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
Introducing PHAN’s 2021 Summer Interns!
We're so happy to welcome our 2021 summer interns to PHAN! We asked them to introduce themselves below: Korie Eldemire: Hello! My name is Kori
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
Study shows 1 in 2 Pennsylvanians is worried about high prescription drug costs
Many Pennsylvanians struggle with high prescription drug costs. In the second Pennsylvania-specific survey on healthcare affordability released in 202
PA Takes the Next Step to Lower Drug Prices
The costs of prescription drugs are out of control, and everyday Pennsylvanians are paying the price. A new study shows that 1 in 5 Pennsylvania adult
The American Rescue Plan will make healthcare more affordable. Here’s how.
On March 10th, Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The $1.9 trillion bill will help Americans through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. I
Healthcare Continues to be Unaffordable as Prescription Drug Prices Rise in 2021
The high and rising cost of prescription drugs is a huge barrier to affordable healthcare in Pennsylvania, and across the nation. Despite both Democra
Mothers on Medicaid are losing their coverage just 60 days after giving birth. Here’s how Pennsylvania can keep our mothers healthy
Medicaid only covers mothers for 60 days after they’ve given birth. As it stands, the United States is the only developed country where the maternal
Survey shows Pennsylvanians struggling with high healthcare costs
Anecdotally, it's been clear that Pennsylvanians are struggling with rising healthcare costs, but until recently, Pennsylvania lacked the data to desc