
Health Care
CHOP, Bayer team up on $5M hemophilia research effort
Bayer has entered into a three-year collaboration agreement with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to develop new hemophilia treatments.
6 years ago
Proposal would require screening all N.J. prisoners for hepatitis B and C
The N.J. Department of Corrections has come under fire from criminal justice and public health advocates who say its policy of targeted screening for the virus falls short.
6 years ago
Do I hear $1,000? Auction of Hahnemann University Hospital equipment begins
Interested in buying a used linear accelerator, an old hospital stretcher or even a fully equipped hospital kitchen? Now is your chance.
6 years ago
Pa. is a step closer to starting a state-based health insurance exchange
Lawmakers and the governor opted to create their own exchange because it’s likely to save the commonwealth money.
6 years ago
Why mandated nurse-to-patient ratios have become one of the most controversial ideas in health care
The issue has divided nurses, confounded voters, and prompted a multimillion-dollar backlash by the hospital industry. Even research on the impact of ratio laws has been split
6 years ago
Listen 14:46Through good times and bad — how school nursing has evolved over time
School nurses now have to add shooter drills and concussion protocols to the day-to-day responsibilities that come with tending to the health needs of students.
6 years ago
Listen 05:32Telemedicine bill faces familiar threat over amendment banning abortion drug
The bill passed the Pa. Senate with broad support, but state House support is divided after Republicans added the amendment.
6 years ago
Woman sues Philadelphia pharmacy for outing her as transgender, HIV-positive
The AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania is suing a Philadelphia pharmacy for outing a woman as transgender and HIV-positive to her neighbors.
6 years ago
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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago