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Alliance For Integrity & Reform: 'The need for 340B reform is clear' with 100% of Pa. hospitals not investing profits into patient care

By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 18, 2024

The authors of a March report that details profits earned by Disproportionate Share Hospitals (DSHs) through the 340B Drug Pricing Program are calling for reform of the program after finding that 100 percent of DHS hospitals in Pa. aren't investing savings earned through “significant discounts” on drugs into “charity care” for the low-income and uninsured patients they serve.

Healthcare worker shortage continues to persist in the Commonwealth, affecting reception of services for patients

By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 13, 2024

Officials in Pennsylvania have pointed to a shortage of healthcare personnel as a key reason for gaps in medical services which persist throughout the state.

Philadelphia Association of Retail Druggists: 'SB1000 will require transparency of the PBMs to show where these rebate dollars go'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Aug 15, 2024

Pending legislation in Harrisburg aims to curtail the pharmacy desert-effect in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a leading cause of which the bill's sponsors say are Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).

American Tort Reform Association president on medical malpractice liability in PA: 'Escalation of medical liability can lead to an access to care crisis'

By Nicholas Malfitano | Jun 21, 2024

An annual report issued by the American Tort Reform Association in December labeled Pennsylvania courts the No. 1 “Judicial Hellhole” in the country.