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March 20, 2024 • Commentary
Existing service providers are always the loudest voices against change
It’s striking how much our debates over two of Georgia’s most important structural challenges are really the same argument with different jargon.
March 14, 2024 • Commentary
The state of CON repeal in Georgia
With only five legislative days remaining in the 2024 General Assembly, how are things looking for the effort to reduce Certificate of Need laws in Georgia?
March 7, 2024 • Commentary
2024 legislative session enters final stretch
With Crossover Day now in the rearview and candidate qualifying ending this week, what will the final weeks of this session hold?
January 10, 2024 • Blog
This “could” be a big legislative session
While every session of the General Assembly – like every election – is billed as consequential, this time the hype could be right.
January 4, 2024 • Commentary
What will be the biggest issues during the 2024 legislative session?
For the first time since 2021, Georgia lawmakers won’t rush to gavel out on their first day and travel to the national championship game.
December 27, 2023 • Blog
11 biggest stories of 2023
As we prepare to welcome in a new year, here is a review of our most read and most shared stories of 2023.
December 14, 2023 • Commentary
Clarity in the need to repeal Certificate of Need laws
The Senate directive is short and sweet: “the Study Committee recommends that Georgia’s CON laws should be repealed in their entirety.”
December 7, 2023 • Commentary
Will Medicaid expansion make its way to Georgia?
Georgia policymakers may be asked to consider a potential expansion of the state Medicaid program using Arkansas as the model. But should they?
December 7, 2023 • Blog
Senate Study Committee recommends full CON repeal
The committees findings highlight how the CON process obstructs advancements in healthcare and creates anti-competitive environments.
November 2, 2023 • Blog
Not just hospitals: Georgia CON laws also limit medical technologies
Certificate of Need laws prevent healthcare providers from adding medical equipment without first receiving permission from the state.
November 1, 2023 • Blog
Original opponents of Georgia Pathways continue to oppose Georgia Pathways
Georgia Pathways is intended to improve on the mediocrity of Medicaid.
October 26, 2023 • Blog
11 spooky policy ideas to avoid
Here are 11 spooky policy ideas we should all run from like a man in a mask is chasing us.
September 28, 2023 • Commentary
Birth center blocked by CON laws
In 2021, the Augusta Birth Center applied to become the first freestanding birth center in Richmond County.
September 7, 2023 • Blog
Senate Study Committee holds meeting on Rural Personnel Recruitment
Allowing healthcare providers to practice to the full extent of their education and training was recommended.
July 20, 2023 • Commentary
Popular short-term health plans should be preserved
Short-term plans are not subject to Obamacare rules and are thus much more affordable and flexible for families.
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