Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics: April 2022

Friday, April 29, 2022

COVID-19 Scan for Apr 28, 2022 | CIDRAP

North-South COVID death divide

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Opera singers tackle long COVID

Antibiotic use in young children tied to reduced vaccine response | CIDRAP

FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars - Roll Call

Feeling the strain of a long wait for a COVID-19 vaccine for young children, parents welcome news of Moderna’s authorization request: ‘It’s like ... society has moved on’ – Chicago Tribune

Vaccines for Young Children - The New York Times

Loss of hospital services in south Fulton could have broad impact

New COVID-19 subvariant emerges in Georgia, prompts surge in New York

Thursday, April 28, 2022

When children unintentionally shoot themselves or other children, who is to blame?

Another Long-Term Health Issue Tied to Abuse in Childhood: Cholesterol - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Moderna Asks FDA to Authorize Its COVID Vaccine For Children Under 6 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

More than half of Americans have been infected by COVID-19 in past 2 years : NPR

Fauci: US in 'a different moment' but pandemic not over

In 2020, Guns Became the Leading Cause of Death for US Kids | Time

In 2020, Guns Became the Leading Cause of Death for US Kids | Time: Firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teenagers in 2020, according to researchers who analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. This sad fact represents a major shift in risks for young people in the U.S. For over 60 years, car accidents were the leading cause of death for kids and teens. Car accidents are now number two, while drug overdoses are number three.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Pandemic Medicaid Rules Allowed More Women to Stay Insured After Childbirth - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Kids Who Witness Domestic Violence May Suffer Mentally for Decades - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Racial and ethnic minorities report worse care experiences in Medicaid managed care plans: study | Fierce Healthcare

Elon Musk Buying Twitter Prompts WHO Warning on Covid Misinformation - Bloomberg

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize booster shots for kids ages 5 through 11 : Shots - Health News : NPR

Vaccines for young children are being delayed by incomplete data, a top F.D.A. official suggests. - The New York Times

Centene to cut more than half of its leased real estate footprint | Modern Healthcare

COVID-19 Risks for Kids Under 5: What Parents Should Know | Time

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Routine Childhood Vaccinations in the U.S. Slipped During the Pandemic - The New York Times

Emotional Eating Starts Young and Is a Learned Behavior, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

White House pushes for more money for harm reduction in drug control strategy plan | Fierce Healthcare

Adolescent suicides increased during the pandemic, research shows - CNN

California investigating Centene over alleged Medicaid fraud | Modern Healthcare

Monday, April 25, 2022

As Pandemic Continues, Advice for Parents on How to Manage Anxiety in Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

WHO Says Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children Now Reported in 11 Countries - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Louisiana AG sues UnitedHealth for Medicaid drug overcharges

Physicians Are Uneasy as Colorado Collects Providers’ Diversity Data | Kaiser Health News

Plan to ban menthol cigarettes prompts late lobbying blitz | AP News

Covid was third leading cause of death in U.S. again in 2021

Friday, April 22, 2022

Tongue Stimulator Shows Promise as Sleep Apnea Treatment in Kids With Down Syndrome - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Firearms Now the Leading Cause of Death Among U.S. Kids, Teens - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Firearms Now the Leading Cause of Death Among U.S. Kids, Teens - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: FRIDAY, April 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Guns have surpassed road crashes as the leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens.Gun-related deaths rose 29% among 1- to 19-year-olds from 2019 to 2020, according to a new University of Michigan study. In all, there were more than 4,300 gun-rela...

Biden administration releases plan to combat record drug overdose deaths : NPR

U.S. warns doctors to look for hepatitis in children as probe widens | Reuters

Rates for measles, other vaccinations dip for kindergartners | Modern Healthcare

Florida advises against gender-affirming medical or social care for transgender kids | Modern Healthcare

Medicare cuts squeeze rural hospitals | Modern Healthcare

Should I Report At-Home COVID-19 Test Results? | Time

Should I Report At-Home COVID-19 Test Results? | Time: The U.S. is missing countless COVID-19 cases because so many people rapid test at home. Is it time for a national self-reporting system?

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Judge’s Ruling on the CDC Mask Mandate Highlights the Limits of the Agency’s Power | Kaiser Health News

Marijuana Edibles Packaged Like Popular Snack Foods Pose Danger, Study Warns - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Anti-Vaccine Ideology Gains Ground as Lawmakers Seek to Erode Rules for Kids’ Shots | Kaiser Health News

New COVID-19 vaccines are in the works, but how much will they help?

