Georgia Primary Care Association

09/19/2025

We’re still buzzing from the energy at the 2025 Maternal Health Summit on 9/17! To our insightful thought leaders, generous sponsors, healthcare advocates, and enthusiastic attendees—your participation made all the difference. Your support was crucial in bringing together this vital community to drive progress in women's healthcare. GPCA is already looking forward to next year!

09/12/2025

The American Association of Suicidology believes we need to focus on su***de prevention. Research has found that 46% of people who die by su***de had a known mental health condition.

Learn common warning signs of a possible mental health condition in youth and young adults.-If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or addit...

09/12/2025

Breaking down the incredibly expensive hospital bills after giving birth. Why is childbirth so pricey in the U.S.?

KFF Health News video producer Hannah Norman breaks down why new parents are getting billed thousands of dollars for births.

09/11/2025

Georgia's federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), which serve the uninsured, are providing COVID prescriptions and shots.

As retail pharmacies and many health clinics and doctors’ offices await federal guidance on who should get the new COVID vaccine, federally qualified health centers, which serve the uninsured, are […]

09/10/2025

Will the COVID vaccine be available in Georgia, only with a prescription from your doctor?

A federal vaccine advisory panel will meet next week to issue new COVID vaccine guidelines.

09/10/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Month – a moment that serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps, we all must take in looking out for our loved ones.
***depreventionday

Whether you're someone dealing with suicidal thoughts or want to support someone who is, this video is here to help. You Are Not Alone. Support is Available....

09/09/2025

The countdown is on! Next week marks the start of the 2025 Maternal Health Summit, scheduled for September 17, in Duluth, GA, hosted by GPCA. It's the ultimate event for primary care visionaries, ideal for clinicians, nursing staff, executives, administrators, and quality managers committed to advancing women's health.

Discover incredible community initiatives, important policy issues, and dynamic collaborations focused on tackling disparities and reducing maternal mortality rates! Experience inspiring success stories and innovative strategies to empower women, train healthcare providers, and ensure equitable, timely, respectful maternal care.

The best part? Participation is completely free! Seats are limited—register now: https://cvent.me/3aBx9D

09/09/2025

Way to go, Georgia Health Centers, for achieving ACE status this August! This achievement speaks volumes about the strong commitment, hard work, and excellence demonstrated by frontline staff and clinicians across the state 😎

Congratulations to the 20 Community Health Centers that achieved Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) status in August - the most ever added in a single month! 🎉👏
Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3D7f9Zd

09/05/2025

Medicaid launches a spending probe at six Democratic-led states.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is hunting for Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse in at least six Democratic-led states that expanded coverage to low-income and disabled immigrants without legal status, according to records obtained by KFF Health News and The Associated Press.

09/05/2025

Join Valley Healthcare Systems this Saturday for a Neighborhood Health Day!

09/03/2025

Prescription drug reforms are set to take effect Oct. 1, 2025. Real-time pricing for patients.

HHS announced prescription drug reforms are set to take effect Oct. 1, designed to give patients and physicians real-time access to prescription drug costs, insurance coverage details and prior authorization requirements. The rule was issued in July as part of CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment Syste...

09/02/2025

The GPCA Annual Conference is approaching fast—Be part of it! Discover smart workforce strategies, best practices, and crucial policy updates essential for health centers addressing the increasing demand for quality care in underserved communities.

The Opening Session includes Craig Kennedy, CEO of Medicaid Health Plans of America, and Amanda Pears Kelly, CEO of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved. Our guest speakers discuss the current state of primary healthcare, policy reform, and the challenges and opportunities in providing essential care to diverse populations.

Network with peers, learn from primary care experts, and gather invaluable insights. Exclusive Group Offer! Sign up 5, enjoy 50% off the 6th! This is an ideal learning experience for health center professionals. Register today: https://cvent.me/ERoavv