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Pa. residents will see expanded healthcare through the American …

WEBBy Antoinette Kraus. Today, March 23, marks the eleventh anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the landmark law that expanded health

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Maternal mortality crisis among top concerns for state lawmakers

WEBAt a press conference earlier this month, members of the Women’s Health Caucus gathered in Harrisburg to share their priorities for the 2023-24 legislative …

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New state online tool aims to ID, address health inequities across Pa.

WEBA new tool launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services can help providers and community organizations identify and address health inequities, …

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Six Pa. counties classify as ‘maternal health deserts,’ new report says

WEBSix of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties now classify as “maternal health deserts,” according to a new March of Dimes Report. The report, which uses data from the U.S. …

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Pennsylvania looks to expand access to doula services in 2024

WEBPa. extends postpartum Medicaid coverage for pregnant persons. The extension will take effect beginning April 1, 2022 and will be available for five years as …

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During Black Maternal Health Week, Pa. officials highlight efforts …

WEBEdward Gilmore said his daughter LaShana did everything right during her pregnancy with her second child in 2019. “I saw her the day before. She was a fitness …

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New advisory group aims to improve pregnancy, postpartum care …

WEBHappy weekend, all. Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the creation of an advisory group to improve pregnancy and …

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Pa. lawmakers say communities need more notice to prepare for …

WEBGovernment & Politics; Health Care; Pa. lawmakers say communities need more notice to prepare for hospital closings ‘When someone needs emergency care, …

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Dental care bills see movement in Pa. House and beyond

WEBSeveral bills aimed at improving Pennsylvanians’ access to dental care are currently moving through the Legislature with broad support from lawmakers. One bill, …

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Pa. Supreme Court sets 'high hurdle' for commonwealth's …

WEBThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision Monday clearing the way for a lawsuit by abortion providers on behalf of patients challenging the …

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‘This is only a start’: Shapiro, lawmakers celebrate signing of

WEBState lawmakers and members of the Shapiro administration gathered in the state Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate the ceremonial signing of Act 5 — a bill that …

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Pa. lawmakers introduce Abortion Protections Package, proposing

WEBJust over a year after the U.S. Supreme Court gave state legislatures authority over abortion and its legality, two Pennsylvania Democrats are preparing a …

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New Medicare proposal would cover training for family caregivers

WEBThe proposal, which covers both individual and group training, is a long-overdue recognition of the role informal caregivers — also known as family caregivers — …

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With a rise in overdose deaths, how is Pa. combating the opioid

WEBStatewide shutdowns and stay-at-home orders helped health officials combat COVID-19, but the mitigation efforts caused another public health crisis — the opioid …

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‘Shell game’: When private equity comes to town, hospitals can …

WEBOne study from Indiana University suggests private equity improves efficiency at hospitals without compromising health care quality.. Research into private …

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Pa. Rep. Summer Lee introduces hazard pay bill for healthcare …

WEBU.S. Rep Summer Lee, D-12th District, introduced legislation on Thursday that would provide hazard pay and other protections for essential healthcare workers in …

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Pennsylvania residents call for action after study links fracking to

WEBA study on birth outcomes found a correlation between low birth weight and a mother’s proximity to active wells during their production phase — when oil or gas is …

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Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health

WEBDuring a special legislative session on abortion in July, Iowa Republican state Rep. Shannon Lundgren defended the exclusion of mental health exceptions …

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