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The Money Overview

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Pennsylvania has sent letters to nearly 700,000 Medicaid expansion adults about an 80-hour monthly work requirement that starts in January 2027

Letters are arriving at the homes of nearly 700,000 Pennsylvanians on Medicaid, warning that adults on the expansion program will have to show 80 hours a month of work or similar activity. The rule begins in January 2027. People who do not meet it, and do not report an exemption, can lose coverage. The state […] The post Pennsylvania has sent letters to nearly 700,000 Medicaid expansion adults about an 80-hour monthly work requirement that starts in January 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

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mindfullyamerican.com

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2 Pennsylvania Programs That Cut Prescription Costs, Older Adults Take Note

For older adults on a fixed income, the pharmacy counter can be a stressful stop. Pennsylvania offers help with those costs, and it’s easy to miss if nobody mentions it. These are the programs worth asking about before your next refill. Note: This is general information, not medical or...

Pennsylvania · 23d
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Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on health care, abortion, trans rights and more

Pennsylvania’s next governor may have a role in the accessibility of health care coverage, what reproductive care looks like and how the state protects LGBTQ+ residents. As voters prepare to cast their ballots to determine a number of crucial races across the state, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger Stacy Garrity have been making their case for why they should be the one to lead the state.

Pennsylvania · 21d
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abc27 News

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PA measles cases surpass 1,300 for the year; DOH has administered 10,000 vaccines

Pennsylvania · 20d

MyChesCo

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Upstart Impacts Targets Women’s Health Funding Gap With Program

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Upstart Impacts is launching a Pennsylvania startup accelerator focused on women’s healthcare, offering 10 early-stage biotechnology and medical technology companies free commercialization support to address gaps in medical research and expand opportunities for investment and product development. The Philadelphia-based nonprofit will accept applications through December...

Philadelphia, PA · 21d

NorthcentralPA.com

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UPMC Williamsport named Aetna Institute of Quality for joint replacement

Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC Williamsport has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality orthopedic facility for total joint replacement. The designation goes to hospitals and surgical centers that meet specific quality measures for joint replacement surgery, including low complication rates, fewer hospital readmissions and strong patient outcomes after hip and knee replacement procedures. “Hip and knee replacement surgery can be life-changing for people whose pain keeps them from doing the things they enjoy or need to do every day,” said Dr. John “Jack” Bailey, an orthopaedic surgeon with UPMC Orthopaedic Care in Williamsport. “Patients want to feel confident that they’re receiving safe, high-quality care, and it’s a bonus when it’s close to home. This designation reflects the commitment of our surgeons, nurses, therapists, and support staff to help patients recover, regain mobility, and return to the activities that matter most to them.” Aetna evaluates facilities using measures related to patient safety, quality outcomes and overall performance. The information is available to Aetna members to help them make decisions about their care. More information about UPMC Orthopaedic Care services in northcentral Pennsylvania is available at UPMC.com/OrthoNCPA .

Williamsport, PA · 23d

abc27 News

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Health officials implementing ‘first in the nation’ program to combat maternal mortality rate in PA

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Shapiro Administration is taking steps to reduce the maternal mortality rate in Pennsylvania. “I couldn’t be happier to be here today to officially announce a first-of-its-kind program,” State Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh said. Arkoosh came to Lancaster to launch a first-in-the-nation apprenticeship program specifically designed […]

Pennsylvania · 22d

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Inside Pa.’s measles vaccination efforts as statewide outbreak infects over 1,200

Around 4 p.m. on a recent Thursday, people began to arrive outside a fire station in New Holland, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They came in cars, horse-drawn buggies and on bicycles. Some were in groups and others alone, including several women wearing long dresses and white bonnets over their hair...

Pennsylvania · 21d

Quartz

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New York's data center freeze may not hold up like its fracking ban did

Pennsylvania kicked one fracking company out of the area for more than a decade. It just couldn't keep it out for good. It came back in late 2023, and by the next year, Texas-based company Coterra was running lines beneath dozens of homes in Dimock, Pa., including the one where local resident Victoria Switzer, a former schoolteacher, paints, according to Mother Jones. The noise from the construction and truck traffic have kept her up at night. "They are cutting up the valley like Swiss cheese," she said. "We came here to enjoy nature, and this has just torn our lives apart."

