Monday, September 29, 2014

UPDATE 1-CVS' Caremark unit settles U.S. false claims allegations | Reuters

UPDATE 1-CVS' Caremark unit settles U.S. false claims allegations | Reuters

Generic Drug Prices On The Rise « CBS Boston

Generic Drug Prices On The Rise « CBS Boston

40 States, District of Columbia Reporting Respiratory Virus That Targets Kids

40 States, District of Columbia Reporting Respiratory Virus That Targets Kids

Obese in Adolescence, Colon Cancer in Later Life?

Obese in Adolescence, Colon Cancer in Later Life?

Antibiotic Use Before Age 2 Might Raise Obesity Risk, Study Says

Antibiotic Use Before Age 2 Might Raise Obesity Risk, Study Says

Ban Electronics in Kids' Bedrooms, Expert Says

Ban Electronics in Kids' Bedrooms, Expert Says

Breast-Feeding May Cut Risk for Aggressive Breast Cancer in Black Women

Breast-Feeding May Cut Risk for Aggressive Breast Cancer in Black Women

ADHD Can Hamper School Performance as Early as 2nd Grade, Study Says

ADHD Can Hamper School Performance as Early as 2nd Grade, Study Says

Pediatricians Endorse IUDs, Implants for Teen Birth Control

Pediatricians Endorse IUDs, Implants for Teen Birth Control

Florida and Texas Expand Medicaid for Kids

Florida and Texas Expand Medicaid

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Monday, September 22, 2014

Could Low Iron Intake During Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk?

Could Low Iron Intake During Pregnancy Raise Autism Risk?

Behavioral Counseling Urged for Teens, Young Adults at Risk for STDs

Behavioral Counseling Urged for Teens, Young Adults at Risk for STDs

Newborn ICUs With Private Family Rooms Benefit Preemies: Study

Newborn ICUs With Private Family Rooms Benefit Preemies: Study

Many Parents Use Online Ratings to Pick a Pediatrician, Study Finds

Many Parents Use Online Ratings to Pick a Pediatrician, Study Finds

Enterovirus D68 outbreak documented in Georgia | Georgia Health News

Enterovirus D68 outbreak documented in Georgia | Georgia Health News

Millions have joined Medicaid under Obamacare. Here’s what they think of it. - The Washington Post

Millions have joined Medicaid under Obamacare. Here’s what they think of it. - The Washington Post

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Risk of adolescent mental health disorders affected by size at birth - Medical News Today

Risk of adolescent mental health disorders affected by size at birth - Medical News Today

More Schools Stocking Shots That Counter Serious Allergic Reactions

More Schools Stocking Shots That Counter Serious Allergic Reactions

Kaiser tops Georgia rankings once again | Georgia Health News

Kaiser tops Georgia rankings once again | Georgia Health News

The sex hormone link in autism: New findings | Georgia Health News

The sex hormone link in autism: New findings | Georgia Health News

Va. legislators approve budget deal, reject Medicaid expansion - The Washington Post

Va. legislators approve budget deal, reject Medicaid expansion - The Washington Post

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Teenagers are far more sensitive than adults to the immediate effect or reward of their behaviors - Medical News Today

Teenagers are far more sensitive than adults to the immediate effect or reward of their behaviors - Medical News Today

12 States Now Reporting Severe Respiratory Illness That Targets Kids

12 States Now Reporting Severe Respiratory Illness That Targets Kids

Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids

Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics Linked to Asthma Risk in Kids

Georgia medical center giving free take-home drug tests | Online Athens

Georgia medical center giving free take-home drug tests | Online Athens

Patients take on more health care costs, struggle to find prices | www.ajc.com

Patients take on more health care costs, struggle to find prices | www.ajc.com

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Study Sees Differences in Brain Connections of Kids With ADHD

Study Sees Differences in Brain Connections of Kids With ADHD

Fewer U.S. Teens Using Illegal Drugs and Alcohol, Report Finds

Fewer U.S. Teens Using Illegal Drugs and Alcohol, Report Finds

Frustrated AMA Calls For ‘Action Plan’ On Digital Records – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Frustrated AMA Calls For ‘Action Plan’ On Digital Records – Capsules - The KHN Blog

FAQ: Children’s Health Insurance Program’s Future Is Unclear Under The Health Law - Kaiser Health News

FAQ: Children’s Health Insurance Program’s Future Is Unclear Under The Health Law - Kaiser Health News

