Kaiser Health News22
03.10
11:08
We are now in the 28th day of the legislative session and as cross-over day approaches, things are heating under the gold dome. By midnight on Thursday, bills must clear their chamber of origin if they are to pass this term unless they are attached to another eligible measure. Georgians for a Healthy Future will continue to monitor legislation that will impact the health and welfare of all Georgians and work towards providing access to affordable and quality health care.
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02.10
4:38
Tobacco Tax Is a Win for Georgia
By Michelle Putnam, MPH
For those inclined to live under a rock, the state of Georgia is in a deep recession, with revenues steadily declining over the past year and showing no sign of recovery. In Georgia, 20% of adults and 18% of high school students smoke, costing our $2 billion a year in smoking-related health problems. Is there a magic pill that would solve both of these problems at once? You bet there is. I give you, the tobacco tax.
More than 1.6 million Georgians are uninsured.
Health insurance premiums grew 6.4x faster than earnings over the past decade.
Georgia’s infant mortality rate is among the worst in the nation.
Georgia ranks in the bottom quartile of states on overall quality.
More than 1 million Georgians don't see a doctor due to the cost.
Millions of Georgians are at least two hours away from trauma care.
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