Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics: April 2021

Friday, April 30, 2021

Few Kids Seeing a Dentist Have COVID-19, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

FDA says it will ban all menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars - STAT

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Being Born Even a Bit Early Might Hamper Child's Development - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

White House aims to permanently extend ACA subsidy boost as part of $1.8 trillion package | FierceHealthcare

American College of Cardiology studies will explore whether AI can improve clinicians' guideline adherence | FierceHealthcare

Doctors: More parents refuse COVID tests for their sick kids

The expected COVID baby boom may be a baby bust

Primary-care practitioners lean toward potentially excessive care, study shows

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Pandemic May Be Upping Cases of Severe Complication in Kids With Diabetes - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Being Bullied Often Leads Teens to Thoughts of Violence - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Fully Vaccinated People Don't Need To Wear Masks Outdoors Unless In A Crowd : Shots - Health News : NPR

Fully Vaccinated People Don't Need To Wear Masks Outdoors Unless In A Crowd : Shots - Health News : NPR: But the CDC is urging all people — vaccinated or not — to continue avoiding medium or large gatherings since it's still learning how well the vaccines work to curb the spread of the virus.

AMA urges governors to stop bills barring care for trans youth

Biden backs ACA expansion in next relief package, but no drug pricing reform

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital launches $11.5 billion expansion

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Too Much Pot During Pregnancy May Endanger Baby's Health - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Physician productivity, revenues fell steeply in 2020 due to COVID-19 volatility, Kaufman Hall says | FierceHealthcare

Centene raises guidance as Q1 profit soars to $699M | FierceHealthcare

Only One Vaccine Is OK’d for Older Teens. It’s Also the Hardest to Manage in Rural America. | Kaiser Health News

‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws Get Another Look After Indiana, Colorado Shootings | Kaiser Health News

Monday, April 26, 2021

Georgia to administer Johnson and Johnson vaccine again | 11alive.com

Why COVID Infection Raises Risks in Pregnancy - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

New bill aims to pay pharmacists under Medicare for providing health services | FierceHealthcare

BCBSA is aiming to reduce racial disparities in maternal health by 50% in the next 5 years. Here's how | FierceHealthcare

Some Americans are skipping their second coronavirus vaccine shots - Axios

Congress may address doctor shortage in infrastructure bills

Friday, April 23, 2021

COVID admissions in Georgia at some hospitals slightly up | 11alive.com

COVID admissions in Georgia at some hospitals slightly up | 11alive.com: At least two regions in the state have started to see an increase in COVID hospitalizations.

In Michigan, a record-breaking number of children have been hospitalized with Covid

Coronavirus cases aren't budging — even after vaccinations doubled - Axios

Coronavirus cases aren't budging — even after vaccinations doubled - Axios: The race between variants and vaccines is tied.

Only One Vaccine Is OK’d for Older Teens. It’s Also the Hardest to Manage in Rural America. | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Report says Atlanta better on air quality, but still has ozone problem | Georgia Health News

Brain Study Suggests Autism Develops Differently in Girls Than Boys - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

COVID-19 Scan for Apr 21, 2021 | CIDRAP

Navigators to get record-breaking $80 million to boost ACA enrollment

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

For many, insurance doesn’t prevent high costs from prescriptions | Georgia Health News

Anthem raises outlook as it posts $1.7B in Q1 profit | FierceHealthcare

Another Soda Tax Bill Dies. Another Win for Big Soda. | Kaiser Health News

New BCBSA plan to cut racial disparities in maternal care by half in five years

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Trump officials thwarted EPA action on cancer-causing gas, report says | Georgia Health News

Lots of Teens, Young Adults Are Helping to Care for Older Loved Ones - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

COVID updates: Herd immunity unlikely for US; record global infections

From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays | Kaiser Health News

Will care of COVID long-haulers be Georgia's next health crisis?

