February 26, 2021 DOH Offers Loan Repayment Program for Primary Care Practitioners The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is offering a new loan repayment program to help recruit and retain primary care practitioners to underserved areas struggling with caregiver shortages.
February 16, 2021 National Health Care Coalition Outlines Strategy for Universal Coverage Last week, the American Hospital Association and a coalition of leading organizations representing the nation’s physicians, insurance companies, and employers outlined their vision to strengthen the Affordable Care Act and ensure coverage for all.
February 12, 2021 PA Health Insurance Marketplace Opening for COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period Beginning next week, Pennsylvania residents who need health insurance, or those who may want to change their current plan, can visit the state’s health insurance marketplace Pennie to enroll.
February 10, 2021 Biden Administration Orders Review of Public Charge Rule President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order asking federal agencies to review the Trump Administration’s public charge rule and other immigration policies that could impact immigrants’ access to health care and other government services.
January 25, 2021 HAP Achievement Awards: Phoenixville Hospital HAP’s Achievement Awards showcase exceptional programs throughout Pennsylvania’s hospital community. This week, HAP is proud to recognize Phoenixville Hospital for its Healthy Baby Program that ensures underserved women have access to excellent prenatal, delivery and post-partum care.
January 22, 2021 DHS Releases First Racial Equity Report; Commits to Addressing Racism and Health Disparities across PA This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) released its first Racial Equity Report highlighting the department’s efforts to address racism and health disparities across its programs and services.
January 21, 2021 CMS Builds on Interoperability and Finalizes New Prior Authorization Requirements The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued its final rule designed to improve the electronic sharing of health care data among payors, providers, and patients (commonly referred to as interoperability), and ensure patients receive timely approval for care.
January 15, 2021 PA Selects Vendor, Eyes Launch for Resource Referral Tool Pennsylvania has selected a vendor to launch a new resource and referral tool that will help connect Pennsylvanians with health care services, nonprofits, and community-based organizations in their area, the state Department of Human Services (DHS) announced this week.
January 14, 2021 One More Day for Open Enrollment on PA Health Insurance Marketplace Residents looking for health insurance on Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace have just one day left to select plans that begin February 1, 2021, and the call center will remain open until midnight on January 15, 2021.
December 29, 2020 Help is Available for Those Struggling this Holiday Season During a holiday season unlike any other, Pennsylvanians are asked to work together to stop the spread of COVID-19, holding virtual gatherings and avoiding unnecessary travel. The global pandemic has challenged everyone during 2020, and the physical distance from friends and families during the holidays can only amplify what has already been a very hard year.