PA Senate Republicans using Altoona free clinic as model for their healthcare plan
March 4th, 2009
Their proposed HealthNET PA would establish a network of clinics to serve adults who don’t qualify for Medicaid, but still don’t make enough money to buy private insurance.
PA’s stimulus funding for Medicaid has arrived
March 3rd, 2009
Pennsylvania has received $700 million from the federal government to help fund its social service programs.
Posted on Mar 03 2009 under HealthPointPA News
Proposed PA “tax” on health insurers will face scrutiny in Senate
March 3rd, 2009
Gov. Rendell hopes to raise more money for the state’s Medicaid program by placing an assessment on health insurers, but Senate Republicans are worried that that move could drive up premiums.
Greene County implements mobile medical office for house calls
February 26th, 2009
The groups providing the unit hopes that it will make life easier for those burdened by the financial crisis.
Sen. Brubaker proposes plan to match uninsured adults with volunteer health professionals
February 4th, 2009
Sen. Brubaker’s plan is modeled after a program currently in action in Lancaster County; called Project Access.
Read more about Sen. Brubaker’s proposal at the New Era.
Posted on Feb 04 2009 under HealthPointPA News