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A new grant program is helping build Pennsylvania’s workforce pipeline for health care and other in-demand careers.

The makers of all 15 drugs selected for round two of Medicare price negotiations have agreed to come to the table.

The Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee this morning advanced four bills that would protect insurance benefits outlined in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently released a report detailing gains in key patient safety outcomes, as well as patients’ reported experience with hospitals. It also shows that health care professionals have had a rebound in their reported experience and perceptions of patient safety culture.

Rural communities rely on a strong workforce to ensure access to health care for residents.

With more than half of maternal deaths in the U.S. occurring during the postpartum period, Pennsylvania state officials are calling postpartum screenings and more urgent referrals for mental health care a priority.

This month marks five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania. Hospital teams throughout the commonwealth stepped up as heroes to care for and protect our communities as they navigated a constantly evolving web of challenges.

A strong workforce supports health care across the commonwealth.

Supporting childcare is a key step to address Pennsylvania’s workforce shortage.

Pennsylvania is among the states at the highest risk for health care coverage losses if Medicaid cuts are enacted, according to a recent analysis from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.