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Pennsylvania rejects Medicaid expansion

Pennsylvania rejects Medicaid expansion

February 6, 2013 1:53 am by | 0 Comments

Gov. Tom Corbett on Tuesday passed on the federal government's offer to expand Medicaid dramatically, saying the health insurance program for the poor, disabled and elderly is "broken" and needs ... Read more

Highmark, Coordinated Health, settle dispute

Highmark, Coordinated Health, settle dispute

January 3, 2013 1:48 am by | 0 Comments

Highmark Inc. and Coordinated Health have settled a nearly four-month-long spat over hospital payments, the two sides announced Wednesday.The agreement means that patients with Highmark Blue Shield health insurance will ... Read more


“Speedboats” of innovation: Former commissioner says states are the smart choice to run exchanges

“Speedboats” of innovation: Former commissioner says states are the smart choice to run exchanges

October 19, 2012 1:41 am by | 0 Comments

It would be a "travesty" if Pennsylvania and other states, in a fit of political pique, decline to set up their own health insurance exchanges under the federal health care ... Read more

Pennsylvania providers already feeling Medicare cuts, worrying about more to come

Pennsylvania providers already feeling Medicare cuts, worrying about more to come

October 15, 2012 1:38 am by | 0 Comments

As Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama duel over whose plan best protects Medicare, officials and employees at Pennsylvania's hospitals, nursing homes and home health-care agencies are wondering if either ... Read more