Healthcare overhaul
As the debate over the final shape of the legislation continues, WHYY’s Health+Science desk keeps you informed with the latest developments on the healthcare overhaul.
WHYY’s Health+Science desk keeps you informed with the latest developments on the healthcare overhaul.
New health insurance rules kick in this week Kerry Grens -September 21, 2010 This week marks the six month anniversary of the passage of the new federal health insurance law that will eventually require all citizens to have coverage. But the law has many components – some of which kick in soon.
Job-based health coverage slips Taunya English -September 21, 2010 Fewer Americans now get their health insurance on the job. According to new data from the U.S. Census. In the depth of the recession, Pennsylvanians lost jobs and health coverage too.
Health law was written to narrow health gaps Taunya English -August 25, 2010 The new federal health law includes scholarship and loan money to help launch minorities into health care jobs. It’s part of the strategy to narrow the health gap between whites and minorities in the United States.
Health clinics benefit from stimulus and health dollars Kerry Grens -August 23, 2010 Community health centers frequently operate under tight budgets; but new government funds are allowing these clinics to expand and renovate.
States to scrutinize insurance prices Kerry Grens -August 17, 2010 The federal government has awarded states a million dollars each to monitor premium rate hikes from health insurance companies.
High-risk insurance opens up in Pa. Kerry Grens -August 3, 2010
Companies are weighing the benefits of benefits Taunya English – July 2, 2010
Coverage for people who’ve had trouble buying health insurance Taunya English – July 2, 2010
Funding for post-partum depression research part of healthcare overhaul Maiken Scott – June 22, 2010
A health plan for high risk people Taunya English – June 8, 2010
Pa. advisors will map out the health overhaul Taunya English – May 20, 2010
Challenging the health reform challenge Taunya English – May 14, 2010
Health experts discuss implications of Medicaid expansion Taunya English – May 5, 2010
PA will manage a high-risk pool Taunya English – April 28, 2010
Electronic paydays for Medicare providers Taunya English – April 13, 2010
Health insurance regulators: Be alert for new scams Taunya English – April 12, 2010
Drug companies will post doctor payments Kerry Grens – March 30, 2010
Divergent predictions about the new abortion rules Taunya English – March 29, 2010
Health care bill taxes medical device makers Kerry Grens – March 24, 2010
Will Philadelphia hospitals see relief from uninsured? Kerry Grens – March 24, 2010
PA to sue over health overhaul Taunya English – March 24, 2010
Insurers must permit parents to cover their adult children Taunya English – March 23, 2010
Overhaul brings help for small business Taunya English – March 22, 2010
Health care bill passes Kerry Grens – March 22, 2010
South Jersey democrat to vote no on health care bill Kerry Grens – March 19, 2010
Activists hound lawmakers undecided on health care Kerry Grens – March 18, 2010
President pitches health care in PA Kerry Grens – March 8, 2010
Walking to Washington Taunya English – February 18, 2010
New med school aims to shrink doctor shortage Kerry Grens – February 16, 2010
Strategizing a health reform vote Kerry Grens – January 21, 2010
Democrats address “cadillac” plans with unions January 15, 2010
The health insurance mandate Taunya English – January 5, 2010
States worry over expanded Medicaid costs Taunya English – December 30, 2009
Region’s senators explain health care votes Mark Eichmann – December 24, 2009
Health reform advocates say legislation could do more Kerry Grens – December 22, 2009
Sen. Carper returns to Wilmington after late vote Stephanie Aldrich – December 21, 2009
Buying into Medicare early Taunya English – December 10, 2009
Debating abortion funding Taunya English – December 3, 2009
A tax on teeth whitening and tummy tucks Taunya English – December 3, 2009
Debating abortion funding Taunya English – December 2, 2009
Sen. Casey calls for changes in health care bill Scott Detrow – November 25, 2009
Track the health care votes November 10, 2009
Health bill foes see trouble in senate Scott Detrow – November 10, 2009
Public health experts debate House health plan Taunya English – November 10, 2009
House approves health care bill Kerry Grens – November 9, 2009
Could health reform relieve “job lock”? Kerry Grens – November 2, 2009
Non-profits seek help in health reform Kerry Grens – October 27, 2009
Public option supporters keep hope alive Taunya English – October 2, 2009
Congress considers health insurance cooperatives Taunya English – September 29, 2009
Evidence based treatments in mental health Maiken Scott – September 25, 2009
Health reform proponents rally at Cigna Tom MacDonald – September 23, 2009
Pelosi visits Jeff Hospital to push health overhaul Taunya English – September 22, 2009
Paying docs to save costs Kerry Grens – September 22, 2009
Health insurance insider speaks out Taunya English – September 18, 2009
Senate presents health reform proposal Kerry Grens – September 17, 2009
WEB CHAT: Searching for what works in medicine Taunya English – September 15, 2009
Is the healthcare you want worth paying for? Taunya English – September 15, 2009
Health plan may lack bipartisan support Susan Phillips – September 11, 2009
Obama praises Central PA health system Taunya English – September 11, 2009
Pharmaceutical industry welcomes reform Kerry Grens – September 10, 2009
Health care reform’s impact on seniors Kerry Grens – September 10, 2009
Specter gets support for health reform Tom MacDonald – September 9, 2009
Fitting mental health into the health care equation Maiken Scott – September 9, 2009
Healthcare reform – WEB CHAT September 3, 2009
Challengers debate health care Kerry Grens – September 2, 2009
Rep. Castle calls for health reform ‘time-out’ Mark Eichmann – August 26, 2009
Congressional delegates for public option Tom MacDonald – August 26, 2009
Help for hospitals switching to electronic health records Taunya English – August 25, 2009
First-stop docs could get a pay raise Taunya English – August 24, 2009
Medical cost-savings pilot Kerry Grens – August 20, 2009
Advocates pitch health reform to middle-income Americans Taunya English – August 20, 2009
Delaware health care costs rise faster than earnings Mark Eichmann – August 20, 2009
Christian co-op shares health costs Taunya English – August 19, 2009
Everyone is passionate about healthcare reform, but does everyone know the facts? Chris Satullo – August 16, 2009
“Death panels” get the axe Kerry Grens – August 14, 2009
Sestak discusses healthcare at local church Susan Phillips – August 14, 2009
Sestak faces concern with “public option” Susan Phillips – August 13, 2009
Drugs companies at odds Kerry Grens – August 12, 2009
Arlen Specter booed at town hall meeting Susan Phillips – August 12, 2009
Congress on recess, no healthcare plan Phil Gregory – August 11, 2009
PA targeted to support Obama health plan Susan Phillips – August 10, 2009
Lawmakers hold healthcare reform forums Shai Ben-Yaacov – August 5, 2009
Health care still priority during break Stephanie Aldrich – August 3, 2009
Healthcare reform materializes in Congress Kerry Grens – July 16, 2009
The squeaky wheels of healthcare reform Kerry Grens – July 15, 2009
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