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 As Pennsylvania ages, many health care professionals are reaching retirement age just as the need for health care is rapidly growing. Hospitals and health systems are leading the way in growing the next generation of health care professionals to care for Pennsylvanians and our communities. 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.
September 13, 2023 New COVID-19 Boosters: 5 Facts to Know Updated COVID-19 booster vaccines are expected to be available from pharmacies and health care providers by next week. The CDC this week recommended the updated versions of the existing Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for everyone six months and older.
September 12, 2023 5 Facts about Medicare’s Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Program The Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs selected for the Medicare’s prescription drug price negotiation program.
September 11, 2023 Who Americans Trust for Health Information The nation’s health misinformation challenge continues to grow, but there’s an opportunity to take action before false claims become entrenched, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
September 08, 2023 What to Know: A New Federal Cybersecurity Initiative The federal government has launched a new department to address the growing cybersecurity threats against the U.S. health care system.
September 07, 2023 Workforce Solutions Spotlight—St. Luke’s University Health Network St. Luke’s University Health Network recently announced the creation of the Cultural & Linguistic Workforce Development Centers—a new joint venture with the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley.