Many Georgians Eligible for New Health Insurance Subsidy
More than 800,000 Georgians will soon be eligible for new tax credits under the federal health care reform law, according to figures from health nonprofit Families USA.The tax credits are available...
View ArticleCosts of Caring for Dementia Patients Will Continue to Rise in Geogria
A new study from the Rand Corporation says dementia is now the most expensive health problem in the nation, surpassing heart disease and cancer.The Alzheimer’s Association says, in 2010, there were...
View ArticlePiedmont Healthcare Names New CEO
Piedmont Healthcare’s board of directors named Kevin Brown its new President and Chief Executive Officer.Brown heads the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in the Seattle area and will take over...
View ArticleLate-Life Cost of Care Remains Flat in Atlanta, Survey Finds
A new survey shows big increases in national averages for costs of assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and to a lesser degree, in-home care.But the picture in Atlanta is a bit different.
View ArticleV.A. Hospital in Decatur Promises Changes, After Audit Claims Mismanagement...
The Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center near Decatur is not disputing a Federal audit, which linked three patient deaths to mismanagement in the Center’s mental health programs.
View ArticleChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta Looks to Expand
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is asking the state for permission to proceed with a nearly $19 million dollar expansion at its Scottish Rite and Egleston locations.
View ArticleUGA Offering Some Benefits for Domestic Partners
The University of Georgia is preparing to offer "soft benefits" to registered domestic partners of school employees.This includes vision and dental insurance.
View ArticleCharity Care Providers Irked Over Veto of Popular Bill
Volunteer health clinics and other charity care providers are still upset over a veto Gov. Nathan Deal issued earlier this month.
View ArticleA Talk with American Cancer Society CEO Dr. John Seffrin, Part 1: Vaccines,...
The American Cancer Society marked its 100th anniversary in May, 2013. Dr. John Seffrin has been the Society's CEO for 21 of those years. In part 1 of a wide-ranging conversation with WABE's Denis...
View ArticleGeorgia's Senior Health Gets Low Ranking
The United Health Foundation’s Rankings Report on Senior Health looked at quality of life issues for senior citizens in each state. Based on 34 different elements Georgia ranked 43.Dr. Catherine...
View ArticleMedical Records Meet 21st Century with GeorgiaDirect
The state says it’s well on its way toward implementing an electronic system where patients, doctors, hospitals and other health care providers across Georgia can access medical records.The goal is to...
View ArticleAssociation Proposes Ways to Save Money for Sickest Children on Medicaid
Georgia families and those from across the nation are in Washington D.C. to raise awareness about the challenges facing children who receive Medicaid and the best ways to reform the program. They’re...
View ArticleGeorgia Regents Medical Center, Philips, Enter "First of its Kind" Agreement
The nation’s health care industry is changing at a pace never before seen. Part of that’s due to the Affordable Care Act, which holds providers accountable for patient outcomes while rewarding...
View ArticleTwo National Product Recalls Affect Georgians
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning patients with diabetes about the recall of 62 million glucose test strips used to measure blood sugar levels.
View ArticleLocal Teacher and her Brother Raise Awareness About Minority Organ Donation
As part of Minority Donor Awareness Week, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital says there is a greater need for organ donation among minorities. But the hospital says it’s especially needed for African-Americans....
View ArticleGeorgia Groups Reaching Out to Uninsured Hispanics
There's a push to get Georgia's Hispanic population ready for upcoming changes in the country's health care system. State records show there are nearly 850,000 Hispanics living in Georgia. Health...
View ArticleGA State Officials Get Help to Detect Autism Early in Children
Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning is partnering with Emory University and a local health organization to train specialists in detecting autism early in children.Intervention before the...
View ArticleDozens of Georgia hospitals are facing federal fines
More than 70 Georgia hospitals are facing fines from the federal government.The penalties are related to the number of times these hospitals re-admitted patients within a certain time frame.Georgia...
View ArticleOn Health Insurance, Will Other Corporations Follow UPS' Lead?
The Affordable Care Act is changing the way Americans have medical coverage on various levels. The White House says the goal is to provide health benefits to millions who wouldn’t have it otherwise....
View ArticleHow One State is Trying to Implement Obamacare: A Talk with Nevada's Health...
October 1st, 2013 is a key date in the rollout of the Affordable Care Act--which even President Obama now calls "Obamacare." After that date, consumers will be able to use online marketplaces, called...
View ArticleHow One State is Trying to Implement Obamacare: A Talk with Nevada's Health...
October 1st, 2013 is a key date in the rollout of the Affordable Care Act--which even President Obama now calls "Obamacare." After that date, consumers will be able to use online marketplaces, called...
View ArticleWill Georgia's Health Care Navigators Be Ready? A Talk with One Navigator,...
Starting October 1, 2013, consumers will be able to shop for health care coverage at online marketplaces called exchanges. It's all part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Some...
View ArticleAARP Offering Information on Affordable Care Act
There's a new website that sheds light on the Affordable Care Act.The AARP launched healthlawanswers.org this summer.
View ArticleGa. Health Premiums on Exchanges Lower than Forecast
Figures released by the federal government at 12:01 Wednesday morning show insurance premiums on Georgia's federally-run healthcare exchange, or "marketplace," will be lower than earlier forecast.
View ArticleWill Georgia's Health Care Navigators Be Ready?
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, consumers will be able to shop online for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare. Among those racing to be ready for the start of the...
View ArticleGovernment Shutdown Looms over Obamacare
The clock is ticking for a possible government shut-down, and the Affordable Care Act is at the center of the storm.Dr. Keith Kantor served as chairman of a health care advisory committee to the...
View ArticleSpanish Language Health Care Website Launch Delayed
Many Georgians were able to sign up for health insurance through the state’s new exchanges on Tuesday. But a Spanish language version of the website won’t be available for a few more weeks.Atlanta’s...
View ArticleGeorgians Now Able To Sign Up for Medicaid Online
For the first time Georgians can enroll for Medicaid benefits on the web. The new feature went online at the beginning of the month and is part of President Obama’s health reform law.
View ArticleDrug linked to Hepatitis C Cure has Atlanta Tie
(Updated to correct name of drug's inventor, adds response from Gilead Science) A federal Food and Drug Administration panel Friday recommended approving a new drug that, in combination with other...
View ArticleSebelius Announces Rule Expanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Insurance...
While speaking at The Carter Center during a mental health symposium Friday, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a rule she says represents the largest expansion of...
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