By Andy Miller – Georgia Health News More than one-third of Georgia hospitals scored an “A’’ in the latest safety ratings by the Leapfrog Group. That puts Georgia No. 15 among states for its percentage of hospitals getting an “A’’ from Leapfrog, up...
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Atlanta, Georgia—May 15, 2019 – The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit aiming to improve health care quality for consumers, employers and purchasers, announced today the fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. Georgia ranks 15th in the nation for...
More infoGeorgia Power makes first foray into battery storage
By Dave Williams – Atlanta Business Chronicle Georgia Power Co., which prides itself on a diverse portfolio of energy generation sources, is about to add another. The latest 20-year energy production plan the Atlanta-based utility has submitted to...
More infoMEDICAL EMERGENCY: Patients say they’re stunned by massive bills
By WSB-TV (Watch now) It’s a story that has become more and more common: getting a medical bill that is much larger than expected. Channel 2 consumer adviser Clark Howard talked to two Georgians who said they almost needed medical attention when...
More infoGot a surprise medical bill in the mail? Here’s how to deal with it
By WSB-TV It is a problem thousands of Georgians have faced after they visit a hospital or medical provider – being slammed with a high or unexpected medical bill. That leaves consumers on the hook for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. According to...
More infoEmory University wants to become a protected energy island
By Matt Kempner – The Atlanta Journal Constitution Emory University doesn’t want to go off the grid. It just would like one of its very own for crucial portions of its campus. The Atlanta-based private university is pushing the state to...
More infoGeorgia Power’s parent: After Vogtle, no new nuclear until maybe 2040
By Matt Kempner – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Power’s parent company is the only utility constructing nuclear power reactors in the United States, and it doesn’t plan to do it again anytime soon. It probably will be in the 2030s or 2040s...
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