Welcome to GaHAP.org
Whether you are a consumer, community leader, policymaker, hospital leader or advocate, we hope you find our site helpful in learning more about some of the issues surrounding access to affordable care in Georgia. Learn more out the site - and what's coming up - here.
Learn how your hospital ranks when it comes to infections, patient satisfaction
Key infection data for all hospitals, including those in Georgia, is now available through information available online via a federal report card. By knowing how their hospitals rank in regards to important safety measures, patients are better equipped to make decisions about where they get their health care.
Insurance plans for Georgians with medical conditions now cheaper, easier
It will soon be cheaper and easier for Georgians to enroll in the federal high-risk insurance plans that provide crucial coverage to those with pre-existing conditions. In an effort to spark enrollment in this key provision of the Affordable Care Act, Health and Human Services officials recently announced that premiums in Georgia will drop by 15.5 percent. Read more here.
Report: Language Access at Georgia hospitals
Communication is a key a component of patient care, and adequate translation and interpretation programs are necessary to ensure that all Georgians, regardless of origin, receive the affordable, appropriate and safe care they deserve. Learn more in our latest report, Language Access at Hospitals.
Georgia Watch joins national campaign to improve patient safety
In an effort to improve patient safety and reduce health care-acquired infections (HAIs), Georgia Watch is joining the national Campaign for Better Care through their Healthy Hospital Initiative. This initiative will act in support of the federalPartnership for Patients, a new public-private partnership through the Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the quality, safety and affordability of health care for all Americans. Read more here.
Georgia HAP en Espanol
Ayuda con el cuidado de salud debe estar disponible para todos, incluyendo aquellos que no hablan inglés como lengua materna. Es por eso que, en los próximos meses, vamos a traducir todos nuestros artículos y recursos en español. Por favor tenga paciencia mientras trabajamos en este proceso de interpretación, y continúe visitando nuestra página para ver el contenido actualizado.
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Educational Resources
Learn more about hospitals and other crucial components of Georgia’s health care system.
Nonprofit hospitals and their mission to care
What does “nonprofit” mean? Most hospitals in the state are not-for-profit entities, whi ... read more
- What are hospital authorities?
- The crucial role of the safety net hospital
- The cost of your care
- Explainer: Community benefits and their potential impact on consumers
Hospital Resources
Look here for sample signs, applications and policy suggestions for hospitals.
Recommendations for hospitals on financial assistance
In order to ensure the best financial experience for the patient, we encourage hospitals to adopt th ... read more
- Hospital obligations through the Indigent Care Trust Fund
- Sample signs to post at your hospital
- Sample patient income statement
Consumer Resources
Read our tips on navigating the complex health care system and learn ways to afford needed care.
Learn how your hospital ranks when it comes to infections, patient satisfaction
Key infection data for all hospitals, including those in Georgia, is now available through informati ... read more
- Fact sheet on the federal Pre-Existing Insurance Plan
- How to avoid errors at the pharmacy
- Questions to ask when shopping for health insurance
- Finding the right insurance for you
Reports and issue briefs
Browse our reports, briefs, blog postings and editorials on access and affordability.
Georgia nonprofit hospitals and the vulnerable patient
Hospitals are the central component of Georgia’s vast and complicated health care system. As key h ... read more
- Health Voices: Nonprofit hospitals and community benefits
- Georgia Watch issues letter to the IRS on financial access at nonprofit hospitals
- Georgia Watch joins national efforts to ensure consumer voice not lost in health needs assessments
- Georgia Watch fights for Georgia’s health care consumers