Georgia Primary Care Association

11/20/2025

National Rural Health Day. Celebrating rural communities and raising awareness about rural health challenges and recognizing the vital role of State Offices of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH).

11/20/2025

Infant and maternal health, see where Georgia ranks.

An annual report from the March of Dimes points to minor improvements in infant and maternal health outcomes.

11/20/2025

The Senate Finance Committee held a critical hearing Nov. 19 on the U.S. healthcare affordability crisis, as lawmakers warned of soaring premiums, limited coverage, and rising out-of-pocket costs.

The Senate Finance Committee led a high-stakes hearing Nov. 19 on the affordability crisis unfolding across the U.S. healthcare system. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle warned that Americans are facing staggering premium hikes, shrinking coverage options and escalating out-of-pocket costs as Con...

11/18/2025

Georgia hospital rankings are out. New report gives a 'D' and 'F' to two facilities in Savannah.

Leapfrog’s latest hospital safety grades rank Georgia hospitals from A to F, showing which facilities excel in patient safety and which lag behind.

11/17/2025

Although the 20 state Affordable Care Act exchanges are ready for a smooth extension, such an outcome now seems unlikely.

The 20 state Affordable Care Act exchanges are prepared for a straightforward extension, but that appears doubtful.

11/10/2025

Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer's or another dementia, and two-thirds of Americans have at least one major potential risk factor for dementia. Take action now —fight to end Alzheimer's.

11/10/2025

A small group of Democrats threw their support behind legislation to keep the government funded, supplying the crucial votes needed to advance a spending package aimed at ending the shutdown within days.

A small but critical group of Democrats backed legislation to fund the government, providing the votes to move forward with a spending package that would end the shutdown in coming days.

11/03/2025

The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for the 2026 plan year has begun.

The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.

11/03/2025

Georgia’s SNAP benefits suspended as of Saturday, November 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, halting $3 billion in annual food assistance. 1.5 million Georgians at risk of losing access to vital nutrition support.

Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid.

10/30/2025

Officials in 42 states, excluding those that never expanded Medicaid and Washington, D.C., are racing against time to determine how to verify that roughly 18.5 million Medicaid recipients.

The Trump administration says it’s developing a digital tool to help people prove they’re meeting new Medicaid work requirements. KFF Health News talked to officials from the two states running pilot programs and found little evidence of new — or effective — technology.

10/30/2025

According to the health research nonprofit KFF, premiums for Affordable Care Act plans are expected to rise by an average of 26% next year.

The rates, pricing and other data for 2026 Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans were publicly posted on the federal Healthcare.gov marketplace on Wednesday, just three days ahead of the start …

10/24/2025

Join Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. this weekend for their Fall Festival.

It’s all happening this Saturday, 10/25! Save the date for the upcoming Family Fall Festival in Dawson, Georgia! All community members are welcome. Free health screenings, family-friendly activities and a Trunk or Treat too! 🎃