Governor, opponents square off on proposed healthcare plan

The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus is pushing back against Governor Brian Kemp's Medicaid waiver proposal, "Georgia Pathways."

New Jersey hospital apologizes for kidney transplant mix-up

Officials say the wrong person was given a kidney transplant at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. 

Oklahoma group home residents hospitalized after insulin confused with flu shots: report

Several residents and staff members at a group home for the developmentally disabled in Bartlesville, Okla., were hospitalized Wednesday evening after they were mistakenly injected with insulin, according to a local report.

Atlanta's Ronald McDonald Houses annual BMW raffle

A supporter of Atlanta's Ronald McDonald Houses had her generosity repaid on Wednesday, many times over.

Man robs Austell pharmacy at gunpoint

Three employees at Thomas Drugs are thankful they were unharmed following an armed robbery on Sunday afternoon.

Kaiser workers postpone strike after death of company CEO

Union officials representing mental health professionals at Kaiser Permanente postponed a planned five-day strike across California that was to set begin Monday in deference to today's passing of Kaiser CEO Bernard Tyson.   

2 in 5 Americans have misdiagnosed themselves after searching symptoms online, survey finds

A new survey has found that turning to Google for health issues may be doing some patients more harm than good, with two in five respondents found to have falsely convinced themselves they had a serious disease after browsing the web.

Bacteria that killed 3 infants traced to hospital equipment

A Pennsylvania hospital said Friday it has discovered the source of a waterborne germ that sickened at least eight premature infants, killing three.

Florida boy's mock CPR drill goes viral: 'How cute is this!'

The saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” rings very true for this 3-year-old Florida boy, who apparently wants to be just like his first responder father.

Medical report: Surgeons removed screwdriver from man's rectum

Doctors at one Florida hospital have documented an uncommon medical case where surgery was done on a man to remove a screwdriver that had pierced a portion of his rectum. (WARNING: Due to the graphic nature of the story, discretion is advised)

HR pro shares tips for picking the right health plan for 2020

Open Enrollment has begun. Over the next month, millions of Americans will choose their health insurance coverage for 2020. A human resources consultant says it's important to get started, compare your options, and pick the right plan for you.

Judge rejects Trump religious-objection rule for health care

A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a new rule, not yet in effect, that allowed health care providers to refuse participation in abortions and other services on moral or religious grounds.

Georgia governor unveils Medicaid plan with activity requirement

Under Kemp's proposal, which is more limited than other states, uninsured adults in Georgia who make no more than the federal poverty level would qualify for Medicaid assistance if they spent at least 80 hours a month working, volunteering, training or studying. They would also have to pay monthly premiums.