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06/04/2026

HHS is expanding healthcare fraud enforcement with a new AI-driven program that will review at least five years of audits from states and federal grantees. Led by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources, the effort aims to identify persistent issues such as weak internal controls and ongoing noncompliance. Organizations that fail to address these findings may face penalties, including withheld Medicaid payments, reduced funding, or loss of federal awards.

The department will use AI to examine audits from states and other federal grant recipients, and potentially withhold funds if they aren’t able to fix errors.

06/03/2026

💙 It’s Men’s Health Month 💙

Health starts with conversation.

This June, we’re focusing on what truly makes a difference—education, prevention, and connection.

When men are supported by their families, partners, and communities, they are more likely to engage in their health and take action early.

Prevention starts it.
Partnership sustains it.

Learn more and get involved with FREE resources:
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06/03/2026

05/28/2026

Proposed Medicaid cuts in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could cost rural communities an estimated $137 billion, putting critical clinics at risk. While a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Grant targets infrastructure, it doesn’t cover the daily costs needed to keep clinics running. Health experts urge Congress to act by creating a $3 billion Value and Innovation Fund to help stabilize community health centers and preserve access to care.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/rural-health-clinics-federal-grants-can-t-make-up-for-medicaid-cuts/ar-AA23rg9P?cvid=6a0b5969df434ec7a88ab49d03d64147&cvpid=899f61b6438b4c16bf2c4103167941ab&uxmode=ruby&ei=8

Rural hospitals and community clinics across California are bracing for a major loss of federal funding over the next few years and say new Rural Health Transformation Grants will do little to offset it. The nonprofit Advocates for Community Health estimates that Medicaid changes in the Republican ....

05/14/2026

If someone you love faces a mental health condition and substance use challenges, you are not alone, and neither are they. Support exists for the whole family. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

05/13/2026

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May 1, 2026 May 1, 2026Dean's Diary - Medical College of GeorgiaAlumni Weekend 2026, Billy Lanier, Boadie Dunlop, Elizabeth Gray, Ellen LeMosy, Janelle McGill, John Cinicola, Natasha Savage, Satish RaoDavid C. Hess, MD Dear Medical College of Georgia Friends, Alumni Weekend brings almost 100 member...

05/12/2026

This May, we're celebrating National Physical Fitness & Sports Month by encouraging everyone in our community to find a fun way to get active. Join in and start sharing resources to inspire people to : https://odphp.health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/move-your-way-community-resources/national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month

05/06/2026

Oconee Valley Healthcare proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new Madison location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 20. Community members, local leaders, and partners gathered together to welcome expanded access to care in Morgan County. This new site is led by nurse practitioner Nathan Wade, whose presence helps strengthen OVH's mission of providing high-quality and cost-effective care to the entire community.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening of our new Madison Office! We are so thankful for such a supportive community.

04/17/2026

MedLink Georgia has opened the new Rabun Health Campus in Clayton, transforming the historic former Clayburne Manufacturing building into a 31,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art medical facility.

Located at 811 Highway 441, the campus expands access to adult primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s health, podiatry, diabetes education, nutrition counseling, medication-assisted recovery, onsite imaging, and an in-house 340B pharmacy.

This $15 million investment preserves a meaningful local landmark while strengthening rural healthcare access, creating 26 new jobs, and generating an estimated $10.44 million in annual economic impact for Rabun County and the surrounding region.

04/16/2026

President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 budget would cut HHS funding by about 12.5%, including $16 billion in overall reductions and $5 billion from NIH, with several institutes slated for elimination. The proposal also renews funding for the Administration for a Healthy America, an office previously announced but not approved by Congress.

https://thehill.com/newsletters/health-care/5815799-trump-requests-16-billion-cuts-hhs/

Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story  Trump requests nearly $16 billion in cuts at HHS  In its 2027 fiscal reques…