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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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Health in Georgia - USAFacts

(9 days ago) WebIn 2020, Georgia had the 37th-highest based on life expectancy. A newborn in Georgia was expected to live 75.6 years.. Life expectancy in Georgia is 1.4 years …

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

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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 …

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

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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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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 …

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

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A Solution for Georgia’s Rural Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WebIn a new study, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation proposes that the state allow physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses, including nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives, to practice to …

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

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Nearly every Georgia county faces a shortage of primary …

(4 days ago) WebThe remaining 156 counties are considered Health Professional Shortage Areas, a designation to identify areas lacking health care access. A compilation of data from the Kaiser Family Foundation …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2023/01/17/nearly-every-georgia-county-faces-shortage-of-primary-care-providers

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Addressing Georgia’s Healthcare Disparities: The Benefits of Full

(5 days ago) WebA recent Kaiser Family Foundation study found that more than 40% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression in January 2021—up from 11% in 2019. The …

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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New study finds more than half of Georgians believe their …

(8 days ago) WebAtlanta, GA —Nov. 18, 2021—Nearly 60 percent of Georgians believe their community is facing health issues due to external factors – including financial stability, mental health, …

https://www.anthem.com/press/georgia/new-study-finds-more-than-half-of-georgians-believe-their-community-is-facing-health-issues-due-to-external-factors-social-drivers/

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Rural Georgia health, population declines as Atlanta …

(4 days ago) WebRural Georgia's population is shrinking while Atlanta keeps growing. And rural Georgians on average make less money. What's happening: It's long been called …

https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2023/05/17/georgia-health-decline-atlanta-grows-population

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Tackling Georgia disparities at their roots - UGA …

(4 days ago) WebWhen coronavirus arrived on U.S. soil in early 2020, all eyes were on major cities. Urban health care systems braced for outbreaks, which eventually came to New York, Washington and California. But in …

https://research.uga.edu/news/tackling-georgia-disparities-at-their-roots/

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Two rankings on health put Georgia at the bottom of states

(4 days ago) WebGeorgia’s bottom ranking on states’ overall health care last year was compiled by WalletHub, a personal finance website. The WalletHub rankings used the …

https://www.georgiahealthnews.com/2021/06/rankings-health-put-georgia-bottom-states/

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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.

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

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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 …

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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Study: Health insurance program hurt some income-stretched …

(6 days ago) WebStudy authors said Georgia’s reinsurance program jumbled the federal subsidy calculations for people who make under 400% of the federal poverty level. For the cheapest plans, it …

https://www.ajc.com/news/health-news/study-health-insurance-program-hurt-some-income-stretched-georgians/HGEPZNOW2ZFANLFKRXYW5BMPGY/?n=@

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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 …

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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Rural health for Georgia Overview - Rural Health Information Hub

(6 days ago) WebSelected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Georgia. 11.7% of Georgia residents lack health insurance (Kaiser, 2022). According to the Economic …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/states/georgia

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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 …

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. …

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

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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 …

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

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Patients Say Costs, Access Drive Maternal Health Crisis in GA

(Just Now) WebRespondents cite cost and care access as drivers. A survey of Georgia residents shows the salience of the maternal health crisis, with folks noting key …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366584353/Patients-Say-Costs-Access-Drive-Maternal-Health-Crisis-in-GA

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Georgia Profile of Health and Well-being - World Health …

(7 days ago) Webuniversal health care programme with a goal to cover up to 90% of the population by 2014 (2). Key messages • Universal health care reform in Georgia has improved access to health services and reduced financial barriers and out-of-pocket costs for the population. • The maternal mortality rate is high, although infant (including

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/344133/9789289052726-eng.pdf

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Shortage at nursing homes have left an increasing number of

(2 days ago) WebComplex patients who need long-term care are struggling to find care in skilled nursing facilities. Researchers say staffing shortages play a huge role.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/13/1251040883/shortage-at-nursing-homes-have-left-an-increasing-number-of-patients-in-hospital

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring Continue to …

(Just Now) WebHospitals’ labor costs, which on average account for 60% of a hospital’s budget, increased by more than $42.5 billion between 2021 and 2023. Economy-wide …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-05-10-hospitals-face-financial-pressures-costs-caring-continue-surge

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The South has a mental health problem & Georgia ranks very high …

(2 days ago) Web34% of affected adults didn’t seek mental health treatment because of cost. Only 10.5 out of 10,000 businesses are devoted to mental health treatment — this is the …

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/south-mental-health-problem-georgia-101000622.html

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Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak Identified at Georgia Water Park

(6 days ago) WebPublic health problem. For the past decade, Georgia's North Central Health District (NCHD) has identified increases in Cryptosporidium in Houston County and …

https://www.cdc.gov/nssp/php/story/cryptosporidiosis-outbreak-identified-georgia-water-park.html

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Georgia health system information - World Health Organization

(5 days ago) WebThe Georgian health system has moved strongly away from the Semashko model it inherited at independence. The system is now highly decentralized and has been extensively privatized. Show More. Under the UHCP, patients have almost unlimited choice of provider for emergency, elective treatment and primary care, however, the provision of …

https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/countries/georgia

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WebCNN —. A cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Ascension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the US, hit by

(2 days ago) WebAscension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., hit by cyberattack, disrupting patient care The attack follows another one that has caused a …

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ascension-health-cyberattack-disrupts-patient-care-what-happened-rcna151462

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Health Policy Issues – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(8 days ago) WebEnhancing Value for Health Care Consumers. Health care value is about raising the bar in our health system to achieve better outcomes at an affordable cost. Health care costs …

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

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WebMay 10, 2024 - 02:20 PM. The Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the …

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, …

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

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County loses appeal in deputy’s trans surgery case

(5 days ago) WebA ruling that Houston County and its sheriff violated federal law by refusing to provide health care coverage for a deputy’s gender transition surgery has been upheld …

https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/county-loses-appeal-in-deputys-trans-surgery-case/GTHSXMRYXZH75OVRZXWEH77UL4/

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