Weekly Wrap: June 23rd - 27th
Lots of health-care related committee movement in the Senate this week; including a bill blocking DPW’s proposed Medicaid carve-out getting unanimously passed out of the Public Health and Welfare Committee. The House may consider a bill amending the healthcare cost containment act this afternoon, or tonight.
Director of Philadelphia Alliance argues with DPW’s Richman on budget funding for MH-MR facilities
In a letter to the editor in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Alliance Tim Wilson, fires back at The Dept. of Public Welfare’s Secretary Estelle Richman’s letter published earlier this week.
Sen. Fumo collapses in Senate chamber, after long day of negotiations
Yesterday, around 5:oo PM Sen. Vincent Fumo (D-Philadellphia), a key member in the budget negotiations for many years, became dizzy and then fainted on the Senate Floor.
Leaders privately wrangle over budget, rank-and-file just try to stay busy
The last week or so rank-and-file lawmakers have been discussing everything except the state’s budget, while legislative leaders have discussions behind closed doors . Although this may seem odd when the budget is due in four days, this has been the way it’s been done in Harrisburg for many years, reports the Morning Call.
Time is running out on Highmark - Conemaugh agreement
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on the contract negotiations between Highmark Inc. and a Johnstown-area hospital system.
UPDATES: AP reports on the Blues merger and autism mandate
Senate committee approves bill that would provide oversight for health insurance companie merger, and mandate coverage for autism services.
UPDATE: PHC4
Update on the fate of the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council.
Insurance Department Notices - Updated June 27, 2008
Application for Approval to Acquire Control - PMSLIC Insurance Company to acquire control of Millenium Insurance Company and Pennsylvania Medical Reinsurance Company
Application for Approval of Proposed Mergers - PMSLIC Insurance Company to merge with Millenium Insurance Company & Pennsylvania Medical Reinsurance Company
Application and Request for a Certificate of Authority -Vincentian Home requests a certificate of authority to operate [...]
PGH Post Gazette’s Budget Run-down
With only four days left before the budget deadline, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette outlines what’s going on at the capitol this weekend.
Department of Public Welfare Notices - Updated June 27, 2008
Additional Class of Payments to Qualifying Acute Care General Hospitals
Availability of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program; Proposed State Plan and Public Hearing Schedule
Payment for Nursing Facility Services; General Nursing Facility Supplemental Payment and County Nursing Facility MA Day One Incentive Payment
Payment for Nursing Facility Services Provided by County and Nonpublic Nursing Facilities; Notice of [...]