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What's New in Pennsylvania
What's New in Pennsylvania
Wolf Administration Proposes Nursing Home Regulations
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Wolf Administration officials proposed nursing home regulations focused on increasing the quality of care and minimum direct care hours, the first changes since 1999.
PA-ACP files as an amicus curia in a state Court appeal ruling on wrongful death actions, MCARE law
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On behalf of its members, the PA-ACP has joined in filing an amicus curia brief to the state Supreme Court in an appeal of an earlier ruling that could change the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases.
PA-ACP Applauds Informed Consent Legislation – Lessens Liability
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PA-ACP praised Sen. John Gordner for his leadership in passage of legislation to allow physicians to delegate patients’ informed consent. The new law fixes issues of liability created by a state Supreme Court ruling in 2017
State Budget Passed, Other Legislative Actions Affect Health, Funding
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Governor to sign $39.78 billion state General Fund budget which includes significant upgrades in funding for Medicaid and education, General Assembly shelves $2.5 billion in Rainy Day Fund.
DoH – Mask Order Ends June 28
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The state Department of Health formally announced that the order requiring universal face coverings will be lifted statewide at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, June 28…
Telemedicine Bill Advances – PA-ACP Supports Payment Equity
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Larry Jones, MD, FACP, President of PA-ACP Services, Inc. called the action “ a major step forward in our efforts to provide the highest quality health care and access to care for all Pennsylvanians.”