Nurses strike at Temple U. Hospital
“Nurses and other health professionals walked off the jobs this morning in a contract dispute with Temple University Hospital.”
Health premiums could rise 17 % for young adults
“Under the health care overhaul, young adults who buy their own insurance will carry a heavier burden of the medical costs of older Americans – a shift expected to raise insurance premiums for young people when the plan takes full effect.”
PA’s U.S. Rep. Kanjorski says Medicare is safe with health reform
He recently held a town hall meeting to address seniors’ concerns.
FDA is reviewing menthol cigarettes
The agency may eventually ban or phase out the cigarette option.
Midstate operator of long term care hospitals says New York Times article its industry’s problems is inaccurate
The New York Times recently cited Select Medical as having many of the problems that it says are pulling down the long term care industry.
Hospitals round-up for 3/31
The latest on St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network, Slate Belt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fulton County Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and Temple University Hospital.
Remember swine flu? Thousands of vaccines for the virus are going to be thrown away
Nearly half the 162 million doses of H1N1 vaccine produced to fight the deadly flu in the United States have gone unused, and some batches have either expired or are nearing their expiration date, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Viewing obesity as an addiction disease could help its treatment
A new study shows that high calorie foods can be as addictive as nicotine.
Times-Tribune says PA better uphold health insurance regulator’s duties
Highmark has filed a lawsuit saying Commissioner Ario has no right to look into its contract agreements.
Latest words from PA’s U.S. legislators on health care reform
Partisan lines are staying intact.