HB 56

Printer’s No: 35
Prime Sponsor: Representative K. Smith
Summary: An Act amending the act of November 6, 1987 (P.L.381, No.79), known as the Older Adults Protective Services Act, further defining “facility”; and further providing for reporting by employees, for reports to department and coroner and for penalties.
Recent Developments: Referred to the House Aging and Older Adult Services, [...]

HB 84

Current Printer’s No: 76
Prime Sponsor: Representative DeLuca (D-32)
HB 84 was referred to Insurance, January 28, 2009.
Summary: An Act establishing a system for payment or reduction in payment for preventable serious adverse events within this Commonwealth; and providing for the powers and duties of the Department of Health and the Department of State.
Recent Developments: Voted favorably [...]

HR 5

Current Printer’s No: 4
Prime Sponsor: Harhart
HR 5  was Introduced as noncontroversial resolution under Rule 35, January 26, 2009.
Summary: A Resolution recognizing the month of January 2009 as “Cervical Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.  Cervical cancer is second leading cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide. Experience shows that increasing cervical cancer awareness among women, especially underserved [...]

HR4

Current Printer’s No: 3
Prime Sponsor: Representative Harhart
HR4 was introduced as noncontroversial resolution under Rule 35,  January 26, 2009.
Summary: This legislation recognizes February 6, 2009 as “Wear Red Day for women” in Pennsylvania to encourage all citizens to wear red and raise women’s awareness of cardiovascular disease. Each year,  cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of more [...]

Sneak Preview: Governor’s Budget Address

Five days before his formal budget address, Governor Rendell offered a sneak peek of his plan to members of the press.

Join AIDS Community Alliance on February 3

AIDS Community Alliance along with Rep. Jake Wheatley will be holding a press conference on February 3, in the Main Rotunda of the Capitol Building to declare February 7, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Weekly Wrap-up 1-26, 1-30

Interestingly enough bill HB 1660/SB 300 has been sitting around since 2007 but this press release was put out yesterday by City Council. City Council unanimously endorses the only State (HB 1660/SB 300) and National Bills that Guarantee Comprehensive, Quality, Affordable Healthcare for All

Senate passes children’s healthcare bill

The Senate passed legislation Thursday that would provide federal health benefits to millions of children, setting the stage for President Obama to notch an early victory on a major priority.

The chamber voted 66-32 to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Legislative Wrap-up, Week 1/26 – 1/30

Week in Review

In this, the first week of session 2009, a number of movements were made on the healthcare front…

Corbett settles discount drug card scam case

Peoples Benefit Services misled older people by claiming their discount drug cards were endorsed by the government and could result in significant savings on medication and treatment.