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Two rankings on health put Georgia at the bottom of states

WEBGeorgia’s bottom ranking on states’ overall health care last year was compiled by WalletHub, a personal finance website. The WalletHub rankings used the …

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Georgia helps drive record enrollment in ACA health insurance

WEBBy Phil Galewitz and Andy Miller A record 13.6 million Americans have signed up for health coverage for 2022 on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, with …

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A rural Georgia community reels after hospital closes

WEBA rural Georgia community reels after hospital closes. December 10, 2021 Andy Miller. Lacandie Gipson struggled to breathe. The 33-year-old woman with multiple …

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Exchange enrollment hits record level in state

WEBExchange enrollment hits record level in state. September 22, 2021 Andy Miller. Georgia had the third-highest number of people signing up for coverage during …

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Patients stranded out of network as contract talks collapse

WEBHospitals are reporting higher tensions in negotiations with health insurers, said Molly Smith, an American Hospital Association vice president. She said contract …

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Breakthrough: Legislature approves CON changes, Medicaid …

WEBIn a whirlwind of activity on health care bills, the General Assembly on Friday approved substantial changes to the state’s certificate-of-need system and the …

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Health Disparities – Georgia Health News

WEBSeptember 12, 2020 Andy Miller. Georgia slipped to No. 46 among the states in a new ranking of health system performance, down from 42nd the previous year. The …

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The Pulse – Georgia Health News

WEBFentanyl-related overdoses surge in state. April 1, 2022 Andy Miller. Illegal drugs laced with fentanyl have caused a surge of overdoses recently in Georgia, state …

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A major new chapter for Georgia Health News

WEBDear Readers, Too often the news about media organizations in recent years has involved cutbacks, layoffs, departures – and even publications folding. But …

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Facing ‘worst ever’ demand for nurses, some hospitals offering

WEBNurses are not the only personnel in short supply. Respiratory therapists are also in high demand. Meanwhile, some nursing homes have offered up to $10,000 sign …

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What place does faith have in the health care business

WEBHealth care and faith are inseparable to Catholic institutions, said Mark Ralston, public relations manager at St. Mary’s. “Our mission is to serve with Trinity …

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Gaps in health care hinder some rural areas

WEBGaps in health care hinder some rural areas. December 23, 2021 Andy Miller. Part 4 of a Special Report. Georgia’s Echols County, which borders Florida, could …

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Insurers flock to offer coverage in 2022 exchange; this year’s still

WEBPlenty of shopping options, plus lower prices. That’s usually a winning formula for consumers. And that scenario describes how Georgia’s health insurance …

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