Monday, April 30, 2018

Med school in South Georgia aims to address primary care needs | Georgia Health News

Med school in South Georgia aims to address primary care needs | Georgia Health News

Nearly 100 Sickened by E.Coli-Tainted Romaine Lettuce

Nearly 100 Sickened by E.Coli-Tainted Romaine Lettuce

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Pediatric group claims Aetna doesn't review medical charts in lawsuit alleging insurer values profits over care | FierceHealthcare

Pediatric group claims Aetna doesn't review medical charts in lawsuit alleging insurer values profits over care | FierceHealthcare

After devastating flu season, Georgia cases finally subside | WSB-TV

After devastating flu season, Georgia cases finally subside | WSB-TV

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Estimate of autism prevalence goes up slightly, CDC reports | Georgia Health News

Estimate of autism prevalence goes up slightly, CDC reports | Georgia Health News

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Big Decline in Births to Girls Under 15, CDC Says

Big Decline in Births to Girls Under 15, CDC Says

Can Type 2 Diabetes Lead to Irregular Periods for Teen Girls?

Can Type 2 Diabetes Lead to Irregular Periods for Teen Girls?

Anthem's profit jumps after slashing ACA exchange footprint - Modern Healthcare

Anthem's profit jumps after slashing ACA exchange footprint - Modern Healthcare Georgia's Largest Insurer and the ONLY Insurer in a majority of GA Counties

F.D.A. Cracks Down on ‘Juuling’ Among Teenagers - The New York Times

F.D.A. Cracks Down on ‘Juuling’ Among Teenagers - The New York Times

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Anthem profit jumps after slashing ACA exchange footprint - Modern Healthcare

Anthem profit jumps after slashing ACA exchange footprint - Modern Healthcare

Teen Surgery and Persistent Opioid Use

Teen Surgery and Persistent Opioid Use

Anesthesia Doesn't Seem to Harm Child's IQ: Study

Anesthesia Doesn't Seem to Harm Child's IQ: Study

Kids Are Naturally as Fit as an 'Iron Man'

Kids Are Naturally as Fit as an 'Iron Man'

FDA Cracks Down on Youth Access to Juul E-Cigarettes

FDA Cracks Down on Youth Access to Juul E-Cigarettes

One in 5 Ga. hospitals gets ‘A’ in safety ratings | Georgia Health News

One in 5 Ga. hospitals gets ‘A’ in safety ratings | Georgia Health News

Centene's profit from Obamacare plans more than doubles - Modern Healthcare

Centene's profit from Obamacare plans more than doubles - Modern Healthcare  Peach State Health Plan is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation,

Florida awards Medicaid contracts as expansion speculation builds - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Florida awards Medicaid contracts as expansion speculation builds - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

CMS urges hospitals to disclose prices, revamps meaningful use program - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

CMS urges hospitals to disclose prices, revamps meaningful use program - Modern Healthcare Transformation Hub - Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Ultimate Babyproofing Plan | Parents | Vaccines | CDC

Ultimate Babyproofing Plan | Parents | Vaccines | CDC

Speak Up during National Infant Immunization Week! - HealthyChildren.org

Speak Up during National Infant Immunization Week! - HealthyChildren.org

Poison Prevention Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Poison Prevention Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics

E-Cig Liquid Remains a Poisoning Danger to Young Kids

E-Cig Liquid Remains a Poisoning Danger to Young Kids

Could Vaping Lead Teens to Pot Smoking?

Could Vaping Lead Teens to Pot Smoking?

