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.

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.

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."

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.”

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.