March 17, 2026 Round 3 Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Begin The manufacturers of the 15 drugs selected for the next round of Medicare price negotiations all agreed to come to the table, setting the stage for the next phase to begin.
March 13, 2026 DOH Leaders Highlight Outdated Regs, Care Deserts Pennsylvania’s outdated hospital regulations, maternal health deserts, and protecting rural health headlined the House Appropriations Committee’s final budget hearing this...
March 12, 2026 By the Numbers: The Cost of Caring The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) latest “Cost of Caring” report showcases how hospitals are delivering exceptional care amid significant financial challenges.
March 09, 2026 The Spread of Measles in Pa., U.S. Health leaders in Pennsylvania and the U.S. continue to monitor measles cases as reports climb across the nation.
March 05, 2026 ‘Deep Concerns’ about Hospital Stability, Tort Reform Highlight Budget Hearing For the second consecutive week, the state’s Human Services secretary warned lawmakers about how Medicaid cuts and other health policy changes put Pennsylvania hospitals at risk. On...
February 27, 2026 America’s Top 5 Sources for Health Information Amid a growing field of health information and advice, Americans still overwhelmingly look to their personal doctor or other medical sources for guidance.
February 26, 2026 Higher Uninsured Rate Looms over Future Pa. Health Care Pennsylvania will have more uncompensated care without the extension of enhanced premium tax credits, state insurance leaders said this week.
February 25, 2026 Protecting Hospital Stability Takes Center Stage during Pa. Budget Hearing Pennsylvania lawmakers must work together to protect hospitals’ financial stability, the state’s Human Services secretary said during a budget hearing today.
February 20, 2026 AI Chatbots and other Emerging Health Tech Trends The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots can provide valuable assistance, but these new platforms must be implemented carefully to avoid misinformation and bias.
February 19, 2026 The Biggest Burden in Health Care A third of insured U.S. adults report prior authorization is a “major burden,” according to a poll this month from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).