Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Deadly strep infection in infants could be prevented with breast milk sugars - Medical News Today

Deadly strep infection in infants could be prevented with breast milk sugars - Medical News Today

Researchers Find Another Way Zika Can Harm Babies

Researchers Find Another Way Zika Can Harm Babies

Christie boasts N.J. Medicaid expansion success under Obamacare | NJ.com

Christie boasts N.J. Medicaid expansion success under Obamacare | NJ.com

CMS offers solutions as improper Medicaid payments skyrocket - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS offers solutions as improper Medicaid payments skyrocket - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

It’s Official: iPads Are Sedatives for Kids | TIME

It’s Official: iPads Are Sedatives for Kids | TIME

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Why the Generic EpiPen Still Doesn’t Solve the Problem | TIME

Why the Generic EpiPen Still Doesn’t Solve the Problem | TIME

FDA OKs Concussion Screening App | Medpage Today

FDA OKs Concussion Screening App | Medpage Today

Pediatricians Say Parents' Concerns About Vaccines Have Shifted In Past Decade

Pediatricians Say Parents' Concerns About Vaccines Have Shifted In Past Decade

American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes New Policies to Boost Child Immunization Rates

American Academy of Pediatrics Publishes New Policies to Boost Child Immunization Rates

Heart Birth Defects Dropped After Folic Acid Was Added to Food

Heart Birth Defects Dropped After Folic Acid Was Added to Food

Mylan to Offer Generic EpiPen

Mylan to Offer Generic EpiPen

Piedmont Healthcare signs 3-year deal with UnitedHealthcare after messy impasse - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Piedmont Healthcare signs 3-year deal with UnitedHealthcare after messy impasse - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS moves to shore up Obamacare insurance markets - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS moves to shore up Obamacare insurance markets - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Monday, August 29, 2016

More Parents Believe Vaccines Are Unnecessary

More Parents Believe Vaccines Are Unnecessary

Risks Spike If Young Athletes Specialize Too Soon

Risks Spike If Young Athletes Specialize Too Soon

EpiPen Manufacturer Offers A Discount, But Critics Aren't Soothed : Shots - Health News : NPR

EpiPen Manufacturer Offers A Discount, But Critics Aren't Soothed : Shots - Health News : NPR

Sen. Hufstetler on U-4: 'I guarantee you it will be banned' - Rome News-Tribune: Local

Sen. Hufstetler on U-4: 'I guarantee you it will be banned' - Rome News-Tribune: Local

Report: 3 Chatham residents have travel-related Zika | SavannahNow

Report: 3 Chatham residents have travel-related Zika | SavannahNow

Piedmont, United settle dispute, OK new contract | Georgia Health News

Piedmont, United settle dispute, OK new contract | Georgia Health News

EpiPen price backlash comes as consumers pay bigger share - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

EpiPen price backlash comes as consumers pay bigger share - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Mylan pledges to make EpiPen more affordable - Aug. 25, 2016

Mylan pledges to make EpiPen more affordable - Aug. 25, 2016

Test that differentiates between bacterial, viral infections in development - Medical News Today

Test that differentiates between bacterial, viral infections in development - Medical News Today

State Medicaid agencies could spend up to $5 million to cover mosquito repellent - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

State Medicaid agencies could spend up to $5 million to cover mosquito repellent - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

AAP Clinical Report : Steps to Prevent Teen Obesity and Eating Disorders

AAP Clinical Report : Steps to Prevent Teen Obesity and Eating Disorders

Rise in Medicaid rolls has continuing impact on state budget | Georgia Health News

Rise in Medicaid rolls has continuing impact on state budget | Georgia Health News

Zika Virus Can Persist for Months in Newborns, Case Study Suggests | Medpage Today

Zika Virus Can Persist for Months in Newborns, Case Study Suggests | Medpage Today

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives nearly $7 million to fight Zika - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives nearly $7 million to fight Zika - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Mom posts heartbreaking video of baby with whooping cough to... | www.ajc.com

Mom posts heartbreaking video of baby with whooping cough to... | www.ajc.com

New Zika virus case in Georgia | www.ajc.com

New Zika virus case in Georgia | www.ajc.com

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Scans Show Range of Zika-Linked Infant Brain Defects

