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Pennsylvania Hospitals: Saving Lives; Creating New Standards in Care

October 15, 2006

Today's media sources--such as print newspapers, television and radio stations, and Internet sites--are often among the first to report on the latest ground breaking medical research or the latest prescription drugs. However, there is a very important, but less well...

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Despite Challenges, Hospitals Strengthen Ability to Care During Emergencies

October 15, 2006

While hospitals have always had disaster plans in place, events such as September 11, Hurricane Katrina, and the threat of a pandemic flu have raised the bar for emergency preparedness across Pennsylvania as well as the nation.

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Thanks to You, State Budget Passed without Cuts to Medicaid Payments

October 15, 2006

Lawmakers and the Governor heard you loud and clear earlier this summer when you asked them to protect your community's care by not allowing payment cuts to hospitals when they treat patients who have Medicaid. As reported in the last...

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New Website Offers Non-partisan Information About State and Federal Candidates, Health Care Issues

October 15, 2006

Decisions by state and federal lawmakers can impact the delivery of health care in your community. And the November 7 general election is one of the best opportunities you have to help strengthen the future of Pennsylvania's health care by...

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Technology Advances Health Care As Well As Tools Used to Manage Health Care

October 15, 2006

Advances in medicine spurred by technology have changed what once were considered "terminal diseases�? to that of "chronic conditions�? and have made some procedures, such as organ transplants, more routine and safe. Yet despite these medical miracles and increases in...

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