Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Alleged scheme to fix generic-drug prices started as dinners and ‘Girls Nights Out’ | The Seattle Times

Alleged scheme to fix generic-drug prices started as dinners and ‘Girls Nights Out’ | The Seattle Times

Montana Adds Job Training To Medicaid And Finds Success : Shots - Health News : NPR

Montana Adds Job Training To Medicaid And Finds Success : Shots - Health News : NPR

Iowa Medicaid companies say program is underfunded - San Antonio Express-News

Editor’s Note: One of the Iowa health plans named below, Amerigroup, also has a contract with Medicaid in Georgia.
Iowa Medicaid companies say program is underfunded - San Antonio Express-News

Anesthetic cream most effective pain reliever for infant vaccinations - Medical News Today

Anesthetic cream most effective pain reliever for infant vaccinations - Medical News Today

Home Visits Can Help New Parents

Home Visits Can Help New Parents

There's Still Time for Your Flu Shot

There's Still Time for Your Flu Shot

U.S. Families Spend 1.5 Billion Hours Yearly on Kids With Special Health Needs

U.S. Families Spend 1.5 Billion Hours Yearly on Kids With Special Health Needs

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

The 2016 Year in Review: Medicaid - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

The 2016 Year in Review: Medicaid - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Rest May Not Be Best for Kids After Concussion

Rest May Not Be Best for Kids After Concussion

As Ga.'s Rural Hospitals Close, Communities Deal With Effects | WABE 90.1 FM

As Ga.'s Rural Hospitals Close, Communities Deal With Effects | WABE 90.1 FM

Another legislative battle looms over dental hygienist bill | Georgia Health News

Another legislative battle looms over dental hygienist bill | Georgia Health News

Republicans Press CMS on Medicaid Expansion Policies - Morning Consult

Republicans Press CMS on Medicaid Expansion Policies - Morning Consult

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Some Kids' Genes Might Make Food Ads More Tempting

Some Kids' Genes Might Make Food Ads More Tempting

Pot Use in Pregnancy on the Upswing, Study Finds

Pot Use in Pregnancy on the Upswing, Study Finds

Renewed Tennessee Medicaid waiver will limit uncompensated-care funds - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Renewed Tennessee Medicaid waiver will limit uncompensated-care funds - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

After Harsh Light, a Cheaper Version of EpiPen From Mylan - The New York Times

After Harsh Light, a Cheaper Version of EpiPen From Mylan - The New York Times

Kansas renews existing contracts for firms managing Medicaid | The Kansas City Star

(Editor’s Note: Amerigroup and Centene (dba Peach State) have contracts in the Georgia Medicaid program as well.) Kansas renews existing contracts for firms managing Medicaid | The Kansas City Star

Monday, December 19, 2016

Teens May Not Heed Health Warnings on Cigars

Teens May Not Heed Health Warnings on Cigars

Nicotine in E-Cigs Can Trigger Lifelong Addiction in Kids: Docs

Nicotine in E-Cigs Can Trigger Lifelong Addiction in Kids: Docs

Used Safely, Donor Breast Milk Can Help Preemie Babies

Used Safely, Donor Breast Milk Can Help Preemie Babies

The Impact of Child Abuse Can Last a Lifetime

The Impact of Child Abuse Can Last a Lifetime

Report: 1 million in Georgia could lose insurance under repeal of Obamacare

Report: 1 million in Georgia could lose insurance under repeal of Obamacare

The human face — and the uncertain politics — of Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

The human face — and the uncertain politics — of Medicaid expansion | Georgia Health News

Governor leaves Medicaid expansion funds out of his budget revisions - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia Politics

Governor leaves Medicaid expansion funds out of his budget revisions - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Virginia Politics

Addressing neonatal abstinence syndrome before birth - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Addressing neonatal abstinence syndrome before birth - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Mylan launches cheaper version of EpiPen allergy treatment - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Mylan launches cheaper version of EpiPen allergy treatment - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Friday, December 16, 2016

Georgia slips to 41st on list of healthiest states | The Telegraph

Georgia slips to 41st on list of healthiest states | The Telegraph

Surprise! Some GOP Govs Really Want to Keep Expanded Medicaid | The Fiscal Times

Surprise! Some GOP Govs Really Want to Keep Expanded Medicaid | The Fiscal Times

Congress urged to extend CHIP in light of cloudy ACA future - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Congress urged to extend CHIP in light of cloudy ACA future - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Republicans say state flexibility key for ACA replacement - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Republicans say state flexibility key for ACA replacement - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Ga. House Democratic Leader: We'll Keep Pushing On Medicaid | WABE 90.1 FM

Ga. House Democratic Leader: We'll Keep Pushing On Medicaid | WABE 90.1 FM

Guns and health: A controversy that continues | Georgia Health News

Guns and health: A controversy that continues | Georgia Health News

Anthem-Cigna Merger Goes to Judge for Ruling That Could End Deal - Bloomberg

Anthem-Cigna Merger Goes to Judge for Ruling That Could End Deal - Bloomberg

Among teens, marijuana use overtakes tobacco, e-cigarettes

Among teens, marijuana use overtakes tobacco, e-cigarettes

In Light Of Zika Findings, Stepped-Up Monitoring Of Children’s Symptoms Urged | Kaiser Health News

In Light Of Zika Findings, Stepped-Up Monitoring Of Children’s Symptoms Urged | Kaiser Health News

Insurance merger trials consider how to define markets - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Insurance merger trials consider how to define markets - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Study Shows How Zika Attacks Infant Brain

Study Shows How Zika Attacks Infant Brain

Obama Signs Sweeping Health Care Bill Into Law

Obama Signs Sweeping Health Care Bill Into Law

Preliminary data shows Augusta boy, other children benefited from marijuana oil clinical trial | Online Athens

