Topic: State Health Benefit Plan
December 12, 2022 • Blog
Expanding healthcare access. Lowering costs for consumers.
Healthcare policy should be transparent, equitable and patient-based.
February 18, 2022 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: February 18, 2022
In this week's commentary, Kyle Wingfield explores the data of a 40-year-old GBI study, and what it might mean for today's conversation on the topic.
September 3, 2021 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: September 03, 2021
In less than two weeks, the Georgia Public Policy Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary with a September 16 event at the Georgia Aquarium.
August 7, 2020
Friday Facts: August 7, 2020
It’s Friday! Don’t miss a session of the 2020 Georgia Legislative Policy Forum. The Foundation is recording each Zoom session for our YouTube channel! View the July 15 opening keynote, […]
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 […]
June 30, 2017
Friday Facts: June 30, 2017
It’s Friday! Canada 150: Happy birthday, O Canada! Canada was created on July 1, 1867, by the British North America Act (now the Constitution Act) and celebrates its 150th anniversary Saturday. Georgia has […]
June 28, 2017
AJC Quotes Foundation’s Kelly McCutchen on State Health Plan Eligibility Audit
Audit could save Georgia up to $56 million. In a June 27, 2017, article by James Salzer, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution quoted Kelly McCutchen, president of the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, […]
June 23, 2017
Friday Facts: June 23, 2017
It’s Friday! Quotes of note “Federal laws and regulations raise the costs and slow the construction of infrastructure such as highways and pipelines. Federal subsidies for infrastructure distort the capital […]
April 14, 2017
Friday Facts: April 14, 2017
It’s Friday! Welcome to a special “By the Numbers” Friday Facts to mark Tax Day on April 18! Quotes of note “Take not from the mouth of labor the bread […]
August 8, 2013
DCH Board Should Be Deliberate
Today, the board of the Georgia Department of Community Health will consider a proposal to consolidate its health insurance options Today, the board of the Georgia Department of Community Health […]
January 19, 2012
The Whale in the Room: Federal Health Care Reform
There was a whale in the room Thursday morning at the State Capitol. THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. Community Health commissioner David Cook had nearly finished his hour-long […]
July 5, 2011
Why We Need Health Care Price Transparency
Consumers have no idea how much they pay for health care, so it’s not surprising they often overpay, but 683 percent?! Patients pay as much as 683 percent more for […]
October 16, 2009
Ten Things to Look for in Health Care Reform
By Kelly McCutchen Disguised as “reform,” numerous health care proposals are finding support. The result is a mishmash of plans that do little to improve access, quality or cost. There […]
April 4, 2003
Leaner State Budget a Better Fit
By Benita M. Dodd and Kelly McCutchen The wailing and gnashing of teeth under the Gold Dome might easily persuade some Georgians that drastic measures are needed for lawmakers to […]