Community Spotlight: Perry County
This month, we're looking at the health access issues unique to one of Pennsylvania's rural counties: Perry County. With a population of about 45,82
What’s a Healthcare “Provider”?
As you start to use your insurance, you may hear the term “provider” used frequently. So, what is a provider and why does it matter when trying to
Health Policy Spotlight: Medicaid Work Requirements
In a statement this January, the Trump Administration urged states to begin forcing people who rely on Medicaid to prove that they are working in orde
PHAN Statement on Medicaid Work Requirements
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a letter announcing that they will allow states to apply for
What’s Next after Passage of the Tax Bill?
PHAN strongly opposed the tax bill that achieved final passage in both the House & Senate over the last two days. Although we're disappointed by t
PHAN Statement on Passage of Tax Cuts & Jobs Act in the House
Today, the House passed the latest version of the tax bill following a conference with the Senate. In its current form, the bill will have devastati
PHAN Statement on Passage of Tax Bill in the Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – Last night, the Senate passed a tax bill that - if it becomes law --will have significant and disastrous implications for our healt
PHAN Statement on Proposed Elimination of Medical Expense Deduction
Lawmakers in the House have been heavily criticized for eliminating the medical expense tax deduction from their proposed tax plan – a catastro
PHAN Statement on Veto of HB 59
HARRISBURG -- Today Governor Wolf vetoed HB 59, a bill that would force Pennsylvanians to jump through additional hoops in order to keep their Medicai
We’re Building a Senior Advocacy Army to Fight for Better Long-Term Care
Earlier this summer, we asked seniors about their experience getting the health care and long-term services they need to stay healthy, live well, and