https://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mttewjyqc22sGeorgians need solutions that will ensure broader access to quality & affordable healthcare. Our ED spoke with the @georgiarecorder.com about DCH's new announcement: “Our people are our greatest resource, and healthier Georgians mean a healthier economy.” More⬇️24 Aug 2026 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttewjyqc22shttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3msqvxld2ac2kMore than 3 in 5 likely Georgia voters say that healthcare is not affordable according to a new poll. Georgians want change — Medicaid expansion would bring new federal funding and help lower costs for Georgia families. More from the poll⬇️10 Aug 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqvxld2ac2khttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3msj6ijw6p22qGeorgia First is glad to see an important issue being elevated by Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates: Medicaid expansion. Expanding Medicaid will help support struggling rural hospitals, critical cornerstones of our rural communities. More about where the candidates stand ⬇️07 Aug 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3msj6ijw6p22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3msdrgmuwe22jA new tool found that GA had one of the highest net losses of hospitals in the country between 2001 and 2023 — 25 GA hospitals closed. Sadly, with recent federal cuts, it’s likely even more hospitals will struggle and possibly fail — we must expand Medicaid. More⬇️05 Aug 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdrgmuwe22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mrv73h7u5k2wAs Medicaid turns 61, we are reminded that Georgia not expanding this program means we are leaving federal dollars on the table, which could help support rural hospitals and transform local economies. We must expand Medicaid now.30 Jul 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrv73h7u5k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mpgywc6czc2wGeorgia First is glad to see legislators avoid unnecessary upheaval in Georgia’s elections by choosing not to rush major election process changes without adequate time for counties, poll workers, vendors, and voters to prepare. Stability matters. Read more⬇️29 Jun 2026 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgywc6czc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3molbt6w57k2wYesterday, after listening to their constituents, our state’s Republican legislative leaders chose to not redraw Georgia’s political maps ahead of this year’s election. Georgia First thanks these lawmakers for choosing the path of electoral integrity. More ⬇️18 Jun 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3molbt6w57k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3modg2f7uvk2zGA legislators meet this week for special session to address 2 elections topics. The 1st — addressing an issue about the legality of Georgia's ballots — is critical. The 2nd —considering partisan redistricting — would undercut our election stability. More from our ED in @ajc.com ⬇️15 Jun 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3modg2f7uvk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mlto62brvc25While we're encouraged to see lawmakers taking steps to bring our election code into legal compliance, partisan redistricting efforts risk undermining public trust & perceived election integrity. We hope lawmakers prioritize stability & broad confidence in the electoral process. [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 May 2026 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlto62brvc25https://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mjjxfzvbu22hOur ED spoke with @gpbmedia.bsky.social about Senate Bill 427, which would attract more physicians to practice in rural parts of our state. It’s a step in the right direction, but it isn’t enough to protect rural access to care. We must expand Medicaid to cover more Georgians. More⬇️15 Apr 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjxfzvbu22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mjfkmtlkwk2aAs we approach midterm elections, Georgia is facing the potential for a last-minute logistical upheaval of our voting process — one that could impede some Georgians’ right to be heard at the ballot box. Our ED outlines a path forward in the @georgiarecorder.com ⬇️13 Apr 2026 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfkmtlkwk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mj3nlkw3oc2nSine Die was the final day of GA's legislative session, and thus the final day the General Assembly could pass legislation and send bills to the governor’s desk. Read our Sine Die Report on the final status of our priority bills across healthcare, democracy & elections, and economy⬇️09 Apr 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3nlkw3oc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mieympazwk2iAs we mark the 16th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act in March, GA remains 1 of only 10 states that haven’t expanded Medicaid. As GA faces an unprecedented healthcare crisis amidst federal changes, it’s time for us to expand. Our ED makes the case in the @ajc.com here⬇️31 Mar 2026 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieympazwk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mgxqxfbvgk2lMarch 6 was Crossover Day in the GA Assembly, a deadline by which bills must “crossover” the House or Senate to be eligible to continue toward becoming law. Our Crossover Report details bills across key legislative priorities that we're prioritizing through end of session. More ⬇️13 Mar 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxqxfbvgk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3meogfibnrc2zAn unsealed affidavit revealed that the search warrant that led to federal agents seizing ballots in Fulton County relied on widely debunked claims about the 2020 election. Georgia First has filed an amicus brief calling for Court action to protect free, secure, and fair elections. More ⬇️12 Feb 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3meogfibnrc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mcze5jlztc2uWe applaud Congressional leaders for