November 01, 2023 Infant Mortality Rose during 2022 The national infant mortality rate rose 3 percent from 2021 to 2022, representing the first year-to-year increase since 2002, according to a new CDC report.
October 30, 2023 The Latest on the Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation CMS today hosted the first of its virtual listening sessions for the drugs selected to participate in Medicare’s new drug price negotiation program.
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 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 04, 2023 Ensuring Transportation for Medicaid Beneficiaries CMS has issued a new Medicaid transportation guide to help states ensure patients can get to appointments and receive the care they need to live healthy lives.
September 29, 2023 Final Pennie Insurance Rates Announced Pennsylvanians will see increased plan choices and modest rate increases on the 2024 Pennie health insurance marketplace, state officials announced this week.
September 27, 2023 How 2024 Medicare Advantage Premiums Will Change Ahead of open enrollment, CMS announced average premiums, plan choices, and benefits for Medicare Advantage and the Medicare Part D prescription drug program will remain stable during 2024.
September 06, 2023 A Master Plan to Support Older Adults Pennsylvania is developing a master plan to support the quality of life of older adults.
September 01, 2023 Achievement Awards Spotlight: Temple Health This year, Temple Health received the Living the Vision award for its outstanding project to improve health outcomes and health equity by identifying and addressing barriers to patients’ health.
August 30, 2023 Code Bill with Measures to Support Health Care Access Advances The state Senate today advanced budget-related legislation that includes measures focused on protecting Pennsylvanians’ access to high-quality health care.