Georgia legislative sessions during election years tend to be quick and fairly quiet, without a lot of “heavy-lift” proposals being passed. The 2018 General Assembly session may follow that trend. Still, House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) addressed several health care issues Thursday that may at least draw interest during the 2018 General Assembly session: certificate of need, rural access to health care, medical marijuana, hands-free cellphone use, Medicaid “waivers.”
Speaker: Health issues at top of agenda
General Assembly to consider rural hospitals, Medicaid, medical marijuana