Safe Haven law to receive visual validation | Newton | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com

Safe Haven law to receive visual validation | Newton | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com: In 2002 Georgia passed the Safe Haven law that allows mothers to drop off newborns within a seven day period without the fear of being prosecuted. In accordance with this

National foster care crisis hits Georgia, Bibb County | The Telegraph

National foster care crisis hits Georgia, Bibb County | The Telegraph: Georgia has a foster care problem. There are more children in foster custody than ever before and not enough homes to house them.

Poor adults’ health needs addressed better with Medicaid expansion, federal report says | Georgia Health News

Poor adults’ health needs addressed better with Medicaid expansion, federal report says | Georgia Health News

Ky. initiative looks to curb rise of babies in opioid withdrawal - Modern Healthcare

Ky. initiative looks to curb rise of babies in opioid withdrawal - Modern Healthcare: The Kentucky Hospital Association launched a program allowing hospitals to share patient information so they can better coordinate care for babies born with opioid withdrawal symptoms.

4,100 more Arkansans lose Medicaid over work requirements - Modern Healthcare

4,100 more Arkansans lose Medicaid over work requirements - Modern Healthcare: More than 4,100 Medicaid expansion enrollees in Arkansas will lose coverage for the rest of 2018 because they did not comply with the state's work requirement. That's on top of the 4,353 people who were dropped last month.

CMS will require drugmakers to list prices in ads - Modern Healthcare

CMS will require drugmakers to list prices in ads - Modern Healthcare: The CMS released a proposed rule that would require drugmakers to list prices for their drugs in their consumer advertising.

Proposed Changes to “Public Charge” Policies Could Lead to Declines in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment as Immigrant Families Face Rising Fear and Uncertainty About Using Public Programs | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Proposed Changes to “Public Charge” Policies Could Lead to Declines in Medicaid and CHIP Enrollment as Immigrant Families Face Rising Fear and Uncertainty About Using Public Programs | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation: As the Trump administration proposes changes to federal “public charge” policies, the resulting fear and uncertainty among immigrant families about using public programs could drive down enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program