Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics: February 2022

Why It's So Difficult to Sue Gun Makers, Despite Sandy Hook | Time: Remington Arms settled with Sandy Hook families in a landmark lawsuit, but that was a unique case

Friday, February 18, 2022

Insurance industry chief: Not opposed to Medicaid spending requirement | Georgia Health News

CMS seeks feedback on addressing access, equity in Medicaid and CHIP | Fierce Healthcare

Teen Traveled to Philly to Get Vaccinated Against His Parents’ Wishes | Kaiser Health News

Biden wants billions more in Covid funding. Lawmakers aren't eager to spend big — again. - POLITICO

Biden administration says it will distribute high-quality masks for kids : NPR

Millions of children could lose Medicaid coverage once the public health emergency ends - CNNPolitics

FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections | AP News

FTC votes against investigation into PBM business practices | Modern Healthcare

Payers, providers ask for 3-month notice of Medicaid redeterminations | Modern Healthcare

Capitol Recap: Kemp wants Georgia Legislature to end school mask mandates

Thursday, February 17, 2022

COVID Vaccine Is a Big Stress-Reliever, Too: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Girls With Type 2 Diabetes at Higher Risk for Ovarian Cysts - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Sleepless Children Often Become Sleepless Adults: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

How states are doing at supporting kids' mental health at school : Shots - Health News : NPR

Senators introduce bill to limit harmful effects of social media on young people - ABC News

As Politics Infects Public Health, Private Companies Profit | Kaiser Health News

HHS floats $30B COVID-19 request with no new provider funding, senior senator says | Modern Healthcare

House panel endorses more transparency in health plans’ data

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

House panel endorses more transparency in health plans’ data | Georgia Health News

A list of the 20 highest paid specialties in 2021 as average pay for doctors slumps amid rising inflation: Doximity | Fierce Healthcare

U.S. ‘excess deaths’ during pandemic surpassed 1 million, with covid killing most but other diseases adding to the toll, CDC says - The Washington Post

CDC: Omicron drove up kids' COVID-19 hospitalization rates

AP sources: White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle | Modern Healthcare

COVID vaccine during pregnancy may protect babies after birth | Modern Healthcare

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick, Dr. Robert Califf, despite political divisions | Modern Healthcare

Local hospitals begin enforcing medical worker vaccine mandates

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Lesson from delta's COVID-19 surge: Fix rural health needs, study says

Majority of Pregnant U.S. Women Were Already in Poor Health: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Medical Boards Pressured to Let It Slide When Doctors Spread Covid Misinformation | Kaiser Health News

Mississippi could rethink a Medicaid managed care contract | Modern Healthcare

BIO report paints bleak picture of antibiotic pipeline, with some solutions | Modern Healthcare

Not-for-profit hospitals don't earn tax exemptions, researchers say | Modern Healthcare

Vaccinate your preschooler? What parents need to consider

Monday, February 14, 2022

Orion Jean Is TIME's 2021 Kid of the Year | Time

Kids' Poisonings Rise as More Parents Bring Pot Edibles Home - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

FTC may probe pharmacy benefit managers - Axios

FDA delay ahead for Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids under 5 | Modern Healthcare

FDA delay ahead for Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids under 5 | Modern Healthcare: U.S. regulators put the brakes on their push to speed the vaccines for children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.

FDA delay ahead for Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids under 5 | Modern Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente broke its own profit record in 2021 | Modern Healthcare

Some Kids With Disabilities Fight To Keep Mask Requirements | Time

Friday, February 11, 2022

Georgia's head of public health says she's afraid vaccine politics could revive eradicated diseases | Georgia Public Broadcasting

Poor Oral Health More Likely for Children With Heart Conditions - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Covid stillbirths: The coronavirus can severely damage the placenta in pregnant women

C.D.C. Proposes New Guidelines for Treating Pain, Including Opioid Use - The New York Times

Novavax says protein vaccine works for kids as young as 12 | Modern Healthcare

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Mom-to-Be's COVID Vaccine Brings Long-Term Protection to Baby - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CDC weighs updating messaging around transmission and masking - POLITICO

CDC tells health officials to expect first shipments of young kids' Covid shots by Feb. 21

Skirmish Between Biden and Red States Over Medicaid Leaves Enrollees in the Balance | Kaiser Health News

COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages widen rural America's care deserts | Modern Healthcare

Kemp to urge legislation to leave school mask decisions to parents

What Is Florida's Don't Say Gay Bill and Its Impact on Kids? | Time

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Senate backs longer Medicaid benefits for post-partum women | Georgia Health News

Weight-Loss Surgery Restores Testosterone Levels for Obese Teen Boys - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Polio, Chickenpox, Measles, Now Covid. It’s Time to Consult History on School Vaccine Mandates | Kaiser Health News

HHS running out of money to pay providers for treating uninsured COVID-19 patients | Modern Healthcare

Monday, February 7, 2022

Seasonal Flu Shots Give Kids Broader Protection Against New Strains - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Biden administration announces $19 million for new residency positions | Modern Healthcare

COVID cases falling in 49 states as U.S. deaths near 900,000 | Modern Healthcare

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Kids With COVID-Linked MIS-C Have Long-Term Symptoms - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

COVID deaths are rising even as Omicron dies down - Axios

A different COVID-19 vaccine debate: Do we need new ones?

Amid pandemic, critics knock state funding for public health

COVID vaccines for kids under 5: What's next? | Modern Healthcare

Motion to dismiss challenge to Montana vaccine law denied by judge | Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Report urges Medicaid expansion to combat Georgia’s HIV crisis | Georgia Health News

Many Teens Don't Realize STD Risks From Oral Sex: Poll - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Experts question unusual plan to clear Covid vaccine for kids under 5

Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 | Modern Healthcare

U.S. Has Far Higher Covid Death Rate Than Other Wealthy Countries - The New York Times

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 could be ready this month : NPR

Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids under 5 could be ready this month : NPR: Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to file for emergency use authorization with the Food and Drug Administration as early as Tuesday.