Texas revises Medicaid policies that denied coverage to kids of foreign parents - Modern Healthcare

Texas revises Medicaid policies that denied coverage to kids of foreign parents - Modern Healthcare

Monday, April 23, 2018

Dr. Robert Schultz, Georgia’s first pediatric endocrinologist, d

Dr. Robert Schultz, Georgia’s first pediatric endocrinologist, d

Penicillin Allergy Testing Could Save Money, Improve Care

Penicillin Allergy Testing Could Save Money, Improve Care

Teens Who Cook Set the Table for Healthy Eating as Adults

Teens Who Cook Set the Table for Healthy Eating as Adults

Judge rules against Trump administration in teen pregnancy prevention case | TheHill

Judge rules against Trump administration in teen pregnancy prevention case | TheHill

Physician groups warn MIPS could harm patients, doctors - Modern Healthcare

Physician groups warn MIPS could harm patients, doctors - Modern Healthcare

Tennessee passes bill to impose Medicaid work requirements - Modern Healthcare

Tennessee passes bill to impose Medicaid work requirements - Modern Healthcare

Week ahead: VA, opioids, drug pricing. It's a busy week in D.C. - Modern Healthcare

Week ahead: VA, opioids, drug pricing. It's a busy week in D.C. - Modern Healthcare

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Many Teens Don't Know Juul Contains Addictive Nicotine

Many Teens Don't Know Juul Contains Addictive Nicotine

Does Pot Really Dull a Teen's Brain?

Does Pot Really Dull a Teen's Brain?

Nation’s Top Doc Wants The Overdose Antidote Widely On Hand. Is That Feasible? | Kaiser Health News

Nation’s Top Doc Wants The Overdose Antidote Widely On Hand. Is That Feasible? | Kaiser Health News

Michigan Senate panel OKs work requirement for Medicaid - Modern Healthcare

Michigan Senate panel OKs work requirement for Medicaid - Modern Healthcare

Illinois' Rauner stops sending Medicaid patients to Blue Cross - Modern Healthcare

Illinois' Rauner stops sending Medicaid patients to Blue Cross - Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Class-action lawsuit accuses Cigna of cost-shifting scheme to divert administrative charges | FierceHealthcare

Class-action lawsuit accuses Cigna of cost-shifting scheme to divert administrative charges | FierceHealthcare

Can Mom-to Be's' Weight Affect Daughters' Risk for Early Puberty?

Can Mom-to Be's' Weight Affect Daughters' Risk for Early Puberty?

States Should Help Struggling Teen Moms, Poll Finds

States Should Help Struggling Teen Moms, Poll Finds

Facing heat from governor, Blue Cross and Piedmont settle dispute | Georgia Health News

Facing heat from governor, Blue Cross and Piedmont settle dispute | Georgia Health News

Kaiser Health Tracking Poll – February 2018: Health Care and the 2018 Midterms, Attitudes Towards Proposed Changes to Medicaid | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Kaiser Health Tracking Poll – February 2018: Health Care and the 2018 Midterms, Attitudes Towards Proposed Changes to Medicaid | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

UnitedHealth's first-quarter revenue climbs as Medicare Advantage membership grows - Modern Healthcare

UnitedHealth's first-quarter revenue climbs as Medicare Advantage membership grows - Modern Healthcare

Monday, April 16, 2018

Tariffs could drive drug and medical device prices higher - Modern Healthcare

Tariffs could drive drug and medical device prices higher - Modern Healthcare

CVS' pharmacy benefit manager unit sued for false claims - Modern Healthcare

CVS' pharmacy benefit manager unit sued for false claims - Modern Healthcare

Philly's Soda Tax Is Working, Study Finds

Philly's Soda Tax Is Working, Study Finds

AHA: Rx for Sedentary Kids -- Friends and the Great Outdoors

AHA: Rx for Sedentary Kids -- Friends and the Great Outdoors

Another Study Finds Later School Bell Brings Sleep Bonus for Teens

Another Study Finds Later School Bell Brings Sleep Bonus for Teens

Dangers Don't Deter Vaping's Appeal to Teens

Dangers Don't Deter Vaping's Appeal to Teens

Are foods on school lunch menus in Middle Georgia healthy? | The Telegraph

Are foods on school lunch menus in Middle Georgia healthy? | The Telegraph

Tougher SNAP rules worry providers - Modern Healthcare

Tougher SNAP rules worry providers - Modern Healthcare

50 shades of healthcare: Bit by bit, the Affordable Care Act is being remade - Modern Healthcare

