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Health in Georgia - USAFacts

(9 days ago) WebIn 2021, 20.83% of Georgia's population was covered by public health insurance plans funded by governments at the federal, state, or local level. The Census Bureau’s American Community Survey asks respondents in Georgia about their health …

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/georgia/

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Addressing Georgia’s Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WebA recent report by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation noted that 26 states already allow full practice authority for nurse practitioners in particular. North Dakota and Utah have also taken steps in recent years to allow greater practice authority for physician assistants. In particular, Georgia could expect to see improvements in both mental

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/news/addressing-georgias-healthcare-shortage/

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Report to governor: Georgia faces health care challenges

(7 days ago) WebSept 6, 2019. Veronica G. Brown needs a hip replacement. But, like 1.5 million other Georgians, she doesn’t have health insurance. That’s a big number. It’s about 1 out of every 7 Georgians

https://www.ajc.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/the-fragile-state-georgia-health-care/4jbCqqLx3lvmh89szIjslI/

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Most Georgians struggling to afford health care, survey says

(6 days ago) WebThe southwest and eastern regions of Georgia have higher affordability problems, the survey found. At times, Georgia adults got the care they needed but had difficulty paying for it, with half of adults reporting that problem. The problem of health care affordability affects families far up the income ladder, with over half (56%) of residents

https://thecurrentga.org/2021/10/15/most-georgians-struggling-to-afford-health-care-survey-says/

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Report: Lack Of Affordable, Accessible Health Care Puts …

(7 days ago) WebHarker said providing a pathway to better health care coverage would not only help with health care access generally but also address the racial disparities exposed and exacerbated by the …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2021/05/10/report-lack-of-affordable-accessible-health-care-puts-georgians-at-risk

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Georgia Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs; …

(3 days ago) Web• 67%—Take better care of my personal health • 38%—Research treatments myself, before going to the doctor • 35%—Do more to compare doctors on cost and quality before getting services government aCtions But far and away, Georgia residents see government as the key stakeholder that needs to act to address health system problems.

https://healthyfuturega.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Hub-Altarum-Data-Brief-No.-99-Georgia-Healthcare-Affordability-3.pdf

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What the health, Georgia? – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(5 days ago) WebPublished: October 24, 2022. “What the health, Georgia? Understanding the health & health care issues facing Georgians” is an illustrated guide to help decision-makers better understand the drivers of health care costs in the state and the affordability burdens placed on Georgians accessing health care. Download.

https://healthyfuturega.org/ghf_resource/what-the-health-georgia/

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access and

(2 days ago) WebAthens, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local leaders, signed a sweeping package of legislation into law that will improve access to quality and affordable health care today at a ceremony in Athens.. Among other …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-04-19/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-improving-healthcare-access-and-affordability

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Health Equity – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(6 days ago) WebHealth Equity. In addition to overall health outcomes and indicators that consistently place Georgia in the bottom tier nationally, our state has considerable health disparities between communities. Racial and ethnic …

https://healthyfuturega.org/our-priorities/building-a-healthier-georgia/health-equity/

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A Solution for Georgia’s Rural Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WebMany patients also have to travel long distances to reach their nearest care provider. As rural Georgia’s population declines relative to metropolitan areas, its problems stemming from healthcare disparities become more …

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/news/a-solution-for-georgias-rural-healthcare-shortage/

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The Georgia Health Care Landscape KFF

(5 days ago) WebAs of August 2014, 59% of the primary health care need in Georgia was being met and Georgia had 193 primary care HPSAs. 51 Only 45% of the need for mental health care services and 28% of the need

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/the-georgia-health-care-landscape/

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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation for a Healthier Georgia

(4 days ago) WebAtlanta, GA – Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed seven bills designed to benefit patients in Georgia and strengthen the state's healthcare system.The legislation includes: HB 733, which, among other components, requires insurers who cover diagnostic examinations for breast cancer to treat cost-sharing requirements the same as annual …

https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-05-06/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-healthier-georgia

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Claims Database Will Provide Clearer Picture of Health in Georgia

(Just Now) WebThe APCD plans to regularly provide reports on specific Georgia health care issues, such as the incidence and context of chronic diseases that affect large populations in Georgia. These will include diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and heart failure. The system will also provide data on cancer, as well as maternal and child …

https://apcd.georgia.gov/news/2023-11-10/claims-database-will-provide-clearer-picture-health-georgia

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Mental health advocates in Georgia say a lack of access to care is …

(2 days ago) WebThe 2022 unified vision for transforming mental health and substance use care in Georgia is part of a multiyear legislative process. Last year, they called for better access to mental health care as the state tackled effects from the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the group is asking for more funding of behavioral health programs that have …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/08/12/mental-health-advocates-in-georgia-say-lack-of-access-care-what-leads-crises

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Georgia on the path to universal health coverage, but gaps persist

(3 days ago) WebIn 2013 Georgia introduced its Universal Health Care Programme, which extended access to publicly financed health services to most of the population. The reforms led to a much needed increase in public spending on health, but out-of-pocket payments have remained high, with 1 in 6 households experiencing catastrophic health spending.

https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/12-07-2021-georgia-on-the-path-to-universal-health-coverage-but-gaps-persist

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Addressing Georgia’s Healthcare Disparities: The Benefits of Full

