Monday, July 31, 2017

Georgia eyes Medicaid fixes: ‘We can’t expect them to solve it for us’ | Political Insider blog

Georgia eyes Medicaid fixes: ‘We can’t expect them to solve it for us’ | Political Insider blog

Vision Problems Can Harm Kids' Development, Grades

Vision Problems Can Harm Kids' Development, Grades

Surgeons Warn of Trampolines' Down Side

Surgeons Warn of Trampolines' Down Side

Teen Suicide: “The Time for Secrecy Is Over”

Teen Suicide: “The Time for Secrecy Is Over”

Ga. Leaders Must Deal With Existing Health Care Law After Senate Vote | WABE 90.1 FM

Ga. Leaders Must Deal With Existing Health Care Law After Senate Vote | WABE 90.1 FM

With ACA repeal dead, shoring up the individual market moves to center stage - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

With ACA repeal dead, shoring up the individual market moves to center stage - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Friday, July 28, 2017

Young Athletes Who Specialize Too Soon Risk More Injuries : Shots - Health News : NPR

Young Athletes Who Specialize Too Soon Risk More Injuries : Shots - Health News : NPR

Lawmakers Overwhelmed At Ga. Rural Health Care Meeting | WABE 90.1 FM

Lawmakers Overwhelmed At Ga. Rural Health Care Meeting | WABE 90.1 FM

Lawmakers Overwhelmed At Ga. Rural Health Care Meeting | WABE 90.1 FM

Lawmakers Overwhelmed At Ga. Rural Health Care Meeting | WABE 90.1 FM

Seema Verma Runs Medicaid. Her Husband’s Practice Won’t Accept It. | Kaiser Health News

Seema Verma Runs Medicaid. Her Husband’s Practice Won’t Accept It. | Kaiser Health News

Aetna slapped with shareholder lawsuit over ACA exchange exits - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Aetna slapped with shareholder lawsuit over ACA exchange exits - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

McCain, Murkowski, Collins kill 'skinny' ACA bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

McCain, Murkowski, Collins kill 'skinny' ACA bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Blue Cross warns Senate on Obamacare individual mandate repeal

Blue Cross warns Senate on Obamacare individual mandate repeal

Robotic Device May Help Gait in Kids With Cerebral Palsy

Robotic Device May Help Gait in Kids With Cerebral Palsy

What's next: Senate GOP considers "skinny" health care bill - ABC News

What's next: Senate GOP considers "skinny" health care bill - ABC News

States Have Tried Versions Of ‘Skinny Repeal.’ It Didn’t Go Well. | Kaiser Health News

States Have Tried Versions Of ‘Skinny Repeal.’ It Didn’t Go Well. | Kaiser Health News

Unsure of the future, states guess their way through 2018 rate filing season - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Unsure of the future, states guess their way through 2018 rate filing season - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Senate fails to pass ACA repeal and delay bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Senate fails to pass ACA repeal and delay bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Pressure mounts on Perdue, Isakson ahead of health care vote | Political Insider blog

Pressure mounts on Perdue, Isakson ahead of health care vote | Political Insider blog

Just a Few Vaccine Refusers Could Endanger Many

Just a Few Vaccine Refusers Could Endanger Many

Childhood Obesity and Colon Cancer

Childhood Obesity and Colon Cancer

Senate Parliamentarian Challenges Key Provisions of Health Bill - The New York Times

Senate Parliamentarian Challenges Key Provisions of Health Bill - The New York Times

Indiana scales back work requirement following public outcry - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Indiana scales back work requirement following public outcry - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Monday, July 24, 2017

Friday, July 21, 2017

Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Slight Increase in Autism

Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Slight Increase in Autism

What's Ahead for Health Care Reform in 2018?

What's Ahead for Health Care Reform in 2018?

Ga. schools would be vulnerable to Medicaid cuts, survey says | Georgia Health News

Ga. schools would be vulnerable to Medicaid cuts, survey says | Georgia Health News

White House working with moderates on new Medicaid proposal | TheHill

White House working with moderates on new Medicaid proposal | TheHill

Republicans’ Push to Overturn Health Law Is Back From the Dead - The New York Times

Republicans’ Push to Overturn Health Law Is Back From the Dead - The New York Times

Still no deal in the Senate on GOP health care plan | Jamie Dupree - AJC

Still no deal in the Senate on GOP health care plan | Jamie Dupree - AJC

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Georgia Looks To Grenada To Help Ease Doctor Shortage | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia Looks To Grenada To Help Ease Doctor Shortage | WABE 90.1 FM

