ATLANTA – The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight, chaired by State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the Jaguar Student Activities Center in Augusta, Ga.
During the meeting, study committee members will discuss and hear from stakeholders about: 1) pathways and policies to improve the recruitment and retention of the next generation of physicians in Georgia; and 2) evaluating and strengthening the provision of vital EMS services across all counties of Georgia, including state-level governance and policies.
The House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight will evaluate Georgia’s overall healthcare landscape to improve access, strengthen patient protections and identify practical policy solutions to enhance outcomes, efficiency and accountability across the state.
For more information about the study committee meeting and to access the livestream, please click here.
WHO: Members of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Community Health and Healthcare Oversight
WHAT: Study Committee Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Jaguar Student Activities Center, Augusta University Summerville Campus, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, Ga 30904
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