October 23, 2023 A Look at 2023 Health Coverage Trends Annual single and family premiums for employer-sponsored health coverage rose about 7 percent on average during 2023, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
October 20, 2023 Protect Yourself during Respiratory Disease Season The season of respiratory illnesses is upon us, and this week state public health leaders and health care providers are calling on everyone to take action to protect their health.
October 19, 2023 Celebrating National Healthcare Quality Week Healthcare Quality Week, brought to you by the National Association for Healthcare Quality, is a dedicated time to celebrate and raise awareness of the positive impact those working in health care quality and safety have in their organizations and communities. This year’s Healthcare Quality Week is scheduled for October 15, 2023, to October 21, 2023.
October 18, 2023 State Lawmakers Send QCA Reauthorization to Governor’s Desk State lawmakers today agreed to reauthorize the Quality Care Assessment (QCA) for five years, sending the legislation to the governor’s desk for final approval.
October 18, 2023 HAP Statement on General Assembly Passage of Health Care Legislation The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) applauded today’s final passage of House Bill 1351 in the General Assembly
October 17, 2023 Pa. Hospitals Generate Billions in Community, Economic Benefits Pennsylvania hospitals invested $9 billion in strengthening the health of their communities while supporting 1 in 10 jobs statewide and one-fifth of the commonwealth’s gross domestic product, an analysis released today by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) found.
October 16, 2023 COVID-19 Roundup: Encouraging Trends Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season Following a summer bump, COVID-19 hospitalizations are trending in an encouraging direction heading into respiratory virus season.
October 13, 2023 October is Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month is an international awareness-building campaign to commemorate the progress that has been made toward making patient-centered care a reality and to build momentum for further progress. It is a time to raise awareness about the importance of providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
October 13, 2023 A Look at 2024 Medicare Premiums Monthly Medicare premiums for physician and outpatient care will rise about 6 percent for 2024, CMS announced this week.
October 12, 2023 A New Type of Heart Disease The American Heart Association this week sent a national alert identifying a new condition that connects obesity, Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.