Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reverses decision to put a time limit on anesthesia
One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.
One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia.
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover pricey weight-loss drugs for obese Americans
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic would be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a newly-proposed rule by the Biden administration.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Douglas County Fire and EMS may implement $100 response fee
Douglas County says 34% of its EMS runs do not involve transports.
Douglas County says 34% of its EMS runs do not involve transports.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Grady to build freestanding ER in south Fulton County
What's now an empty field in Fulton County will soon be home to a new emergency room that will bring lifesaving treatments to the area.
What's now an empty field in Fulton County will soon be home to a new emergency room that will bring lifesaving treatments to the area.
Metro area dispensary president calls for more change after GDPH effort to address delays
Changes are coming to Georgia’s medical cannabis program.
Changes are coming to Georgia’s medical cannabis program.
Georgia hospitals rationing IV fluid amid shortage; feds stepping in
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site in North Carolina, which was significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene, is still not back to full capacity.
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site in North Carolina, which was significantly damaged by Hurricane Helene, is still not back to full capacity.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Brothers paint mailboxes, raise $3K for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Two Johns Creek brothers have raised $3,000 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by painting mailboxes in and around their community.
Two Johns Creek brothers have raised $3,000 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta by painting mailboxes in and around their community.
Hurricanes worsen IV fluid shortage at metro Atlanta hospitals
Hurricane Helene has caused a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids in metro Atlanta, with at least one major hospital rationing supplies after receiving less than half of its usual shipment.
Hurricane Helene has caused a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids in metro Atlanta, with at least one major hospital rationing supplies after receiving less than half of its usual shipment.
Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.
Nurse arrested for alleged theft of patient's bracelet at North Fulton Hospital
A healthcare worker was arrested for allegedly stealing a valuable bracelet from a patient at North Fulton Hospital in late September.
A healthcare worker was arrested for allegedly stealing a valuable bracelet from a patient at North Fulton Hospital in late September.
New Ronald McDonald House set to double lodging capacity near Arthur M. Blank hospital campus
The first Ronald McDonald House in the Southeast to be co-located on a hospital campus is slated to open in DeKalb County in December 2025.
The first Ronald McDonald House in the Southeast to be co-located on a hospital campus is slated to open in DeKalb County in December 2025.
New technology created to connect remote caregivers to elderly family
Elder care in America means a lot of things. But however you approach it, it takes time and money to be a good caregiver. There’s a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one remotely.
Elder care in America means a lot of things. But however you approach it, it takes time and money to be a good caregiver. There’s a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one remotely.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.