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Thursday, February 26, 2015

House overwhelmingly approves medical marijuana bill | www.myajc.com

House overwhelmingly approves medical marijuana bill | www.myajc.com

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Weight-Loss Surgery May Lower Some Pregnancy Complications, Raise Others

Weight-Loss Surgery May Lower Some Pregnancy Complications, Raise Others

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House Amends Marijuana Bill To Include Sickle Cell Anemia | WABE 90.1 FM

House Amends Marijuana Bill To Include Sickle Cell Anemia | WABE 90.1 FM

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Cancer hospital fires back in fight over legislation | Georgia Health News

Cancer hospital fires back in fight over legislation | Georgia Health News

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Ex-Grady Hospital official convicted of stealing $480K to be sentenced Wednesday - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Ex-Grady Hospital official convicted of stealing $480K to be sentenced Wednesday - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Bill on cancer hospital takes immediate flak | Georgia Health News

Bill on cancer hospital takes immediate flak | Georgia Health News

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The stark North-South divide in health insurance - CBS News

The stark North-South divide in health insurance - CBS News

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Why hospitals can't afford to skimp on physician engagement - FierceHealthcare

Why hospitals can't afford to skimp on physician engagement - FierceHealthcare

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Peck to become permanent CEO at Athens Regional | Online Athens

Peck to become permanent CEO at Athens Regional | Online Athens

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Rural health panel offers plan to cut ER use | Georgia Health News

Rural health panel offers plan to cut ER use | Georgia Health News

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Medical cannabis bill clears House panel | Georgia Health News

Medical cannabis bill clears House panel | Georgia Health News

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Fancy Flourishes At Hospitals Don’t Impress Patients, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

Fancy Flourishes At Hospitals Don’t Impress Patients, Study Finds | Kaiser Health News

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Hospitals closing, shrinking as outpatient care grows - Modern Healthcare

Hospitals closing, shrinking as outpatient care grows - Modern Healthcare

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FDA OKs New Varicose Vein Treatment

FDA OKs New Varicose Vein Treatment

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Consumer-driven precision medicine gets boost from FDA - FierceHealthcare

Consumer-driven precision medicine gets boost from FDA - FierceHealthcare

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Obama Administration Disallows Plans Without Hospital Coverage | Kaiser Health News

Obama Administration Disallows Plans Without Hospital Coverage | Kaiser Health News

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Despite county bailout, Clayton hospital struggles to survive | www.myajc.com

Despite county bailout, Clayton hospital struggles to survive | www.myajc.com

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Friday, February 20, 2015

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FDA issues warning about scopes linked to superbug outbreak - FierceHealthcare

FDA issues warning about scopes linked to superbug outbreak - FierceHealthcare

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UCLA Bacteria Outbreak Highlights The Challenges Of Curbing Infections | Kaiser Health News

UCLA Bacteria Outbreak Highlights The Challenges Of Curbing Infections | Kaiser Health News

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

In The Medicare Bonus Round, The Winners Are…Small, Specialty Hospitals! | Kaiser Health News

In The Medicare Bonus Round, The Winners Are…Small, Specialty Hospitals! | Kaiser Health News

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Black Market For Stolen Health Care Data : All Tech Considered : NPR

The Black Market For Stolen Health Care Data : All Tech Considered : NPR

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The Black Market For Stolen Health Care Data : All Tech Considered : NPR

The Black Market For Stolen Health Care Data : All Tech Considered : NPR

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Blue Cross offers help after customers hacked | Georgia Health News

Blue Cross offers help after customers hacked | Georgia Health News

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Georgia to recoup $90 million in mistaken payments | www.ajc.com

Georgia to recoup $90 million in mistaken payments | www.ajc.com

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In-Flight Blood Transfusions Increase Survival Rates and Improve Outcomes in Trauma Patients

In-Flight Blood Transfusions Increase Survival Rates and Improve Outcomes in Trauma Patients

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Trauma Bills Reintroduced in House

Trauma Bills Reintroduced in House

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ACS Sends Letters to Sponsors of Legislation Addressing 96-Hour Rule

ACS Sends Letters to Sponsors of Legislation Addressing 96-Hour Rule

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Monday, February 16, 2015

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Smoking Linked to Damage in the Brain, Researchers Find

Smoking Linked to Damage in the Brain, Researchers Find

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FDA Approves Drug for Advanced Thyroid Cancer

FDA Approves Drug for Advanced Thyroid Cancer

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Study Ties Hormone Therapy to Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk

Study Ties Hormone Therapy to Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk

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Study sees big gains from tobacco tax hike | Georgia Health News

Study sees big gains from tobacco tax hike | Georgia Health News

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Merger would create a giant in Atlanta health care | Georgia Health News

Merger would create a giant in Atlanta health care | Georgia Health News

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

U.S. Smoking Deaths May Be Underestimated, Study Suggests

U.S. Smoking Deaths May Be Underestimated, Study Suggests

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New Drug May Slow Recurrent Thyroid Cancer, Study Finds

New Drug May Slow Recurrent Thyroid Cancer, Study Finds

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Georgia bids out giant health-care contract - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Georgia bids out giant health-care contract - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Koch brothers' group aims to stop Medicaid expansion in some states - Modern Healthcare

