Western PA’s Hopsitals Hit By the Stock Market and Economy
Poor investments and an increase in uncompensated care hurt profits for many Western PA hospitals.
Need a job? Look to the healthcare industry
Despite the down economy, hospitals have already hired thousands of people this year.
30% of PA hospitals lost money in 2008
A new analysis shows that the hospitals were failing financially even before the economy was at its worst.
People who treat addictions seeing rise in demand for services; blame economic woes
Therapists say that fear and anxiety can breed addictive behaviors.
White House says healthcare reform will boost economy
The goals of containing soaring costs and expanding medical coverage will lower budget deficits and raise workers’ incomes, says a White House report.
20% of Americans delaying healthcare; worried about costs
“The results of this survey have serious implications for public health officials, hospital administrators, and healthcare consumers,” said Gary Pickens of the Healthcare division of Thomson Reuters, who led the study.
COBRA deadline nearing
Saturday is the deadline for laid-off workers to apply for a 65% reduction in their COBRA health insurance premiums.
In an effort to avoid doctor visits, people are stocking up on vitamins
People who are buying more vitamins and other supplements feel that the items will prevent sickness, meaning less visits to the doctor.
Pittsburgh company’s healthcare product is beating the recession
Sales of AccuNurse, a voice-activated portable system that provides nursing home aides with information on their residents as they work, among other things, are growing.
Hospital & Healthsystem Assoc. of PA: Hospitals contribute to the economy
HAP: As role of hospitals as key social, economic anchors continues to grow, we urge policymakers to not respond to the recession with further Medicaid, Medicare cuts.