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There have been nearly 500 measles cases reported across the nation this year, including new reports of the virus this month in Pennsylvania.

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.

HAP’s Nurse Ambassadors arrived at the state Capitol today with a shared passion for their communities and a central theme for their advocacy: a strong commonwealth starts with strong hospitals.

This week, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation that provides grants to grow health care practitioners in rural and underserved 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.

A new grant program is helping build Pennsylvania’s workforce pipeline for health care and other in-demand careers.

The makers of all 15 drugs selected for round two of Medicare price negotiations have agreed to come to the table.

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