Tuesday, November 30, 2021

UnitedHealth Group taps Wilson as new chief medical officer | FierceHealthcare

UnitedHealth Group taps Wilson as new chief medical officer | FierceHealthcare

Covid News: Pfizer to Seek Approval for Boosters for 16- and 17-Year-Olds - The New York Times

Covid News: Pfizer to Seek Approval for Boosters for 16- and 17-Year-Olds - The New York Times

Medicaid enrollees report more overnight hospital stays than uninsured, privately insured | Modern Healthcare

Medicaid enrollees report more overnight hospital stays than uninsured, privately insured | Modern Healthcare

WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk | Modern Healthcare

WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk | Modern Healthcare

Supreme Court questions HHS interpretation of DSH formula | Modern Healthcare

Supreme Court questions HHS interpretation of DSH formula | Modern Healthcare

Monday, November 29, 2021

Canada reports North America's first cases of omicron COVID-19 variant | TheHill

Canada reports North America's first cases of omicron COVID-19 variant | TheHill

Fauci warns of "potential" for new COVID-19 wave, stressing vaccines and boosters - CBS News

Fauci warns of "potential" for new COVID-19 wave, stressing vaccines and boosters - CBS News

Southern states fall behind in vaccinating kids as pediatric infections climb - The Washington Post

Southern states fall behind in vaccinating kids as pediatric infections climb - The Washington Post

Jury holds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart pharmacies responsible for opioid crisis role | Modern Healthcare

Jury holds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart pharmacies responsible for opioid crisis role | Modern Healthcare

Campus housing causing health concerns, Georgia students, parents say

Campus housing causing health concerns, Georgia students, parents say

Monday, November 22, 2021

Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report

Children and COVID-19: State-Level Data Report

Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Most Parents Say Their Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Poll - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Experts weigh in on ways to combat growing antibiotic resistance amid COVID-19 | FierceHealthcare

Experts weigh in on ways to combat growing antibiotic resistance amid COVID-19 | FierceHealthcare

More Americans say its unlikely they will ever have children: poll | TheHill

More Americans say its unlikely they will ever have children: poll | TheHill

Research links COVID-19 in pregnancy with stillbirths | Modern Healthcare

Research links COVID-19 in pregnancy with stillbirths | Modern Healthcare

Friday, November 19, 2021

Patients stranded out of network as contract talks collapse | Georgia Health News

Patients stranded out of network as contract talks collapse | Georgia Health News

Gwinnett schools’ mask rules to be based on transmission levels | Georgia Health News

Gwinnett schools’ mask rules to be based on transmission levels | Georgia Health News

Climate Change May Not Increase Allergies in Kids With Asthma: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Climate Change May Not Increase Allergies in Kids With Asthma: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

‘Scary’ Covid Surges Reported Across The US | Kaiser Health News

‘Scary’ Covid Surges Reported Across The US | Kaiser Health News

Beyond the Byline: Democrats take punitive approach to sway Medicaid expansion holdout states | Modern Healthcare

Beyond the Byline: Democrats take punitive approach to sway Medicaid expansion holdout states | Modern Healthcare

Virginia latest state to offer full year of postpartum Medicaid | Modern Healthcare

Virginia latest state to offer full year of postpartum Medicaid | Modern Healthcare

How FDA's new head could shape agency policy | Modern Healthcare

How FDA's new head could shape agency policy | Modern Healthcare: Biden's pick to lead the FDA might focus his attention on COVID-19, clinical trials and drug prices.

Can Georgia avert another holiday COVID surge?

Can Georgia avert another holiday COVID surge?

Thursday, November 18, 2021

AHA News: Family-Based Programs Targeting Childhood Obesity Can Be Good for Parents, Too - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

AHA News: Family-Based Programs Targeting Childhood Obesity Can Be Good for Parents, Too - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Coming Soon: A Wearable Device to Predict Epileptic Seizures - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Coming Soon: A Wearable Device to Predict Epileptic Seizures - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Claire Wiedmaier experiences epileptic seizures so bad that she's broken teeth while in their grip."I have some fake teeth. I broke my two bottom front teeth," said Wiedmaier, 23, of Ankeny, Iowa, who these days can expect to have at least four seizures a...

