Georgia Health News – Filling the widening gap in media coverage …
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Read some of the highlights of Georgia Health News’ coverage of important health care stories from across the state. Neighborhoods unaware of airborne cancer-causing toxin; A rural Georgia community reels after hospital closes; White bagging: Insurer shift on drugs raises alarm; Politically connected firm earning millions in state contract
Facing ‘worst ever’ demand for nurses, some ... - Georgia Health …
WEBMay 27, 2021 · Some health systems in the state are paying bonuses of more than $10,000 to attract nurses. And Piedmont Healthcare, which is rapidly becoming Georgia’s biggest health system, said it has offered bonuses of up to $30,000, a figure that has startled local health industry officials.
About GHN - Georgia Health News
WEBAt Georgia Health News, we have believed strongly in our mission to build and strengthen the coverage of health care in our state. The latest step in that strategy is our decision to join forces with KHN.
A major new chapter for Georgia Health News
WEBAug 16, 2021 · But today, Georgia Health News is stepping into the future with a wonderful new partner. The GHN operation is being enhanced by becoming a part of a large and prestigious national journalism organization, Kaiser …
The Top 10 Georgia health care stories of 2021
WEBDec 30, 2021 · Close to 20,000 new Covid cases (including positives from antigen tests) were reported in Georgia on the last Wednesday of 2021, as new daily state records were being set. On the state virus map, metro Atlanta was covered by a deep, dangerous red color, signifying high rates of infection.
The Top 10 Georgia health care stories in 2018 – Georgia Health …
WEBDec 27, 2018 · Health care took spotlight in governor’s race Brian Kemp won Georgia’s highest office, keeping Republicans in power and supporting the party’s longtime opposition to Medicaid expansion in the state.
Georgia bill aims to limit profits of Medicaid managed-care plans
WEBJan 27, 2022 · Georgia lawmakers will consider a bill that could force the state’s Medicaid managed-care insurers to repay millions of dollars if their spending on medical care doesn’t reach a certain threshold.
Latest bill to overhaul health care regulations appears doomed
WEBMar 16, 2022 · A sweeping bill to repeal the state’s health care regulatory process failed to clear the House by a crucial legislative deadline Tuesday, meaning it is probably dead for the year. The regulatory system, known as certificate of need (CON), governs much of how the health care industry operates in Georgia.
Mental health reform becomes law as legislators take other issues …
WEBApr 5, 2022 · As usual, dozens of health care bills were filed and debated in the 2022 legislative session. But the highest-profile proposal again took the spotlight early Monday afternoon, when Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bipartisan mental health parity legislation.
Two rankings on health put Georgia at the bottom of states
WEBJun 9, 2021 · Georgia’s bottom ranking on states’ overall health care last year was compiled by WalletHub, a personal finance website. The WalletHub rankings used the three categories of costs, access and outcomes. In cost of care, Georgia was average, at 26th. But it was 51st in access to care.