Monday, April 19, 2021

CMS pulls major Texas Medicaid waiver over concerns Trump admin hastily approved it | FierceHealthcare

Fauci expects decision on whether to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday - CBS News

Payers, providers clash over telehealth reimbursement as Congress mulls changes

School day for Atlanta’s elementary students to be 30 minutes longer

Friday, April 16, 2021

Doctors Should Talk to Patients about Firearm Injury Prevention - Scientific American

Long-delayed Medicaid report outlines state’s ambitious strategies | Georgia Health News

U.S. Marines Study Finds Getting COVID Won't Protect Young People From Reinfection - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pfizer and Others Are Planning for Covid Vaccine Boosters - The New York Times

UnitedHealthcare's profits rise 42% in Q1, and other key earnings takeaways

UGA to get up to $92 million for federally funded center to fight flu

Many new COVID cases in Georgia are from a more contagious variant first seen in UK

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Medicaid, CHIP Enrollment Increased After 2 Years of Decline

Later School Start Times Mean Better-Rested Kids: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Firearm Injuries Up in Children Under 12 During COVID-19 Pandemic - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

4 Things to Know About the J&J Covid Vaccine Pause | Kaiser Health News

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Georgians taking advantage of special enrollment on exchange | Georgia Health News

Should Indoor Tanning Beds Be Banned For Teens? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

HHS approves waiver for Illinois to expand Medicaid postpartum coverage to one year | FierceHealthcare

What doctors need to know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause | FierceHealthcare

A Year Into Pandemic, Federal Officials Design New Mask Guidelines to Better Protect More Workers | Kaiser Health News

Unusual treatment shows promise for kids with brain tumors

Five ways to improve children's health and well-being

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Can Newborns get COVID-19 From Infected Moms’ Breastmilk? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

FDA to Decide 'Quickly' on Pfizer Request to Approve COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 12 to 15 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Hospitals open pediatric long-haul COVID units as children grapple with lingering virus effects - CBS News

U.S. calls for pause on use of Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

Monday, April 12, 2021

Reactions to J&J vaccine in Cumming not a cause for alarm, state says | Georgia Health News

3 major health items included in Biden's budget request | FierceHealthcare

COVID vaccine: Nearly forty percent of US Marines decline it

U.S. sees rising Covid cases associated with youth sports, CDC director says

Ohio expects to save $240 million in Medicaid drug costs by running its own PBM

White House budget proposes billions of dollars for cancer research, opioid crisis response

A year after pandemic concerns brought spending cuts, state tax collections up $1.5 billion

Pfizer requests FDA clearance for vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15

In Arkansas, Trans Youth Face the Country's Strictest Laws Yet | Time

Friday, April 9, 2021

Bootleg fentanyl linked to spike in overdoses | Georgia Health News

COVID cases rising in Lee, Collier could be from Spring Break

COVID cases rising in Lee, Collier could be from Spring Break: COVID-related hospitalizations rise again in Southwest Florida following Spring Break

Wide variation in C-section rate improvement in hospitals

MACPAC wants to cut Medicaid spending on high-cost specialty drugs

Georgia COVID: Exhaustion and trauma take toll on front-line medical workers

Exclusive: CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky Unveils Racism in Health Initiative | Time

Thursday, April 8, 2021

US coronavirus: Fauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge - CNN

US coronavirus: Fauci says new Covid-19 cases are at a disturbing level as the US is primed for a surge - CNN: The number of new Covid-19 cases has plateaued at a "disturbingly high level," and the US is at risk from a new surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned on Wednesday.

Biden Revokes Medicaid Work Requirements in 2 More States | The Pew Charitable Trusts

Biden Revokes Medicaid Work Requirements in 2 More States | The Pew Charitable Trusts: Michigan and Wisconsin’s Democratic governors opposed the requirements.

Doctors say prior authorization led to life-threatening delays in care

Doctors say prior authorization led to life-threatening delays in care: While providers expected insurers to relax prior authorization policies during the pandemic, 70% of surveyed physicians reported the changes were brief, if made at all, and did not relieve some of their burdens.