Monday, April 18, 2022

Covid vaccine concerns are starting to spill over into routine immunizations - POLITICO

Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Abnormal Stress Response and Behavior Problems, New Studies Find - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Former CMS administrator resigns from Centene board over governance, leadership dispute | Modern Healthcare

Survey finds widespread grief among children from COVID-19 losses - The Boston Globe

As Teen Mental Health Worsens, Schools Learn How to Help | The Pew Charitable Trusts

Friday, April 15, 2022

New Treatment May Curb Low Blood Sugar in Kids With Insulin Disorder - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

FDA Authorizes More E-Cigarette Products - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

FDA Approves First Breath Test for COVID - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Cigna's Evernorth launches initiative for patients with autism | Modern Healthcare

Arbiters to expand surprise billing dispute resolution reviews, CMS says | Modern Healthcare

Pfizer to seek COVID booster for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds | AP News

How the Test-to-Treat Pillar of the US Covid Strategy Is Failing Patients | Kaiser Health News

Judge issues reprieve for patients in Anthem/Northside dispute

Georgia scales back on COVID-19 updates: Weekly reports will replace daily ones

Thursday, April 14, 2022

HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days | Fierce Healthcare

Persistent Problem: High C-Section Rates Plague the South | Kaiser Health News

News Scan for Apr 12, 2022 | CIDRAP

Study shows COVID-19–induced myocarditis rare, linked to severe cases

CMS 'birthing-friendly' hospital designation will debut in 2023 | Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Where do U.S. opioid trials, settlements stand? | Modern Healthcare

Biden Administration Announces Boost for Rural Health Care in Midterm Election Push | Kaiser Health News

Babies Die as Congenital Syphilis Continues a Decade-Long Surge Across the US | Kaiser Health News

Teen drug overdose deaths rose sharply in 2020, driven by fentanyl-laced pills : Shots - Health News : NPR

Who Doesn’t Text in 2022? Most State Medicaid Programs | Kaiser Health News

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Next coronavirus vaccine could be a nasal spray - The Washington Post

With Georgia case pending, Centene probed in California | Georgia Health News

Pandemic May Have Left Lessons on C-Section 'Preemie' Births - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Study Finds Just One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be Enough - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Here's how many COVID cases, deaths vaccines have averted

CVS, feds reach agreement on vaccine portal accessibility | Modern Healthcare

California Sees Dramatic Decline in Child Homicide Victims. What’s Changed? | Kaiser Health News

Monday, April 11, 2022

Profit Strategy: Psychiatric Facilities Prioritize Out-of-State Kids | Kaiser Health News

Baby formula shortage 2022 worsens after Abbott Similac recall

Despite a decades-long effort, babies are still dying of SIDS - The Washington Post

COVID cases among younger patients in Georgia are growing with new variants

Friday, April 8, 2022

Among Vaccinated, Omicron Symptoms Ease 2 Days Earlier Than With Delta - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

California Handed Its Medicaid Drug Program to One Company. Then Came a Corporate Takeover. | Kaiser Health News

US likely to see a surge of Covid-19 in the fall, Fauci says - CNN

Experts say U.S. suspension of COVID aid will prolong pandemic | Modern Healthcare

The Jolt: Gov. Kemp looks to revive medical marijuana program

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Wellstar closing ER, hospital beds at struggling East Point site, still seeks partner | Georgia Health News

Bipartisan House bill aims to boost value-based purchasing drug agreements in Medicaid | Fierce Healthcare

FDA advisers voice support for reformulated COVID boosters : Shots - Health News : NPR

The end of the COVID emergency could mean a huge loss of health insurance | Modern Healthcare

U.S. experts wrestle with how to update COVID-19 vaccines | Modern Healthcare

As the nation emerges from pandemic restrictions, some are left behind

Expansion of postpartum Medicaid from 6 to 12 months heads to governor’s desk

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Mental health reform becomes law as legislators take other issues down to the wire | Georgia Health News

FDA Panel Meets to Craft Future Vaccine Strategy - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

BA.2 now behind 72% of all US COVID-19 cases | CIDRAP

Democratic, GOP Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID-19 agreement | Modern Healthcare

5 things about the end of the $15B Anthem-Cigna PBM lawsuit | Modern Healthcare

5 things about the end of the $15B Anthem-Cigna PBM lawsuit | Modern Healthcare: After six years, a federal judge ruled that Anthem is not entitled to the billions it claimed Cigna's Express Scripts owed them in pharmacy payments.