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Consumer Topics: Health Georgia Attorney General's Consumer

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COVID-19: Tips for In-Person and At-Home Testing

WEBThe .gov means it’s official. Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. State of Georgia government websites and email systems use “georgia.gov” or “ga.gov” …

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Healthcare Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection …

WEBHealthcare. Various boards and state agencies oversee many healthcare professionals and health-related businesses. The Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection …

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Health Spas Fitness Centers Georgia Attorney General's …

WEBThe provisions of Georgia law, O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-393.2, regulate health spa membership contracts and set forth requisite disclosures. When establishing a new …

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Home Health Agencies Georgia Attorney General's Consumer …

WEBWhat exactly qualifies as a home health agency, and what is the law of the State of Georgia with regard to the services they provide? According to O.C.G.A.Section 31-7-150, this …

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Health Care Professionals Georgia Attorney General's Consumer

WEBHealth Care Professionals. The State of Georgia has established various boards whose purpose is to oversee the health professions and to set and enforce standards for …

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Health Spa Memberships Georgia Attorney General's Consumer …

WEBThe provisions of Georgia law, O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-393.2, regulate health spa membership contracts and require certain disclosures. When joining a health spa, you …

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Health Spa Required Filings Georgia Attorney General's …

WEBAll health spas operating in Georgia are required to submit a copy of their contract for approval by the Attorney General. According to the Fair Business Practices Act, no …

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Advance Directives Georgia Attorney General's Consumer …

WEBAdvance directives are documents that allow you to spell out what kind of medical care and treatment you wish to receive in the event you lose the ability to communicate or make …

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GEORGIA CONSUMER GUIDE FOR MEDICAL BILLS AND DEBT

WEBI NTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION If you are one of millions of people struggling with medical bills or want to know how to lessen and manage your medical debt, this guide is …

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Carr, Toomey Warn of COVID-19 Testing Scams and Price Gouging

WEBAttorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.PH, are warning Georgians to …

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CONSUMER ALERT: Joining a Health Club

WEBATLANTA—Attorney General Chris Carr is urging citizens to know their rights as the New Year creates an uptick in health club memberships. In Georgia, …

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What a Health Spa Is and Is Not Georgia Attorney General's …

WEBIf there are any questions on these and other matters, you may contact this office at (404) 458-3800 . As you know, the Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA) places regulatory …

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Tanning Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division

WEBFor many of us, a suntan conveys an instant illusion of glowing health. Indeed, a certain amount of exposure to sunlight is both necessary and healthful. However, overexposure …

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Carr and GaDPH Warn of Covid-19 Vaccine Scams

WEBATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr and the Georgia Department of Health are again warning Georgians that scammers have been trying to exploit the …

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Personal Care Homes Georgia Attorney General's Consumer …

WEBA “personal care home” is defined as a residence offering protective care and oversight of a person who needs a watchful environment but does not have an illness, injury or …

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Identity Theft: Medical Identity Theft Georgia Attorney General's

WEBThe average cost of medical identity theft is approximately $22,346. Assuming an estimated 1.85 million Americans are affected, the estimated annual cost of medical identity theft is …

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