House Insurance Committee to hold Merger hearing Monday

The committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed Highmark/IBC merger on Monday, September 8, at 1pm in Chester County.

4 popular drugs now have stronger warning labels

Four widely-used drugs to treat arthritis and Crohn's disease have been ordered by the FDA to change their warning labels to alert patients to the risk of serious fungal infections.

Health groups, legislators debate merits of healthcare certificates of need

Yesterday's House Insurance Committee's public hearing focused solely on proposed legislation that would reinstate Pennsylvania's certificate of need (CON) process for healthcare facilities.

Allentown's Sacred Heart Hospital cut staff by 5 percent

Because of millions of dollars of financial loss each of the past 5 years, Sacred Heart Hospital has decided to try to stay open by cutting its operating costs-- thereby cutting 5 percent of its staff.

Washington Co: House Majority Policy Committee hearing today on PA ABC plan

Today, members from the House Majority Policy Committee are travelling to Washington County to recieve more input on their caucuses plan to cover approximately 272,000 uninsured citizens. View details and complete list of upcoming hearings as the committee gathers testimony from across the state.

Those insured by HealthAmerica may lose Altoona Regional coverage

Altoona Regional Health Sytem and health insurance company HealthAmerica are at odds over a new contract agreement, meaning HealthAmerica subscribers may no longer be covered at the hospital before the end of the month.

Philadelphia region faces growing problem of closing maternity units

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports today that Chesnut Hill Hospital will not be delivering babies anymore as of Nov. 4th., citing financial stress as the reason.

PA Dept. of Aging has launched website to help those who need info on long term care

The Pennsylvania Office of Long-term Living has launched an updated Web site to better serve Pennsylvanians who are seeking information and resources about long term living services.