Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates to pay $4.75M to settle DOJ allegations
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates will pay $4.75 million to settle allegations of kickbacks and unnecessary medical testing.
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates will pay $4.75 million to settle allegations of kickbacks and unnecessary medical testing.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, singer honored to help kids
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been taking care of kids in Tennessee since 1937, and is now adding some star power to its healing by becoming Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.
Piedmont Fayette breaks ground on massive 7-story patient tower expansion
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
Piedmont Healthcare is investing in a seven-story, 200,000-square-foot tower, its largest capital project in years.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
The Healing Bridge Clinic scrambles after sudden loss of x-ray, mammogram services
A medical clinic in Fayette County that provides free care to uninsured patients says it is in dire need itself.
A medical clinic in Fayette County that provides free care to uninsured patients says it is in dire need itself.
From dialysis to recovery: Shaina McCoy’s 3-year battle for a new kidney ends
Former deputy Shaina McCoy returned to work 42 days after a life-saving kidney transplant.
Former deputy Shaina McCoy returned to work 42 days after a life-saving kidney transplant.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Grady's new South Fulton Emergency Center on track for Fall opening
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
Fayette County adopts telehealth model to tackle non-emergency 911 calls
Fayette County Fire and EMS launched a partnership with RightSite Health to offer 911 callers telehealth doctor visits, freeing up ambulances for emergencies.
Fayette County Fire and EMS launched a partnership with RightSite Health to offer 911 callers telehealth doctor visits, freeing up ambulances for emergencies.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Beloved Atlanta pastor dies from 'super flu' complications during Mexico trip
An Atlanta pastor died from flu-related complications while visiting Mexico City.
An Atlanta pastor died from flu-related complications while visiting Mexico City.
Novo Nordisk executive reports high interest for Wegovy weight loss pill
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Novo Nordisk launched an oral version of its GLP-1 injectable to US markets on Jan 5.
Georgia ‘super flu’ activity hits ‘extremely high’ levels: When to call 911
Georgia currently maintains an “extremely high" flu activity level, fueled by a new "super flu" variant.
Georgia currently maintains an “extremely high" flu activity level, fueled by a new "super flu" variant.
Georgia charities see rise in patients as ACA premiums jump: 'People are struggling to make their daily bills'
Charitable clinics are bracing for a surge in patients as a congressional stalemate over Affordable Care Act subsidies forces residents to drop their insurance.
Charitable clinics are bracing for a surge in patients as a congressional stalemate over Affordable Care Act subsidies forces residents to drop their insurance.
Atlanta Medical Center demolition enters final stage as skyline undergoes major transformation
Demolition of the former Atlanta Medical Center is nearing completion to make way for a mixed-use redevelopment.
Demolition of the former Atlanta Medical Center is nearing completion to make way for a mixed-use redevelopment.
Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, millions of Americans now faced with steep health insurance hikes
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
The Enhanced tax credits that have helped millions of Americans offset the cost of the Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired as 2025 came to a close.
Peachtree City wife faces surgery while husband battles rare disease: 'Scared to death'
A Peachtree City couple facing serious health challenges in the New Year learns of another setback.
A Peachtree City couple facing serious health challenges in the New Year learns of another setback.
Popular painkiller offers little relief, raises serious health risks, study finds
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
A widely prescribed opioid painkiller showed limited effectiveness and increased risk of negative effects in a new analysis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
19 states sue HHS over push to ban transgender care for minors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s push to limit gender-affirming care for young people is being challenged by 19 Democratic states and Washington, DC.