Healthcare law moves on to the Supreme Court

April 14th, 2011

The Obama administration’s healthcare bill is set to make its way to the Supreme Court which will inevitably decide the fate of the law.

Abortion opponents work to change new health law

April 11th, 2011

With the changes in health care approaching, many are working to change legislation so that abortions will not be covered under private insurance health plans.

Federal health officials plan to help those with poor health

April 8th, 2011

Minority populations tend to suffer from poorer health and the government is now stepping in, recommending ways to change this reality.

Senate votes to change healthcare law

April 6th, 2011

U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to rescind a tax-reporting requirement included in last year’s health care overhaul law.

Government appeals judge’s health care ruling

April 4th, 2011

Twenty-six states filed a lawsuit that said Congress had exceeded its authority by requiring that all citizens buy health insurance or face tax penalties. This motion has finally reached the Court of Appeals.

Gov. Corbett push healthcare programs to tough choices

March 29th, 2011

Gov. Corbett’s proposed budget cuts for healthcare programs could force a number of hospitals and non-profits to lay off workers and cut programs.

PA Rep. Pashinski proposes new health plan

March 25th, 2011

State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski has created an alternate plan for a Healthcare Insurance Certification Program. Pashinski plans to introduce this legislation at a public hearing of the state House Policy Committee next week.

Corbett speaks out in opposition of healthcare reform

March 24th, 2011

This past Wednesday the US House Subcommittee on Health held a hearing at the state Capitol to debate the federal health-care law.

Health care reform legislation helps millions in PA

March 22nd, 2011

Through the health care reform legislation put in place over the past year, almost 161,000 small-business owners in Pennsylvania are receiving help from the Affordable Care Act.

Obama Administration looks to appeal healthcare ruling

March 10th, 2011

Despite their different desired outcomes, the Obama Administration and the U.S. Justice Department are both looking for a quick federal ruling on healthcare reform legislation.