All the PA-related swine flu news
Get ready for a bunch of links– it’s all the reporters are talking about!
In light of swine flu, President Obama calls for more science research funding
President Obama says swine flu outbreak is an example of why U.S. needs to fund more science research.
The Hill: Healthcare fight begins
A battle over the future of the nation’s healthcare began in earnest Monday as Democrats pushed forward at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, writes The Hill.
Senate GOP prepare for budget showdown with Gov.
The Associated Press reports that the Senate Republicans new $27.5 billion budget proposal – which allows no tax increases including on cigarettes, health insurance premiums and gas extraction – is a 5 percent reduction from Gov. Rendell’s proposal.
Hospitals round-up for 4/27
Get the news on Hershey Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Mercy Health Partners & Tyler Memorial Hospital, and the Hospital & Healthsystem Assoc. of PA.
All the news on the swine flu debacle
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency over the swine flu.
State allocating stimulus funds quickly
In just two months Pennsylvania is well on its way to allotting the $9.4 billion in federal stimulus funds. The question is can the money be spent wisely, effectively AND quickly?
Healthcare organizations and others statewide weigh in on MCARE issue
Last week, Gov. Rendell announced that he would not seek renewal of the state-funded insurance subsidy program for doctors, known as MCARE, because medical malpractice lawsuits in PA have declined in the last decade.
On tap for this week in the Capitol
This week there will be an informational Senate hearing on the Consumer Workforce Council and a House Health and Human Services Committee hearing on the carve-out or “Smart Pharmacy”. See below for more details.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The four pieces of healthcare legislation that should be approved now
The laws the Post-Gazette urges legislators to adopt concern the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council, expansion of COBRA coverage, extension of parents’ health insurance plans for their children, and reimbursements to hospitals for “never events.”