Medicaid needs relief amid COVID crunch
Commentary September 17, 2020 0
By Jeff Graham The COVID-19 pandemic has burdened an already strained health care system for months without an end in sight for some of the most at-risk populations, including the LBGT community, seniors, and those with pre-existing conditions. It has also reflected, as a result of systematic inequalities, staggering... Read more
How to wean the Medicare system off opioids
Commentary September 10, 2020 0
By Drs. Douglas Blackmon and David Paine Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world, our country, and our home state of Georgia. The novel coronavirus has tragically claimed thousands of lives and has garnered unprecedented attention from our leaders. But we can’t afford to... Read more
COVID-19 isn’t our only viral worry
Commentary August 3, 2020 1
By Marguerite Schauer COVID-19 has prompted a search for lessons learned from past pandemics. Many writers have examined the well-known 1918 flu pandemic and even the plague outbreaks of the Middle Ages, while others have shared thoughtful insights from the early years of HIV. Far less has been said... Read more
Trump’s plan on pharmaceuticals needs support
Commentary July 28, 2020 1
I support President Trump’s recently signed four pharmaceutical-related executive orders, especially his initiative to tie the Medicare Part B price of drugs to the lowest price received by other nations (“most favored nations” pricing). While it can be argued that his actions are political, they are still welcome. It... Read more
Sluggish vaccine rollout
Mar 14, 2021 0
COVID in rural communities
Mar 6, 2021 0
My vaccine experience
Mar 6, 2021 0
It’s vital to boost domestic drug production
Commentary September 29, 2020 0