Laura Colbert, executive director of the consumer advocacy group Georgians for a Healthy Future, said Monday that health care spending growth has been squeezing patients. “We hear from consumers that…
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Commissioner King of @GA_DOI warns consumers not to confuse care sharing ministries with insurance. These programs often leave consumers with inadequate care and without coverage when they need it.
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Don’t confuse care sharing ministries with insurance, state warns
Georgia’s insurance commissioner is warning consumers of the potential financial risks of joining ...Your story is powerful! When you share your story, you help others understand the issue and its impact on Georgians. Learn how you can share your health care story with us and with others in your community.
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Share Your Story – Georgians for a Healthy Future
Why do we need stories? Your story is powerful! Stories help to put a human face to health care issu...GHF's August Peach Pulse is packed with resources and information you need! Check out our videos on the Patients First Act, #Medicaid trainings in your area, and learn more about Project AWARE!
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Peach Pulse | New videos, GHF in Macon, and Project AWARE – Georgians for a Healthy Future
GHF & COVER GEORGIA PRESENT NEW VIDEOS ON THE PATIENTS FIRST ACT Following the passage of the Patien...2019 Policy Priorities
Learn more about Georgians for a Healthy Future’s 2019 Policy Priorities.
How To Get Your Money's Worth From Your Health Insurance
Once you've signed up for health insurance, it's important you understand how to use it! This video explains how to select a doctor, access preventive services, and budget for future health costs.
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Sherry Ward
At 77 years old, Sherry Ward uses her Medicaid waiver to get the transportation she needs to get to the pharmacy to pick up her medications, doctors appointments, and RossWoods, an adult day center. Medicaid also helps Sherry pay for her seven different medications.
"I couldn't make it if I didn't have [Medicaid]. There would be no way."Blog
Sherry is 77 years old and lives independently in Murray County in north Georgia. She…
In our first blog on Project Aware, we provided an overview of the dynamic and…
Georgians for a Healthy Future and Georgia Women (and Those Who Stand With Us) co-hosted…