Koch brothers' group aims to stop Medicaid expansion in some states - Modern Healthcare

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Study: Physicians Report Few Requests By Patients For ‘Unnecessary’ Treatments | Kaiser Health News

Study: Physicians Report Few Requests By Patients For ‘Unnecessary’ Treatments | Kaiser Health News

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Studies Find More Genetic Links to Obesity

Studies Find More Genetic Links to Obesity

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From coast to coast, nurses push for staffing level legislation - FierceHealthcare

From coast to coast, nurses push for staffing level legislation - FierceHealthcare

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5 ways to boost hospital-physician engagement - FierceHealthcare

5 ways to boost hospital-physician engagement - FierceHealthcare

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22,000 bus drivers, others could lose health benefits under Deal plan | www.ajc.com

22,000 bus drivers, others could lose health benefits under Deal plan | www.ajc.com

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Health officials identify 35 in measles exposure | Georgia Health News

Health officials identify 35 in measles exposure | Georgia Health News

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Ill. Hospitals Grow Larger Following National Merger Trend | Kaiser Health News

Ill. Hospitals Grow Larger Following National Merger Trend | Kaiser Health News

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Complicated Politics of Medicaid Expansion Are Playing Out State by State - NYTimes.com

Complicated Politics of Medicaid Expansion Are Playing Out State by State - NYTimes.com

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

St. Luke's loses appeal on physician acquisition case - FierceHealthcare

St. Luke's loses appeal on physician acquisition case - FierceHealthcare

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University system names search committee for dean at UGA-GRU medical campus in Athens | Online Athens

University system names search committee for dean at UGA-GRU medical campus in Athens | Online Athens

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Georgia researches remedies for rural health woes | State Legislature | Macon.com

Georgia researches remedies for rural health woes | State Legislature | Macon.com

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Key legislator blasts Blue Cross as arrogant | Georgia Health News

Key legislator blasts Blue Cross as arrogant | Georgia Health News

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Monday, February 9, 2015

Shorter Hours for Doctors Don't Lead to Expected Improvements: Study

Shorter Hours for Doctors Don't Lead to Expected Improvements: Study

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Anthem says thieves targeting customers following data breach - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Anthem says thieves targeting customers following data breach - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Emory, WellStar discuss a blockbuster merger | Georgia Health News

Emory, WellStar discuss a blockbuster merger | Georgia Health News

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Beyond ‘Repeal And Replace,’ Ideas Emerge To Improve, Simplify Health Law | Kaiser Health News

Beyond ‘Repeal And Replace,’ Ideas Emerge To Improve, Simplify Health Law | Kaiser Health News

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Sunday, February 8, 2015

When Hospitals Buy Doctors’ Offices, and Patient Fees Soar - NYTimes.com

When Hospitals Buy Doctors’ Offices, and Patient Fees Soar - NYTimes.com

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Why affiliation may not be the answer for struggling rural hospitals - FierceHealthcare

Why affiliation may not be the answer for struggling rural hospitals - FierceHealthcare

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Georgians sue Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia over data breach - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Georgians sue Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia over data breach - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Millions of Anthem customers alerted to hack

Millions of Anthem customers alerted to hack

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Friday, February 6, 2015

Debate heats up over safety of electronic health records

Debate heats up over safety of electronic health records

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Case of FTC opposition to Phoebe North purchase pulled from administrative proceedings until March | Albany Herald

Case of FTC opposition to Phoebe North purchase pulled from administrative proceedings until March | Albany Herald

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Hearing set for June for Columbia County hospital appeal | The Augusta Chronicle

Hearing set for June for Columbia County hospital appeal | The Augusta Chronicle

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Democrats Hit GOP Plan for Replacing Obama Health Care Law - NYTimes.com

Democrats Hit GOP Plan for Replacing Obama Health Care Law - NYTimes.com

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Bacteria May Help Battle Cancer, Study Suggests

Bacteria May Help Battle Cancer, Study Suggests

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Value-based payment initiative raises questions about how to measure quality - FierceHealthcare

Value-based payment initiative raises questions about how to measure quality - FierceHealthcare

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States expand programs to draw doctors to rural areas - FierceHealthcare

States expand programs to draw doctors to rural areas - FierceHealthcare

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Special session on Insure Tennessee gets underway Monday - Houston Chronicle

Special session on Insure Tennessee gets underway Monday - Houston Chronicle

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Breast Reconstruction Complications Similar for Older, Younger Women

Breast Reconstruction Complications Similar for Older, Younger Women

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Researchers Learning More About Deadly Pancreatic Cancer

Researchers Learning More About Deadly Pancreatic Cancer

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Colon Cancer Rates Rising Among Americans Under 50

Colon Cancer Rates Rising Among Americans Under 50

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Is Tenet looking for deal on its Georgia hospitals? | Georgia Health News

Is Tenet looking for deal on its Georgia hospitals? | Georgia Health News

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Obama touts ‘lifesaving’ potential of personalized medicine - The Washington Post

Obama touts ‘lifesaving’ potential of personalized medicine - The Washington Post

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