Thousands of noncitizens in Georgia expected to lose Medicaid benefits
Beginning Thursday, thousands of immigrants living legally in communities across Atlanta may lose health benefits due to reductions required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Beginning Thursday, thousands of immigrants living legally in communities across Atlanta may lose health benefits due to reductions required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
A dentist in Hiram isn't just filling cavities; he's also filling gaps in care.
Prosecutors say the East Point doctor billed Georgia Medicaid for more than 11,000 medical services he never actually performed.
Prosecutors say the Cobb County man used fake orders for genetic testing to steal $330,000 from Georgia Medicaid.
Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
HB 334 heads to Gov. Kemp's desk, aiming to align Medicaid coverage for sickle cell and address disparities impacting Black communities most.
Evans Memorial Hospital CEO Bill Lee will attend as Sen. Raphael Warnock's guest, as the Claxton hospital faces a $1 million shortfall and potential cuts to ICU services tied to federal healthcare changes.
According to the March of Dimes, one in four women in the U.S. does not receive prenatal care during the first trimester. In Georgia, the situation is worsening.
The owners of an Atlanta behavior health center are facing dozens of charges after prosecutors say they defrauded Medicaid of more than $1.4 million.