Businesses continue to face significant Obamacare transitions
The big date — Jan. 1, 2014 — is past, but Obamacare transitions for businesses are not.
Emergency report card: Pa. 6th in nation with C+
Pennsylvania ranks sixth in the nation with a C in the newly released American College of Emergency Physicians' report card on America's emergency care environment.
Report: Elder care market to reach $436B by 2018
The U.S. elder care market is expected to increase from about $320 billion in 2013 to $436.6 billion by 2018, according to a report from BCC Research.
$5M gift sets record for Holy Spirit Health System
A $5 million donation for new operating rooms is the largest gift ever made to Holy Spirit Health System, according to the East Pennsboro Township-based nonprofit.
Alexander Building finishes new WellSpan Health office
After 10 months of construction, Alexander Building Construction Co. has finished a new medical office on Queen Street in York for WellSpan Health.
PinnacleHealth, Penn State Hershey hire Cain Brothers & Co. as relationship adviser
Penn State Hershey and PinnacleHealth have engaged Cain Brothers & Co. as the strategic adviser to guide their exploration of an expanded relationship between the two organizations.
Feds intervene in 8 lawsuits against HMA, including local case
The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened in eight False Claims Act lawsuits against Health Management Associates Inc., including one focusing on two Lancaster County hospitals.
Capital BlueCross, PinnacleHealth announce collaboration
Capital BlueCross and PinnacleHealth System are teaming up to offer businesses a new health insurance plan called CareConnect Point of Service.
HMA whistleblower suit focuses on Lancaster hospitals
Two people who worked at Lancaster County hospitals owned by Health Management Associates Inc. are accusing the company of illegally giving physicians kickbacks in return for referrals, according to a newly unsealed federal lawsuit that was filed in 2010.
In brief: Tenants move into Medical Professional Center
The new Medical Professional Center at 8105 Adams Drive in Swatara Township is open for business, with some practices already in place and others scheduled to move in soon.
HAP: Healthy PA should start earlier, be less complex
After assessing Healthy Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed alternative to a standard Obamacare Medicaid expansion, The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania has concerns.
Supreme Court sets March 25 arguments for Conestoga Wood, Hobby Lobby
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for March 25 on combined landmark cases involving Obamacare's contraception mandate.