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Predictive AI next phase in healthcare
Bystro AI uses genetic data to predict disease risk and treatment outcomes, moving healthcare from reactive to proactive care.
Over a dozen Pa. hospital closures likely without increased support, report states
Without increased support, more than a dozen hospital closures in Pennsylvania are likely to occur, a recent report reveals.
Survey of Pa. hospitals and nursing homes finds provider shortages limit, delay care
Pennsylvania faces health care workforce shortages that strain patients’ access to care.
Tobacco settlement fund audits released for Lehigh health care facility
The release of tobacco settlement fund audits for health care facilities in eastern Pennsylvania and Lehigh County was announced by Auditor General Timothy DeFoor.
Area hospitals rank among best in state
Quality health care is abundant in South central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley, according to rankings by Newsweek and Statista Inc.
State Senate passes bill to provide funding for health care services
The state Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would ensure funding for nursing homes, hospitals and EMS services.
HAP: Hospitals strong economic driver despite COVID costs
Despite the enormous cost of the COVID-19 pandemic and historic workforce shortages, Pennsylvania hospitals and health care systems continue to play a significant role in the state’s economy. The Hospital […]
Pa. nurses rally at State Capitol to address workforce crisis
Seeking to solve their workforce crisis, hundreds of Pennsylvania nurses rallied at the State Capitol.
PASSHE takes action to address crucial nursing shortage
To address a critical nursing shortage, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education is seeking $112 million in state funding.
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.
COVID-era waivers expanding telehealth reimbursements set to end this year
Health care providers supercharged their telemedicine offerings as a result of the pandemic—however, how those providers will be reimbursed for virtual care moving forward is in question.
Legislation providing $225 million to PA health care industry awaits signature by Gov. Wolf
A bill allocating $225 million in state relief to support health care professionals and strengthen Pennsylvania’s health care workforce has been approved by both the House and Senate and awaits a signature from Gov. Tom Wolf.
