The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Accountable Care

The National Significance of the Highmark and West Penn Allegheny Merger

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By James T. Parker A health-care transformation is unfolding in Pittsburgh that has national implications for health care. Recently, Pittsburgh-based ...

Equipment

Buying A Shredder?

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By Robert E. Wagner So you’re about to plunge into the world of information destruction equipment, and you’ll want to ...

Conference

Breast Cancer Coalition Conference

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Just a reminder that the PA Breast Cancer Coalition Conference is coming up on October 11 in Harrisburg. Click on ...

What’s New in Facebook?

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By Daniel Casciato Last month in this space, we discussed what was new with Twitter. This month, let’s take a ...

Senior Care

The 50-50 Rule: Overcoming Family Conflict is in the Best Interests of Aging Parents

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By Lucy Novelly, CSA, Franchise Owner/CEO of Home Instead Senior Care serving Washington County and the South Hills area. For ...

Legal

Don’t Count on a Retaliation Loophole

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By Jane Lewis Volk It is illegal for an employer to retaliate against any employee who voices or files a ...

Nursing

Forward Township Registered Nurse to Represent Jefferson Regional At 13th Annual Cameos of Caring® Awards Gala

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Michael Cook, RN, of Forward Township, a Behavioral Health Unit nurse, will represent Jefferson Regional Medical Center at the 13th ...