Born Primitive and Black Rifle Coffee partner to erase $35M in medical debt veterans and first responders
Two companies founded by military veterans are joining forces to eliminate up to $35 million in medical debt for thousands of America's military veterans and first responders.
Two companies founded by military veterans are joining forces to eliminate up to $35 million in medical debt for thousands of America's military veterans and first responders.
Thousands of blood pressure medication bottles recalled nationwide after pills fail quality test
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
The FDA listed the reason for the recall as 'failed dissolution specifications.'
Health insurance open enrollment: 5 things to review before choosing a plan
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
An insurance professional outlines how to evaluate premiums, deductibles, in-network providers and HSA options.
ACA open enrollment begins Sunday, insurance premiums expected to jump
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Many people looking to purchase their health insurance on the ACA marketplace face a potential double whammy of higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
Weight-loss drug could help address nighttime sleep disruptions for millions
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects more than 50 million Americans, and about 80% of cases are undiagnosed.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects more than 50 million Americans, and about 80% of cases are undiagnosed.
Drug-resistant germs a growing threat to Americans
A new CDC report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.
A new CDC report shows that there is an increase in certain drug-resistant germs across the United States.
Trump announces $275M nursing-home nurse initiative at Florida midterm rally
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
President Donald Trump announced on Friday a new $275 million initiative to recruit and retain nurses in nursing homes during a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, calling the effort "breaking news for the benefit of American seniors."
Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Georgia Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums set to rise dramatically
Georgia marketplace health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act could skyrocket as high as 29 percent next year.
Georgia marketplace health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act could skyrocket as high as 29 percent next year.
Georgia governor debate: Bottoms, Jackson clash over health care, data centers
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson faced off Tuesday night in Doraville for their only televised debate.
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson faced off Tuesday night in Doraville for their only televised debate.
UGA study: Patients stop taking GLP-1 medications when monthly bills exceed $75
High monthly costs lead to over 80% of weight loss patients to stop taking GLP-1 medications.
High monthly costs lead to over 80% of weight loss patients to stop taking GLP-1 medications.
DOJ pleads with Supreme Court to save ban on transgender treatments in federal prisons
The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
The Justice Department on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy banning payment for hormone treatments and social accommodations for transgender inmates.
How a Newnan hospital trades pamphlets for bedside addiction recovery coaches
Piedmont Newnan Hospital pairs emergency room patients seeking addiction recovery with Coweta FORCE peer coaches within an hour.
Piedmont Newnan Hospital pairs emergency room patients seeking addiction recovery with Coweta FORCE peer coaches within an hour.
Why Piedmont is spending $600M on a new Newton County hospital
Piedmont Healthcare filed paperwork Tuesday to build a $600 million relocation hospital in Newton County to serve expanding East Georgia communities.
Piedmont Healthcare filed paperwork Tuesday to build a $600 million relocation hospital in Newton County to serve expanding East Georgia communities.
Thyroid medication recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
A thyroid medication that was recalled last month because it’s potentially “superpotent" has been upgraded to the Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level.
Trump administration halts Obamacare enrollment for 760,000, citing suspected fraud
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
The Trump administration is halting Obamacare enrollment for more than 760,000 people it believes were fraudulently signed up, a move Vice President JD Vance said could save taxpayers $2.2 billion.
State approves Piedmont Henry's $26M freestanding emergency department
Piedmont Henry Hospital has gained state regulatory approval to build a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove to ease severe emergency room congestion.
Piedmont Henry Hospital has gained state regulatory approval to build a $26 million freestanding emergency department in Locust Grove to ease severe emergency room congestion.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Recalled weight loss products are tainted with toxic substance, FDA says
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
A product sold for weight loss has been recalled because it contains toxic substances that can cause “a wide range of serious and potentially life-threatening adverse effects.”
Georgia releases $93M to modernize rural hospitals across the state
Georgia’s rural healthcare system is getting a major financial infusion. The state is distributing funds to modernize dozens of rural hospitals.
Georgia’s rural healthcare system is getting a major financial infusion. The state is distributing funds to modernize dozens of rural hospitals.