Coming Soon: A Wearable Device to Predict Epileptic Seizures - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Coming Soon: A Wearable Device to Predict Epileptic Seizures - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Schools, Pediatricians Look to Make Up Lost Ground on Non-Covid Vaccinations | Kaiser Health News

Schools, Pediatricians Look to Make Up Lost Ground on Non-Covid Vaccinations | Kaiser Health News

U.S. overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say | Modern Healthcare

U.S. overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say | Modern Healthcare: An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, a never-before-seen milestone that health officials say is tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and a more dangerous drug supply.

U.S. overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say | Modern Healthcare

U.S. overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say | Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

HPV Vaccination Rises in States That Don't Require Parental Consent - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

HPV Vaccination Rises in States That Don't Require Parental Consent - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Teen Social Media Posts About Cutting, Other Self-Harm Are Soaring - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Teen Social Media Posts About Cutting, Other Self-Harm Are Soaring - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

AMA moves against doctors who are spreading COVID-19 disinformation | FierceHealthcare

AMA moves against doctors who are spreading COVID-19 disinformation | FierceHealthcare

Congressional Doctors Lead Bipartisan Revolt Over Policy on Surprise Medical Bills | Kaiser Health News

Congressional Doctors Lead Bipartisan Revolt Over Policy on Surprise Medical Bills | Kaiser Health News

CMS leaders outline vision for Medicaid, CHIP | Modern Healthcare

CMS leaders outline vision for Medicaid, CHIP | Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Cases of Children's Severe COVID-Linked Illness Were Worse in Second Wave - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Cases of Children's Severe COVID-Linked Illness Were Worse in Second Wave - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pot Use in Pregnancy May Harm the Fetus - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Face Masks Don't Hide Emotions From Kids: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Face Masks Don't Hide Emotions From Kids: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Quarantine and Tracing Rules Are All Over the Map for Students | Kaiser Health News

Quarantine and Tracing Rules Are All Over the Map for Students | Kaiser Health News

Vaccine hesitancy could lead to 'twin-demic' of flu and COVID-19 | Modern Healthcare

Vaccine hesitancy could lead to 'twin-demic' of flu and COVID-19 | Modern Healthcare

Racial disparities in kids’ vaccinations are hard to track | Modern Healthcare

Racial disparities in kids’ vaccinations are hard to track | Modern Healthcare

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Nearly 1 million kids ages 5-11 will have their first COVID shots by the end of today : NPR

Nearly 1 million kids ages 5-11 will have their first COVID shots by the end of today : NPR

A critical shortage of a lifesaving drug is fueling overdose deaths in Georgia – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

A critical shortage of a lifesaving drug is fueling overdose deaths in Georgia – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

WHO, CDC Warn of Measles Threat After 22 Million Infants Miss Shots During Pandemic - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

WHO, CDC Warn of Measles Threat After 22 Million Infants Miss Shots During Pandemic - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

As children’s coronavirus vaccines roll out, pediatricians are overwhelmed and understaffed - The Washington Post

As children’s coronavirus vaccines roll out, pediatricians are overwhelmed and understaffed - The Washington Post

Gwinnett school district updates walk-in vaccination clinic schedule

Gwinnett school district updates walk-in vaccination clinic schedule

Georgia’s uninsured could get coverage under Biden proposal

Georgia’s uninsured could get coverage under Biden proposal

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Decline in Georgia’s Covid numbers may be just a lull | Georgia Health News

Decline in Georgia’s Covid numbers may be just a lull | Georgia Health News

How One Health Center Is Leading Chicago on Kid Covid Shots | Kaiser Health News

How One Health Center Is Leading Chicago on Kid Covid Shots | Kaiser Health News

Hormone Blocker Sticker Shock — Again — As Patients Lose Cheaper Drug Option | Kaiser Health News

Hormone Blocker Sticker Shock — Again — As Patients Lose Cheaper Drug Option | Kaiser Health News

Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids | Modern Healthcare

Feds urge schools to provide COVID-19 shots, info for kids | Modern Healthcare

Biden to continue FEMA virus aid for states until April 1 | Modern Healthcare

Biden to continue FEMA virus aid for states until April 1 | Modern Healthcare

Rural hospitals weigh keeping obstetric units | Modern Healthcare

Rural hospitals weigh keeping obstetric units | Modern Healthcare

Awards to six Georgia medical marijuana companies delayed by protests

Awards to six Georgia medical marijuana companies delayed by protests

Monday, November 8, 2021

Vaping Increases Risk of Early Stroke More Than Traditional Cigarettes, New Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Vaping Increases Risk of Early Stroke More Than Traditional Cigarettes, New Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Many expectant mothers unlikely to get vaccinated for COVID-19, survey finds | FierceHealthcare

