Department of Public Welfare Notices – Updated August 30, 2008
Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases and Additions to the Medical Assistance Program Fee Schedule
Medical Assistance Program Fee Increases for Complete Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Screens
Department of Health Notices – Updated August 30, 2008
Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program)
Immunization Practices for Children in Child Care Group Settings
Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board Meeting
Health Care Cost Containment Council – Meeting Notices
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Insurance Department Notice – Conclusion of Comment Period for Blues’ Merger
Insurance Department Commissioner, Joel Ario, has posted his intention to close public comment for Blues’ Merger on September 30, 2008.
Suspension on UPMC’s community mental health services referrals lifted
After a monthlong suspension, the state will again permit referrals to certain community mental health services operated by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic; reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
IBC & Highmark board chairs co-author letter to the Philadelphia Inquirer editor
In a letter published today in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the board chairs of both Independence Blue Cross and Highmark, Inc. voice their disagreement with the Inquirer’s editorial published Aug. 20.
Lehigh Valley trying out self-check-in kiosks at some doctors’ offices
Several doctors’ offices and hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are considering or already testing out using self-service kiosks as a check-in option for patients.
PA’s uninsured rate down
The Beaver County Times reported today that the number of Pennsylvanians without health insurance went down slightly from 2006 to 2007.
Walk in PGH for Ovarian Cancer Awareness next month
Rep. Sean Ramaley (D- Beaver) is reminding constituents to head out to the 8th annual Karen F. Bowers Memorial Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Walk in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Consumer Driven Health Care Workshop in Hbg next Wednesday
The workshop will address how to buy health insurance, how to manage your HSA or HRA, and how to shop for medical services. You’ll also get an update on the legislative/regulatory environment for health care policy.