October 31, 2019 11 things you should know about marketplace open enrollment 2020 in Pennsylvania The Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace turns five this year.
September 18, 2019 Can we heal rural health? All eyes are on PA In terms of health and well-being, rural Pennsylvania and urban Philadelphia have all too much in common, including high rates of child poverty and mortality, food insecurity, and chronic disease.
July 16, 2019 33 PA Health Care Groups Agree: Reform Insurance Prior Authorization Practices Pennsylvania needs some commonsense reforms to protect against prior authorization red tape that can keep patients from getting the health care they need when they need it.
December 13, 2018 6 Key Facts about Pricing Transparency and the Role of the Hospital Chargemaster The federal government seeks to advance transparency around hospital and health care pricing by requiring hospitals to post charges online, starting January 1, 2019.
September 27, 2018 5 Key Facts about 2019 Open Enrollment for Pennsylvania’s Health Insurance Marketplace In Pennsylvania, the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace is more than holding its own, despite continued news reports about state and federal policy conflicts and changes. Navigating through all this information can get confusing, even for a health care policy wonk like me!