Monday, February 27, 2017

Trump slams Affordable Care Act, touts replacement in meeting with health insurers | FierceHealthcare

Trump slams Affordable Care Act, touts replacement in meeting with health insurers | FierceHealthcare

Rise in mumps outbreaks prompts U.S. officials to weigh third vaccine dose - The Washington Post

Rise in mumps outbreaks prompts U.S. officials to weigh third vaccine dose - The Washington Post

Trump to lay out healthcare revamp details in speech to Congress | Reuters

Trump to lay out healthcare revamp details in speech to Congress | Reuters

Georgia among top states for 'accidental' child shootings | WSB-TV

Georgia among top states for 'accidental' child shootings | WSB-TV

As Pot Legalization Advances, Pediatricians Warn of Dangers

As Pot Legalization Advances, Pediatricians Warn of Dangers

Pediatricians Revise Guidelines for Teen Victims of Sexual Assault

Pediatricians Revise Guidelines for Teen Victims of Sexual Assault

ACA replacement draft leaked; would bring major changes to Medicaid, individual exchanges | FierceHealthcare

ACA replacement draft leaked; would bring major changes to Medicaid, individual exchanges | FierceHealthcare

Overdoses skyrocket as Trump considers eliminating office of 'Drug Czar' - Modern Healthcare

Overdoses skyrocket as Trump considers eliminating office of 'Drug Czar' - Modern Healthcare

More than 65,000 providers are cut from Medicaid rolls in 15 states - Modern Healthcare

More than 65,000 providers are cut from Medicaid rolls in 15 states - Modern Healthcare

Millions would lose coverage under GOP plans to cut Medicaid - Modern Healthcare

Millions would lose coverage under GOP plans to cut Medicaid - Modern Healthcare

Monday, February 20, 2017

Court rules doctors can ask: 'Is there a gun in the home?’ | FierceHealthcare

Court rules doctors can ask: 'Is there a gun in the home?’ | FierceHealthcare

Is Surgery Always Needed for Kids' Appendicitis?

Is Surgery Always Needed for Kids' Appendicitis?

Kids' OD Risk Rises When Opioids Left Out at Home

Kids' OD Risk Rises When Opioids Left Out at Home

Georgia senators work to slash THC potency in medical cannabis | Online Athens

Georgia senators work to slash THC potency in medical cannabis | Online Athens

Trump Health Pick Says Medicaid Needs a Major Overhaul - The New York Times

Trump Health Pick Says Medicaid Needs a Major Overhaul - The New York Times

Friday, February 17, 2017

Flu Vaccine a Pretty Good Match for Viruses This Year: CDC

Flu Vaccine a Pretty Good Match for Viruses This Year: CDC

Georgia House Panel Approves Bill Allowing Guns On Campus | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia House Panel Approves Bill Allowing Guns On Campus | WABE 90.1 FM

After tweak in payment formula, Senate committee OKs remedy for ‘surprise’ billing | Georgia Health News

After tweak in payment formula, Senate committee OKs remedy for ‘surprise’ billing | Georgia Health News

Getting better results by corralling children's health data - Modern Healthcare

Getting better results by corralling children's health data - Modern Healthcare

CMS nominee wants to protect states and rural providers, opposes vouchers for Medicare - Modern Healthcare

CMS nominee wants to protect states and rural providers, opposes vouchers for Medicare - Modern Healthcare

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Experimental Test Can Spot Autism in Infancy

Experimental Test Can Spot Autism in Infancy

Imaging Study Confirms Brain Differences in People With ADHD

Imaging Study Confirms Brain Differences in People With ADHD

Humana quitting Georgia exchange (and others) as feds plan rule changes | Georgia Health News

Humana quitting Georgia exchange (and others) as feds plan rule changes | Georgia Health News

2 Big Insurance Breakups on Valentine's Day | Connecticut News | US News

2 Big Insurance Breakups on Valentine's Day | Connecticut News | US News

GOP Considers Medicaid Reforms for Reconciliation Bill - Morning Consult

GOP Considers Medicaid Reforms for Reconciliation Bill - Morning Consult

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Flu misery continues across the state | Georgia Health News

Flu misery continues across the state | Georgia Health News

Proposal to end ‘surprise’ billing tied up over payment formula | Georgia Health News

Proposal to end ‘surprise’ billing tied up over payment formula | Georgia Health News

Aetna, Humana drop merger; Cigna wants to end Anthem deal | Reuters

Aetna, Humana drop merger; Cigna wants to end Anthem deal | Reuters

Influence of GOP Doctors Caucus Grows as Congress Looks to Replace Health Law | Kaiser Health News

Influence of GOP Doctors Caucus Grows as Congress Looks to Replace Health Law | Kaiser Health News

Georgia bill would hold providers criminally liable for not tracking opioid prescriptions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Georgia bill would hold providers criminally liable for not tracking opioid prescriptions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Cigna seeks more than $14 billion in formal termination of Anthem deal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Cigna seeks more than $14 billion in formal termination of Anthem deal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Monday, February 13, 2017

