GBPI In The News Progress being made in closing funding gap in state benefits program April 25, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Director of Healthy Policy Tim Sweeney discusses $63 million funding gap for health insurance plans for state workers and retirees. Tim is quoted in the full article. Read more » Atlanta Journal-Constitution health Misty Williams Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News Medicaid, PeachCare cope with cash problem April 13, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney is quoted on the Medicaid, PeachCare budget issues. Read the full article. Read more » Georgia Health News health medicaid PeachCare Tim Sweeney
Blog Health Justice Timothy Sweeney The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Features GBPI Op-ed: Law vital to health system April 5, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney As posted in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Timothy Sweeney Last week’s Supreme Court arguments over the Affordable Care Act obscured a key fact: People in Georgia and nationwide are already getting better care under the law. Millions more will benefit in years to come if it stands. If it doesn’t, we’ll be right back where […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Atlanta Journal-Constitution Blog health Op-Ed Tim Sweeney
GBPI In The News Op-Ed: Law vital to health system April 5, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin The Atlanta Journal-Constitution features GBPI Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney’s Op-ed on the Affordable Care Act. Read the Essay. Read more » Affordable Care Act Atlanta Journal-Constitution health Op-Ed Tim Sweeney
Blog Timothy Sweeney The Best is Yet to Come – Affordable Care Act Will Offer More Coverage Options in 2014 March 29, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 1 Comment on The Best is Yet to Come – Affordable Care Act Will Offer More Coverage Options in 2014 Over the past few days, we’ve documented the many benefits that national health care reform has already brought to Georgia. If the Supreme Court upholds the law, Georgians will see a substantial increase in the benefits when the law is fully implemented in 2014. More families and individuals will have access to affordable health coverage […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Blog health medicaid Tim Sweeney
Blog Health Justice Timothy Sweeney Long-term Health Care Improves Under the Affordable Care Act March 28, 2012 / January 17, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 3 Comments on Long-term Health Care Improves Under the Affordable Care Act Posted by: Timothy Sweeney As a result of the Affordable Care Act, Georgians with long-term health care needs will be more self-sufficient and receive more services in their homes and their communities. Since hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions cost more than home or community care, health reform is also a great deal for Georgia […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Blog health Tim Sweeney
Blog Health Justice Timothy Sweeney Health Care Overhaul is Good for Georgians with Pre-existing Conditions March 27, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 3 Comments on Health Care Overhaul is Good for Georgians with Pre-existing Conditions While many provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) haven’t taken effect yet, it’s clear the federal overhaul that changes how this nation handles health care is already paying big benefits to Georgians. In light of the second anniversary of the federal law, a new GBPI report highlights several ways Georgians are benefitting from the […] Read more » Affordable Care Act Blog health Tim Sweeney
Press Press Releases & Statements New Health Care Law Good for Georgians and Their Wallets March 27, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by GBPI Admin | 4 Comments on New Health Care Law Good for Georgians and Their Wallets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GBPI releases new policy report on the Affordable Care Act. Media interviews with Director of Health Policy Timothy Sweeney are welcomed. ATLANTA (March 27, 2012) – National health care reform is expanding access to health care coverage for thousands of Georgians, particularly young adults and people previously denied coverage because of pre-existing […] Read more » Affordable Care Act health Tim Sweeney
Featured Health Justice Library Reports Timothy Sweeney Affordable Care Act Benefits Georgia March 27, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 5 Comments on Affordable Care Act Benefits Georgia Health Care Law Expands Coverage, Saves State Money Since March 2010, a variety of provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been implemented that expand health insurance coverage to thousands of Georgians, particularly young adults and Georgians previously denied coverage. It has also saved the state money — at least $100 million projected through mid-2013 […] Read more » Affordable Care Act health Policy Report Tim Sweeney
Blog Health Justice Food for Thought on Georgia’s Medicaid Redesign March 1, 2012 / January 16, 2020 by Timothy Sweeney | 2 Comments on Food for Thought on Georgia’s Medicaid Redesign Although Georgia already spends less than most states on its Medicaid program, State leaders plan to “redesign” the program to save money. The state’s consultant (Navigant, Inc.) conducted a review of Georgia’s current Medicaid program and issued a report in January with redesign options for the state to consider. The Department of Community Health (DCH), […] Read more » Blog health medicaid Medicaid redesign Tim Sweeney
