
Health Care
One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.
2 months ago
Listen 4:47As emergency rooms see more patients with respiratory complications, hospitals are being asked to test for possible bird flu in humans.
2 months ago
Listen 1:04Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?
Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.
2 months ago
N.J. lawmakers want to address the growing shortage of nurses and other health care workers
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill to let out-of-state nurses and other health care professionals work without final license approval for a year.
2 months ago
Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedure
The executive order instructed the assistant to the president for domestic policy to give Trump a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access.
2 months ago
H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered
Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?
Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:04Empowering blood cancer patients to share their data for research
Started by a patient, HealthTree lets blood cancer patients look for clinical trials and treatment options, as well as share their data with researchers.
2 months ago
Listen 7:33Independence Blue Cross began limiting coverage of GLP-1 drugs on Jan. 1 to some medical conditions, but not obesity or weight loss.
3 months ago
Listen 1:42A National Institutes of Health memo on Feb. 7 said certain grant funds to universities and research institutions would be capped starting Monday.
3 months ago
Listen 1:17FTI Consulting chosen to temporarily run Crozer Health
Pa. officials and Prospect Medical Holdings have reached a preliminary agreement to have FTI Consulting temporarily manage the four-hospital system in Delaware County.
3 months ago
Listen 0:49Some early session bills in the Pennsylvania legislature align with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s health spending priorities and prepare for possible changes under Trump.
3 months ago
How to avoid a trip to the ER on Super Bowl Sunday
From heart attacks to broken bones, doctors weigh in on how to avoid common health emergencies linked to the big game.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03New Jersey dentists advocate for fluoridated water as debate over the chemical continues
New Jersey has one of the lowest fluoridation rates in the U.S. Only about 16% of New Jersey residents have fluoridated water, compared to the national average of about 75%.
3 months ago
Listen 1:15Prospect intends to sell Crozer Health to a ‘not-for-profit consortium of healthcare operators’
Prospect Medical Holdings did not identify which parties would be a part of the consortium looking to take over the distressed Crozer Health system in Delaware County.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania insurance officials say premium costs could rise, on average, by 82% with the loss of boosted tax credits in 2026.
3 months ago
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