October 31, 2022 5 Things to Know: Pennie Open Enrollment Open enrollment on the state health insurance marketplace, Pennie, begins tomorrow.
October 28, 2022 The Ins and Outs of Mail-In Ballots If you’re interested in receiving a mail-in ballot, the deadline to apply is coming soon.
October 27, 2022 What to Know: Pa. Lawmakers Pass Prior Authorization Reform Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed critical legislation to reform the prior authorization process and support patients’ timely access to care.
October 26, 2022 The Disparities in Flu Vaccine Uptake A new CDC report provides a call to action to address disparities in flu hospitalizations and vaccinations among Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults.
October 26, 2022 HAP Statement on General Assembly’s Passage of Legislation to Streamline Prior Authorization The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) applauds the General Assembly’s passage today of Senate Bill 225, which reforms the processes for prior authorization and step-therapy protocol.
October 25, 2022 The Return of RSV Explained Hospitals in Pennsylvania and across the country are monitoring an earlier-than-usual arrival of RSV and its potential to strain hospital capacity.
October 24, 2022 KFF Research Brief: Youth Firearm Injuries and Deaths Trend Up since COVID-19 During 2021, firearm-related deaths for children rose about 50 percent from their pre-pandemic levels, according to a new research brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
October 21, 2022 Growing the Nursing Workforce This week, federal lawmakers introduced new legislation designed to bolster the nursing workforce through accelerated nursing degree programs.
October 21, 2022 DOH Emphasizes Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings This month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is emphasizing the importance of breast and cervical cancer screenings and the free services available in the state.
October 20, 2022 How COVID-19 Changed Health Care The pandemic may have been a “turning point” that shifted patient care to outpatient, online, and home settings, while accelerating workforce challenges across U.S. hospitals.