Request for Proposals: Evaluation of Migration and Population Trends in Appalachia
ARC is seeking proposals from qualified researchers to examine migration and population change in the Appalachian Region. The research wil…
Category: My Healthy Pennsylvania
Small-Town Patients Face Big Hurdles as Rural Hospitals Cut Cancer Care
The night before her chemotherapy, Herlinda Sanchez sets out her clothes and checks that she has everything she needs: a blanket, medications, an iPad…
After Hitting Record Low, Uninsured Rates Climb: CDC
From Beckers After hitting record lows in 2023, uninsured rates are beginning to rise again, according to new CDC data. According to CDC estimates p…
CMS Launches Oral Health Cross Cutting Initiative
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the inaugural Oral Health Cross Cutting Initiative (CCI) fact sheet. This initiative is…
Quality Measures of Oral Health Care for Children Released
The Consortium for Oral Health Systems Integration and Improvement released “Selected Quality Measures of Oral Health Care for Children.” The new …
Oral Health Resources for Older Adults Available
PCOH has added two new resources on oral health care for older adults to their Request Materials page. “Oral Health Care Tips for Older Adults” is…
FDA Approves First Colorectal Cancer Blood Test
The FDA approved the Guardant Health, Inc. Shield, a test intended to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC) using blood collected in the Guardant Shield …
HHS Shuffle Aims to Address Cyberthreats, AI
The Biden administration is overhauling its health IT functions to address the proliferation of cyberattacks on the sector and the growth of data and …
CMS Celebrates 59 Years of Service
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) celebrated the 59th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid programs. Signed into law i…
Reminder: Emergency Resources
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources for Health Centers webpage provides…