“Don’t fall for the pressure tactics because those very pressure tactics are a violation of the law." #GeorgiaWatch executive director Liz Coyle speaks with Justin Gray of WSB-TV about phantom debt collectors and how Georgians can protect themselves. Read more below. #financialprotection #debtcollection #consumerprotection
Georgia Watch
公共政策办公室
Atlanta，Georgia 605 位关注者
Georgia's leading consumer advocacy organization focused on issues that impact your wallet and your quality of life.
关于我们
Georgia Watch is a non-profit, nonpartisan 501(c)3 organization that utilizes education and advocacy to help give consumers a strong ally to level the playing field with powerful special interests in the state. We work every day to create a Georgia that is a model for consumer protection. While we serve all Georgia consumers, we are particularly dedicated to ensuring that the most vulnerable of our population have representation and access to necessary resources, and are aware of their rights in the consumer marketplace. To fulfill our mission, Georgia Watch works closely with the public, coalition partners, legislators, regulators, and the media to serve as an advocate as well as a trusted resource for information and guidance.
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https://georgiawatch.org/
Georgia Watch的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 公共政策办公室
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Atlanta，Georgia
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2002
- 领域
- Consumer Protection、Consumer Advocacy、Public Outreach和Coalition Building
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US，Georgia，Atlanta，30303
Georgia Watch员工
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Thank you Jimmie Smith, Jr, MD, MPH for being an awesome host! Your commitment to your students and your community is inspiring! Shout out to Tabia Henry Akintobi, PhD, MPH, Katrina M. Brantley, DrPH, MPH , Rosanna Barrett and the entire CEAL Restores team for making this happen! We look forward to the next one!
Civic Advocacy and Policy Training Thank you Georgia Watch, and Morehiuse School of Medicine, for facilitating this training today at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. The diverse group of community members present learned a great deal about data, social determinants of health, the legislative process, and even finished the day with an interactive “policy pitch” to their colleagues. Additionally, the class members spent time with Mercer University undergraduate students who are majoring in public health. The students shared their research with them through a “Data Walk”.
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We were glad to have you there Saundra Latimer, MPH !
Attended an incredibly engaging workshop on civic advocacy this past Saturday, facilitated by Georgia Watch (Natasha Taylor) for the Georgia CEAL RESTORES program. We covered so much, from understanding how a bill becomes law to clarifying the difference between advocacy and lobbying. One of the highlights was practicing our elevator pitches for policy changes to local public officials. The most surprising thing I learned was that Georgia state legislators are only in session for a total of 40 days each year! Timing is key! Huge thanks to Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Watch, and DeKalb Public Health for this valuable experience and for empowering us with the tools to make a difference.
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Yesterday, Georgia Watch Deputy Director Natasha Taylor attended the State of Metro Atlanta Summit hosted by ARCHI . Natasha was invited to host a breakout session on leveraging community voices to influence policy changes promoting health equity. Expert panelists Laura Colbert, Georgians for a Healthy Future, Pedro J. Viloria, Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia), Cindy Zeldin, Georgia Health Initiative and Edward Lai, MPH, Metro Atlanta Chamber, shared invaluable insights on successful advocacy campaigns, strategies for engaging policymakers and building coalitions to drive impactful change. The conversations were powerful, highlighting the transformative power of collaboration and community-driven solutions. Thank you to ARCHI for hosting an amazing summit! Together, we’re shaping a future where policy reflects the voices and needs of the people it serves. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to this meaningful dialogue! Let’s keep the momentum going! #GeorgiaWatch #Advocacy #HealthEquity #CommunityVoices
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Leapfrog Fall 2024 Hospital Safety Grades released: According to @TheLeapfrogGroup’s Hospital Safety Grades, Georgia ranks 35 in the U.S. in keeping patients safe. We’re working with Leapfrog as a Regional Leader to ensure hospitals in our community make patient safety a top priority. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e4khxYP6
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Congratulations, Natalie D. Hernandez-Green, PhD, MPH! This is so well-deserved! Your work in maternal health makes a critical difference for mothers and families across Georgia. A huge shoutout to Dr. Keisha Renee' Callins, MD, MPH, Georgia Watch Board Member, and Kimberly Seals, MSPH, MPA of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia—a trusted partner in our shared mission. We look forward to our continued collaboration to create a future where every mother has equitable access to care and support!
Bold Advocate for Women’s Health | Executive Director, Center for Maternal Health Equity | Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Thrilled and deeply honored to be recognized by Phenomenal Women's Health at their Maternal Health Awareness Tea for my work in maternal health and leadership at the Morehouse School of Medicine Center for Maternal Health Equity. The event was beautiful, and it was inspiring to be celebrated alongside remarkable colleagues and partners, including Dr. Keisha Renee' Callins, MD, MPH, Kimberly Seals of Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, and Tamara Taitt of Atlanta Birth Center. Our work in maternal health is critical, especially as we strive to address inequities and improve outcomes for mothers and families. Every initiative, collaboration, and milestone brings us one step closer to ensuring that every mother receives the care and support she deserves. Together, we’re building a healthier future for all. #maternalhealth #community #blackmaternalhealth #healthequity
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Health insurers are using artificial intelligence to approve or deny payment for certain medical procedures and treatments. But so far, in most states, these actions are highly unregulated. This weekend and next week, my fellow Consumer Reps to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) will be presenting the following report to state regulators and urging them to act soon to protect consumers. Learn more?at https://lnkd.in/eyPyCdAN #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthInsurance
Report on Artificial Intelligence and Health Insurance - Consumer Health Reps at NAIC
consumeradvocacyforhealth.org
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The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on a Georgia-based debt collector accused of using jail threats and harassment to collect $7.6M in fake debt. This is a great step in protecting the #consumerrights of Georgians and holding illegal and predatory actors accountable. #financialprotection #FTC https://lnkd.in/ejDU9qbM??
FTC Takes Action Against Phantom Debt Collector That Collected Millions In Bogus Debt From Consumers
ftc.gov
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Predatory lenders and financial service companies can be found on nearly every street corner or strip mall across the country, often taking advantage of the financial vulnerabilities of Veterans. Learn how to avoid predatory lending https://bit.ly/47dZQfE with Veteran Saves . #VSW2024
Avoiding Predatory Lenders | America Saves
veteransaves.org