The Georgia Commission for Access to Medical Cannabis recently granted two corporations (Trulieve and Botanical Sciences) the licenses to grow cannabis products in the state.
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Thousands of Veterans Deluge VA With Claims for Toxic Exposure Benefits, Health Care
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is processing claims at the fastest rate in its history, hoping to avoid a significant backlog as hundreds of thousands of veterans apply for health care and benefits under the landmark toxic exposure law Congress passed earlier this year.
Small Businesses Help Georgians Find Health Insurance
Open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is already underway, and ends on Jan. 15.
Breastfeeding in the Workplace
Breastfeeding is legal in all fifty states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, thanks to protections granted by the Affordable Care Act. Out of those 50 states, 30 of them have laws governing breastfeeding in the workplace, and Georgia is one of them.
Defense Department Health Plan Cuts Its Pharmacy Network by Nearly 15,000 Outlets
As a patient in the Defense Department health system, she can fill routine prescriptions at a military pharmacy without a copay but also has the option of using a regular pharmacy through Tricare, the Defense Department’s private health care program.
Newly Available Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Offer Many Benefits, but Consumers Should Be Aware of the Potential Drawbacks
U.S. retailers began selling over-the-counter hearing aids on Oct. 17, 2022, a long-awaited move that some experts predict could be a game-changer in making these devices accessible and affordable.
Georgia Open Enrollment for ACA Insurance Begins Nov. 1
Thousands of Georgians will be shopping for new health insurance plans for 2023, when open enrollment begins on Nov. 1, and there is a lot to consider.
The Flu Season Is Here, and Georgia Has the Nation’s Highest Flu Rate
As Georgia is among the states that report high flu activity, the emergency department and urgent care centers in the state are facing a flux of patients.
Georgia Leader of State Safety Net Agency for People With Disabilities To Retire
The head of Georgia’s safety net system for people with disabilities and behavioral health needs has announced she will retire after six years leading the agency.
FDA, CDC Greenlight Updated COVID-19 Booster for Kids 5 to 11
The federal government on Wednesday recommended an updated COVID-19 booster for kids between 5 and 11, expanding use of the new bivalent shots beyond people 12 and older.