50 shades of healthcare: Bit by bit, the Affordable Care Act is being remade - Modern Healthcare

Friday, April 13, 2018

Reading Aloud Can Reduce Hyperactivity and Attention Problems in Children

Reading Aloud Can Reduce Hyperactivity and Attention Problems in Children

Children’s Healthcare nurse bids farewell after 41 years on the job | Georgia Health News

Children’s Healthcare nurse bids farewell after 41 years on the job | Georgia Health News

Gov. Deal sets meeting with Blue Cross, Piedmont as contract obstacles remain | Georgia Health News

Gov. Deal sets meeting with Blue Cross, Piedmont as contract obstacles remain | Georgia Health News

Virginia legislature meets for a special budget session and will decide whether to expand Medicaid to 400,000 poor Virginians - The Washington Post

Virginia legislature meets for a special budget session and will decide whether to expand Medicaid to 400,000 poor Virginians - The Washington Post

Where the ACA health insurance exchanges stand in 2018

Where the ACA health insurance exchanges stand in 2018

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Even Toddlers Endangered by Opioids, Other Addictive Drugs

Even Toddlers Endangered by Opioids, Other Addictive Drugs

Tiny Juul Device Getting U.S. Teens Hooked on Vaping

Tiny Juul Device Getting U.S. Teens Hooked on Vaping

Legal marijuana lowers opioid use, UGA researchers say

Legal marijuana lowers opioid use, UGA researchers say

Blue Cross, Piedmont claim progress, but no breakthrough | Georgia Health News

Blue Cross, Piedmont claim progress, but no breakthrough | Georgia Health News

Calif. hospitals blast new rate-setting proposal for providers - Modern Healthcare

Calif. hospitals blast new rate-setting proposal for providers - Modern Healthcare

5 takeaways from CMS' final 2019 ACA marketplace rule - Modern Healthcare

5 takeaways from CMS' final 2019 ACA marketplace rule - Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

CMS issues final rule allowing states to pick essential health benefits - Modern Healthcare

CMS issues final rule allowing states to pick essential health benefits - Modern Healthcare

An ambitious California bill would put the state in charge of controlling prices in the commercial healthcare market

An ambitious California bill would put the state in charge of controlling prices in the commercial healthcare market

Common Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Alter Fetal Brain Development

Common Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Alter Fetal Brain Development

Mom's Marijuana Winds Up in Breast Milk

Mom's Marijuana Winds Up in Breast Milk

Kaiser launches gun violence research initiative with $2 million investment - Modern Healthcare

Kaiser launches gun violence research initiative with $2 million investment - Modern Healthcare

Blues plans suffer setback in major antitrust case - Modern Healthcare

Blues plans suffer setback in major antitrust case - Modern Healthcare

CMS scales back evaluation plans for Indiana Medicaid waiver - Modern Healthcare

CMS scales back evaluation plans for Indiana Medicaid waiver - Modern Healthcare

Monday, April 9, 2018

COPD Is an Adult Killer, But Its Origins May Lie in Childhood

COPD Is an Adult Killer, But Its Origins May Lie in Childhood

Reading to Your Kids Might Boost Their Social Skills

Reading to Your Kids Might Boost Their Social Skills

As a pediatrician, I see guns as a threat to our children | Georgia Health News

Bob Wiskind is a General Pediatrician who has practiced at Peachtree Park Pediatrics in Atlanta for more than 25 years and past president of the Georgia Chapter.  He cares for children from birth to age 21, including some second-generation families
.As a pediatrician, I see guns as a threat to our children | Georgia Health News

Children From Low-Opportunity Neighborhoods More Likely to Visit Emergency Department Multiple Times

Children From Low-Opportunity Neighborhoods More Likely to Visit Emergency Department Multiple Times

