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
Low Income Pennsylvanians Can Now Enroll in Pennie Year Round!
Great news! Pennie, also known as the Health Insurance Marketplace, is taking steps to make it easier for people to purchase health insurance without
Maintaining Health Coverage When the Public Health Emergency Ends
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has declared a public health emergency. This allows anyone enrolled in Medicaid to contin
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
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
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
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
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