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Who’s On Medicaid In Georgia? It Might Not Be Who You Think

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Who’s On Medicaid In Georgia? It Might Not Be Who You Think

In Atlanta, Breaking Down Barriers To Timely HIV Care

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In Atlanta, Breaking Down Barriers To Timely HIV Care

Certificate-Of-Need Revamp Fails In Ga. House, But Sponsor Vows To Continue Fight

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Certificate-Of-Need Revamp Fails In Ga. House, But Sponsor Vows To Continue Fight

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Change To Georgia Surprise Billing Measure Gains Ground But Draws Criticism

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 22, 2019

Jimmy Carter, who finished his term in the White House in 1981, already held one remarkable national record. He has had the longest life as an ex-president, now more than 38 years.

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Jimmy Carter: The Longest Life Of Any President — Or Any Georgia Governor

Georgia Health News • Mar 22, 2019

Until now, Gov. Brian Kemp had stayed on the sidelines during the often acrimonious certificate-of-need debate. His administration says White House officials have indicated they would be more receptive to a waiver request on Georgia health insurance rules if the state would take action on CON reforms.

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Kemp Backs Bid For Certificate-Of-Need Changes, Gets House Panel OK On Waiver Plan

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 21, 2019

Georgia House Bill 83 would make each elementary school establish daily recess for students in kindergarten through Grade 5. The bill “encourages’’ schools to make recess 30 minutes long.

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Ga. Bill’s Goal: Improving Kids’ Bodies — And Minds — By Requiring Recess

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 20, 2019

According to the annual County Health Rankings, Forsyth ranks as the healthiest county in Georgia, followed by Oconee, Cherokee, Fayette and Gwinnett. It’s the seventh straight year that Forsyth has topped the rankings in the state.

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Forsyth Still No. 1 As County Health Rankings Show Familiar Pattern

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 20, 2019

Georgia consumers say that when they signed up late last year for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield coverage, WellStar Health System was listed as part of the insurer’s network. In February, though, the contract between Anthem and WellStar for the Pathways health plan ended.

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Georgia Seeks New Enrollment For Patients Caught In WellStar, Anthem Contract Rift

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 19, 2019