Scans Show Range of Zika-Linked Infant Brain Defects

Diabetes Drug May Help Kids With Autism Fight Unwanted Pounds

Diabetes Drug May Help Kids With Autism Fight Unwanted Pounds

Season of Conception May Affect Fetal Brain Growth

Season of Conception May Affect Fetal Brain Growth

Five More Cases of Local Zika Infection Reported in Florida

Five More Cases of Local Zika Infection Reported in Florida

Government-Protected ‘Monopolies’ Drive Drug Prices Higher, Study Says | Kaiser Health News

Government-Protected ‘Monopolies’ Drive Drug Prices Higher, Study Says | Kaiser Health News

Piedmont and UnitedHealthcare to meet again - The Newnan Times-Herald

Piedmont and UnitedHealthcare to meet again - The Newnan Times-Herald

State accepts new hike in Blue Cross exchange premiums | Georgia Health News

State accepts new hike in Blue Cross exchange premiums | Georgia Health News

Breast-Feeding Rates Climb, But Many Moms Quit Early: CDC

Breast-Feeding Rates Climb, But Many Moms Quit Early: CDC

ADHD More Often Missed in Minority Kids

ADHD More Often Missed in Minority Kids

Kids' Mild Brain Injury Can Have Long-Term Effects

Kids' Mild Brain Injury Can Have Long-Term Effects

Congress Presses Pharmaceutical Company to Explain Surge in Cost of EpiPen - The New York Times

Congress Presses Pharmaceutical Company to Explain Surge in Cost of EpiPen - The New York Times

Children's Health tests digital pills to track med adherence | FierceHealthcare

Children's Health tests digital pills to track med adherence | FierceHealthcare

Monday, August 22, 2016

No More Than 6 Teaspoons of Added Sugars a Day for Kids

No More Than 6 Teaspoons of Added Sugars a Day for Kids

Huge numbers of Georgia children can’t get dental care, researcher says | Georgia Health News

Huge numbers of Georgia children can’t get dental care, researcher says | Georgia Health News

Senator seeks FTC investigation into EpiPen prices - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Senator seeks FTC investigation into EpiPen prices - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Aetna, Humana blast DOJ's merger challenge for ignoring reality - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Aetna, Humana blast DOJ's merger challenge for ignoring reality - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

AAP Policy Recommends Pediatricians Offer Medication for Opioid Addiction

AAP Policy Recommends Pediatricians Offer Medication for Opioid Addiction

Obamacare CEO Kevin Counihan counterstrikes after Aetna’s ACA exit | FierceHealthcare

Obamacare CEO Kevin Counihan counterstrikes after Aetna’s ACA exit | FierceHealthcare

Teen Cyberbullies More Apt to Be Friends Than Strangers

Teen Cyberbullies More Apt to Be Friends Than Strangers

Insurance Doesn’t Ensure Children Get Needed Visual Exams, Study Says | Kaiser Health News

Insurance Doesn’t Ensure Children Get Needed Visual Exams, Study Says | Kaiser Health News

Zika virus now actively spreading in Miami Beach, CDC expands travel advisory - The Washington Post

Zika virus now actively spreading in Miami Beach, CDC expands travel advisory - The Washington Post

Kansas Signs $215M Contract For New Medicaid Computer System | KCUR


(Editor’s Note: HPE holds the contract for the Georgia Medicaid system also.)
Kansas Signs $215M Contract For New Medicaid Computer System | KCUR

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Feds will sue Georgia over ‘psychoeducational’ schools | The Watchdog blog

Feds will sue Georgia over ‘psychoeducational’ schools | The Watchdog blog

Children failing to meet ideal cardiovascular health guidelines - Medical News Today

Children failing to meet ideal cardiovascular health guidelines - Medical News Today

Celiac disease: Season, region of birth linked with increased risk in children - Medical News Today

Celiac disease: Season, region of birth linked with increased risk in children - Medical News Today

Aetna CEO Threatened Obamacare Pullout If Feds Opposed Humana Merger

Aetna CEO Threatened Obamacare Pullout If Feds Opposed Humana Merger

Could Diet in Pregnancy Raise Child's Odds for ADHD?

Could Diet in Pregnancy Raise Child's Odds for ADHD?