Friday, February 10, 2017

Naps May Sharpen a Preschooler's Language Skills

Naps May Sharpen a Preschooler's Language Skills

ADHD parents fret over Georgia bill to limit prescriptions

ADHD parents fret over Georgia bill to limit prescriptions

Senate confirms Rep. Tom Price of Georgia as Trump’s HHS secretary | Political Insider blog

Senate confirms Rep. Tom Price of Georgia as Trump’s HHS secretary | Political Insider blog

Children’s Healthcare plans to build large new Atlanta hospital | Georgia Health News

Children’s Healthcare plans to build large new Atlanta hospital | Georgia Health News

Anthem and Cigna likely to jockey over $1.85 billion break-up fee - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Anthem and Cigna likely to jockey over $1.85 billion break-up fee - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Thursday, February 9, 2017

E-Cigs May Be 'Bridge' to Teens' Tobacco Use

E-Cigs May Be 'Bridge' to Teens' Tobacco Use

Georgia Lawmakers Bring Back 'Campus Carry' Bill | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia Lawmakers Bring Back 'Campus Carry' Bill | WABE 90.1 FM

Latino kids being bullied more amid political controversy, groups say | Georgia Health News

Latino kids being bullied more amid political controversy, groups say | Georgia Health News

More than 350 organizations write Trump to endorse current vaccines’ safety - The Washington Post

More than 350 organizations write Trump to endorse current vaccines’ safety - The Washington Post

Judge blocks Anthem-Cigna merger - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Judge blocks Anthem-Cigna merger - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

U.S. Legislation Boosted Access to Autism Services, With No Added Cost to Families

U.S. Legislation Boosted Access to Autism Services, With No Added Cost to Families

U.S. Vaccine Guidelines for Flu, HPV Updated

U.S. Vaccine Guidelines for Flu, HPV Updated

Screening, HPV Vaccine Can Prevent Cervical Cancer: FDA

Screening, HPV Vaccine Can Prevent Cervical Cancer: FDA

Trump, Some Republicans Say Obamacare Replacement Won't Happen Soon : Shots - Health News : NPR

Trump, Some Republicans Say Obamacare Replacement Won't Happen Soon : Shots - Health News : NPR

Senate panel hears surprising testimony on surprise medical bills | Georgia Health News

Senate panel hears surprising testimony on surprise medical bills | Georgia Health News

Monday, February 6, 2017

Tom Price has his finger on the Obamacare destruct button - POLITICO

Tom Price has his finger on the Obamacare destruct button - POLITICO

Trump Says Health Law Replacement May Not Be Ready Until Next Year - The New York Times

Trump Says Health Law Replacement May Not Be Ready Until Next Year - The New York Times

Pet Meds Sending Kids to the ER

Pet Meds Sending Kids to the ER

1 in 4 Teen E-Cigarette Users Has Tried 'Dripping'

1 in 4 Teen E-Cigarette Users Has Tried 'Dripping'

It’s about cancer, not sex, say doctors, as CDC urges HPV vaccine for preteens | The Sacramento Bee

It’s about cancer, not sex, say doctors, as CDC urges HPV vaccine for preteens | The Sacramento Bee

G.O.P. Campaign to Repeal Obamacare Stalls on the Details - The New York Times

G.O.P. Campaign to Repeal Obamacare Stalls on the Details - The New York Times

House to consider bill to cut drug prices through more generic competition - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

House to consider bill to cut drug prices through more generic competition - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Friday, February 3, 2017

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Medical cannabis access remains in limbo

Medical cannabis access remains in limbo

House panel begins another quest for a dental hygienist law | Georgia Health News

House panel begins another quest for a dental hygienist law | Georgia Health News

Anthem revenue up 7.6% ahead of looming merger decision - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Anthem revenue up 7.6% ahead of looming merger decision - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Republican senators say fixing individual market should be first step in ACA repeal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Republican senators say fixing individual market should be first step in ACA repeal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Tamer Version of Youth Football Looks to Address Safety Concerns

Tamer Version of Youth Football Looks to Address Safety Concerns

Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care | Kaiser Health News

Hospitals Worry Repeal Of Obamacare Would Jeopardize Innovations In Care | Kaiser Health News

Aetna won't return to exchanges it left despite federal judge's scolding - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Aetna won't return to exchanges it left despite federal judge's scolding - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Georgia lawmakers to tackle ‘surprise’ medical billing to patients | Georgia Health News

Georgia lawmakers to tackle ‘surprise’ medical billing to patients | Georgia Health News

Healthcare leaders to Trump: Don’t stop the push for value-based care | FierceHealthcare

Healthcare leaders to Trump: Don’t stop the push for value-based care | FierceHealthcare

Healthcare leaders to Trump: Don’t stop the push for value-based care | FierceHealthcare

Healthcare leaders to Trump: Don’t stop the push for value-based care | FierceHealthcare