Health Care
The rise of ransomware attacks
According to a recent report, ransomware victims are increasing 58% year over year. How can essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals safeguard against attacks?
Air Date: March 26, 2026
Listen 51:41Pennsylvania home care workers say industry in ‘crisis’ without $800M infusion of state funding
Home care workers and agencies say the state needs to raise reimbursement rates and pay to meet demand for an aging population.
6 months ago
Listen 2:10The new medical school option will target students pursuing careers in primary care, pediatrics and other specialties with shortages.
6 months ago
Listen 0:57‘Blank check’: Delaware bill would cap the state’s inflated hospital prices
Some Delaware hospitals charge employee private plans more than 300% of Medicare for certain medical services.
7 months ago
Listen 0:51Founders of the new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee say they will act as an alternative body to a federal advisory group under RFK Jr.
7 months ago
Listen 1:20The new policy guarantees an end to silent lunches and prohibits the collective punishment of students.
7 months ago
Listen 0:55Dennis Massimo’s genetic diagnosis and cancer treatment plan was coordinated at the new King Center for Lynch Syndrome at Penn Medicine.
7 months ago
Listen 1:44The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago
A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.
7 months ago
Reproductive medicine and fertility centers are required to meet specific safety standards and apply for state licensure under new rules.
7 months ago
Listen 1:21Philadelphia Planned Parenthood centers say services are at risk following Medicaid cuts
The federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” signed into law last July, blocks Medicaid funding to facilities that perform abortions.
7 months ago
Pennsylvania has reported 12 confirmed cases of measles so far in 2026 and is on track to surpass last year’s total of 16 infections.
7 months ago
Listen 1:15The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.
7 months ago
Listen 1:09New Philly tool provides ‘one-stop shop’ for critical HIV resources
The Philadelphia HIV Resource Finder can help those interested in HIV treatment find it and prevention resources throughout the city.
7 months ago
El campus de salud propuesto por ChristianaCare en Georgetown incluiría una sala de emergencias y atención ambulatoria para atender a la creciente población.
7 months ago
The Big Fix: Remaking American Healthcare
The United States spends more money on health care than any other country and still millions of Americans struggle to get care. How can we make a better healthcare system?
Air Date: February 24, 2026 12:00 pm
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