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Report: Lancaster County workforce not bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels
The Lancaster County economy is healthy overall, though there are signs of weakness as rising interest rates may dampen business activity, according to the latest report from the Center for Regional Analysis.
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UPMC assesses the most pressing midstate health care needs
Behavioral health, access to health care and prevention are the three most pressing health care needs in Central Pennsylvania in the post-pandemic world.
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$255 million WellSpan York Hospital expansion underway after pandemic delay
After a nearly two-year delay due to the pandemic, WellSpan York Hospital ceremoniously began demolition of outdated buildings to make way for a state-of-the-art expansion Thursday.
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Business owners face possible tax increase if UC Trust Fund not solvent by November
Business owners could be hit with increased taxes starting next year if the state Unemployment Compensation (UC) Trust Fund is not solvent.
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Business owners face possible tax increase if UC Trust Fund not solvent by November
Business owners could be hit with increased taxes starting next year if the state Unemployment Compensation (UC) Trust Fund is not solvent.
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COVID-era waivers expanding telehealth reimbursements set to end this year
Health care providers supercharged their telemedicine offerings as a result of the pandemic—however, how those providers will be reimbursed for virtual care moving forward is in question.
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SCORE honors five businesses that thrived during pandemic
SCORE Lancaster Lebanon Chapter chose five local businesses which demonstrated resiliency, leadership and excellence as the 2022 winners of its Small Business Awards.
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WellSpan’s COVID response gets statewide recognition
WellSpan Health was recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania for having one of the top 10 entries – out of nearly 80 - in the 2022 COVID Response Innovation Awards.
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SBA introduces additional deferment on COVID-19 loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will be extending deferment on its loan program for small businesses’ recovering from the impacts of COVID-19.
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Senate bill looks to make cocktails-to-go permanent
A bill introduced in the state Senate last week would permanently allow the sale of cocktails-to-go in Pennsylvania after they were temporarily allowed for sale during the pandemic.
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Midstate restaurants prepare for busy Valentine’s Day weekend
Area restaurants are geared up for a busy Valentine’s Day weekend as industry-wide workforce shortages continue.
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WellSpan York awaits federal strike team to assist with COVID-19 hospitalizations
A strike team approved by the Biden administration is set to arrive at WellSpan York Hospital on Jan. 3 to help the hospital and its Emergency Medical Services increase hospital capacity amid continued spikes in COVID-19 cases.
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RKL human resources services grew exponentially during COVID-19
Lancaster-based consulting firm RKL’s human resources practice saw substantial growth in the last 18 months as clients reached out for COVID-19 related help and beyond.
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Geisinger employees sue over COVID-19 testing
More than 70 Geisinger Health System employees filed a class-action suit against Danville-based Geisinger Medical Center and its affiliated hospitals and clinics, claiming its COVID-19 testing requirements for employees exempt from getting the vaccine force them to choose between their religion and their jobs.
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