The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Issue 6 of Hospital News Now Online

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Our latest issue is now online! Be sure to check it out and forward it onto your friends and colleagues. Download ...

Healthcare System

Westy-THON Raises Funds for Conemaugh Trauma Program

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Westmont Hilltop High School students participated in Westy-THON, an overnight dance marathon held at the school in April. Fundraising efforts ...

Technology

Statement of Michael Zamagias, Chairman, TeleTracking Technologies, in response to U.S. Supreme Court’s Healthcare Decision

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

The U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act leaves the doors to America’s hospitals open to the largest ...

Health Plans

HAP Responds to U.S. Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act Decision

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The Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today issued the following statement from President and CEO Carolyn F. Scanlan ...

Patient Care

Shared Decision Making

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By Stephen E. Perkins, MD In health care, the concept of shared decision making is becoming more accepted, both by ...

Health Plans

Caring for Caregivers

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By Kendra White In most caregiving situations, the primary focus is on the person receiving the care. That is understandable, ...

Legal

What to Do if You’re Injured on Vacation

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 By Edgar Snyder, Esq. As a healthcare worker, you and your colleagues may witness injuries from all types of accidents. ...