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Two exciting events: HeathSTAT's Advocacy in Healthcare and Legislative Breakfast

Posted on January 30, 2012

Please join HealthSTAT in making your voice heard this year at the Georgia Legislature.

First, learn how you can most effectively advocate for your patients and yourself at "Advocacy in Healthcare" . Then put it into practice firsthand at our annual Legislative Breakfast!

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Join Us for "Advocacy in Healthcare"

Posted on January 16, 2012

with Rep. Stacey Abrams, Georgia House Minority Leader

Tuesday, February 7th 7:30-9:30pm
1316 North Ave. NE

The health of a man, woman, or child in the state of Georgia is just as dependent on sound healthcare policy as it is on any medicine, test, or procedure. Sadly, those practicing medicine or public health rarely speak out and make their voices heard on the important health matters that are decided every day at the state capitol. Georgia’s legislature needs to hear from you about what your patients need to be healthy. They need to hear from you about why public health is important. Most of all, they need to hear from you because Georgia’s healthcare system should be designed with the input of the people who will be practicing in it.

Join us for an evening of conversation and collaboration, joined by Georgia House Minority Leader, Rep. Stacey Abrams, member of HealthSTAT’s Board of Advisors. Together we will address issues of advocating both in your clinical practice as well as on a legislative level, tips for communicating effectively with your elected officials, and the current healthcare climate in the state of Georgia. Also learn what you can do this year to help maintain our safety net, ensure that healthcare reform has a meaningful impact, and make Georgia the kind of state where you are proud to serve as a healthcare professional.

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HealthSTAT Welcomes New Executive Director

Posted on December 20, 2011

We are excited to welcome D. Morgan Washington as HealthSTAT’s new Executive Director.

Morgan’s background is in nonprofit management and higher education administration. She has served as a Director for the American Heart Association, the second-largest nonprofit health organization in the United States. Within the nonprofit arena, she has managed fundraising campaigns, secured major donations and corporate sponsorships, managed events, authored grants, and provided staff leadership to volunteer boards.

Morgan has earned a Master of Public Administration degree in management and a Bachelor of Arts in public relations and business administration.

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Despite Misgivings, Georgia Moves Ahead with Exchange

Posted on November 21, 2011

The Washington Post reports on the steps Georgia is taking on preparing to implement the Affordable Care Act, even as the state challenges the law in court:

In Georgia, like many other Southern states, opposition to the new federal health-care law runs deep. Yet a conservative committee of experts has, without rancor, outlined a plan to give the state a health insurance exchange, a cornerstone of the legislation enacted last year.

The panel had the blessing of Republican Gov. Nathan Deal, a former congressman who describes himself as the first House member to denounce the health-care law as unconstitutional. Georgia has joined 25 other states in a legal challenge to the legislation that is now on the Supreme Court’s schedule.

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You're Invited: Immigration Status and Barriers to Care Coffee Hour

Posted on November 2, 2011

You're invited!

Coffee Hour: Immigration Status and Barriers to Care

When: Wednesday, November 16th at 8:00pm

Where: Eagle's Nest Room at Manuel's Tavern

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