Health Care
New health care laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to take effect in 2024
New state laws focus on donated breast milk insurance coverage, patient consent, birth control prescriptions, hospital drug testing, and more.
4 months ago
People with opioid addiction are leaving hospitals against medical advice as often as one in six times, a significant rise over previous years.
4 months ago
More states extend health coverage to immigrants even as issue inflames GOP
More than 1 million immigrants are covered by state health programs. Several states, including GOP-led Utah, will soon add or expand such coverage.
4 months ago
As pandemic unfolded, deaths of older adults in Pennsylvania rose steeply in abuse or neglect cases
The state saw a large increase in those deaths between 2017 and 2022.
4 months ago
COVID and flu cases are on the rise as vaccination rates remain low, CDC warns
Experts are concerned that the number of flu and COVID-19 patients in hospitals could peak at around the same time and strain capacity.
4 months ago
Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says
High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
4 months ago
More people are feeling the weight of collective trauma and winter blues. Here’s how to cope
The winter blues are real, and feel more present these days, an APA study shows. Here’s what psychologists suggest on how to balance our feelings.
4 months ago
Listen 2:20Both hospitals are owned by California-based Prime Healthcare. Unionized registered nurses will strike through Dec. 26.
4 months ago
Top COVID FAQs of 2023: Staying safe at home, flying tips, shot combos, new variant
This is the year that the COVID-19 pandemic was declared to be no longer a global health emergency.
4 months ago
For the third year in a row, ACA health insurance plans see record signups
More than 19 million people have already signed up for health insurance through the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act. And you can still enroll through Jan. 16.
4 months ago
Rite Aid banned from facial recognition tech use for 5 years after faulty theft targeting in stores
Rite Aid said it disagrees with the allegations, though the company is pleased to reach an agreement to resolve the issue
4 months ago
The proposed deal between Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network could close by the end of 2024, according to a joint announcement from the hospital systems.
4 months ago
Listen 1:06New organ donation technique challenges line between life and death
A new organ donation technique can recover more organs from each donor, and organs that are less likely to fail. But some doctors say it’s unethical.
5 months ago
Listen 10:02‘It makes a difference’: Delaware family’s heartfelt toy drive follows life-saving hospital stay
This Wilmington family rushed to Nemours Children’s Hospital during a life-threatening emergency. Now, they’re returning to give toys and hope to young patients.
5 months ago
Listen 1:17In a 14-1 vote, Philadelphia becomes first city to deem ‘medical deportation’ unlawful
After a three-year campaign, immigrant advocates are one step closer to banning the practice of medical deportation.
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