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Rural Residence, Race Impact COVID-19 Outcomes in Georgia

Rural Residence, Race Impact COVID-19 Outcomes in Georgia

Rural counties in Georgia have fared worse for COVID-19 deaths and infections than urban counties. The situation is even worse [...]

May 5, 2021

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GHPC Publishes Study on Community Voice as a Tool for Health Improvement

GHPC Publishes Study on Community Voice as a Tool for Health Improvement

"Nothing about us without us." This philosophy has grounded person-centered health care, the disability rights movement, and for community engagement; [...]

April 16, 2021

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GHPC Makes Progress Toward Five-Year Research Goals

GHPC Makes Progress Toward Five-Year Research Goals

The Georgia Health Policy Center is pleased to announce its 2020 accomplishments toward implementing its five-year strategic plan for research. [...]

April 5, 2021

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Pandemic Reduces Access to Care, Supports for Adults with Disabilities and Their Caregivers

Pandemic Reduces Access to Care, Supports for Adults with Disabilities and Their Caregivers

Public health measures, such as physical distancing and stay-at-home orders, that are necessary to protect against the spread of COVID-19 [...]

March 12, 2021

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Rural Communities Combatting COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Access Challenges

Rural Communities Combatting COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy, Access Challenges

Rural communities report facing the same universal challenges to COVID-19 vaccine rollout as the rest of the nation, but many [...]

March 2, 2021

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New Brief Looks at Medicaid COVID-Related Changes to Promote Maternal and Child Health

New Brief Looks at Medicaid COVID-Related Changes to Promote Maternal and Child Health

A new brief examines the ways states have used Medicaid state plan amendments and waivers to address the pandemic-related needs [...]

February 23, 2021