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More Patients are Losing Their Doctors – and Their Trust in the Primary Care System
An NPR story noted that workforce shortages stir labor unrest. The story focused on how community health centers are the medical safety net of last resort, serving the uninsured, the […]
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Pennsylvania Launches New Webpage Dedicated to Health Insurance
Pennsylvanians now have a one-stop webpage to access all of Pennsylvania’s health insurance options. http://www.pa.gov/Healthcare provides links to: Pennie, Pennsylvania’s Health Insurance Marketplace The Department…
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Expanded Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Begins January 1
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) Program (also known as Extra Help) provides premium and cost-sharing assistance for low-income Medicare beneficiaries enrolled…
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Continuous Coverage for Pennsylvania Medicaid and CHIP Recipients Now in Effect
The Consolidated Appropriations Act requires all states to provide 12-month continuous eligibility to children under age 19 in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) beginning Jan. 1, 2024.…
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Pennsylvania Health Department Announces Five-Year Needs and Capacity Assessment Regional Prioritization Events
Every five years, Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant requires that the Bureau of Family Health conduct a state-level, comprehensive assessment of the…
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Pennsylvania State Health Assessment Now Available
The 2023 Pennsylvania State Health Assessment update is now published and available on the Department of Health webpage. The State of Our Health: A Statewide Health Assessment of Pennsylvania identifies […]
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Courageous Leadership from a Senator“In the midst of darkness, Senator Fetterman’s journey teaches us that seeking help is a courageous act—one that not only transforms lives but also paves…
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Dr. Rob's Perspectives: Happy New Year 2024?“Beyond individual preparedness, community awareness is crucial. Can you be a source of strength for yourself and others? Let’s explore the power of resilience in…
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Annual America’s Health Rankings Report Reveals Concerning Trends
United Health Foundation release of America’s Health Rankings 2023 Annual Report, shows eight chronic conditions have reached the highest prevalence in the report’s history. These include arthritis, asthma,…
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