Georgia health updates

Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirements Raise Enrollment Concerns

News Summary Georgia's Medicaid program, which implemented work and training conditions for low-income adults, has struggled to meet enrollment targets,…

1 month ago

Rural Hospitals in Georgia Face Closure Risks Amid Medicaid Cuts

News Summary A report reveals that ten rural hospitals in Georgia are at immediate risk of closure due to proposed…

1 month ago

Georgia Governor Proposes Medicaid Changes for Parents

News Summary Governor Brian Kemp has announced a proposal to amend Georgia's Medicaid program, focusing on parents of children under…

1 month ago

Mableton Beauty Supply Struggles with Rising Costs

News Summary In Mableton, Georgia, the co-owners of Zoet Beauty Supply, Dana Hawkins and Charis Mcwhorter, are facing significant challenges…

1 month ago

Georgia Seeks Extension for Medicaid Expansion Program

News Summary Georgia has submitted an application to extend its Medicaid expansion program, 'Pathways to Coverage,' aiming for a five-year…

1 month ago

GAO Investigates Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage Program

News Summary The U.S. Government Accountability Office has initiated an investigation into the financial impact of Georgia's Pathways to Coverage…

1 month ago

Georgia Achieves 99.9% Real ID Compliance Ahead of Deadline

News Summary Georgia has reached an impressive 99.9% compliance rate for Real ID identification cards as the May 7, 2025…

2 months ago

Tax Filing Deadline Extended for Georgia Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene

News Summary Georgia residents impacted by Hurricane Helene have been granted an extension on their tax filing deadline until May…

2 months ago

Georgia Officials Address Rising Measles Outbreak Concerns

News Summary In response to a measles outbreak in Texas, Georgia officials are raising health alerts as the state reports…

2 months ago

Lucy McBath Pauses Gubernatorial Campaign for Family Health

News Summary U.S. Representative Lucy McBath has decided to suspend her campaign for the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election to prioritize…

2 months ago