Highmark program realizes more than $3B in avoided cost savings
Highmark Inc.’s program to reduce hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits has seen more than $3 billion in avoided cost savings since 2017.
Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: Most Survive Diagnosis, but Challenges Remain
The American Cancer Society estimates that 43,720 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed this year, with women accounting for more than 70% of those cases
Two area retirement communities partnering
Garden Spot Communities and Frederick Living announced the affiliation of their organizations.
Using technology to improve health care experiences and lower costs
Technology solutions increasingly allow partners in the health care model to improve care access and outcomes while reducing costs
UPMC Orthopaedic Care opens second walk-in clinic
UPMC Orthopeadic Care in Central Pennsylvania will open UPMC Walk-In Orthopaedic Injury Clinic Sept. 5 in Enola.
WellSpan Health first in Pa. to earn health equity accreditation
WellSpan Health has received accreditation for addressing health equity by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Amusement company agrees to change admission policies after complaint at Lancaster location
Pennsylvania’s Attorney General’s office secured an agreement with a global amusement company to provide equal access to disabled residents.
Central Pennsylvania sees uptick in health insurance coverage
The rate of Central Pennsylvanians under age 65 without health insurance fell between 2020 and 2021, according to data released by the Census Bureau.
Hershey Medical Center adds new facility dog to work with adult patients
The newest member Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s facility dog program will work with adult patients to help with their healing.
State agency sounds alarm on rise in maternal morbidity
Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) analysts have found an alarming rise in severe maternal morbidity among patients hospitalized in the state for a delivery from 2016 through 2022.
Campaign to expand No Shave November to top $1 million
A partnership that expands on No Shave November hopes to raise more than $1 million for prostate cancer and men’s health.
Help may be on the way to alleviate Pa. nursing crisis
Pennsylvania is moving to implement the Nurse Licensure Compact by allowing nurses with multistate licenses issued by 40 other states and territories to practice in Pennsylvania.