Friday, December 31, 2021
Georgia gets first shipments of Merck, Pfizer COVID pills
Youth suicides spike in Georgia in 2021
Severe Illness in Children Brings Hardship for Families - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Supreme Court sets Jan. 7 special hearing on vaccine mandate for healthcare workers | FierceHealthcare
Thursday, December 30, 2021
The Top 10 Georgia health care stories of 2021 | Georgia Health News
Potential remedies to stubborn problems in rural health care | Georgia Health News
Family Factors Affect Child's Odds for Cleft Palate - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Kemp taps Guard, contract health workers as COVID-19 rages
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
U.S. Adults Support Net-Risk Pediatric Research - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Providers can ease impact of Medicaid redeterminations in 2022 | Modern Healthcare
New Omicron variant fills up children's hospitals - CNN
A look at major COVID-19 developments over the past week
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
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
Hospitals' quandary about safety in the COVID-19 era will persist next year | Modern Healthcare
US officials recommend shorter COVID isolation, quarantine
Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
COVID-19 cases in metro Atlanta schools: Dec. 28, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
Monday, December 20, 2021
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
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
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
CDC endorses schools' coronavirus 'test-to-stay' policies | Modern Healthcare
CMS finalizes new Medicare residency slot implementation | Modern Healthcare
No symptoms? Cobb students exposed to COVID can return to class
Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Pfizer Says Final Data Shows COVID Pill Stays Strong Against Severe Illness - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Many more people avoiding care due to cost this year, survey shows | Modern Healthcare
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
Monday, December 13, 2021
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
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
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
Friday, December 10, 2021
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
CVS Health maps out path to steer into primary care delivery | Modern Healthcare
AHA, AMA sue over surprise billing arbitration process | Modern Healthcare
Senate votes to avert Medicare cuts to providers | Modern Healthcare
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
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
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
Vaccine makers racing to update COVID shots, just in case
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
1 in 3 U.S. Children Lack Adequate Health Insurance - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
House passes bill that delays 6% in Medicare cuts, postpones radiation oncology model | FierceHealthcare
Centene hands over millions to another state as PBM oversight rises | Modern Healthcare
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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
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
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
Monday, December 6, 2021
PBMs' profit swells as sector consolidates, report shows | Modern Healthcare
A third of children underinsured, study says | Modern Healthcare
Friday, December 3, 2021
Overall Prevalence of Autism 2.3 Percent Among 8-Year-Olds in 2018 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Michigan School Shooting Renews Gun Concerns After COVID-19 | Time
A Title Fight Pits Physician Assistants Against Doctors | Kaiser Health News
Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests | 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
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
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
Covid News: Biden to Extend Mask Mandate for Travel - The New York Times
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Watch: No Extra Resources for Children Orphaned by Covid | Kaiser Health News
‘We don’t have other options’: Children’s hospital disbands gender-affirming care program | Modern Healthcare
FDA panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID pill from Merck | Modern Healthcare
FDA panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID pill from Merck | Modern Healthcare: A panel of U.S. health advisers narrowly backed the benefits of a closely watched COVID-19 pill from Merck, setting the stage for a likely authorization of the first drug that Americans could take at home to treat the virus.
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