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Prescription for Pennsylvania
Governor Rendell Proposes Health Care Plan
Last Updated: 8/10/2007
The Latest: During the budget passage, several bills related to the Governor’s “ Prescription for Pennsylvania ” health care plan won legislative approval, including an initiative that addresses health care-associated infections, and another that increases the ability of nurse practitioners, dental hygienists, and others to provide medical services. A total of $16.9 million in new state spending was approved for the Prescription for Pennsylvania initiatives including:
The Governor said he wants the legislature to pass other elements of his health care plan when lawmakers return during the fall, including a statewide smoking ban and his proposed $500 million Jonas Salk biosciences research fund. Background: “ Prescription for Pennsylvania ”—a comprehensive initiative to make health care more affordable for all Pennsylvanians and to reduce health care costs for businesses was introduced by Governor Rendell. Key components of the plan include reducing health care costs and expanding health care coverage to all Pennsylvanians through access to coverage, access to care, quality, and improved efficiencies. The “Prescription for Pennsylvania” initiative has significant implications for hospitals and health systems because it calls for new mandates, additional oversight of health care, changes in financing—including hospital payments and financial policies—and increased reporting. Governor's Office of Health Care Reform: Prescription for Pennsylvania Q&A
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