Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
2.7 million Georgians must recertify for Medicaid, Peachcare after April 1
After a 3-year pause during the pandemic, Georgians covered by Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids will soon have to get recertified to continue their coverage, a process known in Georgia as Medicaid unwinding.
After a 3-year pause during the pandemic, Georgians covered by Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids will soon have to get recertified to continue their coverage, a process known in Georgia as Medicaid unwinding.
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.
Biden administration plans to revamp, modernize organ transplant system
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
More people than ever are getting new organs, with a record 42,888 transplants last year.
Deadly fungal infection C. auris spreading at 'alarming rate,' CDC says
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
The CDC called C. auris an urgent threat because it’s often resistant to antifungal drugs and spreads easily in healthcare facilities.
Fulton County Commission asks Justice Department to investigate Wellstar
Fulton County will join state lawmakers in asking federal officials to investigate Wellstar Health System after two closing hospitals in central and south Fulton County last year.
Fulton County will join state lawmakers in asking federal officials to investigate Wellstar Health System after two closing hospitals in central and south Fulton County last year.
Biden to put issue of lowering drug costs at center of political agenda
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
Biden plans to talk up how his administration is rolling out several parts of a law passed last year that cap the price of insulin and allow the government to negotiate deals on pharmaceutical drugs for Medicare enrollees.
New pavilion at Grady Memorial Hospital could save more lives
Grady Memorial Hospital administrators just unveiled a new pavilion that has been in the works for the past six years and consider it cause for celebration.
Grady Memorial Hospital administrators just unveiled a new pavilion that has been in the works for the past six years and consider it cause for celebration.
Georgia taxpayers to see refunds, credits after state budget passed, Kemp says
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
This budget also gives money back to taxpayers for the second year in a row.
New FDA rule requires info on breast density with all mammograms
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
The CDC says about one in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
Impact of health data breach hitting Congress 'could be extraordinary'
Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members.
Hackers have broken into a Washington, D.C. health insurance marketplace and stolen sensitive personal data including Social Security numbers and home addresses of members of Congress, their employees and family members.
Georgia Senate bill bans some transgender care for youth
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Opponents of the measure said that a blanket ban ignores the needs of individuals and sends a message that will lead to more transgender youth harming themselves.
Biden proposes new taxes on the rich to help fund Medicare
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
In his plan, Biden is overtly declaring that the wealthy ought to shoulder a heavier tax burden.
Albuterol factory closure prompts concerns over ongoing asthma drug shortage
Albuterol is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. and has been on the FDA’s shortage list since last fall.
Albuterol is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the U.S. and has been on the FDA’s shortage list since last fall.
Medical expert shares why Kourtney Kardashian's vaginal health gummy is problematic
Kourtney Kardashian's vitamin supplement brand Lemme is marketing a new product called Purr, a gummy vitamin specifically targeting vaginal health. Some medical experts are saying this could be causing more harm than good.
Kourtney Kardashian's vitamin supplement brand Lemme is marketing a new product called Purr, a gummy vitamin specifically targeting vaginal health. Some medical experts are saying this could be causing more harm than good.
Can't take statins? New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks: study
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Statin pills are the primary treatment for high cholesterol, but millions of people who can't or won't take them because of side effects may have another option.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly says it's cutting insulin prices by 70%
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
The drugmaker says it will cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for people who are not covered by Medicare’s prescription drug program.
Eye ointment used for dry eyes recalled over risk of infection, blindness
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Global Pharma Healthcare previously recalled over-the-counter eye drops linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections and recently expanded it to include the eye ointment cream.
Georgia Senate seeks to allow rural hospitals without permit
Georgia senators want to allow new hospitals to be built in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents without having to go through the state.
Georgia senators want to allow new hospitals to be built in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents without having to go through the state.