Many expectant mothers unlikely to get vaccinated for COVID-19, survey finds | FierceHealthcare

HPV vaccine reduced women cervical cancer rate by 87%, study finds

HPV vaccine reduced women cervical cancer rate by 87%, study finds

With $875 million available, Georgians ask for $14.6 billion in COVID-19 relief

With $875 million available, Georgians ask for $14.6 billion in COVID-19 relief

House bill calls for biggest increase in GME slots in decades | Modern Healthcare

House bill calls for biggest increase in GME slots in decades | Modern Healthcare

As Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Out, Parents Celebrate | Time

As Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Out, Parents Celebrate | Time

Thursday, November 4, 2021

HPV Vaccination When Young Cuts Cervical Cancer Risk by 87% - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

HPV Vaccination When Young Cuts Cervical Cancer Risk by 87% - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Uninsured in Georgia, South would win big under Democrats’ plan | Georgia Health News

Uninsured in Georgia, South would win big under Democrats’ plan | Georgia Health News

Eager parents rush to get kids pediatric COVID-19 vaccines

Eager parents rush to get kids pediatric COVID-19 vaccines: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In the hours after the COVID-19 vaccine was formally approved for use in younger children Tuesday, social media pages lit up with eager parents seeking appointments for their grade-schoolers.

‘Not quite on board’: Parents proving a tough sell on COVID vax for teens | Modern Healthcare

‘Not quite on board’: Parents proving a tough sell on COVID vax for teens | Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Atlanta children line up for COVID-19 vaccine

Atlanta children line up for COVID-19 vaccine

‘Not Quite on Board’: Parents Proving a Tough Sell on Covid Vax for Teens | Kaiser Health News

‘Not Quite on Board’: Parents Proving a Tough Sell on Covid Vax for Teens | Kaiser Health News

As cases rise, COVID vaccines for kids 5-11 get the OK: Updates

As cases rise, COVID vaccines for kids 5-11 get the OK: Updates

White House rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in US

White House rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in US

CDC endorses first Covid-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 - POLITICO

CDC endorses first Covid-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 - POLITICO

TeamHealth fires back at UnitedHealth | Modern Healthcare

TeamHealth fires back at UnitedHealth | Modern Healthcare

CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023 | FierceHealthcare

CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023 | FierceHealthcare

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- As teens dramatically stepped up their screen time during COVID-19 lockdowns, their well-being took a hit, a new study reveals.Recreational screen time among U.S. teens doubled from before the pandemic to nearly eight hours per day during the pandemic, accor...

U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. Adolescents' Daily Screen Time Doubled During Pandemic - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

‘Not Quite on Board’: Parents Proving a Tough Sell on Covid Vax for Teens | Kaiser Health News

‘Not Quite on Board’: Parents Proving a Tough Sell on Covid Vax for Teens | Kaiser Health News

No easy answers for parents about COVID vaccines for children under 12

No easy answers for parents about COVID vaccines for children under 12

Medicaid issues, not Medicare's, get fixes in Biden budget | Modern Healthcare

Medicaid issues, not Medicare's, get fixes in Biden budget | Modern Healthcare

COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped | Modern Healthcare

COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped | Modern Healthcare

Monday, November 1, 2021

COVID Vaccination Provides Better Protection Than Prior Infection: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

COVID Vaccination Provides Better Protection Than Prior Infection: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

A Faster, Cheaper Test to Gauge the Risk of Premature Delivery? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: MONDAY, Nov. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A two-minute test can accurately detect vaginal bacteria associated with preterm birth, researchers have found, pointing to a possible way to identify pregnant women at increased risk of early delivery.In the United States, about one in 10 babies are born pre...

The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens : Coronavirus Updates : NPR

The FDA is probing whether the Moderna vaccine can cause a rare side effect in teens : Coronavirus Updates : NPR: Moderna says the FDA is looking into reports of a rare side effect — myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart muscle — in those who've gotten the shot.

FDA Clears Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine for Young Children - The New York Times

FDA Clears Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine for Young Children - The New York Times

The Jolt: Medicaid expansion for Georgia included in Democrats’ spending bill

The Jolt: Medicaid expansion for Georgia included in Democrats’ spending bill