Area health care systems receive honors; accreditations
Two area health care systems received honors for patient care, and one has been reaccredited as a Level 1 trauma center.
UPMC expanding orthopaedics services in Central Pa.
Matthew Garner, M.D., has joined UPMC Orthopedic Care in Central Pa. and will lead the new fracture care program.
International Medical Insurance Provides Peace of Mind, Lowers Financial Risk
A 19-year-old man’s recent summer getaway to Cancun, Mexico, turned tragic when – while enjoying his pristine ocean view – he fell from three stories. Nobody saw him fall.
Penn State Health names new president, COO
Deborah Addo has been promoted to president and chief operating officer for the Penn State Health system.
Partnership to grow health care workforce in Central Pa.
A new partnership aims to fill the gap in the health care workforce.
Two hospice organizations explore partnership to strengthen patient care
Lancaster-based Hospice & Community Care and Hospice of Central PA in Harrisburg have announced plans to explore an affiliation to strengthen the care they provide.
Johns Hopkins Healthcare rebrands; offers health plans for military families
As part of a rebranding, Johns Hopkins Healthcare is now Johns Hopkins Health Plans.
Taking Control of Diabetes
About one-third of Americans will develop diabetes sometime in their lifetime. This chronic disease can cause severe health problems, damage vital organs, and shorten life expectancy.
Protection for self-funded employers offered
Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Sun Life U.S. are teaming up to provide Stop Loss insurance for Independence’s self-funded group customers.
Time is right to build national model for senior care in Pa.
As the new governor and new state Legislature take the reins on their first budget, there is a sense of anticipation of what their leadership will bring to the commonwealth. While the Shapiro administration and General Assembly have developed their priorities, we urge them to seize this opportunity to build a national model for senior […]
Why health care insurance matters
In the United Sates, we take it as a given that employers provide employees with health care insurance
Street medicine now billable under Medicaid
A change in Medicaid will allow certain medical providers to offer care outside a clinical setting to beneficiaries experiencing homelessness.