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
By Dr. Harry J. Heiman and Rodney Lyn It is now clear that COVID-19 is not an equal opportunity pandemic. As reflected in numerous reports by public health agencies, the media and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting communities of color — especially the African-American community — as... Read more
Where do we stand on COVID?
Jul 11, 2021 0
The spike in RSV cases
Jul 11, 2021 0
Georgia health rankings
Jun 25, 2021 0
Medicaid needs relief amid COVID crunch
Commentary September 17, 2020 0