Wednesday, December 29, 2021

U.S. Adults Support Net-Risk Pediatric Research - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. Adults Support Net-Risk Pediatric Research - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Providers can ease impact of Medicaid redeterminations in 2022 | Modern Healthcare

Providers can ease impact of Medicaid redeterminations in 2022 | Modern Healthcare

New Omicron variant fills up children's hospitals - CNN

New Omicron variant fills up children's hospitals - CNN

A look at major COVID-19 developments over the past week

A look at major COVID-19 developments over the past week

Omicron surge: Georgia to send National Guard to hospitals, test sites

Omicron surge: Georgia to send National Guard to hospitals, test sites

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

What’s next for Georgia as Medicaid waiver requirements rejected? | Georgia Health News

What’s next for Georgia as Medicaid waiver requirements rejected? | Georgia Health News

Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Flavored Vapes Still in Stores Despite Federal Ban - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Rural Communities Left Hurting Without a Hospital, Ambulance or Doctors Nearby | Kaiser Health News

Rural Communities Left Hurting Without a Hospital, Ambulance or Doctors Nearby | Kaiser Health News

Hospitals' quandary about safety in the COVID-19 era will persist next year | Modern Healthcare

Hospitals' quandary about safety in the COVID-19 era will persist next year | Modern Healthcare

US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine

US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine

Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel

Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel

COVID-19 cases in metro Atlanta schools: Dec. 28, 2021

COVID-19 cases in metro Atlanta schools: Dec. 28, 2021

Atlanta school leaders call for safe gun storage

Atlanta school leaders call for safe gun storage

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

School COVID Outbreaks Drop When Adults Wear Masks, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

School COVID Outbreaks Drop When Adults Wear Masks, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Teens With Autism and Driving: Often a Tough Discussion - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Teens With Autism and Driving: Often a Tough Discussion - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. death rate soared 17 percent in 2020, final CDC mortality report concludes

U.S. death rate soared 17 percent in 2020, final CDC mortality report concludes

New Parents Slapped With Surprise Bills for Treating Newborns | Kaiser Health News

New Parents Slapped With Surprise Bills for Treating Newborns | Kaiser Health News

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys | Modern Healthcare

Pandemic poses short- and long-term risks to babies, especially boys | Modern Healthcare

How rural health care in Georgia ‘limps along’ in certain communities

How rural health care in Georgia ‘limps along’ in certain communities: This is Part 2 of a Special Report by Georgia Health News and Kaiser Health News.

Surge of COVID-19 cases in Georgia a growing worry for hospitals

Surge of COVID-19 cases in Georgia a growing worry for hospitals: Georgia hospitals, already busy with patients, are bracing for surges of COVID-19 cases as the omicron variant sweeps through the state.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The ripple effect when rural hospitals drop birthing services | Georgia Health News

The ripple effect when rural hospitals drop birthing services | Georgia Health News

Why Are More Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Using Pot? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Why Are More Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Using Pot? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Goldman Sachs forecasts positive outlook for insurers in 2022, buoyed by shift to value-based care | FierceHealthcare

Goldman Sachs forecasts positive outlook for insurers in 2022, buoyed by shift to value-based care | FierceHealthcare

Omicron is now the dominant COVID variant in the U.S. : Coronavirus Updates : NPR

Omicron is now the dominant COVID variant in the U.S. : Coronavirus Updates : NPR

White House to ship 500 million rapid tests for free beginning in January

White House to ship 500 million rapid tests for free beginning in January

Monday, December 20, 2021

Health spending growth more than doubled in first year of pandemic - POLITICO

Health spending growth more than doubled in first year of pandemic - POLITICO

State officials back off plan to cut support time for people with severe disabilities | Georgia Health News

State officials back off plan to cut support time for people with severe disabilities | Georgia Health News

Parental Stress Makes the Holiday Season Less Merry for Kids, New Poll Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Parental Stress Makes the Holiday Season Less Merry for Kids, New Poll Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Industry Voices—How prior authorization can disrupt medically necessary care | FierceHealthcare

Industry Voices—How prior authorization can disrupt medically necessary care | FierceHealthcare

Retiring NIH director Francis Collins warns of enormous omicron wave : NPR

Retiring NIH director Francis Collins warns of enormous omicron wave : NPR

Pfizer is testing a third Covid vaccine dose in young kids, delaying trial results

Pfizer is testing a third Covid vaccine dose in young kids, delaying trial results: Pfizer and BioNTech are testing a third dose of a Covid vaccine for young children. The third dose is a lower amount than the adult doses.

