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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Advocate: Supporting the Patient Voice recently announced that its Editor-in-Chief, Matt Toresco, has been asked to participate & speak in upcoming conferences focused on patient …
The Advocate to Educate Pharma and Biotech on the Use of Patient Voice Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital has been awarded an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2022. In Pennsylvania, only 61 hospitals received an A grade. This national distinction …
Chester County Hospital Nationally Recognized With an ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking critical steps to ensure pregnant and postpartum individuals …
HHS Encourages Hospitals to Implement Patient Safety Best Practices to Improve Maternity Care and Outcomes Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the 2021 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Annual Ranking by Vizient, Inc. Chester County Hospital was one …
Chester County Hospital Recognized by Vizient in 2021 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Performance Ranking Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) yesterday announced the reintroduction of the Patient Safety Act to set safe nurse-to-patient limits in Pennsylvania hospitals.
Patient Safety Act Reintroduced in Harrisburg Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pentec Health Inc., has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation for the 25th year by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance …
Pentec Health Inc., Celebrates 25 Years of Earning the Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation From The Joint Commission Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing actions to address the health equity gap, ensure consumers have the information they need to make fully …
CMS Proposes Rule to Increase Price Transparency, Access to Care, Safety & Health Equity Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) this week announced $250 million in grant awards to 73 local governments as …
$250 Million Awarded to Fight COVID-19 and Improve Health Literacy Among Vulnerable Communities Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital has been awarded a five-star rating – the highest possible score – by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In Pennsylvania, only …
Chester County Hospital Among Highest Ranked Hospitals in the State and Nation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following is attributed to Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health:
FDA Solicits Public Feedback on Discussion Paper as Part of its Ongoing Commitment to Patient Safety Read More