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July 23, 2026

CareSource Reverses 20% Therapy Rate Cut For Some Georgia Providers

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CareSource has reversed a controversial 20% reimbursement rate cut for some pediatric therapy providers in Georgia following months of criticism from families, therapists and state lawmakers. However, the change does not apply to every provider, leaving some clinics facing reduced payments and uncertainty.

The rate reduction, which took effect earlier this year, affected providers offering services such as speech, occupational, physical and behavioral therapy to children enrolled in Georgia Medicaid. Many providers warned the cuts threatened access to care, particularly in rural areas where therapy options are already limited. Some clinics reduced services or stopped accepting CareSource patients altogether.

According to Atlanta News First, CareSource has notified some providers that it will restore reimbursement rates, but others remain excluded from the reversal. Those providers say the uneven decision continues to create financial challenges and could still impact access to therapy for Georgia children.

July 22, 2026

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AdventHealth Medical Group Welcomes New Primary Care Physician To Summerville

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AdventHealth Medical Group has welcomed Weston King, MD, to AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville, expanding access to primary care services for adults in Chattooga County and surrounding communities.

June 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nurses Say State Guidance Could Threaten Rural Health Care Access in Georgia

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A dispute over how Georgia law should be interpreted has advanced practice registered nurses warning that patients in rural communities could lose access to medical care if the issue is not resolved.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AngioScreen Bus Coming To Chattooga Health Fair Could Help Save Lives

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The Chattooga Health Fair is coming up, and this year it will include an AngioScreen bus offering important preventative screenings. The screening checks for early warning signs of heart attack and stroke before symptoms ever appear. That is what makes it so important. Many people feel completely normal and go about their daily lives with no idea that a serious health issue could already be developing.

February 21, 2026

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Rep. Eddie Lumsden Highlights Busy Fifth Week of 2026 Georgia Legislative Session

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State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee, who represents Chattooga County and parts of Floyd County, reported a highly productive fifth week of the 2026 Georgia legislative session as lawmakers returned to the Capitol on February 9. Over four legislative days, the Georgia House passed and adopted 23 bills and resolutions as momentum continues to build toward Crossover Day, the key deadline that determines which legislation remains eligible for passage this session.