Health law tempers new state coverage mandates | www.ajc.com

Health law tempers new state coverage mandates | www.ajc.com

Monday, September 15, 2014

Heart Docs Don't Recommend Routine ECGs for Young Athletes

Heart Docs Don't Recommend Routine ECGs for Young Athletes

How states have gamed Medicaid for hundreds of millions of dollars - The Washington Post

How states have gamed Medicaid for hundreds of millions of dollars - The Washington Post

California To Broaden Autism Coverage For Kids Through Medicaid - Kaiser Health News

California To Broaden Autism Coverage For Kids Through Medicaid - Kaiser Health News

Bullied children 'at higher risk of night terrors, nightmares, sleepwalking' - Medical News Today

Bullied children 'at higher risk of night terrors, nightmares, sleepwalking' - Medical News Today

Verbal and physical bullying decrease as children age but cyberbullying increases - Medical News Today

Verbal and physical bullying decrease as children age but cyberbullying increases - Medical News Today

Kids Prescribed Antibiotics Twice as Often as Needed, Study Finds

Kids Prescribed Antibiotics Twice as Often as Needed, Study Finds

Small Number of Drugs Behind Kids' Accidental Poisonings: CDC

Small Number of Drugs Behind Kids' Accidental Poisonings: CDC

Georgia health centers get funding to expand care | Georgia Health News

Georgia health centers get funding to expand care | Georgia Health News

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Viral infection in nose can trigger bacterial infection in the ear - Medical News Today

Viral infection in nose can trigger bacterial infection in the ear - Medical News Today

Many U.S. Kids Missing Out on Preventive Care, CDC Says

Many U.S. Kids Missing Out on Preventive Care, CDC Says

78% of hospitals prescribe unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotics - FierceHealthcare

78% of hospitals prescribe unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotics - FierceHealthcare

Parents plead for cannabis oil during Macon hearing | Local & State | Macon.com

Parents plead for cannabis oil during Macon hearing | Local & State | Macon.com

Study: Exercise emphasis making students healthier | Georgia Health News

Study: Exercise emphasis making students healthier | Georgia Health News

Work requirement may be key to selling Utah lawmakers on Medicaid expansion alternative | Deseret News

Work requirement may be key to selling Utah lawmakers on Medicaid expansion alternative | Deseret News

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Mothers with positive childhood experiences respond better to babies' cries - Medical News Today

Mothers with positive childhood experiences respond better to babies' cries - Medical News Today

Parents' Divorce May Hit Higher-Income Kids Harder

Parents' Divorce May Hit Higher-Income Kids Harder

Obamacare has reduced the uninsured rate for virtually everyone — except kids - The Washington Post

Obamacare has reduced the uninsured rate for virtually everyone — except kids - The Washington Post

Family Insurance Premiums Rise Modestly For 3rd Year, Survey Finds - Kaiser Health News

Family Insurance Premiums Rise Modestly For 3rd Year, Survey Finds - Kaiser Health News

Study: Rise in ER visits after Medicaid expansion | www.ajc.com

Study: Rise in ER visits after Medicaid expansion | www.ajc.com

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Breast Milk May Protect Against Deadly Newborn Disease

Breast Milk May Protect Against Deadly Newborn Disease

Spotting, Treating Autism Symptoms in Infancy May Prevent Delays

Spotting, Treating Autism Symptoms in Infancy May Prevent Delays

Nine of 10 American Kids Eat Too Much Salt: CDC

Nine of 10 American Kids Eat Too Much Salt: CDC

2 nonprofits share $3.3 million in ‘navigator’ grants | Georgia Health News

2 nonprofits share $3.3 million in ‘navigator’ grants | Georgia Health News

GRU study could explain autism gender gap | The Augusta Chronicle

GRU study could explain autism gender gap | The Augusta Chronicle

Has rare enterovirus strain arrived in Georgia? | Georgia Health News

Has rare enterovirus strain arrived in Georgia? | Georgia Health News

Why Declining Medicaid Costs States Money

Why Declining Medicaid Costs States Money

Number of Unvaccinated Children on the Rise

Number of Unvaccinated Children on the Rise

With Medicaid expansion blocked, McAuliffe unveils modest plan to insure more Virginians - The Washington Post

With Medicaid expansion blocked, McAuliffe unveils modest plan to insure more Virginians - The Washington Post

Monday, September 8, 2014

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Water: Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be Deadly for Athletes

Water: Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be Deadly for Athletes

