Healthcare
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One in four rural Pennsylvania hospitals lost money last year
More than a quarter of Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals ended the past fiscal year in the red as they reckoned with an aging patient population, rising costs and dwindling payments from government programs.
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Doctors warn One Big Beautiful Bill healthcare changes are increasing pressure on Pa. hospitals
Pennsylvania doctors explain the strain on hospitals and emergency departments after the One Big Beautiful Bill created new Medicaid eligibility and cut ACA Marketplace coverage.
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The 28 top-ranked hospitals in Pa. and what they do best
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia landed at the top of the list, achieving national recognition for 12 medical specialities and a spot on the website’s honor roll of the 20 best U.S. hospitals.
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Temple University expands support amid national mental health crisis
National survey shows rising mental health issues and financial insecurity among college students, prompting Temple University to enhance support services.
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Challenges abound as measles continue to tick upward in PA
The measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000, which means that a new generation of healthcare professionals has never treated someone with the virus.
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Pa. healthcare insurers seek 17% rate hike as advocates push back
Pennsylvania insurers are seeking to increase rates by an average of 17% in 2027, further turning up cost pressures for Pennie enrollees who have already seen their premiums jump.
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Coalition calling for a ‘healthcare cost freeze’ in Pa. as insurers request rate increases
Advocates are urging the state agency tasked with reviewing health insurer applications for rate changes to reject proposed increases for 2027.
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Latest Pa. budget provides support for nursing homes, but work remains
In a rapidly aging state, the fifth-oldest in the country, the need for long-term services is only growing.
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Pennsylvania budget boosts mental health funding. Will it be enough?
The state’s budget allocated $10 million for the 988 crisis hotline, which serves as a lifeline geared toward suicide prevention and helping callers in need access critical treatment services.
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How Pennsylvania residents are coping with higher health premiums
A wave of Pennie enrollees are downgrading their health plans after the expiration of tax subsidies that made monthly insurance payments more affordable for millions of Americans, according to a new analysis.
