Medicaid expansion: Much debated but still not studied in Georgia
GBPI Admin
July 11, 2016
With a troubled state budget, Louisiana is banking on an extra $184 million in savings. Read more.
Tag: Tim Sweeney
Tax credit intended to lure donations to rural hospitals
GBPI Admin
May 15, 2016
Dozens of rural hospitals — many struggling to keep their doors open — could see millions of dollars in donations if a new tax credit works as hoped. Read more.
Georgia Misses Big Opportunity to Help Struggling Rural Hospitals
Timothy Sweeney
April 22, 2016
First published in the SW Georgia Health Beat on page 23. The good news is Georgia lawmakers understand something must be done to help the state’s struggling rural hospitals. Calhoun Memorial Hospital closed in Arlington in recent years, as did Flint
House approves tax credits for rural health donations
GBPI Admin
February 27, 2016
The Georgia House passed a bill Thursday that would allow an individual or corporation to get a state tax credit for donating money to a rural health care organization. Read more.
Ga. Rep. proposes tax credit for rural hospital donations
GBPI Admin
February 22, 2016
A state representative from metro Atlanta is proposing a measure to help fund the state’s struggling rural hospitals. Read more.
School Workers, State Retirees Make Gains in 2017 House Budget Passed Today
Timothy Sweeney
February 19, 2016
The Georgia House of Representatives today proposed increased benefits for state retirees and expanding raises to public school support workers as it put its own touches on the governor’s proposed $23.7 billion budget for 2017. State senators get a chance
Georgia’s hospitals look to avoid financial catastrophe
GBPI Admin
February 17, 2016
You don’t have to look far to see the impact of Georgia’s hospital crisis. Five rural medical centers have closed since 2013 and nearly two thirds of the rest were in the red in 2014. Read more.
New State Health Budget Traps 300K Georgians in Coverage Gap
Timothy Sweeney
February 2, 2016
The proposed 2017 budget for the Department of Community Health directs $2.5 billion from the state general fund to operate Georgia’s Medicaid and PeachCare programs, which are expected to cover more than 2 million Georgians next year. The budget adds
Overview: 2017 Budget for Department of Community Health
Timothy Sweeney
February 2, 2016
The proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year starting July 1, 2016 directs $2.59 billion from the general fund to the Department of Community Health, excluding money for attached agencies. This is an increase of $157 million, or 6.5 percent,
Georgia lawmakers push Medicaid expansion in General Assembly
GBPI Admin
October 21, 2015
With 300,000 Georgians still without health care coverage, some members of the state Legislative delegation are pushing for an expansion of Medicaid for people who fall into the gap of no coverage. Read more.
