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 26, 2023 Addressing Challenges Getting the New COVID-19 Vaccines The federal government is calling on insurers to provide coverage for the updated COVID-19 vaccines that became available earlier this month.
September 25, 2023 How Pennsylvania Ranks for Obesity Obesity is becoming an increasingly more prominent public health challenge, according to new data from the CDC.
September 22, 2023 Workforce Solutions Spotlight—Penn State Health Penn State Health and HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, announced a new partnership to offer fully funded educational opportunities for aspiring and current health care professionals.
September 21, 2023 Another Round of Free COVID-19 Tests The federal government plans to make another round of free COVID-19 tests available starting next week.
September 20, 2023 How Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Varies from State to State Pennsylvania’s state leaders are urging Medicaid beneficiaries to update their contact information to ensure they are ready for reenrollment.
September 19, 2023 Another ‘Tripledemic’ of Respiratory Viruses? The updated COVID-19 vaccine is heading to pharmacies and provider offices this week as infectious disease experts urge everyone to plan ahead for the upcoming cold and flu season.
September 18, 2023 A Call to Support the Nation’s Blood Supply A challenging run of climate-related disasters and a summer donation shortfall contributed to a national blood shortage, the American Red Cross announced earlier this month.
September 15, 2023 Workforce Solutions Spotlight: Reading Hospital – Tower Health Hospitals and health systems are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians. This week, Reading Hospital – Tower Health welcomed its new class of high school interns.
September 14, 2023 A National Effort to Prevent Sepsis The federal government is launching a national hospital effort to identify sepsis and save lives.