(5 days ago) WebUnfortunately, this reflects an alarming trend in which Georgia’s healthcare disparities continue to widen. This is demonstrated by the previous license renewal period, in which eight Georgia counties did not have a physician, 11 did not have a family medicine physician, 37 did not have an internal medicine physician, 63 did not have a pediatrician, …

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/publications/addressing-georgias-healthcare-disparities-the-benefits-of-full-practice-authority-for-nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants/

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5 Georgia health storylines to watch in 2023 – WABE

(6 days ago) WebHealth issues made big news in Georgia in 2022. The trend is likely to continue in 2023, including at the Gold Dome during the upcoming legislative session. Access to mental health care in Georgia. The state struggles with persistent gaps in access to mental health and substance abuse services and a shortage of providers. In 2022, the

https://www.wabe.org/5-georgia-health-storylines-to-watch-in-2023/

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Health Data and Statistics Georgia Department of Public Health

(Just Now) WebThe Georgia Department of Public Health has two ways to access Georgia’s public health data: The Online Analytical Statistical Information System (OASIS) is a web-based tool that will allow you to access publicly available health data and statistics for the state of Georgia. The Public Health Information Portal (PHIP) is an online data

https://dph.georgia.gov/about-dph/health-data-and-statistics

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Health systems in action: Georgia European Observatory on …

(Just Now) WebSince 2013, Georgia has been striving to provide universal health coverage through a package of publicly funded benefits and increased public investment in health. Although public spending on health remains low by international comparison (at 2.7% of GDP in 2019), it has increased as coverage has expanded and out-of-pocket spending …

https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications/i/health-systems-in-action-georgia-2022

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Federal audit says Georgia needs more nursing home oversight

(Just Now) Web0:04. 0:45. A report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in September found that nursing homes in Georgia were not complying with federal requirements, and that the state could

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/healthcare/2023/10/09/federal-audit-says-georgia-needs-more-nursing-home-oversight/71084792007/

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Health Policy Issues – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(8 days ago) WebOur Key Priorities Georgians for a Healthy Future has identified four core priorities for our work: health care coverage, access to care, health care value, and building a healthier Georgia. In each of these areas, we advocate on behalf of health care consumers in Georgia. Getting Georgia Covered Coverage matters. It facilitates access to care and …

https://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/health-policy-issues/

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Affordable Care Act could be a key issue for Georgians in 2024

(5 days ago) WebATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A fight over health care — and not necessarily a new one — could drive Georgia voters to the polls this November in the upcoming presidential election.

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/15/affordable-care-act-could-be-key-issue-georgians-2024-election/

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A Georgia County Spent Millions to Deny a Trans Deputy Health …

(3 days ago) WebAs of 2023, Houston County had spent nearly $1.2 million fighting against providing insurance coverage for gender-affirming care — three times the county’s annual physical and mental health

https://www.metroweekly.com/2024/05/a-georgia-county-spent-millions-to-deny-a-trans-deputy-health-care-it-failed/

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusion, will enforce strategy and policy guidance, in addition to investigations, and civil and criminal enforcement. The task force will consider …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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Health Care - Georgia Public Policy Foundation

(9 days ago) WebFor more than two decades, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation had published Friday Facts every Friday. We provide the latest news from Georgia, commentary on the top issues of the day and the latest updates from the Foundation. Stay informed by signing up below. Independent, Non-Partisan and Market-Oriented Policy Solutions.

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/issues/health-care/

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About Older Adult Fall Prevention - CDC

(2 days ago) WebKey points. Falls can be prevented. Falls among adults 65 and older caused over 38,000 deaths in 2021, making it the leading cause of injury death for that group. 1. In 2021, emergency departments recorded nearly 3 million visits for older adult falls. 1.

https://www.cdc.gov/falls/about/index.html

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Selectis Health Enters Definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement

(Just Now) WebSelectis Health owns and/or operates healthcare facilities in Arkansas, Georgia, Ohio, and Oklahoma, providing a wide array of living services, speech, occupational, physical therapies, social

https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/selectis-health-enters-definitive-purchase-and-sale-agreement-for-archway

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Our Impact – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(8 days ago) WebCover Georgia and Doctors for America hosted an advocacy training on how physicians and medical students can be leaders in putting patients over politics on one of the most pressing health care issues for Georgia adults--Medicaid expansion. September 2023: To celebrate our 15th year anniversary, GHF hosted an awards gala and celebration.

https://healthyfuturega.org/about-us/our-impact/

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Triangle's growth exacerbates systemic problems in health care

(2 days ago) WebThe health care sector is as chaotic as it has ever been, said UNC Health CEO Dr. Wesley Burks during a Triangle Business Journal panel discussion Wednesday on the State of Health Care in the

https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2024/05/08/north-carolina-healthcare-problems-solutions.html

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The giant solar storm is having measurable effects on Earth : NPR

(8 days ago) WebThe huge solar storm is keeping power grid and satellite operators on edge. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of solar flares early Saturday afternoon. The National Oceanic and

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1250515730/solar-storm-geomagnetic-g4

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Track Health Legislation – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(2 days ago) WebTrack Health Legislation. The 2024 Legislative Session began on January 8, 2024. Below please find a listing of bills that Georgians for a Healthy Future is tracking during this session. New bills will be added as they are introduced. For email updates on how to stay involved sign up for action alerts. GHF released its 2024 policy priorities at

https://healthyfuturega.org/get-involved/learn/track-health-legislation/

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