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Health in Georgia - USAFacts

(9 days ago) WebWhat are the basic healthcare issues in Georgia? Death rate in Georgia (age-adjusted) In 2021, the age-adjusted death rate in Georgia was 997.6 deaths per 100,000 residents. Select to highlight. Georgia. United States. Explore & download this …

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 …

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

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Georgia Residents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs; …

(3 days ago) WebinaBility to get treatment for otHer HealtH proBlems 22% safety at Work – not getting tHe virus at Work 22% Source: 2021 Poll of Georgia Adults, Ages 18+, Altarum Healthcare …

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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Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Improving Healthcare Access …

(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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Health Policy Issues – Georgians for a Healthy Future

(8 days ago) WebHealth care value is about raising the bar in our health system to achieve better outcomes at an affordable cost. Health care costs continue to rise, yet quality remains uneven and …

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

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Tackling Georgia disparities at their roots - UGA Research …

(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 …

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

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A Solution for Georgia’s Rural Healthcare Shortage

(5 days ago) WebAs rural Georgia’s population declines relative to metropolitan areas, its problems stemming from healthcare disparities become more apparent and impactful. However, …

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

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

(4 days ago) WebGeorgia’s health and health care landscape, the packet’s primary focus is a poll of 1000+ Georgians about their health care experiences and concerns. Learnings from the poll …

https://healthyfuturega.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/healthcarecosts-briefingbook-r3_singlepages-3.pdf

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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 …

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

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Nearly every Georgia county faces a shortage of primary care …

(4 days ago) WebShe joined GPB in June 2022 as a Report for America Corps member. Based in Macon, her coverage area includes Middle and South Georgia. Her focus is on the …

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

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Healthcare - Georgia Public Policy Foundation

(9 days ago) WebMost of the healthcare issues brought forth in state legislation are likely to affect the development of a competitive free market in health insurance, payment and delivery of …

https://www.georgiapolicy.org/publications/2020-guide-to-the-issues/healthcare/

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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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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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5 Georgia health storylines to watch in 2023 – WABE

(6 days ago) Web5 Georgia health storylines to watch in 2023. A small group, including Stephanie Batchelor, left, sits on the steps of the Georgia state Capitol protesting the …

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

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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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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 …

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

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Study: Health insurance program hurt some income-stretched …

(2 days ago) Web“Here’s the truth: Georgia Access has slashed premiums statewide by 11%, broadened our insurance carrier network, and provided quality, affordable private health …

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

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Health Topics Georgia Department of Public Health

(7 days ago) WebHealth Topics. Alzheimer's Disease. Chronic Disease Prevention Section. Opioid and Substance Misuse Response. Office of Pharmacy. Office of Nursing. Refugee Health …

https://dph.georgia.gov/health-topics

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Federal audit says Georgia needs more nursing home oversight

(Just Now) WebThe issues resulted from rapid turnover of staff and a lack of resources on the part of the Georgia agency to carry out inspections of nursing homes more frequently …

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

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

(Just Now) WebA TLANTA, 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 …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/affordable-care-act-could-be-a-key-issue-for-georgia-voters/ar-BB1mqtJ5

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring Continue to …

(Just Now) WebAnd if that wasn’t enough, these issues were exacerbated by the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, forcing many hospitals and health systems to use …

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

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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 …

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

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Healthcare in Georgia (country) - Wikipedia

(1 days ago) WebHealthcare in Georgia is provided by a universal health care system under which the state funds medical treatment in a mainly privatized system of medical facilities. In 2013, the …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_Georgia_(country)

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Georgia mental health forum highlights need for new advocates

(Just Now) WebAt the 28th annual event, leaders from across the state acknowledged major changes and shortcomings in mental health support in Georgia. The push takes on a …

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/15/georgia-mental-health-forum-highlights-need-new-advocates/

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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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Jimmy Carter’s grandson provides update on health of former

(1 days ago) WebJimmy Carter, who is now 99 years old, began receiving at-home hospice care on Feb 18, 2023. Carter’s wife and former First Lady Rosalynn died in Nov. 2023 at the …

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/jimmy-carters-grandson-provides-update-health-former-president/EIVVJM4KNJDRBEDJZ2WNLOONFU/

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Fresh Clashes in Tbilisi As Police Detain 20 Protesters

(5 days ago) WebGeorgia. Fresh Clashes in Tbilisi As Police Detain 20 Protesters May 13, 2024 08:25 GMT By RFE/RL's Georgian Service and Ilia Ratiani; Embed. Fresh Clashes in …

https://www.rferl.org/a/fresh-clashes-tbilisi-georgia-police-detain-20-protesters/32944052.html

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Triangle's growth exacerbates systemic problems in health care

(2 days ago) WebIn addition to Burks, the event, hosted at the NCBiotech Center, included Dr. Craig Albanese, CEO of Duke University Health System; Matt Eirich, CEO of Alo …

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

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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 …

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

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Which Georgia rivers, swamps, reservoirs made the 'Dirty Dozen' …

(7 days ago) WebThe Georgia Water Coalition released its annual "Dirty Dozen" report highlighting the issues threatening the health of Georgia's waterways. This year's …

https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/05/10/which-georgia-rivers-swamps-reservoirs-made-the-dirty-dozen-list-see-years-report

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

(8 days ago) WebShocking problems The most disruptive solar storm ever recorded came in 1859. Known as the "Carrington Event," it generated shimmering auroras that were …

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

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The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System

(6 days ago) WebAcross the United States, more frequent extreme weather is starting to cause the home insurance market to buckle, even for those who have paid their premiums …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/podcasts/the-daily/climate-insurance.html

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