Pfizer is testing a third Covid vaccine dose in young kids, delaying trial results

Pfizer is testing a third Covid vaccine dose in young kids, delaying trial results

CDC endorses schools' coronavirus 'test-to-stay' policies | Modern Healthcare

CDC endorses schools' coronavirus 'test-to-stay' policies | Modern Healthcare

CMS finalizes new Medicare residency slot implementation | Modern Healthcare

CMS finalizes new Medicare residency slot implementation | Modern Healthcare

No symptoms? Cobb students exposed to COVID can return to class

No symptoms? Cobb students exposed to COVID can return to class

Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19

Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19

Indepth: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta amasses immense wealth as a nonprofit hospital system

Indepth: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta amasses immense wealth as a nonprofit hospital system

Friday, December 17, 2021

In Global Study, Tougher Mask Laws Linked to Fewer COVID Deaths - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

In Global Study, Tougher Mask Laws Linked to Fewer COVID Deaths - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: FRIDAY, Dec. 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Mask mandates work, according to a large international study that linked the laws with a reduction in COVID-19 deaths.The study included 44 countries with a combined population of nearly 1 billion. Over time, researchers found, the increase in COVID-related ...

COVID-19 Vaccination More Likely With Provider Recommendation - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

COVID-19 Vaccination More Likely With Provider Recommendation - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

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

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

Flu vaccines don't match the main circulating flu virus strain, researchers find - CNN

Flu vaccines don't match the main circulating flu virus strain, researchers find - CNN

Pressure builds against doctors peddling false COVID claims | Modern Healthcare

Pressure builds against doctors peddling false COVID claims | Modern Healthcare

Thursday, December 16, 2021

How rural health care ‘limps along’ in certain communities | Georgia Health News

How rural health care ‘limps along’ in certain communities | Georgia Health News

Junk Food Ads Reaching Kids Through Livestream Gaming Platforms - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Junk Food Ads Reaching Kids Through Livestream Gaming Platforms - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pandemic Saw Big Declines in Kids' Use of Drugs, Alcohol, Vaping - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pandemic Saw Big Declines in Kids' Use of Drugs, Alcohol, Vaping - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

AAP Issues Guidance for Children's Emotional Needs During COVID-19 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

AAP Issues Guidance for Children's Emotional Needs During COVID-19 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: Pediatricians should inquire about child and family functioning; office visits should integrate behavioral, mental health surveillance

What makes omicron spread so quickly? A new study offers a tantalizing clue : Goats and Soda : NPR

What makes omicron spread so quickly? A new study offers a tantalizing clue : Goats and Soda : NPR

Omicron COVID cases spreading rapidly but still low in Georgia as Christmas week arrives

Omicron COVID cases spreading rapidly but still low in Georgia as Christmas week arrives

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Georgia health proposals hang in the balance as Biden official visits | Georgia Health News

Georgia health proposals hang in the balance as Biden official visits | Georgia Health News

CDC Warns of Coming Omicron Wave - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CDC Warns of Coming Omicron Wave - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

HHS to distribute $9B in COVID-19 relief funds to smaller providers this week | FierceHealthcare

HHS to distribute $9B in COVID-19 relief funds to smaller providers this week | FierceHealthcare

With Overdose Deaths Surging, Advocates on the Ground Push for Over-the-Counter Naloxone | Kaiser Health News

With Overdose Deaths Surging, Advocates on the Ground Push for Over-the-Counter Naloxone | Kaiser Health News

More than 800,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. An estimated 163,000 could have been saved by vaccines. - CBS News

More than 800,000 Americans have died of COVID-19. An estimated 163,000 could have been saved by vaccines. - CBS News

Monday, December 13, 2021

What Does 'Long COVID' Look Like in Kids? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

