The Western PA Healthcare News Team
Leadership
Combining Clinical Know-How and Management Skills to Improve Healthcare
By Kim Bassett I have been a nurse for over 30 years. I started my career knowing nursing was the ...
Patient Care
Gov. Tom Wolf Vetoes Bill Limiting Prescription Drugs For Injured Workers
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently vetoed a bill which sought to limit the type and amount of prescription drugs workers could access. ...
Events
Event Showcases Talent and Creativity of At-Risk Youth
Adelphoi, a community-based organization providing therapeutic treatment and behavioral health services to at-risk youth and families, held a Showcase of ...
Nursing
Pennsylvania is Feeling the Effects of the State-Wide Nurse Shortage
The nursing shortage isn’t unique to Pennsylvania, and the problem has been slowly worsening over time. However, Pennsylvania is feeling ...
Senior Care
Seniors Embrace Technology More Than Ever
In a very brief span of time, the use of technology by people over the age of 65 has increased ...
Financial
Commercial Payers Embrace Bundled Pricing for Cost Containment, Better Outcomes
By Shane Wolverton As commercial payers seek strategies to lower costs and improve care quality, they are paying closer attention ...
People in the News
Conemaugh Welcomes Mid-Level Providers to Medical Staff
Jennifer Lucy, PA-C, MS, LAT, ATC – Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Conemaugh Health System welcomes Jennifer Lucy, PA-S, to ...
