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Prominent Georgia Pediatrician Says Children Are Suffering In Border Facilities

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 16, 2019

Emory physician Dr. Carla Haack grew up in Puerto Rico. She went to college and medical school there. And after Hurricane Maria struck the Caribbean island in September 2017, she knew she had to help the people back home.

A Medical Homecoming: Atlanta Doctor Helps Storm-Ravaged Puerto Rico

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 11, 2019

The Georgia Department of Community Health said the unaddressed nursing home complaints were not “immediate jeopardy’’ problems, when the health and safety of patients are judged to be at risk of serious harm.

Backlog Of Ga. Nursing Home Complaints, Inspections Linked To RN Vacancies

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 9, 2019

Despite what you may read on the packaging, there is no such thing as fireworks that are safe for kids to handle on their own, says Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Even sparklers are dangerous.

Keep The Fourth Festive By Being Smart About Fireworks

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 3, 2019

The patients who will face the new pay-upfront charge fall into two categories: those who are uninsured and pay for their own care, and those who have insurance with high deductibles. Piedmont Healthcare, a fast-growing nonprofit, operates 11 hospitals in Georgia.

Piedmont’s New Payment Plan: 25% Upfront For Some Patients

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jul 1, 2019

Last year, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams pushed for Georgia to adopt full expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. On Wednesday, Abrams, speaking to reporters, said Georgia’s proposed health care waivers will leave hundreds of thousands without health insurance.

Abrams Says Waiver Effort Won’t Fix Georgia’s Health Care Problems

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jun 27, 2019

On Tuesday, in addition to medical care transparency, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan discussed a variety of topics, including rural health care, certificate-of-need changes and Medicaid.

Lt. Gov. Duncan Urges Culture Of Transparency In Health Care

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jun 26, 2019

Enrollment Drops, Eligibility Snags, Cyber-Errors In Ga. Benefit Programs Spark Concern

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jun 25, 2019

In terms of children’s well-being, Georgia climbed one spot, to 38th among states, in an annual national report on kids. Georgia’s health care rankings in two other recent reports, though, languish in the 40s among states. That’s a familiar spot, in such rankings, for the state, which has high rates of people in poverty and without health insurance and grapples with issues of access to care.

Where Does Georgia Rank On Some Key Health Measures?

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jun 19, 2019

Cindi Gatton, an Atlanta-based independent patient advocate, says hospitals, doctors and other providers have gotten a lot more ruthless in collecting medical bills. “They outsource this, and they pay the company based on collection.’’

A Personal Blog: Excellent Medical Care, Followed By Nasty Letters

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jun 14, 2019

Pam Stahl joined the Georgia insurer’s parent company, Indianapolis-based Anthem Inc., last year as a vice president of sales operations and effectiveness.

Pam Stahl Picked To Lead Anthem Plan In Georgia

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jun 13, 2019

The Georgia Health Care Association, a trade group representing nursing homes, said it supports “making relevant, transparent information available to families and consumers so they can make informed care decisions for their loved ones.”

Georgia Health News Report: The Troubled Nursing Homes You May Not Know About

Andy Miller, Georgia Health News • Jun 10, 2019