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
New Petition Urges PA Officials to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
Many Pennsylvanians struggle to access healthcare. Long wait lists, too few providers that accept Medicaid (access card) and Medicare (red, white, and
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
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
Governor Wolf to Focus on Bipartisan Health Reform in 2021 Budget
On Wednesday, February 3rd, Governor Wolf gave his budget address to the General Assembly. He discussed his hopes and priorities for the 2021 year, in
President Biden takes steps to increase access to healthcare through Medicaid & ACA marketplace
On Thursday, January 28th, President Biden signed a series of executive orders aiming to improve access to healthcare for individuals receiving Medica
Top Ten Things You Need to Know about the “No Surprises Act”
At the end of December of 2020, Congress passed the “No Surprises Act”, and put an end to many surprise medical bills for individuals across the c
Become a Sustaining Donor of PHAN
What is a Sustaining Donor? A Sustaining Donor is an individual who pledges a monthly gift to PHAN. The monthly donation is collected electronically
Rural Communities Face Increased Barriers to Healthcare
November 19th is National Rural Health Day! The health of our rural communities is a critical component of health overall, yet these communities are o
Testimony on the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
On October 6th, PHAN was given the opportunity to testify in front of the House Republican Policy Committee about the importance of lowering prescript