Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.
Bill addressing Georgia mental health care system moves forward at Capitol
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Georgia has seen a spike in substance abuse and consistently ranks near the bottom of states for access to mental health care. A new bill the aims to tackle these issues is moving forward at the state Capitol.
Sen. Raphael Warnock introduces bill to cap cost of insulin
Georgia Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock has announced new legislation that aims to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin to just $35 a month.
Georgia Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock has announced new legislation that aims to cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin to just $35 a month.
Georgia bill would expand Medicaid coverage for new moms
A Georgia bill aimed at reducing the state’s high death rate for new mothers is advancing.
A Georgia bill aimed at reducing the state’s high death rate for new mothers is advancing.
Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
Biden stresses need to lower prescription drug costs in fight against US inflation
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
President Biden visited Culpeper, Va., to call attention to the “unacceptable” cost of medications on the heels of a dire U.S. inflation report.
Medicare opens up access to free at-home COVID-19 tests
The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.
The Biden administration, seeking to fill a frustrating gap in coverage for COVID-19 tests, Thursday announced that people with Medicare will be able to get free over-the-counter tests much more easily in the coming weeks.
Hospital internship helps some Fayette County students get full-time jobs
Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.
Hospitals are also facing a staffing shortage. But a program at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital is helping hire those who may not consider the healthcare field at first.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
Racism a public health crisis, Georgia lawmakers says; re-introduces legislation to end disparities
House Resolution 78 aims to declare racism a public health crisis in Georgia. Sponsors of the legislation believe that structural racism manifests in differential access by race to opportunities and resources within the country's medical and public health systems;
House Resolution 78 aims to declare racism a public health crisis in Georgia. Sponsors of the legislation believe that structural racism manifests in differential access by race to opportunities and resources within the country's medical and public health systems;
Universal health care bill fails to pass in California
California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.
California Democrats on Monday failed to gather enough support to advance a government-funded universal health care system, succumbing to intense pressure from business groups and the insurance industry in an election year.
No Surprises Act: Everything you need to know about new law reducing surprise medical bills
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Mark Cuban-backed online pharmacy promises to slash prescription drug prices
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Mark Cuban says Cost Plus Drugs will buy more than 100 medications directly from their manufacturers and then sell them at lower prices.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
Cold medicine shortage: COVID surge, flu season leading to empty shelves
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
FDA opens investigation of woman profiled by FOX 5 I-Team
Our FOX 5 I-Team has learned the FDA has opened an investigation of a woman who claimed to be a doctor while selling so-called health drinks to the public.
Our FOX 5 I-Team has learned the FDA has opened an investigation of a woman who claimed to be a doctor while selling so-called health drinks to the public.
Omicron surge: Atlanta hospitals issue rare joint statement asking for public's help
Metro Atlanta's six major health care systems have issued a rare joint statement regarding the rising number of patients being admitted and the rapid spread of the recent COVID-19 variants. They are urging the public to help in mitigating unnecessary emergency room visits and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
Metro Atlanta's six major health care systems have issued a rare joint statement regarding the rising number of patients being admitted and the rapid spread of the recent COVID-19 variants. They are urging the public to help in mitigating unnecessary emergency room visits and to prevent the further spread of the virus.
Injunction allows patients to keep doctors during Northside-Anthem dispute
Hundreds of thousands of patients can breathe a sigh of relief after a judge issued an injunction allowing them to keep their doctors for now.
Hundreds of thousands of patients can breathe a sigh of relief after a judge issued an injunction allowing them to keep their doctors for now.