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Medical malpractice court filings, insurance rates rise with venue shopping
Medical malpractice filings in Philadelphia surged last year following the state Supreme Court’s reversal of a 2002 rule that required lawsuits to be filed in the jurisdiction where they occurred.
Six months in, new head of HAP focused on fixing health care crisis
Nicole Stallings took the helm of the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) in June by taking a listening tour across the state.
Prescription drug prices escalating cost of health care
Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing making it hard for some patients to afford the care they need.
Rate of maternal morbidity sounds alarms
Pennsylvania has seen an alarming rise in severe maternal morbidity rates among patients hospitalized for delivery.
Pennsylvania hospitals face financial challenges but hold strong on economic contributions
Pennsylvania hospitals, while facing financial challenges in the post-pandemic world, still support one in 10 jobs and contribute a fifth of the state’s gross domestic product.
Pennsylvania hospitals face financial challenges but hold strong on economic contributions
Pennsylvania hospitals, while facing financial challenges in the post-pandemic world, still support one in 10 jobs and contribute a fifth of the state’s gross domestic product.
Medical malpractice cases again can be tried in any county
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania reversed a 2002 ruling Thursday, allowing medical malpractice claimants to bring their case to court in counties other than where the injury occurred.
Legislators prepare to introduce $650M hospital grant program in House, Senate
Incoming legislation in the House and Senate looks to give back to Pennsylvania’s “health care heroes” with $650 million in grant funding.
Nursing’s mental toll: Study shows depression high in nursing, underscoring a need for more mental health support
Nurses experience clinical depression at twice the rate of the general public. We talked to area nurses to find out why and what can be done to help.
