VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Georgia awarded $1M grant for ongoing mental health…
ATLANTA - Georgia is one of 15 states each awarded $1 million from HHS for CCBHC Planning grants to help address the mental health crisis. Release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),…
HHS helps states expand Medicaid access
ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Servies is offering state the flexibility to better address Medicaid enrollees' needs. Release: As part of Biden-Harris Administration efforts to strengthen Medicaid, new guidance will help…
HHS increases access to Tamiflu
ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services increases access to Tamiflu through the Strategic National Stockpile. Release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Administration for Strategic Preparedness…
HHS invests in improving rural health care access
ATLANTA - The HHS invests over $3.3 million to strengthen health care workforce improving access to Georgia rural communities. Release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services…
State of Georgia files suit to uphold Georgia…
The State of Georgia has filed a lawsuit seeking to continue implementation of the Georgia Pathways to Coverage. Release: The State of Georgia filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern…
Georgia provided $889K by HHS for COVID-19 response
Press Release: Biden-Harris Administration Provides Georgia $889,375 to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts in Underserved Communities As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, recently the U.S. Department of Health…
Peachstate settles with HHS due to HIPPA violations
Release: Clinical Laboratory Pays $25,000 to Settle Potential HIPAA Security Rule Violations Peachstate Health Management, LLC, doing business as AEON Clinical Laboratories (Peachstate), has agreed to pay $25,000 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)…
GBP recognizes HHS Prep Act on child COVID-19…
Release: NOTICE RE: CHILDHOOD AND COVID-19 VACCINE ADMINISTRATION DECEMBER 18, 2020 Due to the continued impact of COVID-19 on the State of Georgia, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy hereby acknowledges and supports the vaccination…