Resources are available to help students and adults facing tough times
Now that school is in full swing across the state and kids start to settle into their routines, it is important for family and friends to be aware of …
Day: September 12, 2023
The NHSC Student to Service Loan Repayment Application Now Open
The 2024 National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment Program is now open. Final-year nursing, medical, and dental student…
The Public Health Nursing Program is Seeking Applicants and Hosts
The Pennsylvania Action Coalition is seeking both applicants and host sites for the AmeriCorps Public Health Nursing Program. This program is designed…
Health System Affiliated Primary Care Docs Are Drive Up Spending
Primary care physicians affiliated with large health systems drive up spending on patient care through increased referrals to specialists, emergency d…
CMS ACO Data Highlights Important Role of PCPs in Cost Control
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the most recent data on Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Org…
340B Program and Medicaid MCOs Update
PA Department of Human Services (DHS) 340B Workgroup members received the following communication from DHS this week regarding the 340B Program and Me…
New Toolkit for School-Based Outreach on Medicaid and CHIP Renewals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a toolkit (PDF) to support school-based outreach to families about renewing Medicaid o…
Pennie Announces Health Equity Report, Taking Strides to Reduce Health Inequities
Pennie released its inaugural 2022-2023 Health Equity Data Report. The Data Report examines Pennie enrollments across the diverse race and ethniciti…
23 Surprising Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is here! This annual U.S. observance, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Ameri…
Screen Time and Mental Health: Resources for Young People
Mental Health America (MHA) has published the Selfies, Social, & Screens: Navigating Virtual Spaces for Youth toolkit to help younger people’s techn…