New York · 22d

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Connolly Dermatology Reopening Rumors Swirl as 70-Plus Workers Await Back Pay

A Facebook post claiming that Connolly Dermatology is quietly reopening under the name Aiden LLC or Connolly Skin Care has stirred fresh anxiety among former employees and patients still reeling from the practice's abrupt shutdown. The post alleges the business has started seeing patients again even though, according to the same post, former workers are still waiting on wages they say they're owed and patients were left without continuity of care when the offices went dark.

New Jersey · 25d

Bucks County Beacon

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Independent Pennsylvania State Rep. Candidate Chris Gambino Wants You to Hop Off the Two-Party Seesaw

Chris Gambino is an independent candidate for Bucks County’s 143rd state House district. He is running against incumbent Republican Shelby Labs and Democratic challenger Tim Hayes. Chris joined me today to talk about his campaign and positions, what he believes it means to be a progressive, why the two-party system is failing us, and why we need to stop letting outrage shut down conversations.

Bucks County, PA · 24d

Times Leader

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Wilkes-Barre VA among hospitals funded in record $4.8B VA maintenance push

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has received funding for nonrecurring maintenance projects in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, adding to

Wilkes-Barre, PA · 25d

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Barbers, Stylists Trained to Support Mental Health with OurHAIR

On a bright October morning, the atmosphere inside Divine Hair Studios was vibrant with the hum of clippers and the buzz of conversation. Yet, for Monique Williams, co-owner of the Kingston-based salon, the role of a stylist extends far beyond just haircuts and braiding. “In our profession, doing hair is...

Pennsylvania · 23d

NorthcentralPA.com

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UPMC Pain Management in Williamsport welcomes new doctor

Williamsport, Pa. — UPMC has welcomed Remington Mark, D.O., to its Pain Management team in Williamsport. Dr. Mark earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an anesthesiology residency and a chronic pain medicine fellowship at Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center, in Rochester, N.Y. “Dr. Mark’s expertise in evaluating and treating acute and chronic pain conditions strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive pain management services close to home,” said Tom Hoy, executive administrator of Musculoskeletal, Neuroscience, and Rehabilitation Services for UPMC in North Central Pa. “His patient-centered approach, which includes individualized treatment plans and interventional options, supports our goal of helping patients improve comfort, restore function and mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life.” Dr. Mark sees patients at UPMC Pain Management, 1100 Grampian Boulevard, second floor, on the Divine Providence Campus in Williamsport. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark, call 570-326-8457. For more information, visit UPMC.com/PainManagementNCPA .

Williamsport, PA · 10-05

The Cool Down

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Jefferson-Independence clash could leave Pennsylvania patients out of network after Dec. 31

"Nobody can enter Philadelphia without going through us."

Pennsylvania · 26d

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An ambitious financial experiment tried to support struggling rural hospitals in Pa. for years. Did it work?

Prep cooks, waitresses and managers were busy on an early morning in October as they got ready for the dinner crowd at Here and Now Brewing in Honesdale. The part-restaurant, part-gift shop and part-brewery on Main Street has become a hangout spot for locals in the small town of about 4,400 people nestled in the northeast region of the Pocono Mountains.

Honesdale, PA · 26d

WHYY

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Inside Pa.’s measles vaccination efforts as statewide outbreak infects over 1,200

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Around 4 p.m. on a recent Thursday, people began to arrive outside a fire station in New Holland, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They came in cars, horse-drawn buggies and on bicycles.

Pennsylvania · 25d

NorthEast Times

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Penn Medicine and Independence Blue Cross Plan 18 Outpatient Surgery Centers

Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross and Regent Surgical are partnering to develop at least 18 outpatient surgery centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. PhillyVoice published the announcement, which came from the IBX Newsroom. The partnership is intended to widen access to lower-cost, high-quality surgical care across Greater Philadelphia, according...

Pennsylvania · 10-05

WTAJ

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New Mount Nittany Health medical facility expected to open in Bellefonte

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Mount Nittany Health has announced plans to build a new medical facility in Bellefonte. Mount Nittany Health said the new two-story, 40,000-square-foot medical office building at 987 E. Bishop St. will provide the capacity and flexibility needed to meet the community’s growing health care needs. “More than 120 years ago, […]

Bellefonte, PA · 25d