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Meds May Curb Risky Behaviors for Kids With ADHD

Meds May Curb Risky Behaviors for Kids With ADHD

Kids With Mild Asthma Can Take Acetaminophen: Study

Kids With Mild Asthma Can Take Acetaminophen: Study

Aetna CEO linked exchange participation to merger review outcome | FierceHealthcare

Aetna CEO linked exchange participation to merger review outcome | FierceHealthcare

Another big defection from Georgia insurance exchange | Georgia Health News

Another big defection from Georgia insurance exchange | Georgia Health News

Obamacare’s in Trouble as Insurers Tire of Losing Money - Bloomberg

Obamacare’s in Trouble as Insurers Tire of Losing Money - Bloomberg

Aetna pullout heightens pressure for Obamacare exchange fixes as elections near - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Aetna pullout heightens pressure for Obamacare exchange fixes as elections near - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Kaiser Permanente 'absolutely' committed to Obamacare marketplaces - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Kaiser Permanente 'absolutely' committed to Obamacare marketplaces - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

What Mom-to-Be Eats Determines Bugs in Baby's Gut: Study

What Mom-to-Be Eats Determines Bugs in Baby's Gut: Study

6 Million Americans Drink Water Tainted With Toxic Chemicals: Report

6 Million Americans Drink Water Tainted With Toxic Chemicals: Report

Zika May Have Caused Death of Texas Newborn

Zika May Have Caused Death of Texas Newborn

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansions May Be Improving Care

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansions May Be Improving Care

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Is Rising

U.S. Maternal Death Rate Is Rising

Medicaid expansion would be windfall for state, report says | Georgia Health News

Medicaid expansion would be windfall for state, report says | Georgia Health News

Federal 1332 waiver rules may scare away states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Federal 1332 waiver rules may scare away states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Federal 1332 waiver rules may scare away states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Federal 1332 waiver rules may scare away states - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Friday, August 5, 2016

UnitedHealthcare challenges $58 billion Tricare contract loss - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

UnitedHealthcare challenges $58 billion Tricare contract loss - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Alabama Medicaid budget shortfall risks losing patients, doctors and waiver - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Alabama Medicaid budget shortfall risks losing patients, doctors and waiver - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Anthem Says Cigna Deal at Risk Without Quick Merger Ruling - Bloomberg

Anthem Says Cigna Deal at Risk Without Quick Merger Ruling - Bloomberg

Two babies in California born with microcephaly from Zika, officials say - LA Times

Two babies in California born with microcephaly from Zika, officials say - LA Times

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

New study supports link between alcohol advertising and adolescent drinking - Medical News Today

New study supports link between alcohol advertising and adolescent drinking - Medical News Today

U.S. Launches Early Trial of Zika Vaccine

U.S. Launches Early Trial of Zika Vaccine

Anthem Asks for Separate, Speedy Trial in Bid to Save Deal for Cigna - The New York Times

Anthem Asks for Separate, Speedy Trial in Bid to Save Deal for Cigna - The New York Times

U.S. officials provide stopgap Zika funds, Congress urged to act | Reuters

U.S. officials provide stopgap Zika funds, Congress urged to act | Reuters

New Insurance Policy: Abandon ACA Exchanges to Avoid Losses - ABC News

New Insurance Policy: Abandon ACA Exchanges to Avoid Losses - ABC News

Bundled-payment expansion brings providers more risk—and opportunity - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Bundled-payment expansion brings providers more risk—and opportunity - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Babies' Sleep 'Twitching' May Aid Their Development

Babies' Sleep 'Twitching' May Aid Their Development

Breast-Fed Preemies Do Better on Skills Tests: Study

Breast-Fed Preemies Do Better on Skills Tests: Study

Stressed Dads Can Affect Kids' Development

Stressed Dads Can Affect Kids' Development

Georgia Blood Supplier To Start Testing Donors For Zika | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia Blood Supplier To Start Testing Donors For Zika | WABE 90.1 FM

CMS denies Indiana's Medicaid lockout - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CMS denies Indiana's Medicaid lockout - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Concussed Kids Still Recover Well After Symptom Spike | Medpage Today

Concussed Kids Still Recover Well After Symptom Spike | Medpage Today

Monday, August 1, 2016

Cigna CEO discusses options if Anthem merger fails | FierceHealthcare

Cigna CEO discusses options if Anthem merger fails | FierceHealthcare

Study: 30 Percent Of Children’s Readmissions To Hospitals May Be Preventable | Kaiser Health News

Study: 30 Percent Of Children’s Readmissions To Hospitals May Be Preventable | Kaiser Health News

4 Out of 5 Kids With Epilepsy Have Other Health Problems: Study

4 Out of 5 Kids With Epilepsy Have Other Health Problems: Study

Ban on Indoor Tanning by Minors Not Working: Study

Ban on Indoor Tanning by Minors Not Working: Study

Hearing Test May Predict Autism Risk Sooner: Study

Hearing Test May Predict Autism Risk Sooner: Study