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Marietta firefighters open Canton center for first responders
Two veteran Marietta firefighters with decades of service have opened a recovery and wellness center in Canton, Georgia, designed specifically by firefighters, for firefighters.
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Georgia ortho clinic CEO meets with CMS on the 2027 proposed Medicare fee schedule
As a CEO of Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic, I’m concerned about Medicare cuts to physician fees. AOC has served North Georgia for 60 years, and holds a significant responsibility with over 230,000 patients under care. I recently met with CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, Sept. 14 to share my...
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Precision Oral Surgery Opens New Practice in Kennesaw
A new oral surgery practice is bringing specialized surgical care to the Kennesaw community. Precision Oral Surgery Kennesaw, led by oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jessica Koh, officially opened its doors on September 15. Dr. Koh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has...
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As health care gets smarter, affordability remains the challenge
The growing number of patients taking GLP-1 medications has coincided with declining obesity rates, but the drugs may increase health care costs. Artificial intelligence is helping insurers analyze costly claims and guide patients through an increasingly complicated system. And where a patient receives care can make a significant difference in what that care ultimately costs.
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Piedmont to Build Free-Standing Emergency Department in Locust Grove
Piedmont Henry Hospital has received initial approval for a project to improve access to emergency care in a county with one of the busiest emergency departments in the state. The Georgia Department of Community Health recently issued a Certificate of Need for Piedmont Henry to build a free-standing emergency department on a site one mile from I-75 in Locust Grove. The $26.8 million project will provide an additional access point to emergency care in southern Henry County and serve to reduce waiting times at Piedmont Henry’s ED in Stockbridge.
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Atlanta's Marcus Autism Center Lands $17.25M to Crack Profound Autism Puzzle
Marcus Autism Center and Emory University School of Medicine have been awarded up to $17.25 million to join an international network developing treatments for autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders, positioning Atlanta as a hub for research into some of the most severe and least understood forms of the condition. The funding marks the maximum award amount available in this first round of grants.
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Atlanta’s Marcus Autism Center awarded up to $17.25M for autism clinical trials network
Atlanta’s Marcus Autism Center and Emory University School of Medicine have been awarded up to $17.25 million to join a new international network focused on developing treatments for autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Georgia orthopedic practice opens 28th location
OrthoAtlanta opened its newest outpatient location in Locust Grove, Ga. The office provides orthopedic and sports medicine services, on-site imaging, same-day appointments, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services, according to a Sept. 10 news release. The location is part of the practice’s network throughout the greater Atlanta area and is...
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Georgia orthopedic practice opens 28th location
OrthoAtlanta opened its newest outpatient location in Locust Grove, Ga. The office provides orthopedic and sports medicine services, on-site imaging, same-day appointments, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services, according to a Sept. 10 news release. The location is part of the practice’s network throughout the greater Atlanta area and is...
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Grady Health to End Temporary Block Pay for Some Nursing Positions
ATLANTA — Grady Health plans to end temporary additional block pay for certain nursing positions, while leaving employees’ base pay unchanged. The Atlanta health system said the temporary compensation was introduced in response to staffing challenges and that affected employees were told from the beginning that the added pay was not permanent.
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Dr. Carla ‘Brandi’ Smiley: breaking barriers in hearing health:
For many people, a visit to a doctor or specialist can be something easily scheduled and taken for granted. But for people experiencing homelessness, access to specialized healthcare can be far more complicated. Dr. Carla “Brandi” Smiley is working to change that. As the owner and president of...