Posts by Laura Colbert | Georgia Health News

Say ‘yes’ to expanded coverage, ‘no’ to work requirements

Commentary January 25, 2018 1

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle drew attention to the growing chorus of state leaders calling for expanded access to health care in Georgia when he released a statement last week outlining his perspective on a possible state Medicaid waiver. By refusing to expand Medicaid, Georgia’s leaders have for years let the federal... Read more

Medicaid expansion would be good for poor . . . and Georgia

Commentary August 22, 2017 2

In the health care debates of recent months, we have seen people with disabilities, families of children with chronic conditions, seniors, people in recovery from opioid addiction, and others stand together to advocate against congressional proposals that would have made unconscionable cuts to Medicaid and repealed major provisions of... Read more

Invest in our state by closing the coverage gap

Commentary July 5, 2016 2

My expertise lies in public health, not in finance or investments. However, it is my understanding that in order to reap rewards, one first has to invest. One example is my retirement account. I give up a small amount of money out of each paycheck so that I can... Read more