Knowing the Issues is the First Step
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.
State Fiscal Challenges Will Continue to Drive Health Care Policy in 2010
January 5, 2010: Plagued by significant revenue losses, growing unemployment, and a host of other challenges, Pennsylvania has completed a year filled with financial challenges. Those challenges are expected to continue in the new year. 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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