September 13, 2017 The Federal Government Wants to Reduce Health Care Red Tape? Here’s Pennsylvania Hospitals’ Wish List! Our federal government says it wants to reduce the unnecessary red tape that is holding back American innovation and driving up the costs of goods and services—including those related to health care.
August 11, 2017 Tackling the high price of medications in PA: Why target 340B, a program for vulnerable patients and hospitals? Pennsylvanians, like all Americans, are concerned about how much they pay for prescription drugs.
June 06, 2017 Overdose Survivors in the ER: Seizing Opportunity within Tragedy Hospital emergency rooms (ER) across the state are working to realize the potential for opportunity within the tragedy of Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic. While caring for overdose survivors rescued from death, ERs are working to foster connections that could help those patients recover their lives.
October 06, 2016 An essential tool for today’s health care, held back by yesterday’s rules I’m excited about the possibilities of telehealth, but also a little frustrated. Setting up telehealth services takes longer and costs more than it has to. Outdated laws, regulations, and insurance practices are getting in the way.
February 23, 2016 Not-for-Profit Post-Acute Providers are Ideal Partners in Population Health Strategies Older adults are among the fastest growing age groups, and they are at high risk for developing chronic illnesses and related disabilities. Population health is a strategy that can improve their health and health outcomes.
February 17, 2016 Crucial Health System Financing, Affordable Seniors' Housing—and a Home for Sister Teresa Ann As a health system leader, martialing resources to improve the health and health care of our patients and communities are some of my most important responsibilities.