February 19, 2026 The Biggest Burden in Health Care A third of insured U.S. adults report prior authorization is a “major burden,” according to a poll this month from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
February 18, 2026 A Second Flu Wave? Pennsylvania flu cases ticked up last week but remain low overall, matching similar national trends.
February 17, 2026 CMS Proposes Major Changes to ACA Plans CMS has issued proposed regulations that would change requirements for insurers offering coverage on the federal health insurance marketplace and state marketplaces like Pennie.
February 16, 2026 Lawmakers Call for Health Care Exemption from $100K H-1B Visa Fee One hundred U.S. lawmakers are calling to exempt health care from a $100,000 fee for employers petitioning for new H-1B visas.
February 13, 2026 40 Percent of Rural Hospitals are at Risk More than 40 percent of rural hospitals are operating at a loss, putting care in jeopardy in rural regions across the country.
February 12, 2026 Pa. Sees Encouraging Viral Trends for Flu, COVID, RSV Pennsylvania’s winter respiratory virus season continues to show signs of easing, as cases for flu, COVID-19 and RSV are all on the decline.
February 10, 2026 1 in 5 Pennie Enrollees Dropped Coverage during 2026 The loss of enhanced premium tax credits led over 80,000 Pennsylvanians to drop coverage on the Pennie health insurance marketplace, state officials announced this week.
February 09, 2026 What to Know: A Primer on TrumpRx The White House last week unveiled a new direct-to-consumer prescription drug site as part of a larger effort to address rising drug prices.
February 06, 2026 5 Measles Cases Reported in Pa. Five measles cases were confirmed in Lancaster County, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported this week.
February 05, 2026 Congress Extends Key Hospital Priorities in Latest Spending Bill The federal government’s partial shutdown is over, after the House this week approved a $1.2-trillion appropriations bill that extends key hospital priorities.