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Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council

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Jun 27, 2024

PHC4: More than half of Pa. hospitals operating in the red

A Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) report shows more than half of the state's general acute care hospitals posted a negative operating margin in fiscal year 2023. 

Jan 23, 2024

PHC4 says new report ‘empowers communities’ on public health

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) has produced new reports to shed light on critical health care components and offer data into public health at the county level. 

Oct 9, 2023

Rate of maternal morbidity sounds alarms

Pennsylvania has seen an alarming rise in severe maternal morbidity rates among patients hospitalized for delivery.

Sep 28, 2023

Report: Ambulatory Surgery Centers net revenue increased 7.6%

Net revenue for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Pennsylvania increased 7.6% in 2022 over 2021, according to the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHc4). 

Dec 15, 2022

Report: Significant increases in in-hospital mortality rates for eight conditions

A new performance report of state hospitals shows significant statewide increases in in-hospital mortality rates for most of the reported conditions. 

Apr 20, 2020

Wolf approves property tax extension, vetoes link with fed’s expansion of ‘critical’ worker advisory guidelines

Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation Monday that, among other provisions, will provide property tax relief by allowing taxing districts to waive late fees for property taxes as long as they are paid by the end of 2020.