Today, Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett, announced his 2013-2014 proposed budget. During his budget address he announced that without further flexibility and reform from the federal government, expanding Medicaid in Pennsylvania would be, “financially unsustainable for Pennsylvania taxpayers”. Governor Corbett’s announcement came a day after Republican Ohio Governor, John Kasich, announced that he would be expanding Medicaid … Continue reading »
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Corbett’s Health Insurance Exchange Decision
Corbett’s Health Insurance Exchange Decision Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett, announced on December 12th that the Commonwealth will not be establishing its own Health Insurance Exchange. To most of us, this came as no surprise. Here’s the link to the Governor’s statement along with his letter to Secretary Sebelius. Within his letter, the Governor states his … Continue reading »
Regulations posted today on Federal Register
title=”Regulations posted today on Federal Register”>Regulations posted today on Federal Register Today regulations have been posted by the Health and Human Services Department providing guidance on the Essential Health Benefits, Health Insurance Exchange and other provisions of the the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading »
Impact of Medicaid Expansion in PA
Impact of Medicaid Expansion in PA PA Health Access Network has compiled some facts about how the Medicaid Expansion provision of the ACA would impact Pennsylvanians. They estimate that between 482, 366 and 682, 880 individuals in Pennsylvania would gain coverage if the Expansion were implemented. Continue reading »
Pennsylvania State-Operated Health Insurance Exchange- Not Happening
PA Will Miss Health Insurance Exchange Deadline On Wednesday, October 17, Pennsylvania Health Insurance Commissioner, Michael Consedine stated that the Commonwealth will not be meeting its November 16th deadline to submit an Exchange Blueprint to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department. Because of this, the State will not be able to establish its own … Continue reading »
Education / Health Disparities / Health Equity / Inequality / Medication / Social Determinants of Health
Using Medication to Treat Social Ills
The critical need for a social determinants approach to health care is illustrated in an article in today’s NY Times. In “Attention Disorder or Not, Pills to Help in School” Atlanta doctor, Michael Anderson, explains that he prescribes Adderall to help even the educational “playing field” for low-income students. Prescribing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) … Continue reading »
Philadelphia Outdoor Serving of Food Task Force Update
In a recent post I called for more attention to be brought to Philadelphia Mayor, Michael Nutter’s Outdoor Serving of Food Task Force Report. This weekend I got what I wished for. Philadelphia Inquirer reporter, Jennifer Lin reported on the fact that Mayor Nutter and outdoor food serving groups came to an agreement about the ban on outdoor … Continue reading »