What Does 'Long COVID' Look Like in Kids? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

T-Shirt Study Shows Importance of Mom's Smell to Bond With Baby - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CVS Health projects at least $304B in revenue for 2022 | FierceHealthcare

CVS Health projects at least $304B in revenue for 2022 | FierceHealthcare

Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge | FierceHealthcare

Hospitals across the country running out of beds, reducing surgeries amid latest COVID surge | FierceHealthcare

How LA, Calling the Shots on School Vaccine Mandates, Can Lead the Way on Covid Rules | Kaiser Health News

How LA, Calling the Shots on School Vaccine Mandates, Can Lead the Way on Covid Rules | Kaiser Health News

Vaccine Scientists: Heroes of the Year 2021 | Time

Vaccine Scientists: Heroes of the Year 2021 | Time

Friday, December 10, 2021

New Asthma Drug Helps Kids, But Price Tag Is High - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

New Asthma Drug Helps Kids, But Price Tag Is High - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

'Wellness' Vapes Are All the Rage, But FDA Says Buyer Beware - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

'Wellness' Vapes Are All the Rage, But FDA Says Buyer Beware - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CVS Health maps out path to steer into primary care delivery | Modern Healthcare

CVS Health maps out path to steer into primary care delivery | Modern Healthcare

AHA, AMA sue over surprise billing arbitration process | Modern Healthcare

AHA, AMA sue over surprise billing arbitration process | Modern Healthcare

Senate votes to avert Medicare cuts to providers | Modern Healthcare

Senate votes to avert Medicare cuts to providers | Modern Healthcare

A Rural Georgia Community Reels After Its Hospital Closes | Kaiser Health News

A Rural Georgia Community Reels After Its Hospital Closes | Kaiser Health News

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Adjuvant Dupilumab Improves Asthma Control for Children - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Adjuvant Dupilumab Improves Asthma Control for Children - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Anthem-backed Hydrogen Health rolls out virtual primary care services for insurers, employers | FierceHealthcare

Anthem-backed Hydrogen Health rolls out virtual primary care services for insurers, employers | FierceHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare must pay TeamHealth $62 million for shortchanging clinicians, jury says | Modern Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare must pay TeamHealth $62 million for shortchanging clinicians, jury says | Modern Healthcare

COVID cases spike even as U.S. reaches vaccine milestone | Modern Healthcare

COVID cases spike even as U.S. reaches vaccine milestone | Modern Healthcare

Shareholder sues Centene for insight on leadership's role in alleged Medicaid fraud | Modern Healthcare

Shareholder sues Centene for insight on leadership's role in alleged Medicaid fraud | Modern Healthcare

Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case

Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Medicaid Expansion Saved Lives in Affected States: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Medicaid Expansion Saved Lives in Affected States: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Had COVID? Getting Vaccinated Strengthens Your Antibodies to New Variants - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Had COVID? Getting Vaccinated Strengthens Your Antibodies to New Variants - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Provider groups urge feds to change dispute process, good faith estimates in surprise billing rule | FierceHealthcare

Provider groups urge feds to change dispute process, good faith estimates in surprise billing rule | FierceHealthcare

A Tale of Two Medicaid Expansions: Oklahoma Jumps In, While Missouri Lags | Kaiser Health News

A Tale of Two Medicaid Expansions: Oklahoma Jumps In, While Missouri Lags | Kaiser Health News

Women Earn $2 Million Less Than Men in Their Careers as Doctors - The New York Times

Women Earn $2 Million Less Than Men in Their Careers as Doctors - The New York Times

Data prove racial disparities compound COVID risk | Modern Healthcare

Data prove racial disparities compound COVID risk | Modern Healthcare

Thursday, December 2, 2021

A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

A Little Cash May Help Women Quit Smoking During Pregnancy: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

After Vaccines & Easing of Lockdowns, College Students' Mental Health Still Poor - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

After Vaccines & Easing of Lockdowns, College Students' Mental Health Still Poor - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Is the Mumps Vaccine Becoming Less Effective? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Is the Mumps Vaccine Becoming Less Effective? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Books Are Better than Digital Devices for Reading to Kids, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Books Are Better than Digital Devices for Reading to Kids, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Providers slam House for not delaying nearly 10% Medicare payment cuts in must-pass spending deal | FierceHealthcare

