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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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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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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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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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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.
Read More 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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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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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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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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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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