April 29, 2011

In an effort to improve patient safety and reduce health care-acquired infections (HAIs), Georgia Watch is joining the national Campaign for Better Care through their Healthy Hospital Initiative. This initiative will act in support of the federal Partnership for Patients, a new public-private partnership through the Department of Health and Human Services aimed at improving the quality, safety and affordability of health care for all Americans. Read more

April 28, 2011

While email and internet scams generally fall into recognizable forms, they are constantly evolving as scammers attempt to trick you. The best way to protect yourself is to keep up with news of the latest scams so you’re never taken off guard.

See below for some of the most common types of internet fraud and helpful tips to avoid them. Keep in mind, the exact method of each scam will vary greatly. Read more

April 20, 2011

As the next step of ongoing negotiations between Georgia Power and state regulators, the Public Service Commission has scheduled special hearings on a proposal to control construction costs for the two new reactors at Plant Vogtle. State regulators at the PSC want to incentivize Georgia Power to finish the new units on time and under budget. They have urged commissioners to adopt a risk sharing mechanism (RSM) that slightly reduces Georgia Power’s profit margin if construction costs rise above $6.4 billion, or $300 million over budget. Read more