November 07, 2023 A Focus on Drug Shortages The nation continues to grapple with shortages of nearly 130 over-the-counter and prescription medications, including Adderall, amoxicillin, and certain cancer treatments that have been in short supply this year.
November 01, 2023 Infant Mortality Rose during 2022 The national infant mortality rate rose 3 percent from 2021 to 2022, representing the first year-to-year increase since 2002, according to a new CDC report.
October 31, 2023 COVID-19 Treatment Goes to Commercial Market The Biden administration is aiming for a smooth transition as the rollout of COVID-19 treatments shifts to the private commercial market on Wednesday.
October 25, 2023 A Worldwide Loneliness Challenge A new survey released this week indicates more than a quarter of people feel very or fairly lonely, representing more than a billion people worldwide.
October 24, 2023 CDC Offers Recommendations for New RSV Shots amid Shortage The CDC this week issued new recommendations for providers to help manage a limited supply of a new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) drug for infants and toddlers.
October 23, 2023 A Look at 2023 Health Coverage Trends Annual single and family premiums for employer-sponsored health coverage rose about 7 percent on average during 2023, according to a new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).
October 20, 2023 Protect Yourself during Respiratory Disease Season The season of respiratory illnesses is upon us, and this week state public health leaders and health care providers are calling on everyone to take action to protect their health.
October 18, 2023 State Lawmakers Send QCA Reauthorization to Governor’s Desk State lawmakers today agreed to reauthorize the Quality Care Assessment (QCA) for five years, sending the legislation to the governor’s desk for final approval.
October 17, 2023 Pa. Hospitals Generate Billions in Community, Economic Benefits Pennsylvania hospitals invested $9 billion in strengthening the health of their communities while supporting 1 in 10 jobs statewide and one-fifth of the commonwealth’s gross domestic product, an analysis released today by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) found.
October 16, 2023 COVID-19 Roundup: Encouraging Trends Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season Following a summer bump, COVID-19 hospitalizations are trending in an encouraging direction heading into respiratory virus season.