In 10 Years, Geisinger Has Added 5,000 Jobs
The Geisinger Health System has announced impressive growth in their work force and community contributions over the past several years.
Group Pickets to Raise Awareness for HIV and AIDS
A group picketed in front of a city hall in Lycoming County to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS.
PA Looks to Change Medicaid-Related Financial Services
The Department of Public Welfare looks to cut the number of financial management organizations to as few as three by April.
Hospital Celebrates Merger with Geisinger
The merger of the Shamokin Area Community Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center is celebrated as an optimal outcome for the hospital systems.
Firms Banding Together to Address Health-care Costs
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports major Philadelphia-area firms are joining together to address rising health-care costs.
UPMC Shadyside Submits Revised Plan
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports UPMC Shadyside will be submitting revised plans to the city of Pittsburgh.
1st Anniversary of UPMC Hamot Women’s Hospital
UPMC Hamot Women’s hospital celebrates major growth one year after opening.
Brownsville General Hospital Purchased
After several years of closure, Brownsville General Hospital in Fayette County will be put to good use. A VA-based Medical Firm purchased the property just before year end.
Changing Pharmaceutical Sales Tactics
Pharmaceutical sales representatives are changing their sales pitches to adapt to environmental changes.
Economic downturn leads to a slow in health spending
Changes in the economy as it relates employment and healthcare benefits have slowed the spend in healthcare to all-time lows.