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UPMC to Raise Minimum Starting Wage for Employees to $18 an Hour by 2025

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Leading the way in efforts to support its workforce, recruit new employees and continue to be the employer of choice ...

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Generous Donation from Wright Automotive Group Enables AHN Wexford Hospital to Provide Safe, Eco-Friendly Transportation for Employees

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Left to right: Bill Marshall, AHN Wexford Hospital facilities director; Dr. Allan Klapper, AHN Wexford Hospital president; Elyse & Ken ...

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Insurance

Pennie.com—Pennsylvania’s State-based Health Insurance Marketplace PA’s Replacement for HealthCare.gov

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Mary A. O’Connor, PhD, MSN, RN

The Southwestern PA Registered Nurses Club recently hosted Scott Yeager, Outreach Manager of Pennie®, the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority. ...

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Allegheny General Hospital Opens Second Hybrid Operating Room, Providing Surgeons Real-Time Diagnostic Imaging During Complex Cardiovascular Procedures

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), the flagship academic medical center of Allegheny Health Network (AHN), recently announced the official opening of ...

Cannabis Care

How FDA Regulation of Cannabinoids Would Be Beneficial

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Jorge Olson, Co-Founder & CMO — Hempacco (HPCO) Many strides have been made toward the use of cannabis and ...

Technology

Why Do Healthcare Sectors Need Digital Patient Engagement Tools

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Source: Pexels Did you ever think that a time will come when patients will take charge of their health care ...

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UPMC Health Plan Creates Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Audio Story in Partnership with Fred Rogers Productions

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

UPMC Health Plan announced today that it has created a Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood audio story to support caregivers as they talk to children ...