Topic: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

August 13, 2019 • Commentary

Ignoring Trump’s Health Plan Won’t Make It Go Away

For the past two years the Trump administration has been pushing the limits of executive authority to make fundamental changes in our healthcare system. If Congress would do its part, […]

May 24, 2019

Friday Facts: May 24, 2019

It’s Friday!  Mark your calendar! The 2019 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum will take place on Friday, November 15, at the Renaissance Waverly Atlanta. Details to follow; click here to view […]

May 10, 2019

Friday Facts: May 10, 2019

It’s Friday!  Events  May 23: The deadline is Tuesday, May 21, to register for “You Can Say That: How Courage Can Defeat Political Correctness,” a noon Policy Briefing Luncheon with […]

February 22, 2019

Friday Facts: February 22, 2019

It’s Friday! Events March 21: “Shining a Light on Government,” an 8 a.m. Leadership Breakfast with Richard Belcher of WSB-TV in celebration of Sunshine Week. Thursday, March 21, at the […]


January 4, 2019

Friday Facts: January 4, 2018

It’s Friday! Events January 22: “National School Choice Week: A Capitol Choice,” a noon Policy Briefing Luncheon on Tuesday, January 22. The event is in the Empire Room, 20th floor, Sloppy […]

August 3, 2018

Friday Facts: August 3, 2018

It’s Friday! Subscribe to the Friday Facts here. Support the Foundation and its mission here. Events August 23: “Policy Over Politics,” with keynote speaker Kyle Wingfield, is a Foundation Leadership […]

April 27, 2018

Friday Facts: April 27, 2018

It’s Friday! May 23: Arthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, keynotes “Telling the Human Story,” an 8 a.m. Leadership Breakfast at the Georgian Club. This event is co-hosted […]

December 22, 2017

Friday Facts: December 22, 2017

December 22, 2017 It’s Friday! FRIDAY FACTS is made possible by the generosity of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation’s donors. If you enjoy the FRIDAY FACTS, please consider making a […]

December 15, 2017

Friday Facts: December 15, 2017

It’s Friday! Events January 23: More than 28,000 events will celebrate National School Choice Week 2018 from January 21-27. The Georgia Public Policy Foundation marks this event annually with a […]

December 1, 2017

Friday Facts: December 1, 2017

It’s Friday! Events January 23: More than 28,000 events will celebrate National School Choice Week 2018 January 21-27. The Georgia Public Policy Foundation will celebrate with a Leadership Breakfast keynoted […]

November 10, 2017

Friday Facts: November 10, 2017

It’s Friday! Quotes of note “From the first shots of the American Revolution until this day, what has distinguished American Patriots then and now is their willingness to sacrifice all in defense of Liberty — for […]

July 14, 2017

Friday Facts: July 14, 2017

It’s Friday!  Georgians in high places: Our congratulations to Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, former board member and board chair of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, on her appointment as head of […]

June 16, 2017

Friday Facts: June 16, 2017

It’s Friday! Remembering the Heroes Many lives were likely saved by the actions of Crystal Griner and David Bailey, the Capitol Hill police officers who were on duty when Rep. […]

July 6, 2016

Checking Up On Health: July 5, 2016

What experts think of the Republicans’ health plan; Georgia telehealth and ‘selfie elbow.’ Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Mixed Reviews If you ever wondered why, […]

November 3, 2015

Checking Up On Health: November 3, 2015

ObamaCare’s co-ops and OPM; a vaccine from a dog virus; drug issues. Health Care News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Open enrollment began Sunday for health care coverage […]

June 2, 2015

Checking Up On Health: June 2, 2015

You’d be surprised to find out what can predict five-year mortality. Hint: Walk faster! Health Care Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Any day now, the U.S. […]

November 11, 2014

Checking Up On Health: November 11, 2014

ObamaCare Obfuscation: The plot thickens. Health Care News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd You’re stupid. Don’t sweat all this complicated gubmint stuff.  This week’s big health care story […]

November 4, 2014

Checking Up On Health: November 4, 2014

The government has demanded confidentiality from insurers about testing of the health care enrollment system. Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd It’s Election Day in Georgia, so […]

September 5, 2014

Friday Facts: September 5, 2014

Friday Facts September 5, 2014 It’s Friday! Thursday, September 11, is the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks that forever changed this nation. Aaron Maclean wrote recently for the Washington […]

July 15, 2014

Checking Up On Health: July 15, 2014

Why you’ll be learning a lot more about direct primary care, aka “concierge” care. Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Don’t believe the middleman makes a […]


January 21, 2014

Checking Up On Health: January 21, 2014

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd This week, “Checking Up On Health” focuses on the alternatives. What if you want to opt out of the Patient Protection […]

November 22, 2013

Friday Facts: November 22, 2013

  November 22, 2013  It’s Friday! It’s nearing year’s end, and we’d like to remind you: The Georgia Public Policy Foundation and the Friday Facts, our most popular product, exist […]

October 18, 2013

The False Promise of Universal Health Insurance

There are many things that might have been done to reform health care in the United States after Barack Obama was elected. By Greg Scandlen There are many things that […]

September 3, 2013

Checking Up On Health: September 3, 2013

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd   Healing broken hearts: Reprogrammed cells could be used to grow new muscles that help repair scar tissue after a […]

August 20, 2013

Checking Up On Health: August 20, 2013

Health Policy News and Views Compiled by Benita M. Dodd Reducing office visits through mobile health: At the end of 2012, there were 2.8 million patients worldwide using a dedicated […]

March 13, 2013

Checking Up On Health: March 12, 2013

  Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd As if you’re not sick about unemployment already: Federal authorities and industry experts say the link between the federal Affordable Care […]

November 27, 2012

Checking Up On Health: November 27

Research on 3D printing of organs; a new flu vaccine; the cost of cancer care; the cost of Medicaid and more. Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd  The […]

October 23, 2012

Checking Up On Health: October 23, 2012

Need medical care? Do you know how and where to find data on hospital quality and hospital-related fatalities?   Health Policy Briefs Compiled by Benita M. Dodd ObamaCare by any […]
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