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Day: March 7, 2017

Georgia’s outlook uncertain if replacement for Obamacare passes

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Georgia’s outlook uncertain if replacement for Obamacare passes

March 7, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by GBPI Admin

How would the new health care plan proposed by congressional Republicans affect Georgia?Much of the impact has yet to be analyzed. Under many of the plan’s elements, though, the states would be treated similarly. One striking change nationwide would fulfill a longtime GOP campaign promise: The newly unveiled American Health Care Act would eliminate the […]

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Planned Medicaid Changes Put State Health System at Risk

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Planned Medicaid Changes Put State Health System at Risk

March 7, 2017 / January 15, 2020 by Laura Harker | 1 Comment on Planned Medicaid Changes Put State Health System at Risk

Congressional proposals to remake the federal Medicaid funding system into one based on block grants or one that is capped per enrollee threaten to squeeze Georgia’s budget in coming years. Replacing the existing system with either one endangers health care innovation in Georgia or shrinking the number of people with access to coverage. Almost 2 […]

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