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Georgians for a Healthy Future is frequently cited in news articles about health care issues, ensuring the consumer perspective is heard. Read news stories featuring Georgians for a Healthy Future’s perspective below.
2015
“The future of Obamacare remains cloudy as a major health insurer considers bailing on a pivotal program of the health reform law…”
“Problems with insurers’ contracts with physicians — and with their provider networks — are likely to spark legislation in the upcoming General Assembly session, a key state senator said Monday. State Sen. Dean Burke (R-Bainbridge), who chaired a legislative study committee reviewing insurer networks and contracts, told GHN that the panel’s work may lead to three separate bills in the Legislature next year…”
“Cindy Zeldin, executive director of advocacy group Georgians for a Healthy Future, stressed that shopping around is imperative. “There are an array of plans out there that are affordable,” she said. Zeldin also stressed the importance of contacting an enrollment “assister” or a navigator, people who are specially trained to help consumers compare plans and prices and to offer enrollment assistance. “And I also want to emphasize that the vast majority of people are eligible for (tax credits),” Zeldin said…”