advancing a bipartisan healthcare package to continue funding critical programs, but are disappointed EPTCs are not being reauthorized. As premiums have skyrocketed, 190,000 fewer Georgians enrolled in marketplace coverage compared to 2025⬇️22 Jan 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcze5jlztc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mcxhr7m73k23Our Founder & Executive Director Natalie Crawford will be stepping into a new role of Executive Director of Mended Hearts. We are deeply grateful for Natalie’s ongoing dedication to building a better Georgia. More from Natalie here ⬇️21 Jan 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxhr7m73k23https://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3mcaurfdpvc2sGeorgia First’s 2026 policy agenda focuses on solutions advancing economic, healthcare, and democracy and election integrity that will strengthen the wellbeing of our state and its people. Learn more about our robust agenda for 2026 here: https://mcusercontent.com/45ed15de07151999fc201020c/files/45c7c97f-7259-bfb6-66be-77a5a6004d08/Final_2026_Policy_Agenda.pdf12 Jan 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcaurfdpvc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3malod5c57k2aOur ED spoke with @publicnewsservice.bsky.social about how federal policy changes harm Georgia: “Nearly 100,000 Georgians in rural communities across the state are going to lose health care coverage, and that's on top of the 1.3 million Georgians who already lack health care coverage.” More ⬇️22 Dec 2025 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3malod5c57k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m6wsbckhys2qOur ED spoke with @alander.bsky.social about GA’s rural hospital tax credit: “Band-Aids like this program aren’t going to save our rural health system from the coming pressures that, if not addressed, will generate a full-blown crisis for our state.” Georgia must expand Medicaid. Read more⬇️01 Dec 2025 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wsbckhys2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m63dyfzsu22yA new report shows that nearly 500k Georgians will soon lose healthcare coverage. As this crisis barrels toward us, state lawmakers must use every tool to protect our health and economy — that means expanding Medicaid. https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Impact-of-Federal-Policy-Changes-to-Georgias-Health-Care-Landscape_Report_November_2025.pdf20 Nov 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63dyfzsu22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m4j2bmqhqs2aRenewing tax credits that allow 1.4 million Georgians to access health insurance shouldn’t be a partisan issue. Read more from our ED in the Rome News Tribune calling on members of Congress from both parties to take action ⬇️31 Oct 2025 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4j2bmqhqs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m4ivkznnns27You've ghost 👻 to be kidding me! The #MiddleClass continues to shrink? 🤦 For today, let's keep calm and pumpkin on. #HappyHalloween ! https://savingadvice.com/articles/2025/05/25/10157078_the-middle-class-is-dying-and-these-7-everyday-costs-are-killing-it.html31 Oct 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ivkznnns27https://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m3neib6sos2qOur ED Natalie Crawford spoke with @alander.bsky.social at @georgiarecorder.com about how the potential year-end loss of premium tax credits would collapse Georgia’s state-based healthcare marketplace, increase our uninsured rate, and harm our state economy. Read more below⬇️20 Oct 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3neib6sos2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m2uict3gg225Health insurance premium price spikes — a result of tax credits potentially expiring — are live for Georgia Access shoppers to see. Congress must extend these tax credits to preserve the success that Governor Kemp & our state leaders worked hard to achieve for GA Access. Read more ⬇️10 Oct 2025 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2uict3gg225https://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m2kx36bk5s24#ChildHealthDay reminds us each year of the importance of children's #HealthAndSafety & encourages us to support children's physical, mental, social, & intellectual health. A key component of their overall health starts with access to affordable, quality healthcare coverage.07 Oct 2025 01:12 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2kx36bk5s24https://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m255iio3ec2nOctober marks the 1st Breast Cancer Awareness Month since historic Medicaid cuts that will see millions lose healthcare coverage — coverage we know is necessary for early detection & treatment of breast cancer. More about how policymakers can minimize these coverage losses⬇️01 Oct 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m255iio3ec2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3m23fw7rvpc25Today our Executive Director joined HEAL Collaborative on the Hill to advocate for a more transparent 340B drug pricing program. We are grateful to representatives in Congress who support the 340B ACCESS Act — a needed step toward more accountability & transparency in the 340B program.30 Sep 2025 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3m23fw7rvpc25https://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3lzextt7cfk2y1/2 Estimated 130k+ Georgians have #AlzheimersDisease or related dementia. With our aging population, # is expected to ⬆️ to ~190k in next 10 yrs. Access to affordable healthcare is critical. #WorldAlzDay #AlzheimersAwareness #BRIDGEga21 Sep 2025 22:44 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzextt7cfk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/georgiafirst.bsky.social/post/3lyzynlslys2mWe're proud to have our Executive Director attend the Health Connect South event to connect with other healthcare leaders and find opportunities for partnership and innovation that will advance the South’s healthcare future.17 Sep 2025 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:oww7dyoji6edpljsiesew5ok/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzynlslys2m