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Impact of COVID-19 Leads Tower Health to Furlough Employees

WEST READING, PA — Tower Health announced today that it will begin furloughing approximately 1,000 FTEs in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health system. Impacted …

Government / Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf Unveils Plan for Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Recovery

HARRISBURG, PA — Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a Plan for Pennsylvania that will provide citizens and businesses relief, allow for a safe and expedient reopening, and lay a road to …

Hospitals / Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf Signs Order to Provide Targeted Distribution of COVID-19 PPE and Supplies to Hospitals

HARRISBURG, PA — Among myriad actions to support Pennsylvania’s health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf this week signed an order to provide critical aid to hospitals with …

Health / Medical / National

Draft Federal Health IT Strategic Plan Supports Patient Access to Their Own Health Information

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the draft 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan for public comment.

Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Governor Wolf Joins Eight Bipartisan Governors in Support of Pre-Existing Conditions

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Wolf joined a bipartisan group of governors to issue the following statement in response to proposed changes in health care policy for those with pre-existing conditions: