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PA-ACP calls for extension of ACA subsidies to prevent premium hikes
PA-ACP joined with other medical organizations in asking the state’s Congressional delegation to extend advanced premium tax credits (APTC), which are set to expire at the end of this calendar year to prevent an increase in the number of uninsured Pennsylvanians..
Read More$45.3 Billion State Budget Passed for 2022-23 With Record Education and Health Spending
July 8 – Governor Wolf to sign $45.2 billion budget with $2.2 billion in federal COVID-19 funds and record spending for K-12 education, behavioral health and CNI tax cut.
Read MoreWolf signs regulatory flexibility extension bill
Governor Wolf has signed legislation extending the regulatory waivers that went into effect in PA over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic through October 31…
Read MoreState Senate Passes Prior Authorization Reform – SB 225
PA-ACP had made passage of this legislation its top priority for the 2022 legislative session…
Read MorePA-ACP calls for constitutional amendment on med mal venue rules
PA-ACP has asked the State Senate to pass language for a constitutional amendment to protect against Court changes allowing venue shopping…
Read MoreACP “greatly concerned” by Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision
The American College of Physicians today issued the following statement following the Supreme Court decision eliminating the right to reproductive services…
Read MoreACP Advocates for Improved Access to Care in Medicaid, CHIP programs
ACP this week told CMS that Medicaid needs to ensure enrollees have real access to the care they need. Stronger network adequacy standards, oversight of managed care organizations and sufficient reimbursement for physicians will help improve access.
Read MoreACP Advocates for Improved Access to Care in Medicaid, CHIP programs
ACP this week told CMS that Medicaid needs to ensure enrollees have real access to the care they need. Stronger network adequacy standards, oversight of managed care organizations and sufficient reimbursement for physicians will help improve access
Read MoreDoS to roll back COVID-19 licensing flexibilities in May, June
The state Department of Health announced that its professional licensing waivers issued due to the COVID-19 pandemic will begin expiring in phases starting May 23. All waivers will expire by June 30.
Read MoreWolf Administration expands naloxone orders
The Wolf Administration has expanded state Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson’s naloxone standing order to include a form of eight milligram (mg) naloxone nasal spray
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