Smoking Banned in More Than 80 Percent of U.S. Homes: CDC

Smoking Banned in More Than 80 Percent of U.S. Homes: CDC

Single-Dose, Injected Flu Treatment Shows Promise

Single-Dose, Injected Flu Treatment Shows Promise

‘Lord, help me’: Might Macon woman be game-changer in medical marijuana debate? | Local & State | Macon.com

‘Lord, help me’: Might Macon woman be game-changer in medical marijuana debate? | Local & State | Macon.com

Teens Bypass The Ice Bucket Challenge For More Risky Online Dares | Georgia Public Broadcasting

Teens Bypass The Ice Bucket Challenge For More Risky Online Dares | Georgia Public Broadcasting

It’s official: Phoebe settlement is off | Georgia Health News

It’s official: Phoebe settlement is off | Georgia Health News

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion Is Windfall for Hospitals - Businessweek

Obamacare's Medicaid Expansion Is Windfall for Hospitals - Businessweek

Consumers To Hear Soon If Plans Are Canceled - Kaiser Health News

Consumers To Hear Soon If Plans Are Canceled - Kaiser Health News

Osteopathic Medicine Meshes With New Health Care Needs - Kaiser Health News

Osteopathic Medicine Meshes With New Health Care Needs - Kaiser Health News

Thursday, September 4, 2014

The Medicaid pay raise: Doctors finally got it, but soon may lose it | Georgia Health News

The Medicaid pay raise: Doctors finally got it, but soon may lose it | Georgia Health News

US must produce 1.1 million nurses by 2022 to meet demand - FierceHealthcare

US must produce 1.1 million nurses by 2022 to meet demand - FierceHealthcare

Put the Physical in Education - NYTimes.com

Put the Physical in Education - NYTimes.com

Piedmont affiliates with Conyers hospital | Georgia Health News

Piedmont affiliates with Conyers hospital | Georgia Health News

How Infant Feeding Practices Affect Children at Age 6 - A Follow-up

How Infant Feeding Practices Affect Children at Age 6 - A Follow-up

E-Cigarettes Are Gateway to Substance Abuse and Addiction | TIME

E-Cigarettes Are Gateway to Substance Abuse and Addiction | TIME

Breast-Feeding May Help Obese Moms Lose Pregnancy Pounds

Breast-Feeding May Help Obese Moms Lose Pregnancy Pounds

Anxiety, provider mistrust send patients back to ER - FierceHealthcare

Anxiety, provider mistrust send patients back to ER - FierceHealthcare

A (big) new brand in Georgia health care | Georgia Health News

A (big) new brand in Georgia health care | Georgia Health News

Indiana, Several Other States Look To Expand Medicaid Next Year – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Indiana, Several Other States Look To Expand Medicaid Next Year – Capsules - The KHN Blog

Pace of health care spending likely to speed up | www.ajc.com

Pace of health care spending likely to speed up | www.ajc.com

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

BlueCross breaks ground on $50 million Midland complex | Business | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

BlueCross breaks ground on $50 million Midland complex | Business | Columbus Ledger Enquirer

Most U.S. Babies Get Their Vaccines: CDC

Most U.S. Babies Get Their Vaccines: CDC

Family Meals May Defuse Cyberbullying's Impact, Study Says

Family Meals May Defuse Cyberbullying's Impact, Study Says

Preterm or Small Birth Tied to Long-Term Risks to Heart, Brain

Preterm or Small Birth Tied to Long-Term Risks to Heart, Brain

More Evidence Breast-Feeding Lowers Child's Risk of Infections, Allergies

More Evidence Breast-Feeding Lowers Child's Risk of Infections, Allergies

ADHD Medications Won't Stunt Kids' Growth, Study Finds

ADHD Medications Won't Stunt Kids' Growth, Study Finds

For Lawrenceville family, sting of failed medical marijuana fight still lingers | VIDEO | PHOTOS | Gwinnett Daily Post

For Lawrenceville family, sting of failed medical marijuana fight still lingers | VIDEO | PHOTOS | Gwinnett Daily Post

Another insurance deadline only days away | Georgia Health News

Another insurance deadline only days away | Georgia Health News

Pennsylvania’s Republican governor expands Medicaid - The Washington Post

Pennsylvania’s Republican governor expands Medicaid - The Washington Post

States To Help Pay Obamacare Tax On Insurers - Kaiser Health News

States To Help Pay Obamacare Tax On Insurers - Kaiser Health News