
Health Care
Christiana Care will review health care services in Delaware prisons
Delaware’s largest hospital system will conduct an independent review of medical and behavioral health care services in the state’s prisons.
6 years ago
For low-income Pennsylvanians, dental care can be a nightmare
More than 1 million adults on Medicaid in Pennsylvania have only bare bones coverage. Why is getting dental care so hard for these patients?
Air Date: August 20, 2019
Listen 12:04Doctor who sued N.J. to stop ‘aid-in-dying’ law believes it violates his oath
An attorney for the doctor who sued to stop New Jersey’s new aid-in-dying law said his client believes the law violates his oath as a practicing physician.
6 years ago
Brand-name drug prices rising at slower pace, lower amounts
Drug companies are still raising prices for brand-name prescription medicines, just not as often or by as much as they used to, according to an Associated Press analysis.
6 years ago
New Jersey’s medically assisted suicide law put on hold
Gov. Murphy, who signed the bill, said that AG Grewal would release guidance for residents in light of the order and vowed to oppose the lawsuit in court.
6 years ago
Good news: On mammograms, Philadelphia beats the national average
There’s still a striking disparity between neighborhoods across the city.
6 years ago
Looking at gender’s many sides, and keeping kids’ safety and inclusion in mind
Navigating the world as a young transgender person can be challenging. That’s true even in places some might think it’s safe, like the health-care system.
6 years ago
Listen 4:53Pa., N.J. health experts warn new Trump immigration rule will increase uninsured
The change widens the definition of “public charge” to mean people here legally who get public benefits like Medicaid, food stamps, and housing vouchers.
6 years ago
Hahnemann residency programs draw winning bid of $55M from local health systems
A group of six local health systems outbid Reading-based Tower Health for the residency slots that had been assigned to Hahnemann University Hospital.
6 years ago
How Buildings Impact Our Lives
From bungalows to skyscrapers, farmhouses to condos, brownstones to corner shops, buildings define the spaces of our lives. They are our ...
Air Date: August 9, 2019
Listen 49:15New Jersey will require violence intervention programs at certain hospitals
New Jersey will require certain hospitals to have intervention programs aimed at breaking the cycle of violence for the state’s most at-risk residents.
6 years ago
Hospital union wants city to rezone Hahnemann property so it can’t be flipped
District 1199C wants a zoning change that would require the hospital property to be used for health care, and prevent developers from building apartments.
6 years ago
After two nights of Democratic debates, we discuss the issues, the policies, the arguments, the memorable moments and what they say about the party and the upcoming primary,
Air Date: August 1, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00‘Modest’ ACA health insurance rate increases expected for 2020
The 2020 numbers show an average statewide requested increase of 4.9%. Requested rate increases for those in small group market plans is 9.6%.
6 years ago
Many fear Hahnemann’s story will send a message: Buying a failing hospital pays
Because the hospital real estate is owned separately from its business, some worry that its for-profit owner will sell to developers and come out ahead.
6 years ago
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