Georgia Primary Care Association

01/28/2026

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/theres-no-help-how-doctors-cope-workplace-violence-2026a10001f7?form=fpf

From threats to physical attacks, violence is now routine in medicine. Clinicians describe the trauma they face and the solutions that could help.

01/21/2026

https://www.georgiatrend.com/2025/12/31/tackling-healthcare-deserts/

As we honor our Georgian of the Year John Haupert, it’s worth looking at healthcare deserts in Georgia and how affordable treatment remains an obstacle in many zip codes throughout the state. Kudos to Grady Memorial Hospital for building its freestanding emergency department in Union City, filling...

01/16/2026

https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/hospital-groups-file-lawsuit-enjoin-pharma-supported-340b-rebate-pilot

The hospital lobby has scored a court-ordered pause on the federal government's 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program just days before it was set to begin. | Hospitals, in a lawsuit filed earlier this month, had called the controversial pilot's rollout a "textbook disregard of administrative law." A feder...

01/15/2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/h1b-visa-fee-rural-hospitals-foreign-worker-shortages-north-dakota/

Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from the president’s new $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers. So far, there’s no sign of a reprieve.

01/14/2026

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5657331-healthcare-top-priority-americans/

More Americans are listing health care as a top priority with Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire by the end of the year, according to a new poll. Almost 4 in 10 U.S. adults named health ca…

01/13/2026

https://www.kff.org/state-health-policy-data/first-year-rural-health-fund-awards-range-from-less-than-100-per-rural-resident-in-ten-states-to-more-than-500-in-eight/

This policy watch evaluates state awards through the rural health fund in 2026, the first year of the program. The analysis shows relatively modest variations in total awards this year across states but wide variation in how much states will receive per rural resident.

01/10/2026

https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/05/department-health-warns-widespread-flu-activity-georgia

The Department of Public Health is warning Georgians of widespread flu activity as locals return to work and school after the holidays.

01/09/2026

GPCA is thrilled to share that YourTown Health is now home to its very own "Free Little Library & Pantry" in Palmetto, GA!

This cheerful “take a book, leave a book” space is all about inspiring a love of reading and supporting our community. Alongside great stories to discover, you’ll also find a pantry stocked with non-perishable food items for anyone in need.

We invite health center advocates, patients, and neighbors to stop by, browse, contribute, and help YourTown Health spread a little kindness — one book and one meal at a time. 💛

01/08/2026

https://accesswdun.com/news/governor-kemp-announces-218-8-million-award-for-first-year-of-great-health-program

Governor Brian Kemp in partnership with the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), announced in December that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded the State of Georgia $218.8 million for the first of five years of the Georgia Rural Enhancement and Transformation of H...

01/07/2026

GPCA was excited to celebrate the relaunch & ribbon cutting ceremony with Diversity Health Center for its community garden on November 17th — First launched in February 2019, the community garden was created to do more than grow food — it was built to grow wellness, knowledge, and connection. 🌿💚

The garden helps provide fresh produce, creates a welcoming green space, and supports programs like nutrition education, garden-to-table classes, and healthy living activities. It serves community health center patients and local residents — helping improve health and chronic conditions throughout the community.

01/06/2026

https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-09-24/ct-community-health-centers-see-demand-surge-amid-federal-medicaid-rollbacks

Over the last five years, the state’s community health centers saw an 18% increase in patient volume, new federal data shows. Across Connecticut, the centers provided care to more than 450,000 patients – or about 1 in 8 people statewide.

01/02/2026

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2842055

This study measures disparities across patient racial and ethnic groups in per-visit payment to physician practices from health insurers and other sources, adjusted for visit content, geographic market, and year, and quantifies the role of health insurance source and other factors in these...