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Veteran Suicides At VA Campuses Prompt Call For Federal Investigation

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Veteran Suicides At VA Campuses Prompt Call For Federal Investigation

Kemp Signs Medical Marijuana Oil Bill, Making Sales Legal

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Kemp Signs Medical Marijuana Oil Bill, Making Sales Legal

Georgia Women To Take Over Top Posts At National Physician Organizations

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Georgia Women To Take Over Top Posts At National Physician Organizations

State Reps. Matt Hatchett, R-Dublin, and Terry England, R-Auburn, among others, have now emphasized a new issue in the push to change the certificate-of-need system: financial transparency. They are stressing the importance of disclosure of nonprofit hospitals’ financial holdings.

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Push For Hospital Transparency In Georgia Gets New Energy, Platform

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 27, 2019

Legislation in the Georgia General Assembly would establish some statewide policies on emergency medical services.

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Long Waits For Ambulances Raising Alarm In Georgia

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 27, 2019

There was a flurry of action Monday on major legislation affecting health care in Georgia, including on issues such as “waivers,” certificate-of-need changes, HIV, prescription drugs, services for seniors and a Medicaid budget hole.

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An Epic, Hectic Day For Health Care Legislation In Georgia

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Mar 26, 2019

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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