Hospital Closures are on the Rise in Pennsylvania; Harrisburg Must Step In
Hospital closures are impacting communities across Pennsylvania. Closures can harm communities by reducing the number of hospital beds, emergency serv
New Report: Are PA Hospitals Complying with Transparency Rules?
A new report conducted by PHAN looks at whether Pennsylvania hospitals are complying with rules aimed at ensuring patients know what they’ll pay for
PA Judge Decides that Excessive CEO Pay, Lack of Charity Care Means Hospitals Owe Taxes
In a recent court case that has made national news, a Pennsylvania court found that Tower Health could no longer receive property tax breaks for four
Four PA hospitals top the nation in new rankings, but not for good reasons
Four Pennsylvania hospital systems rank in the top 25 nationally for “fair share deficits” according to a 2023 national ranking from the Lown Inst
Treating People With Disabilities: What Healthcare Professionals Should Know
Having a good relationship with your doctor, dentist, psychiatrist, therapist or other healthcare professionals not only makes healthcare appointments
PHAN Statement on New Prescription Drug Reforms to be included in Build Back Better
HARRISBURG, PA - Yesterday, Senator Chuck Schumer announced that lawmakers have reached a compromise on prescription drug reform to be included in the
President Biden Unveils Build Back Better Framework
On Thursday, October 28th, President Biden released a framework of his Build Back Better plan. The framework includes historic investments that will b
PHAN Statement on Release of New Build Back Better Framework
HARRISBURG, PA - Today, President Biden announced the latest framework for the Build Back Better package. Antoinette Kraus, Executive Director of the
Medicaid Should Cover Early Allergen Introduction in Pennsylvania
Last year, many national children's health advocacy groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, endorsed a practice called early allergen in
PHAN’s Testimony on High Prescription Drug Costs in Pennsylvania
PHAN's Director of Policy Patrick Keenan gave the following testimony today at a hearing held by the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee He