WWFH lunch and learn series coming to Philadelphia

We Work For Health Pennsylvania is hosting a lunch and learn event to explore the basics of the FDA process and how it impacts patients.
 
When: September 14, 2011
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
Where: The Quorum at the University City Science Center
3711, Market Street, 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
RSVP to Megan Dapp by Sepetember 7th
dapp@thebravogroup.com
 
 

ACOs may not end expensive health spending

Expert health economists warned that ACOs may not want to stop the use of expensive new technologies that haven’t been proved superior to old approaches.

Part D Annual Election Period Changes

The Pittsburgh Examiner is notifying seniors of a change in annual election period for Medicare Part D. In the past, it has been November 15- December 31, but this year it’s going to be October 15-December 7. If seniors elect a new plan, it will start January 1, 2012.

A Free Annual Health Expo at Methodist Hospital

Enjoy free health screenings, consultations, family activities and food at the Annual Health Expo. In addition, uninsured and underinsured women can register to receive free mammograms.
Date and Time:

September 24, 2011
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location:
Methodist Hospital
2301 South Broad Street
Broad Street Entrance
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Registration Info:
Please call 215-952-9169 to register for mammograms only.

Free Prostate Screenings at Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson urologists will be conducting free prostate screenings. Screenings include a blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA), testosterone and cholesterol, and a digital rectal exam.

Subsidies for federal COBRA program to end today

Kaiser Health News reported today that subsidies for laid-off workers to continue their healthcare coverage are ending today. After three previous extensions, lawmakers were weary of another because of the concern over the federal deficit. The only exception for those benefits ending today are for workers who were laid off prior to May 31, 2010 [...]

Genetic Link to Mesothelioma Discovered

Researchers say that genetics plays a role in who gets this deadly disease that causes cancer.

House Human Services Committee Holds Hearing on HB 272

HB 272 deals with the prevalence and the misdiagnosis of Lyme Disease

Researchers at Jefferson have a vaccine that could protect you against ebola and rabies

Although licensing for this vaccine is not yet retrieved, scientists have seen positive results throughout their testing.

Health care fraud prosecutions are on the rise

New statistics show federal health care fraud prosecutions in the first eight months of 2011 are on pace to rise 85 percent over last year.