Providers slam House for not delaying nearly 10% Medicare payment cuts in must-pass spending deal | FierceHealthcare

Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign - The Boston Globe

Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign - The Boston Globe

Covid News: Biden to Extend Mask Mandate for Travel - The New York Times

Covid News: Biden to Extend Mask Mandate for Travel - The New York Times

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

Friday, October 29, 2021

What's in and what's out of the Biden framework | TheHill

What's in and what's out of the Biden framework | TheHill

CDC Lowers Threshold for Lead Poisoning in Youngest Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CDC Lowers Threshold for Lead Poisoning in Youngest Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Attorneys General Warn About Pot Products That Look Like Halloween Treats - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Attorneys General Warn About Pot Products That Look Like Halloween Treats - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Georgia medical board silent as doctors spread COVID-19 misinformation

Georgia medical board silent as doctors spread COVID-19 misinformation

Kids hospitalized after reportedly contracting E. coli at Georgia fair

Kids hospitalized after reportedly contracting E. coli at Georgia fair

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Georgia’s top federal contracting universities opt for some vaccine mandates after all - Georgia Recorder

Georgia’s top federal contracting universities opt for some vaccine mandates after all - Georgia Recorder

One Attitude Keeps Many From COVID Vaccine, Study Shows - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

One Attitude Keeps Many From COVID Vaccine, Study Shows - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Most parents don't plan to vaccinate young children against Covid-19 right away, KFF survey finds - CNN

Most parents don't plan to vaccinate young children against Covid-19 right away, KFF survey finds - CNN: The majority of parents say they will not get their younger children vaccinated right away, according to the survey published Thursday from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

5 things to know about Centene's new PBM | Modern Healthcare

5 things to know about Centene's new PBM | Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

State says technical ‘reporting errors’ caused data gap on kids’ Medicaid referrals | Georgia Health News

State says technical ‘reporting errors’ caused data gap on kids’ Medicaid referrals | Georgia Health News

Number of Teens Who Vape Marijuana Doubled in 7 Years - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Number of Teens Who Vape Marijuana Doubled in 7 Years - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Centene reports $584M in Q3 profit, falling short of Wall Street projections | FierceHealthcare

Centene reports $584M in Q3 profit, falling short of Wall Street projections | FierceHealthcare

Primary care docs strained by vaccine hesitancy, potential telehealth rollback as COVID-19 pandemic drags on | FierceHealthcare

Primary care docs strained by vaccine hesitancy, potential telehealth rollback as COVID-19 pandemic drags on | FierceHealthcare

Moderna Says Vaccine Produces Powerful Immune Response in Those 6 Through 11 - The New York Times

Moderna Says Vaccine Produces Powerful Immune Response in Those 6 Through 11 - The New York Times

COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms | Modern Healthcare

COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms | Modern Healthcare

Vaccines could be offered for kids as young as 5. What will parents do?

Vaccines could be offered for kids as young as 5. What will parents do?

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‘Down to My Last Diaper’: The Anxiety of Parenting in Poverty | Kaiser Health News

‘Down to My Last Diaper’: The Anxiety of Parenting in Poverty | Kaiser Health News

UnitedHealth to cover providers' COVID vaccine underpayments | Modern Healthcare

UnitedHealth to cover providers' COVID vaccine underpayments | Modern Healthcare

Fulton County Schools to drop mask mandate after next vaccine rollout

Fulton County Schools to drop mask mandate after next vaccine rollout

COVID death rate in rural Georgia now double that in urban areas

COVID death rate in rural Georgia now double that in urban areas: Since August, as the pandemic’s delta variant caused a surge in cases, rural Georgians have been dying of COVID-19 at more than twice the rate of their urban counterparts, according to an Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis of state health data.

CDC Recommends Boosters of Moderna and Johnson&Johnson-Janssen COVID-19 Vaccines | Time

CDC Recommends Boosters of Moderna and Johnson&Johnson-Janssen COVID-19 Vaccines | Time