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Once again, the EPA is considering new restrictions on ethylene oxide sterilization because of the cancer risks it poses. Once again, the sterilizing and medical device industries are pushing back, warning of harm to patients if ethylene oxide is restricted.

Cancer Risks Spark Calls To Replace Ethylene Oxide

Georgia Health News • Sep 25, 2019

Public Health Officials Still Don’t Know What’s Making Vaping Device Users Sick

Sam Whitehead • Sep 19, 2019

The Georgia Hospital Association said Monday that it has provided feedback to nonprofit members “regarding an efficient manner in which to comply with the new laws while we await the promulgation of the official regulations.’’

No Delay: Georgia Nonprofit Hospitals Must Disclose Financial Data Soon

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Sep 18, 2019

The new law will require disclosure of data on executives’ compensation and the financial holdings of hospitals.

Georgia Hospitals Anxious As State Crafts Rules On Disclosing Their Finances

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Sep 12, 2019

Georgia Insurance Navigator Is Optimistic About Open Enrollment This Year

Sam Whitehead • Sep 11, 2019

Ariel Hart, healthcare reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined Sam Whitehead on "Morning Edition" to talk about how the Affordable Care Act exchange is shaping up for Georgians.

After Some Wild Times, Georgia’s Insurance Marketplace Starts To Settle Down

Sam Whitehead • Sep 11, 2019