Preliminary data shows Augusta boy, other children benefited from marijuana oil clinical trial | Online Athens

Without ACA Guarantees, 52 Million Adults Could Have Trouble Buying Individual Plans | Kaiser Health News

Without ACA Guarantees, 52 Million Adults Could Have Trouble Buying Individual Plans | Kaiser Health News

VA finalizes rule that expands scope of nurse practice - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

VA finalizes rule that expands scope of nurse practice - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The remarkable thing that health insurance does for poor kids - The Washington Post

The remarkable thing that health insurance does for poor kids - The Washington Post

AMGA says transition to value-based care slowing | FierceHealthcare

AMGA says transition to value-based care slowing | FierceHealthcare

Just 40 Percent of Americans Vaccinated for Flu This Season

Just 40 Percent of Americans Vaccinated for Flu This Season

Most Teen Smokers Also Turn to Alcohol, Drugs, Study Finds

Most Teen Smokers Also Turn to Alcohol, Drugs, Study Finds

Rural Hospitals See Surge in Opioid-Dependent Babies

Rural Hospitals See Surge in Opioid-Dependent Babies

Drug Use by U.S. Teens Drops to All-Time Low

Drug Use by U.S. Teens Drops to All-Time Low

Georgia’s Top 10 health care stories in 2016 | Georgia Health News

Georgia’s Top 10 health care stories in 2016 | Georgia Health News

Aetna CEO Denies Obamacare Pullout Driven by U.S. Merger Suit - Bloomberg

Aetna CEO Denies Obamacare Pullout Driven by U.S. Merger Suit - Bloomberg

Monday, December 12, 2016

Price Poised To Protect Doctors’ Interests At HHS | Kaiser Health News

Price Poised To Protect Doctors’ Interests At HHS | Kaiser Health News

Health care industry is worried by GOP's 'Obamacare' repeal path

Health care industry is worried by GOP's 'Obamacare' repeal path

Price Poised To Protect Doctors’ Interests At HHS | Kaiser Health News

Price Poised To Protect Doctors’ Interests At HHS | Kaiser Health News

Babies' Marijuana Exposure Evident in Their Pee

Babies' Marijuana Exposure Evident in Their Pee

Five Quick Ways A New HHS Secretary Could Change The Course Of Health Policy | Kaiser Health News

Five Quick Ways A New HHS Secretary Could Change The Course Of Health Policy | Kaiser Health News

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Georgia Gov. Deal touts state’s economy, state budget in address to lawmakers | Online Athens

Georgia Gov. Deal touts state’s economy, state budget in address to lawmakers | Online Athens

Senate Republican Leaders Vow to Begin Repeal of Health Law Next Month - The New York Times

Senate Republican Leaders Vow to Begin Repeal of Health Law Next Month - The New York Times

Hospitals warn Trump, Congress of massive losses with Affordable Care Act repeal - The Washington Post

Hospitals warn Trump, Congress of massive losses with Affordable Care Act repeal - The Washington Post

Slavitt: 'There should be no pride of authorship' with healthcare reform - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Slavitt: 'There should be no pride of authorship' with healthcare reform - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Kids Eat Better, but Much Room for Improvement | Medpage Today

Kids Eat Better, but Much Room for Improvement | Medpage Today

Tighter Gun Control Laws Linked to Fewer School Shootings in U.S.

Tighter Gun Control Laws Linked to Fewer School Shootings in U.S.

Georgia stands to gain from massive medical research measure

Georgia stands to gain from massive medical research measure

Georgia stands to gain from massive medical research measure

Georgia stands to gain from massive medical research measure

State still faces shortage of caseworkers for foster kids | Georgia Health News

State still faces shortage of caseworkers for foster kids | Georgia Health News

Study: 'Obamacare' Repeal-Only Would Make 30M Uninsured - ABC News

Study: 'Obamacare' Repeal-Only Would Make 30M Uninsured - ABC News

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Aetna-Humana trial primer: A look at how the deal evolved | FierceHealthcare

Aetna-Humana trial primer: A look at how the deal evolved | FierceHealthcare

Insurers’ Flawed Directories Leave Patients Scrambling For In-Network Doctors | Kaiser Health News

Insurers’ Flawed Directories Leave Patients Scrambling For In-Network Doctors | Kaiser Health News

Tom Price Is Eager to Lead H.H.S., and Reduce Its Clout - The New York Times

Tom Price Is Eager to Lead H.H.S., and Reduce Its Clout - The New York Times

G.O.P. Plans Immediate Repeal of Health Law, Then a Delay - The New York Times

G.O.P. Plans Immediate Repeal of Health Law, Then a Delay - The New York Times

Start-ups bringing disruptive innovation to primary care - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Start-ups bringing disruptive innovation to primary care - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Friday, December 2, 2016

Dads who embrace fatherhood likely to have well-adjusted pre-teens - Medical News Today

Dads who embrace fatherhood likely to have well-adjusted pre-teens - Medical News Today

2 Out of 3 Depressed Teens Gain Lasting Benefits From Therapy

2 Out of 3 Depressed Teens Gain Lasting Benefits From Therapy

GOP’s Delayed-Repeal Obamacare Strategy Faces Major Obstacles - Bloomberg Politics

GOP’s Delayed-Repeal Obamacare Strategy Faces Major Obstacles - Bloomberg Politics

Just 1 in 4 want to see ACA repealed - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Just 1 in 4 want to see ACA repealed - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Some GOP Voters Skittish On Full Repeal, Poll Finds | Kaiser Health News

Some GOP Voters Skittish On Full Repeal, Poll Finds | Kaiser Health News