A program to address esports injuries is being offered to health care workers.
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Health Care
European firm invests in Sapio Sciences
A European specialist investor in global healthcare has invested in Sapio Sciences (Sapio), an integrated lab informatics platform with offices in York.
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UPMC and Central Penn College partner to offer medical assistant degree
To meet the growing demand for medical assistants, UPMC, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and Central Penn College together are offering tuition-paid training.
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Program to put emergency doctors in field in Lancaster County
Penn State Health is expanding its emergency medical services (EMS) education program to Lancaster County Thursday.
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Two nursing facilities ordered to pay back wages
Two nursing facilities in southcentral Pennsylvania have been ordered to pay a total of $513,368 in back wages and liquidation damages to 231 nursing staff for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations.
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HAP president and CEO to retire next year
Andy Carter, president and CEO of The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) since 2012 will retire next year.
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Leapfrog releases hospital grades; marks 10th anniversary
The Leapfrog Group has announced its Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for this fall, marking its 10th anniversary reporting on patient safety.
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PA Health & Wellness receives accreditation from NCQA
Harrisburg-based PA Health & Wellness has received a full three-year Health Equity Accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its Medicaid health plan.
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Medicaid plans earn top ratings by National Committee for Quality Assurance
AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania and AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania Community HeathChoices received top ranking in the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Medicaid Health Plan ratings 2022.
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Hospice of Central PA lauded during National Hospice and Palliative Care month
Hospice of Central PA (HCP) has received a Joint Commission re-accreditation and a 4-star rating on Medicare’s quality care index.
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7 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2023
Amid higher inflation, you may be looking at ways to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your well-being and budget in mind.
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Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association names president of board
Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) has named Dr. Edward Hutson Jr. president of its Board of Directors for the next term.
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WellSpan lauded for emission reduction efforts
WellSpan Health’s pledge to reduce emissions 50% by 2030 earned it recognition by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) on Nov. 10.
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Lack of workers leaves an increasing number of seniors and disabled without care
The pandemic, traditionally low wages and low reimbursement rates from Medicaid have created a crisis for Pennsylvania seniors and the disabled needing round the clock care.
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Third UPMC center to care for children of abuse opens in Carlisle
To care for children of abuse, UPMC in Central Pa. opened a third UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central Pa. in Carlisle Tuesday.
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