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The profound impact of postpartum depression is felt by mothers, their families, and communities across Pennsylvania. To help combat this epidemic, state officials are calling for universal postpartum screenings and more urgent referrals for mental health care.

Pennsylvania will see the loss of thousands of jobs if proposed federal cuts to Medicaid are enacted under a U.S. House proposed budget resolution. The negative impact may also show up in reduced economic activity and less state revenue, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.

Pennsylvania’s Hospitals are advancing care in exciting ways that support their patients and their communities.

The state House Republican Policy Committee hosted a hearing this week, focused on ways to alleviate barriers to quality health care for rural residents through the use of technology. The hearing featured insights from the health care community, rural Pennsylvania advocates, and research and development companies.

The Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee this morning advanced four bills that would protect insurance benefits outlined in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently released a report detailing gains in key patient safety outcomes, as well as patients’ reported experience with hospitals. It also shows that health care professionals have had a rebound in their reported experience and perceptions of patient safety culture.

Rural communities rely on a strong workforce to ensure access to health care for residents.

With more than half of maternal deaths in the U.S. occurring during the postpartum period, Pennsylvania state officials are calling postpartum screenings and more urgent referrals for mental health care a priority.

This month marks five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pennsylvania. Hospital teams throughout the commonwealth stepped up as heroes to care for and protect our communities as they navigated a constantly evolving web of challenges.

A strong workforce supports health care across the commonwealth.