PA Options for Wellness, a Harrisburg-based medical marijuana company partnered with Penn State College of Medicine to provide medical marijuana for research purposes, opened the first of its six planned dispensaries this month in Harrisburg.

The Northumberland-based Keystone Insurers Group, the country’s third-largest network of independent insurance agencies, launched a platform to acquire and invest in U.S. retail insurance agencies to secure its existing footprint while aiding aggressive expansion plans.

Pennsylvania’s employers continue to favor self-funded insurance plans and more employers than ever are offering their employees Health Savings Accounts to pay for qualified medical expenses, according to a recent survey.

The initiative provides resources to workers in recovery in Pennsylvania like resume writing skills, interview tips and even transportation services.

Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced Thursday that Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories partnered with the state departments of Health and Community Economic and Development to provide COVID-19 testing in nursing homes.

“People have a right to affordable health care and to get the best price possible for their prescription drugs,” state Rep. Valerie Gaydos

Montour County-based Geisinger was awarded $978,000 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put towards equipment for the system’s telehealth services.

The Hershey Co. closed on the purchase of a parcel of land in South Annville Township, Lebanon County last month that will be the grounds for a planned 800,000-square-foot warehouse and packaging center.

UPMC Pinnacle was awarded more than $705,000 by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance telehealth services at its hospitals.

“These laws will pay a critical role in helping our hospital families feel protected from violence in their workplaces,” said Andy Carter, president and CEO of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.

Beginning today, anyone leaving their homes are required to wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to an order issued by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.

A Geisinger Health Plan executive of the last six years was named the company’s permanent president this week after serving as interim president since February.

PA Clinical Network, a Harrisburg-based organization consisting of independent physicians, signed a value-based contract with Geisinger Health Plan. Geisinger is the fifth a regional health insurer to partner with PA Clinical Network and its 150 independent physicians, the two groups announced on Tuesday.

WellSpan Health opened WellSpan Eye Center at the Apple Hill Medical Center in York Township on Monday. The practice is WellSpan’s first eye center and will provide optical testing, surgical lasers and an optical shop for glasses and contact lenses.

Rite Aid recently eliminated 254 corporate office positions as it looks to reduce cost amid growing COVID-19 related expenses.