Publications and Releases
The Initiative’s resources can guide needed action to support the health of all people in Georgia. Reports and other resources are included below to inform and inspire efforts to create the Georgia we all deserve.
Publication Spotlight
Insights on Medicaid in Georgia
Starting in 2025, the Initiative launched its annual publication of Insights on Medicaid in Georgia, highlighting key data and updated information and insights shaping Georgia’s Medicaid program. Click below to find out more and access all released editions.
August 2026, Issue Brief
Perspectives on Health and the Health Care System: Views of Likely Voters in Georgia
This Initiative publication features polling conducted by the School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center (SRC) at the University of Georgia. It highlights how likely voters view health and the health care system, alongside first-hand accounts from people across Georgia who shared their experiences accessing and navigating our health care system.
August 2026, Polling
Georgia Voters’ Perceptions and Priorities on Health Care: 2026 Polling Results
View our commissioned statewide poll administered by the SRC. Polling results include the complete data broken down by demographic categories including age, sex, geography, political ideology, and political party.
August 2026, Methods
Research Methodology
Access an overview of the methodology used for the commissioned research, including a statewide poll of likely voters administered by the SRC and focus groups conducted by PerryUndem, a nonpartisan research firm.
February 2026, Report
Progress Towards Vitality: A Review of Maternal Health Financing Mechanisms in Georgia
As a core partner and on behalf of the Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank, this commissioned research, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, maps financing for maternal health in Georgia supported through federal, state, and philanthropic investments.
Suggested Citation: NORC at the University of Chicago. Progress Towards Vitality: A Review of Maternal Health Financing Mechanisms in Georgia. February 2026. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative on behalf of the Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revised_Maternal-Health-Financing-Paper_2026_Final.pdf
November 2025, Report
Impact of Federal Policy Changes to Georgia’s Health Care Landscape
Featuring analysis from Manatt Health Strategies, this report analyzes the projected impact of H.R.1’s Medicaid and Marketplace (Georgia Access) provisions—and the expected expiration of eAPTCs—on Georgia’s health coverage landscape, health care delivery system, and broader economy.
View the report’s Supplemental Analysis Page here.
Suggested Citation for Report: Manatt Health Strategies. Impact of Federal Policy Changes to Georgia’s Health Care Landscape. November 2025. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Impact-of-Federal-Policy-Changes-to-Georgias-Health-Care-Landscape_Report_November_2025.pdf
Suggested Citation for Supplemental Analysis Page: Manatt Health Strategies. Impact of Federal Policy Changes to Georgia’s Health Care Landscape: Supplemental Analysis Page. November 2025. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Impact-of-Federal-Policy-Changes-to-Georgias-Health-Care-Landscape_Supplemental-Analysis-Page_November_2025.pdf
September 2025, Report
Progress Towards Vitality: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis of Systems Focused Efforts to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia
Our commissioned retrospective analysis, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, examines improvements made in Georgia’s maternal health system and offers up opportunities that remain.
Suggested Citation: NORC at the University of Chicago. Progress Towards Vitality: A 10-Year Retrospective Analysis of Systems Focused Efforts to Improve Maternal Health in Georgia. September 2025. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative on behalf of the Maternal Health Vitality Think Tank. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NORC_10_Year_Retrospective_Analysis_Report_September2025.pdf
May 2025, Report
The Public Health Emergency Medicaid Unwinding: Georgia’s Redeterminations Experience
Promising practices and lessons learned during the unwinding of Georgia’s Medicaid coverage can help the state now and in the future. Research conducted by Health Management Associates and PerryUndem.
Suggested Citation: Health Management Associates; PerryUndem. The Public Health Emergency Medicaid Unwinding: Georgia’s Redeterminations Experience. May 2025. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Georgias-Redeterminations-Experience_June2025.pdf
December 2024, Message Guide
Communicating About Health Equity in Georgia
Published by Spitfire Strategies and Lake Research Partners, sharing out findings from health equity messaging research conducted.
Suggested Citation: Spitfire Strategies; Lake Research Partners. Communicating About Health Equity in Georgia. December 2024. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Messaging-Guide-December-2024.pdf
June 2024, Impact Investing Report
Investing in Community
Highlights how impact investing can advance health equity and foster well-being in communities across Georgia.
Suggested Citation: Georgia Health Initiative. Investing in Community. June 2024. Published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Impact-Investing-FINAL.pdf
March 2024, Report
REMI’s Economic Impacts of Medicaid Expansion in Georgia
Analysis conducted by Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI), shows the projected job growth and economic impact if Medicaid were expanded in Georgia.
Suggested Citation: Regional Economic Models, Inc. Economic Impacts of Medicaid Expansion in Georgia. March 2024. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Georgia-Medicaid-Expansion-Economic-Impact-Report-REMI-March-2024-.pdf
March 2024, Issue Brief
Georgia’s Projected Economic Growth from Medicaid Expansion
Issue brief highlighting key findings from the REMI report.
Suggested Citation: Georgia Health Initiative. Georgia’s Projected Economic Growth from Medicaid Expansion. Issue brief. March 2024. Published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/GeorgiaHealthInitiative-IssueBrief-032524.pdf
February 2024, Report
Closing the Coverage Gap
Explores strategies and approaches for expanding Medicaid Coverage in Georgia.
Suggested Citation: CapView Strategies. Closing the Coverage Gap: Policy Considerations for Public-Private Solutions to Expand Health Insurance in Georgia. February 2024. Commissioned and published by the Georgia Health Initiative. Available at https://georgiahealthinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Closing-the-Coverage-Gap.pdf