Medicaid shows its political clout - POLITICO

Medicaid shows its political clout - POLITICO

Georgia could double number of school nurses with Medicaid

Georgia could double number of school nurses with Medicaid

Cruz Plan Gets Thumbs Up From HHS But Thumbs Down From Most Everyone Else | Kaiser Health News

Cruz Plan Gets Thumbs Up From HHS But Thumbs Down From Most Everyone Else | Kaiser Health News

AHCA savings, $487 billion in Medicare cuts remain in House budget proposal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

AHCA savings, $487 billion in Medicare cuts remain in House budget proposal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CBO: 32 million to lose their health coverage by 2026 under repeal-and-replace bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

CBO: 32 million to lose their health coverage by 2026 under repeal-and-replace bill - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Senate health care chaos creates anxiety in Georgia | Political Insider blog

Senate health care chaos creates anxiety in Georgia | Political Insider blog

Georgia stakeholders anxious, confused over health care fight

Georgia stakeholders anxious, confused over health care fight

American Academy of Pediatrics Details Principles in Child Health Care Financing

American Academy of Pediatrics Details Principles in Child Health Care Financing

Study: Improvement Needed to Accurately Detect Precise Levels of Lead in Blood

Study: Improvement Needed to Accurately Detect Precise Levels of Lead in Blood

Study Finds Father Loss May Impact Children on a Molecular Level

Study Finds Father Loss May Impact Children on a Molecular Level

More Than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes: CDC

More Than 100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes: CDC

Senate to take up bill to repeal Obamacare without replacement plan

Senate to take up bill to repeal Obamacare without replacement plan

Third time was not the charm for McConnell's vow to end Obamacare - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Third time was not the charm for McConnell's vow to end Obamacare - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Parents, Get Your Teens Their Vaccines!

Parents, Get Your Teens Their Vaccines!

Big Baby, Heavier Kid?

Big Baby, Heavier Kid?

State insurance chief Hudgens won’t run for re-election in 2018 | Georgia Health News

State insurance chief Hudgens won’t run for re-election in 2018 | Georgia Health News

Consumer advocate seeks to become insurance commissioner | Georgia Health News

Consumer advocate seeks to become insurance commissioner | Georgia Health News

Senate ACA replacement bill dies after more senators withdraw support - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Senate ACA replacement bill dies after more senators withdraw support - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Monday, July 17, 2017

Advocates say Medicaid cuts threaten child services | Local News | valdostadailytimes.com

Advocates say Medicaid cuts threaten child services | Local News | valdostadailytimes.com

Georgia Senators Likely To Support Senate Health Care Bill | WABE 90.1 FM

Georgia Senators Likely To Support Senate Health Care Bill | WABE 90.1 FM

When it comes to healthcare, U.S. once again ranks last in quality care compared to other wealthy nations | FierceHealthcare

When it comes to healthcare, U.S. once again ranks last in quality care compared to other wealthy nations | FierceHealthcare

Former Bush Medicaid Director: Slow Down On Medicaid Overhaul | Here & Now

Former Bush Medicaid Director: Slow Down On Medicaid Overhaul | Here & Now

GOP opponents to Senate health-care bill see vote delay as an advantage - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

GOP opponents to Senate health-care bill see vote delay as an advantage - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Friday, July 14, 2017

Genes May Explain Why Kids With Autism Avoid Eye Contact

Genes May Explain Why Kids With Autism Avoid Eye Contact

Experimental Vaccines Might Shield Fetus From Zika

Experimental Vaccines Might Shield Fetus From Zika

New Senate bill would allow cheaper, stripped-down health plans | Georgia Health News

New Senate bill would allow cheaper, stripped-down health plans | Georgia Health News

Senate Health Bill Still Short On ‘Yays’ But Leaders Vow Vote Next Week | Kaiser Health News

Senate Health Bill Still Short On ‘Yays’ But Leaders Vow Vote Next Week | Kaiser Health News

Senate Republicans Unveil New Health Bill, but Divisions Remain - The New York Times

Senate Republicans Unveil New Health Bill, but Divisions Remain - The New York Times

GOP Seeks To Sweeten Health Savings Account Deals. Will Consumers Bite? | Kaiser Health News

GOP Seeks To Sweeten Health Savings Account Deals. Will Consumers Bite? | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Too Few Children Get EpiPen When Needed: Study

Too Few Children Get EpiPen When Needed: Study

Many High School Principals Know Little About Concussions

Many High School Principals Know Little About Concussions

Study finds doctors differ on government monitoring of opioids | Georgia Health News

Study finds doctors differ on government monitoring of opioids | Georgia Health News

McConnell delays August recess to complete work on health-care bill, other issues - The Washington Post

McConnell delays August recess to complete work on health-care bill, other issues - The Washington Post

G.O.P. Senators Vow to Unveil Health Bill Thursday, Despite Deep Divisions - The New York Times

G.O.P. Senators Vow to Unveil Health Bill Thursday, Despite Deep Divisions - The New York Times

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Pregnancy Complication Costs U.S. Billions

Pregnancy Complication Costs U.S. Billions

Do Moms Who Smoke in Pregnancy Raise Their Odds for a Troubled Teen?

