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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 668 on Wednesday, legislation aimed at enhancing the quality and availability of service at long-term care facilities across the state. The bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Address Workforce Shortage in Long-Term Care Facilities Read More
The terms healthcare and health care are ubiquitous in the medical field, often used interchangeably. Despite their similarities, there’s a subtle distinction between the two that can significantly impact their …
The Subtle Differences Between Healthcare and Health Care: A Comprehensive Guide Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Service (DHS) Secretary, Dr. Val Arkoosh, recently joined forces with Sue Daugherty, CEO of MANNA, and representatives from Pennsylvania’s seven physical health Medicaid managed …
Pennsylvania DHS and MANNA Collaborate to Enhance Nutritional Support in Medicaid Program Read More
Chester County, Pennsylvania is an ideal hub for businesses in the healthcare industry. With a flourishing economy boasting world-leading research and innovative technology and expertise, as well as lower costs …
Unlocking Growth Opportunities in Chester County: Exploring the Thriving Healthcare Industry and Market Dynamics Read More
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury recently announced an important step in addressing the nation’s mental health crisis by proposing rules to better ensure that …
New Rules Proposed to Prioritize Mental Health Care Access, Mirroring Medical Treatments Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Senate passed legislation for the establishment of a task force aimed at addressing the health care needs of women veterans. This task force will …
Pennsylvania Senate Approves Task Force for Women Veterans’ Health Care Read More
The Journal of General Internal Medicine and the Journal of the American College of Surgeons published articles based on a systematic review of studies about VA health care, concluding VA health care is consistently as good …
VA Healthcare Comes Out on Top in Systematic Review: The Full Story Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), a community-based health organization providing free high-quality healthcare to uninsured working people in the Chester County region, launched a new medical “microsite” …
Community Volunteers in Medicine Partners with Penn Medicine to Launch New Medical Microsite in West Grove Read More
DELAWARE — Early in March, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and Cristine Vogel, the Director of the Department’s Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery, issued the Annual Review of Carrier Progress …
Delaware Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery Issues Annual Progress Report Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Physicians, hospital administrators, nurses, and paramedics detailed their numerous staffing challenges at the House Democratic Policy Committee hearing held Thursday at a Town Hall in McCandless, Allegheny County. Â
Pennsylvania Struggles to Fill Critical Health Care Positions Read More