Health Care
Casey urges Democratic candidates to blast Trump, not one another, on health care
The Pennsylvania senator says Democrats can use the issue to win in 2020, but only if they remind voters that Republicans are taking health care away.
5 years ago
Delaware departments work to reduce trauma’s effects with increased training
The aim: for state employees to understand and respond to trauma’s effects, to lessen its impact and build resilience in children and adults.
5 years ago
Democratic primary debate: round five
We discuss the fifth democratic presidential primary debate, the candidates, the issues discussed and their performances.
Air Date: November 21, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:05Bill to prevent sudden hospital closures (like Hahnemann) moves along in City Council
A committee had its first hearing on a measure requiring hospitals to provide advance notice and a detailed closure plan to the city’s health department.
5 years ago
Want new taxes to pay for health care? Lessons from the Affordable Care Act
When passing the ACA, Democrats touted that they had included measures to pay for the bill's expanded coverage. But now, Congress has eliminated many of those taxes.
5 years ago
Bill requiring medical providers to bury fetal remains passes Pa. House
Supporters say the measure would ensure parents have an opportunity for closure. Opponents say it could discourage women from getting abortions.
5 years ago
New, old drugs may offer fresh ways to fight heart disease
Novel drugs may offer fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the usual medicines to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
5 years ago
Half a billion dollars: Pa. medical marijuana sales skyrocket 500% in year two
Nearly 150,000 Pennsylvanians are now certified to buy weed.
5 years ago
Medicare for all: crunching the numbers
We unpack Elizabeth Warren's "Medicare for all" plan and the other presidential candidates' health care proposals.
Air Date: November 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Pa. revokes Hahnemann University Hospital’s state license
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has revoked Hahnemann University Hospital’s state license.
5 years ago
U.S. judge blocks Trump’s health insurance rule for immigrants
A federal judge put on hold a Trump administration rule requiring immigrants prove they will have health insurance or can pay for medical care before they can get visas.
5 years ago
Affordable Care Act health insurance open enrollment begins for 2020
Rates have increased an average of 5%, but people who don't qualify for subsidies still face potentially high premiums.
5 years ago
N.J. hospital group joins multistate health care partnership
It’s teaming up with Pennsylvania and Ohio counterparts to improve patient safety and hospital practices
5 years ago
This week; the move to ban single-use plastic bags in Philly, providing free menstrual products in Pa. schools and facilities, and the Philly origins of candy corn.
Air Date: October 21, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Airline food prep workers stage PHL ‘die-in’ to rally for better health care
Employees of LSG Sky Chef, a subcontractor for American Airlines and others, staged a ‘die-in’ to spotlight their demand for affordable health care coverage.
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