refrain from Social Media Contacts With Patients

Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD

Changes to Psychiatry's 'Bible' Could Widen Definition of ADHD

Obama and Insurance Executives Discuss Health Care Exchanges - NYTimes.com

Obama and Insurance Executives Discuss Health Care Exchanges - NYTimes.com

Arizona Legislature closing in on Medicaid vote | www.ajc.com

Arizona Legislature closing in on Medicaid vote | www.ajc.com

Rate of employer-based health insurance keeps dropping

Rate of employer-based health insurance keeps dropping

Thursday, April 11, 2013

March Revenues Up 1%

https://etax.dor.ga.gov/pressrel/Deal_March_revenues_up_1_percent.pdf

Fetal Exposure To Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Pediatric Cancers

Fetal Exposure To Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Pediatric Cancers

Kidney Function Of Adolescents May Be Negatively Impacted By Smoking

Kidney Function Of Adolescents May Be Negatively Impacted By Smoking

Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports

Teen's Death From Chickenpox Highlights Need for Vaccination, CDC Reports

Study: Fewer Georgians get health care through jobs - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Study: Fewer Georgians get health care through jobs - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Schools urged to plan more exercise for kids | Georgia Health News

Schools urged to plan more exercise for kids | Georgia Health News

Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies Doubles: Report

Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies Doubles: Report

Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Affected Virginia Kids

Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Affected Virginia Kids

Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region: Report

Antibiotic Prescribing Rates Vary by Region: Report

Gulp! Study Suggests Super-Size Soda Ban Could Fizzle

Gulp! Study Suggests Super-Size Soda Ban Could Fizzle

Mold closes Savannah Ronald McDonald House as charity opens Memorial Family Room | savannahnow.com

Mold closes Savannah Ronald McDonald House as charity opens Memorial Family Room | savannahnow.com

Insurers Battle Over Federal Employees’ Health Coverage - Kaiser Health News

Insurers Battle Over Federal Employees’ Health Coverage - Kaiser Health News

Senate approval seen for Obama health care nominee | Politics | The Seattle Times

Senate approval seen for Obama health care nominee | Politics | The Seattle Times

Monday, April 8, 2013

When Teens Focus on TV, Obesity Risk Rises

When Teens Focus on TV, Obesity Risk Rises

Frequent Eating in Kids Tied to iLess/i Weight Gain

Frequent Eating in Kids Tied to iLess/i Weight Gain

Kids Given Big Plates Help Themselves to More Food

Kids Given Big Plates Help Themselves to More Food

MedPAC Debates Better Pay for APRNs, PAs

MedPAC Debates Better Pay for APRNs, PAs

Obamacare becomes GOP weapon in Medicaid battle - Jason Millman and Kyle Cheney - POLITICO.com

Obamacare becomes GOP weapon in Medicaid battle - Jason Millman and Kyle Cheney - POLITICO.com

Hospitals In 5 States Clamp Down On Delivering Babies Before 39 Weeks – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Hospitals In 5 States Clamp Down On Delivering Babies Before 39 Weeks – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Increased Seat Belt Use Improves A Teen's Chance Of Survival In A Crash

Increased Seat Belt Use Improves A Teen's Chance Of Survival In A Crash

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Guided Self-Help Found To Be Effective In Treating Childhood Obesity

Guided Self-Help Found To Be Effective In Treating Childhood Obesity

Fewer U.S. Teens Dying in Teen-Driver Crashes

Fewer U.S. Teens Dying in Teen-Driver Crashes

Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood

Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood

Rural counties ailing as suburban ones thrive | Georgia Health News

Rural counties ailing as suburban ones thrive | Georgia Health News

Melanoma Rates Rising in U.S. Children

Melanoma Rates Rising in U.S. Children

Gwinnett Daily Post | Shelter offers refuge for Gwinnett youth

Gwinnett Daily Post | Shelter offers refuge for Gwinnett youth

Many Georgians projected to get exchange subsidy | Georgia Health News

Many Georgians projected to get exchange subsidy | Georgia Health News

State reform update: Pa. governor latest to seek Medicaid changes | Modern Healthcare

State reform update: Pa. governor latest to seek Medicaid changes | Modern Healthcare

Walgreens Becomes 1st Retail Chain To Diagnose, Treat Chronic Conditions - Kaiser Health News

Walgreens Becomes 1st Retail Chain To Diagnose, Treat Chronic Conditions - Kaiser Health News

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Cognitive Development May Be Affected By Marital Conflict

Cognitive Development May Be Affected By Marital Conflict

Alcohol, Drug Use A Greater Risk For Children Of Deployed Parents

Alcohol, Drug Use A Greater Risk For Children Of Deployed Parents

Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits

Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits

New Med School Aims To Train Primary Care Docs - Kaiser Health News

New Med School Aims To Train Primary Care Docs - Kaiser Health News

Volume-outcome association in pediatric hospitals needs more data - FierceHealthcare

Volume-outcome association in pediatric hospitals needs more data - FierceHealthcare

More Diagnoses of A.D.H.D. Causing Concern - NYTimes.com

More Diagnoses of A.D.H.D. Causing Concern - NYTimes.com

Piedmont Healthcare names new chief | Georgia Health News

Piedmont Healthcare names new chief | Georgia Health News

Monday, April 1, 2013

Sleep Apnea in Children: Effects May Include ADHD, Learning Problems : Conditions : Medical Daily

Sleep Apnea in Children: Effects May Include ADHD, Learning Problems : Conditions : Medical Daily

Chickenpox Vaccine Rules the Roost | dailyRx

Chickenpox Vaccine Rules the Roost | dailyRx

Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets

Keep Kids Safe From Laundry Detergent Packets

Parent-Focused Classes May Help Tots at Risk for ADHD

Parent-Focused Classes May Help Tots at Risk for ADHD

Parents Will Push for Medication, Even If Doc Says Not Needed

Parents Will Push for Medication, Even If Doc Says Not Needed

Some win, some lose in Georgia legislative session | Online Athens

Some win, some lose in Georgia legislative session | Online Athens

Can mass marketing heal the splits on 'Obamacare'? | www.ajc.com

Can mass marketing heal the splits on 'Obamacare'? | www.ajc.com

Physician seeks curbs on insurer limits for drugs | www.ajc.com

Physician seeks curbs on insurer limits for drugs | www.ajc.com

With end of session, hard part begins for Gov. Deal | www.ajc.com

With end of session, hard part begins for Gov. Deal | www.ajc.com