The Western PA Healthcare News Team
Human Resources
AMA: Physician Burnout Rate Spikes to New Height
The burnout rate among physicians in the United States spiked dramatically during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Around the Region
Highmark Showing Reduced Costs and Improved Outcomes With Value-Based Care Programs
Following extensive research and data review, Highmark Inc. has released new findings showing reduced costs and improved clinical outcomes for ...
Around the Region
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported Since 2021
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has identified the first human case of West Nile virus in Allegheny County since ...
Around the Region
Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Available in Allegheny County
The new COVID-19 bivalent booster shot is now available in Allegheny County. The new vaccine was created to protect against ...
Patient Experience
Resolving Barriers to Care: Patient Activation is a Step Forward for Health Systems to Advance Health Equity in Value-Based Care
By Greer Myers, President, Guideway Care When most healthcare executives hear the term “health equity” they usually associate it with ...
Around the Region
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Awarded $500,000 Henry L. Hillman Foundation Grant
Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, the region’s largest aging services provider, has been awarded one of four $500,000 grants from the Henry ...
Patient Care
5 Ways To Prevent Healthcare Cyber Attacks
Healthcare providers are a prime target for cyber attacks. This article will discuss five ways to prevent these attacks and ...
