Health Care
ACA insurers in the Supreme Court: Why consumers should pay attention
More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation's health insurers Tuesday when the Supreme Court hears a case involving the Affordable Care Act.
6 years ago
Supreme Court leaves Kentucky ultrasound law in place
The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.
6 years ago
Dental school grads find it hard to beat back student debt
Dentistry can be a lucrative career, but some say rising tuition costs mean massive loans to pay off in a changing market for care.
6 years ago
Listen 11:14Rethinking a ban on flavored e-cigarettes
Does cracking down on flavored e-cigarettes make it harder for adults trying to quit smoking?
Air Date: December 5, 2019
Listen 15:19CHOP, 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
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