Thursday, February 28, 2013

Babies Born to Obese Women Show Thicker Arteries: Study

Babies Born to Obese Women Show Thicker Arteries: Study

When Kids Exercise More, Their Grades Might Rise Too

When Kids Exercise More, Their Grades Might Rise Too

Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression

Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression

Video Games May Sharpen Focusing Skills in Kids With Dyslexia

Video Games May Sharpen Focusing Skills in Kids With Dyslexia

Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care

Fiscal Standoff Could Cause Financial Pain for Health Care

Lawmaker wants seat belts in vans, church buses | The Augusta Chronicle

Lawmaker wants seat belts in vans, church buses | The Augusta Chronicle

Two malpractice bills stir passions under Dome | Georgia Health News

Two malpractice bills stir passions under Dome | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

U.S. Teen Birth Rates Highest in Rural Areas, Research Shows

U.S. Teen Birth Rates Highest in Rural Areas, Research Shows

More than a third of babies unintended | www.ajc.com

More than a third of babies unintended | www.ajc.com

C-Section Babies 5 Times More Likely To Develop Allergies

C-Section Babies 5 Times More Likely To Develop Allergies

Brain Connections Differ in Children With Autism

Brain Connections Differ in Children With Autism

Docs Brace for $11 Billion Hit from Sequester

Docs Brace for $11 Billion Hit from Sequester

Christie Backs Medicaid Help From Federal Government - NYTimes.com

Christie Backs Medicaid Help From Federal Government - NYTimes.com

Health exchanges: Will some be left out? | Georgia Health News

Health exchanges: Will some be left out? | Georgia Health News

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Childhood Food Allergies Related To Race Rather Than Environment

Childhood Food Allergies Related To Race Rather Than Environment

Parents Should Not Share Stories Of Drug Use With Kids

Parents Should Not Share Stories Of Drug Use With Kids

C-Section May Raise Child's Risk of Allergies, Asthma: Study

C-Section May Raise Child's Risk of Allergies, Asthma: Study

Primary Care Doctors Can Make the Wrong Call

Primary Care Doctors Can Make the Wrong Call

States Can Cut Back on Medicaid Payments, Administration Says - NYTimes.com

States Can Cut Back on Medicaid Payments, Administration Says - NYTimes.com

Medicaid, Sequester Weighing On Govs’ Minds At Annual Winter Meeting – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Medicaid, Sequester Weighing On Govs’ Minds At Annual Winter Meeting – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Monday, February 25, 2013

How much can a rural doctor do? Ask Neil Nelson, MD - amednews.com

How much can a rural doctor do? Ask Neil Nelson, MD - amednews.com

Empowered by ACA, old fraud law puts new scrutiny on doctors - amednews.com

Empowered by ACA, old fraud law puts new scrutiny on doctors - amednews.com

Poll: Many Americans Don't See Their Kids as Overweight

Poll: Many Americans Don't See Their Kids as Overweight

Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids' Blood Pressure

Experts Dispute Value of Checking Kids' Blood Pressure

Pediatrics Group Issues New Ear Infection Guidelines

Pediatrics Group Issues New Ear Infection Guidelines

Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools

Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools

RN-T.com - GOP governors take a pragmatic turn

RN-T.com - GOP governors take a pragmatic turn

Early life stress can hurt your heart - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Early life stress can hurt your heart - Atlanta Business Chronicle

White House releases state-by-state breakdown of sequester’s effects - The Washington Post

White House releases state-by-state breakdown of sequester’s effects - The Washington Post

Plans To Expand Florida Medicaid Welcomed And Feared - Kaiser Health News

Plans To Expand Florida Medicaid Welcomed And Feared - Kaiser Health News

Bills target dangerous child care workers | www.ajc.com

Bills target dangerous child care workers | www.ajc.com

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Florida governor backs Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Florida governor backs Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says

Codeine Risky for Kids After Certain Surgeries, FDA Says

Affordable Care Act cleared another hurdle toward implementation - The Washington Post

Affordable Care Act cleared another hurdle toward implementation - The Washington Post

Doctor Groups Unite Against Unnecessary Tests & Procedures – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Doctor Groups Unite Against Unnecessary Tests & Procedures – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Hospitals Clamp Down On Dangerous Early Elective Deliveries - Kaiser Health News

Hospitals Clamp Down On Dangerous Early Elective Deliveries - Kaiser Health News

U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds

U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds

Gaps in the breastfeeding trend (video) | Georgia Health News

Gaps in the breastfeeding trend (video) | Georgia Health News

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study

Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study

Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars

Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars

A stunning blow to Albany hospital merger | Georgia Health News

A stunning blow to Albany hospital merger | Georgia Health News

Nurse Practitioners Push To Help Care For Health Law's Newly Insured - Kaiser Health News

Nurse Practitioners Push To Help Care For Health Law's Newly Insured - Kaiser Health News

Pressure Rising To Avoid Federal Spending Cuts That Will Impact Health Programs - Kaiser Health News

Pressure Rising To Avoid Federal Spending Cuts That Will Impact Health Programs - Kaiser Health News

Florida to expand Medicaid under health overhaul | www.ajc.com

Florida to expand Medicaid under health overhaul | www.ajc.com

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females

Researchers Detect an Anti-Autism Advantage in Females

Early Exposure to Gluten May Help Babies Avoid Celiac Risk: Study

Early Exposure to Gluten May Help Babies Avoid Celiac Risk: Study

Walmart Health Screening Stations Touted As Part Of 'Self-Service Revolution' - Kaiser Health News

Walmart Health Screening Stations Touted As Part Of 'Self-Service Revolution' - Kaiser Health News

Medicaid expansion seen as a lifeline | Georgia Health News

Medicaid expansion seen as a lifeline | Georgia Health News

High court rules against Georgia hospital merger | www.ajc.com

High court rules against Georgia hospital merger | www.ajc.com

Monday, February 18, 2013

Motivating patients to make wise choices - amednews.com

Motivating patients to make wise choices - amednews.com

Medicaid-eligible but not enrolled? ACA a likely stimulus - amednews.com

Medicaid-eligible but not enrolled? ACA a likely stimulus - amednews.com

Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression

Switching Kids Away From Violent TV May Lower Aggression

Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death

Youth Smoking, Obesity May Lead to Early Death

“Huge problems” plague Georgia WIC program, cost taxpayers... | www.ajc.com

“Huge problems” plague Georgia WIC program, cost taxpayers... | www.ajc.com

White House seeks 'balanced way' to budget fix | www.ajc.com

White House seeks 'balanced way' to budget fix | www.ajc.com

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Deal signs hospital ‘bed tax’ bill, but health care woes persist | www.ajc.com

Deal signs hospital ‘bed tax’ bill, but health care woes persist | www.ajc.com

'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun Out of Play

'Hovering' Moms May Take Fun Out of Play

'Cyberbullying' as Harmful as Physical Threats, Study Finds

'Cyberbullying' as Harmful as Physical Threats, Study Finds

Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital

Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital

Medicaid expansion profitable for state? - southbendtribune.com

Medicaid expansion profitable for state? - southbendtribune.com

Georgia lawmakers consider allowing school personnel to carry weapons | Online Athens

Georgia lawmakers consider allowing school personnel to carry weapons | Online Athens

Study says Medicaid expansion would enrich state | Georgia Health News

Study says Medicaid expansion would enrich state | Georgia Health News

Study says Medicaid expansion would enrich state | Georgia Health News

Study says Medicaid expansion would enrich state | Georgia Health News

Ga. firms to share ideas on cutting health costs | Georgia Health News

Ga. firms to share ideas on cutting health costs | Georgia Health News

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Parents Need To Be Mindful Of Their Eating Practices To Avoid Obesity In Preschoolers And Help Them To Develop A Healthy Relationship With Food

Parents Need To Be Mindful Of Their Eating Practices To Avoid Obesity In Preschoolers And Help Them To Develop A Healthy Relationship With Food

Medical societies back assault weapons ban - amednews.com

Medical societies back assault weapons ban - amednews.com

C-Section, Formula May Disrupt 'Good' Gut Bacteria in Babies

C-Section, Formula May Disrupt 'Good' Gut Bacteria in Babies

China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health

China's Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health

Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk

Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Lower Autism Risk

ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children

ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children

Medicaid Transformation Watched Closely In Florida - Kaiser Health News

Medicaid Transformation Watched Closely In Florida - Kaiser Health News

Oregon May Provide Model For Restructuring Medicaid In Alabama - Kaiser Health News

Oregon May Provide Model For Restructuring Medicaid In Alabama - Kaiser Health News

Emory to invest $312M in Clifton Road hospital expansion - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Emory to invest $312M in Clifton Road hospital expansion - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Talks break down on mega-contract for Medicaid | Georgia Health News

Talks break down on mega-contract for Medicaid | Georgia Health News

Talks break down on mega-contract for Medicaid | Georgia Health News

Talks break down on mega-contract for Medicaid | Georgia Health News

Monday, February 11, 2013

Bill would mandate autism coverage in Georgia | The Augusta Chronicle

Bill would mandate autism coverage in Georgia | The Augusta Chronicle

Deal: January revenues up 10.4 percent | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor

Deal: January revenues up 10.4 percent | Governor Nathan Deal Office of the Governor

Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma

Little Known on How to Best Help Kids After Trauma

Obama renominates Tavenner to head CMS - FierceHealthcare

Obama renominates Tavenner to head CMS - FierceHealthcare

Georgia House OKs mid-year budget - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Georgia House OKs mid-year budget - Atlanta Business Chronicle

The ugly side of young love: Teen dating violence is all too common | Georgia Health News

The ugly side of young love: Teen dating violence is all too common | Georgia Health News

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk

Maternal Depression, Violence at Home May Raise Child's ADHD Risk

Hospitals unveil luxury birthing centers, women's services - FierceHealthcare

Hospitals unveil luxury birthing centers, women's services - FierceHealthcare

GA Immigration Law Delays License Renewals for Thousands of Nurses | WABE 90.1 FM

GA Immigration Law Delays License Renewals for Thousands of Nurses | WABE 90.1 FM

Survey: More Than 50% of Physicians Still in the Dark on Sunshine Act | Legal & Regulatory Issues

Survey: More Than 50% of Physicians Still in the Dark on Sunshine Act | Legal & Regulatory Issues

Researchers spot attention deficits in babies who develop autism later in life - Toronto Special Needs Kids | Examiner.com

Researchers spot attention deficits in babies who develop autism later in life - Toronto Special Needs Kids | Examiner.com

Exercise beneficial for women with gestational diabetes

Exercise beneficial for women with gestational diabetes

Defying Expectations, GOP Governors Embrace Medicaid Expansion : Shots - Health News : NPR

Defying Expectations, GOP Governors Embrace Medicaid Expansion : Shots - Health News : NPR

Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine

Some Whooping Cough Strains Now Outsmarting Vaccine

Some GOP governors accepting parts of ACA - Jennifer Haberkorn and Jason Millman - POLITICO.com

Some GOP governors accepting parts of ACA - Jennifer Haberkorn and Jason Millman - POLITICO.com

Bill calls for health ‘navigators’ to be licensed | www.ajc.com

Bill calls for health ‘navigators’ to be licensed | www.ajc.com

Ga.'s first lady visits detention center, Challenged Child

Ga.'s first lady visits detention center, Challenged Child

MedMal expanding to Georgia - Atlanta Business Chronicle

MedMal expanding to Georgia - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Deal still opposes Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Deal still opposes Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

States using health IT to boost Medicaid sign-ups - amednews.com

States using health IT to boost Medicaid sign-ups - amednews.com

Fla. moving ahead with Medicaid privatization

Fla. moving ahead with Medicaid privatization

Ohio Governor John R. Kasich Will Seek to Cover More Under Medicaid - NYTimes.com

Ohio Governor John R. Kasich Will Seek to Cover More Under Medicaid - NYTimes.com

Times-Georgian - Two county schools win Get Fit challenge

Times-Georgian - Two county schools win Get Fit challenge

Government Proposes New Rule To Make School Snacks Healthier | TIME.com

Government Proposes New Rule To Make School Snacks Healthier | TIME.com

Small rural hospital closes doors; more may follow | Georgia Health News

Small rural hospital closes doors; more may follow | Georgia Health News

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Obama enlists doctors for gun violence prevention - amednews.com

Obama enlists doctors for gun violence prevention - amednews.com

Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan

Kids' Abdominal Injuries May Not Warrant CT Scan

Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds

Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds

School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds

School Bullies Often Popular, Survey Finds

Feds Help States Qualify For More Medicaid Dollars – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Feds Help States Qualify For More Medicaid Dollars – Capsules - The KHN Blog

State Action Needed To Guarantee Health Law Protections, Says Report – Capsules - The KHN Blog

State Action Needed To Guarantee Health Law Protections, Says Report – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Legislature gives final OK to hospital fee transfer | Georgia Health News

Legislature gives final OK to hospital fee transfer | Georgia Health News

Friday, February 1, 2013

House to debate hospital tax bill Friday | www.ajc.com

House to debate hospital tax bill Friday | www.ajc.com

Texting Doesn't Replace the Feel-Good Effects of Talking, Study Says

Texting Doesn't Replace the Feel-Good Effects of Talking, Study Says

Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds

Energy Drinks Pose Risks to Teens, Study Finds

Lawmakers Push for Medicaid Expansion

Lawmakers Push for Medicaid Expansion

Republican Bolling makes case for expanding Medicaid in Va. - The Washington Post

Republican Bolling makes case for expanding Medicaid in Va. - The Washington Post

Gov. Phil Bryant decries Dems 'shameful' politics in killing Medicaid bill | gulflive.com

Gov. Phil Bryant decries Dems 'shameful' politics in killing Medicaid bill | gulflive.com