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Rick Jackson pledges ‘intelligent’ Medicaid expansion, gets Georgia Chamber of Commerce endorsement for governor

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican Rick Jackson to be the next governor of the state. In an email, the statewide business organization cited Jackson’s “extensive business experience, understanding of Georgia’s economy, and commitment to maintaining the state’s strong economic momentum.” The announcement continued: “Jackson has firsthand knowledge of the challenges facing businesses and the […] The post Rick Jackson pledges ‘intelligent’ Medicaid expansion, gets Georgia Chamber of Commerce endorsement for governor appeared first on Rough Draft .

Georgia · 09-09

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Work requirements or full coverage?: Georgia governor hopefuls roll out healthcare proposals

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The high-stakes battle for Georgia’s next governor shifted directly to health care policy on Tuesday, as Republican nominee Rick Jackson rolled out a sweeping legislative roadmap and Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms countered with demands for full Medicaid expansion. The debate comes...

Georgia · 09-08
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SGMC Health Earns High Performing Rating for Colon Cancer Surgery

SGMC Health has been named a High Performing Hospital for Colon Cancer Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among just 503 hospitals nationwide recognized for exceptional patient outcomes and quality care. The annual ratings evaluate nearly 4,500 hospitals across the country, measuring factors such as patient survival,...

Berrien County, GA · 09-09

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OffPlan offers Metro Atlanta a new way to access care

For many Americans, having health insurance does not necessarily mean being able to afford a trip to the doctor. In Georgia, the stakes are growing. Georgia Access enrollment dropped by roughly 200,000 people from 2025 to 2026, a 14 percent decrease according to Healthy Future Georgia. Meanwhile, out-of-pocket premium costs for Georgians who kept coverage rose by an average of 114 percent, with the average net monthly premium increasing from $69 to $148. An estimated 460,000 Georgians could lose Georgia Access coverage and become uninsured between 2025 and 2034.

Cobb County, GA · 09-10
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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...

Locust Grove, GA · 09-11

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Central Georgia Cancer Care Welcomes Risa Guidry, RN, as Clinical Nurse Manager

Central Georgia Cancer Care, a partner practice of American Oncology Network (AON) and the only oncology practice in the state with both QOPI® and ASCO accolades, is excited to announce Risa Guidry, RN, as the practice’s new Clinical Nurse Manager in Warner Robins. In this role, Guidry will...

Warner Robins, GA · 09-09

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How to bridge insurance coverage gaps & save on prescriptions

Georgia · 09-09

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OrthoGeorgia Welcomes Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon Yitzak Fox, DO

OrthoGeorgia is pleased to welcome Yitzak Fox, DO, to our team of orthopedic specialists. Dr. Fox will be seeing patients in our Macon and Warner Robins offices. To schedule an appointment, call (478) 745-4206. Dr. Fox is an Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship trained in Total Joint. His clinical. interests include:. Total...

Warner Robins, GA · 09-08

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Georgia's governor race | How Rick Jackson, Keisha Lance Bottoms view Medicaid

Georgia · 09-08

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Armuchee Valley Community Center to Host Health Fair, Yard Sale Saturday

The Armuchee Valley Community Center will offer local residents an opportunity to learn more about their health while also doing some bargain hunting during two community events on Saturday, September 12. A community health fair will be held from 9 a.m. until noon at the center, located at 11471 Georgia...

Georgia · 09-08

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Georgia governor race centers on Medicaid expansion debate

Georgia · 09-08

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Wellstar plans to acquire another Georgia hospital

The system and Stephens County Hospital have reached an agreement on a deal, the latest in a busy period for Wellstar. The Wellstar Health System is looking to add another hospital to its portfolio, continuing the system’s recent expansion efforts. Wellstar and Stephens County Hospital said Wednesday that they...

Stephens County, GA · 09-04

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Sunday Conversation: Understanding Georgia WIC and the Resources Available to Families

LaTrice Johnson, MPH, RD, LD, CLC, Nutrition Services Director with the West Central Health District. She is a Registered Dietitian with over 10 years of experience as a public health nutritionist and dietitian. Courier: For readers who may have heard of WIC but don't fully understand the program, what is...

Georgia · 09-06

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Screven County mom sees need as state pours millions into rural hospitals

SYLVANIA, Ga. - For 5-year-old Saylor Benton, living in rural Georgia means the specialty care that keeps him alive isn’t just down the road; it’s nearly four hours away in Atlanta. Saylor was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, a diagnosis that leaves him fully dependent on his...

Screven County, GA · 09-02

GPB News (Georgia Public Broadcasting)

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Diaper days, ice cream social: Medicaid provider hosts health, wellness days in Georgia

Local community organizations are partnering with a Georgia Medicaid provider to educate and promote healthy lifestyles for families statewide during events planned for this month. Upcoming "wellness days" will allow people to learn about available health resources in their community. They can also participate in fitness classes, said Maria Henriquez...

Georgia · 09-02

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Federal funding arrives as hospital closures continue across Georgia

SPARTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — A hospital here shut down in 2001, 25 years ago. The nearest hospital is now at least a 30-minute drive. Faris Flournoy, CEO of Flournoy Health Systems, grew up in Sparta. He said the closure means less time for patients in an emergency. “Time. That’s...

Georgia · 09-01

USA TODAY

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Georgia families sue Meta over data center, 'contaminated' water

The fight between a small Georgia community and tech giant Meta has escalated this week after four families filed a lawsuit against the company alleging a central Georgia data center project has contaminated their water and ruined their home values. The suit, filed Monday in Gwinnett County, accuses both Meta as well as county development officials of failing to accommodate the people that live near the Meta Stanton Springs Data Center which began construction in 2018. The families allege the data center has caused property damage, "contaminated water" and created "unreasonable living conditions" for those closest to the center, according to the lawsuit reviewed by USA TODAY. "We believe that everyone deserves clean water and the peaceful enjoyment of their property," Christopher Bowers, an attorney representing the families, told USA TODAY in a statement. "When good faith efforts to simply sit down and attempt to resolve these harms are met with silence or wholesale denials, the court system emerges as the only means available to seek a remedy for these landowners." The families join a growing movement across America opposing data center construction, particularly those in small towns with limited water infrastructure. Here's what the lawsuit says. 'Colossal complex' built

Georgia · 09-02

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CMS Announces Investment Dollars for State Use

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is accelerating a once‑in‑a‑generation modernization of rural health care through a series of targeted federal investments now reaching communities across the country. From major technology upgrades and workforce expansion to improved care coordination, transportation access, and digital interoperability, these awards reflect a unified national strategy: strengthen rural health systems, close long‑standing access gaps, and ensure every American, regardless of ZIP Code, can rely on high‑quality, modern care. The following recent state investments illustrate how this commitment is taking shape on the ground, tailored to the unique needs of rural communities in Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and West Virginia.

South Dakota · 08-31

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Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Opens Physical Therapy in Macon

Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta has expanded its services in Macon with the opening of a new physical therapy location at 1503 Bass Road, directly next door to its orthopedic and sports medicine clinic at 1501 Bass Road. Located within the same building as the orthopedic clinic, the new physical therapy...

Macon, GA · 09-01

WSB Radio

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Affordable Care Act premiums could increase for Georgians next year

The proposed increases vary by provider, ranging from about 12% to nearly 54%.

Georgia · 08-31