Do Moms Who Smoke in Pregnancy Raise Their Odds for a Troubled Teen?

Medicaid Beneficiaries Are Happy With Care : Shots - Health News : NPR

Medicaid Beneficiaries Are Happy With Care : Shots - Health News : NPR

Republicans say Medicaid is ‘broken.’ Here’s how the people it covers feel. - The Washington Post

Republicans say Medicaid is ‘broken.’ Here’s how the people it covers feel. - The Washington Post

Revised Health-Care Plan to Be Unveiled This Week in Senate - Bloomberg

Revised Health-Care Plan to Be Unveiled This Week in Senate - Bloomberg

Dump Medicaid changes in ACA repeal bill and consider them later, former CMS chiefs urge - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Dump Medicaid changes in ACA repeal bill and consider them later, former CMS chiefs urge - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Georgia governor: Senate health plan should not ‘punish’ the state | Political Insider blog

Georgia governor: Senate health plan should not ‘punish’ the state | Political Insider blog

Can a Spritz of 'Love Hormone' Help Kids With Autism?

Can a Spritz of 'Love Hormone' Help Kids With Autism?

Medicaid adjustment benefit? Bill could give break to Georgia | Georgia Health News

Medicaid adjustment benefit? Bill could give break to Georgia | Georgia Health News

Americans Don't Want Senate's Health Care Plan, But It's Unclear What They Do Want : NPR

Americans Don't Want Senate's Health Care Plan, But It's Unclear What They Do Want : NPR

Senate GOP and White House plan final, urgent blitz to pass health-care law - The Washington Post

Senate GOP and White House plan final, urgent blitz to pass health-care law - The Washington Post

Crippling Medicaid Cuts Could Upend Rural Health Services | Kaiser Health News

Crippling Medicaid Cuts Could Upend Rural Health Services | Kaiser Health News

Monday, July 10, 2017

Sugary Drinks in Pregnancy Tied to Heavier Kids Later

Sugary Drinks in Pregnancy Tied to Heavier Kids Later

'Superprescribers' on notice: Aetna, CDC team up to tackle antibiotic overuse | FierceHealthcare

'Superprescribers' on notice: Aetna, CDC team up to tackle antibiotic overuse | FierceHealthcare

Republicans increasingly uncertain of a legislative victory before August - The Washington Post

Republicans increasingly uncertain of a legislative victory before August - The Washington Post

G.O.P. Support of Senate Health Repeal Erodes During Break - The New York Times

G.O.P. Support of Senate Health Repeal Erodes During Break - The New York Times

Foes of GOP repeal bill fear having public opinion on their side may not be enough - Modern Healthcare Vital Signs | The healthcare business blog from Modern Healthcare

Foes of GOP repeal bill fear having public opinion on their side may not be enough - Modern Healthcare Vital Signs | The healthcare business blog from Modern Healthcare

Price appoints Georgia health commissioner Fitzgerald to head CDC - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Price appoints Georgia health commissioner Fitzgerald to head CDC - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Monday, July 3, 2017

Proposed Medicaid cuts in Senate healthcare plan spark fear

Proposed Medicaid cuts in Senate healthcare plan spark fear

Concussion in High School Doesn't Boost Depression Risk: Study

Concussion in High School Doesn't Boost Depression Risk: Study

Projected Drop in Medicaid Spending Heightens Hurdle for G.O.P. Health Bill - The New York Times

Projected Drop in Medicaid Spending Heightens Hurdle for G.O.P. Health Bill - The New York Times

House passes bill to cap some malpractice damages - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

House passes bill to cap some malpractice damages - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Hospital executives lobby senators who could swing the vote on ACA repeal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Hospital executives lobby senators who could swing the vote on ACA repeal - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Cruz insurance proposal underscores trouble with protecting pre-existing conditions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events

Cruz insurance proposal underscores trouble with protecting pre-existing conditions - Modern Healthcare Modern Healthcare business news, research, data and events