Author: Graham Thompson

Three reforms for Day 1, once Dr. Price is confirmed

Graham Thompson

A physician has not taken office as Health and Human Services secretary since 1989, when Georgia’s Dr. Louis Sullivan was chosen by the first President Bush. Now another astute Georgia physician, Congressman Tom Price, is the nominee. Price brings the background of being a medical provider, understanding patient care and knowing how government action impacts…

Complaints about health insurers’ ‘narrow networks’ are misleading

Complaints about health insurers’ ‘narrow networks’ are misleading

Graham Thompson

Premium increases for Georgia’s insurance exchange health plans beat regional and national rates, according to a recent study by the Urban Institute, cited by Georgia Health News. This is good news, as many Georgians shopping on the exchange will see only a modest increase from 2014 options, and some rural parts of our state will…