Knowing the Issues is the First Step
National Legislation Stalls, But PA Keeps Moving
February 17, 2010: Just a few short weeks ago, passage of comprehensive national health care reform seemed imminent until the U.S. Senate lost its filibuster-proof 60-vote Democratic supermajority. The future of reform changed overnight. Read more.
Everyone is talking about health care reform, but what does it mean for you? Learn more about health care reform and where you and your hospital fit into this issue.
Hospital Story: Lehigh Valley Health Network Participates in Give Kids a Smile Day
February 17, 2010: Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic disease... Read more.
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Community Benefits, and Their Scrutiny, on the Rise
February 17, 2010: Community health fairs and screenings, free services for the uninsured, prenatal and maternity programs--Pennsylvania's not-for-profit hospitals and health systems provide all these community benefits and more. In turn, they are exempt from paying taxes. The Internal Revenue Service has been... Read more.
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Making Pennsylvania More Physician Friendly and Why It's Important
January 5, 2010: Pennsylvania must be able to attract and retain more doctors. Our state already has some physician shortages, especially in family practice, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, radiology, cardiology, emergency medicine, and pediatrics. Read more.
Hospitals' mission of healing, health, and hope is demonstrated every day through innovative quality initiatives and the commitment of the hospital family.
Medical Assistance Enrollment Up, Hospital Payments Down
February 17, 2010: When Governor Rendell released his 2010-2011 state budget on February 9, he stated that one of his priorities was "meeting the state's health and safety responsibilities." The hospital community supports the budget's funding increase for more enrollment in the government-sponsored Medicaid insurance program for low-income people and families (called Medical Assistance in Pennsylvania). However, the proposed budget reduces payments to the safety net health care providers who render services to those same people. Read more.
Pennsylvania's state budget has tremendous impace on health care in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the state budget and its impact on you and your hospital.
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