Week ahead: Congress nears finish line on opioid legislation - Modern Healthcare

Week ahead: Congress nears finish line on opioid legislation - Modern Healthcare

Friday, April 6, 2018

Losing Excess Weight in Childhood Cuts Diabetes Risk

Losing Excess Weight in Childhood Cuts Diabetes Risk

Loopholes May Lead Young Facebook Users to Tobacco Products

Loopholes May Lead Young Facebook Users to Tobacco Products

Devices, Apps For Driving Hands-Free In Georgia | 90.1 FM WABE

Devices, Apps For Driving Hands-Free In Georgia | 90.1 FM WABE

Georgia ranked in top tier for action against opioid abuse | Georgia Health News

Georgia ranked in top tier for action against opioid abuse | Georgia Health News

Payer Roundup—GOP governors up against the fence on Medicaid expansion, cuts | FierceHealthcare

Payer Roundup—GOP governors up against the fence on Medicaid expansion, cuts | FierceHealthcare

Opioid addiction costs employers $2.6B a year for care - ABC News

Opioid addiction costs employers $2.6B a year for care - ABC News

Patient Advocacy Groups Take In Millions From Drugmakers. Is There A Payback? | Kaiser Health News

Patient Advocacy Groups Take In Millions From Drugmakers. Is There A Payback? | Kaiser Health News

Surgeon general urges Americans to carry overdose antidote - Modern Healthcare

Surgeon general urges Americans to carry overdose antidote - Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Tots in Crashes From Behind: Study

Rear-Facing Car Seats Protect Tots in Crashes From Behind: Study

Pinwheels planted to draw attention to child abuse and neglect | Local News | northwestgeorgianews.com

Pinwheels planted to draw attention to child abuse and neglect | Local News | northwestgeorgianews.com

Governor comes to aid of state workers hit by insurance standoff | Georgia Health News

Governor comes to aid of state workers hit by insurance standoff | Georgia Health News

Gov. LePage Refuses to Seek Medicaid Funding by Deadline | Maine News | US News

Gov. LePage Refuses to Seek Medicaid Funding by Deadline | Maine News | US News

Bill would give Virginia nurse practitioners more autonomy - Modern Healthcare

Bill would give Virginia nurse practitioners more autonomy - Modern Healthcare

As number of HealthCare.gov brokers dwindles, Georgia passes bill to protect their commissions - Modern Healthcare

As number of HealthCare.gov brokers dwindles, Georgia passes bill to protect their commissions - Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Why More Teens Aren't Getting Protection Against Common STD

Why More Teens Aren't Getting Protection Against Common STD

Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk

Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk

Survey: More Americans fear medical bills than becoming seriously ill | FierceHealthcare

Survey: More Americans fear medical bills than becoming seriously ill | FierceHealthcare

NIH rejected study of alcohol advertising while pursuing industry funding

NIH rejected study of alcohol advertising while pursuing industry funding

With scarce gun violence research available, clinicians and states look to fill the vacuum - Modern Healthcare

With scarce gun violence research available, clinicians and states look to fill the vacuum - Modern Healthcare

Monday, April 2, 2018

More Than 26,000 Children Treated for Hoverboard Injuries in 2015-2016

More Than 26,000 Children Treated for Hoverboard Injuries in 2015-2016

Utah moves forward with partial Medicaid expansion but faces an uncertain future | FierceHealthcare

Utah moves forward with partial Medicaid expansion but faces an uncertain future | FierceHealthcare

How Amsterdam is reducing child obesity - BBC News

How Amsterdam is reducing child obesity - BBC News

Out of time and out of network: Piedmont, Blue Cross fail to reach deal | Georgia Health News

Out of time and out of network: Piedmont, Blue Cross fail to reach deal | Georgia Health News

Walmart in Talks With Humana for Deeper Partnership - Bloomberg

Walmart in Talks With Humana for Deeper Partnership - Bloomberg