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Chester County Hospital
Hospitals

Chester County Hospital Nationally Recognized with ‘A’ for Fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital has been awarded an “A” in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients …

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Dr. Rachel Levine
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Levine Encourages Pennsylvanians to Prepare, Ask Questions to Ensure They Receive the Proper Care Amidst COVID-19

October 25, 2020October 24, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine is sharing critical questions for Pennsylvanians to ask their health care providers so they improve their health literacy, or understanding health …

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Commonwealth Reminds Pennsylvanians of Importance of Falls Prevention
Geriatrics

Commonwealth Reminds Pennsylvanians of Importance of Fall Prevention

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Aging is reminding Pennsylvanians of the preventive measures necessary to avoid falls, particularly among older adults.

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Department of Health and Human Services
Government / National / Nursing

Trump Administration Announces $2 Billion Provider Relief Fund Nursing Home Incentive Payment Plans

September 9, 2020September 6, 2020 - by MyChesCo

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recently announced the details of a $2 billion Provider Relief Fund (PRF) performance-based …

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United States Department of Veterans Affairs Surgical Care
Government / National / Surgery

Study Shows VA Surgical Care Better than or Equal to non-VA Hospitals

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced VA hospitals outperform or match neighboring non-VA hospitals in surgical quality and overall patient safety satisfaction.

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Dr. Rachel Levine
Government / Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Wolf Administration Issues Universal Testing Order for Nursing Homes, Updates Testing Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration issued a universal testing order requiring all nursing homes to complete initial baseline testing no later than July 24. Additionally, the department issued updated testing guidance to …

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Tower Health
Health / Medical

Tower Health to Implement Phased Reopening

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST READING, PA — Over the next several weeks, Tower Health will implement a phased rollout to resume the provision of medically necessary and time-sensitive procedures, tests, and office visits. …

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

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

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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.

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How One Boy, One Mom and One Letter Changed Patient Safety
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

How One Boy, One Mom and One Letter Changed Patient Safety

December 23, 2019December 22, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Jenson Aaron was just five months old when he was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. The heart-wrenching journey of his battle, the effects of …

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Health and Human Services Awards $16 Million to Help Primary Care Practices Address Patients’ Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Health / Medical / National

Health and Human Services Awards $16 Million to Help Primary Care Practices Address Patients’ Unhealthy Alcohol Use

October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), recently announced a $16 million initiative to help primary care …

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