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American Physician Partners employs fewer doctors in its ERs as one of its cost-saving initiatives to increase earnings

If Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville was still open, the bumpy ride would have been over already. Instead, one patient had to deal with a 30-minute ride.

Supporters say the bill will allow medical providers to spend more time on care rather than fighting with insurance companies, but time is running out to pass it before the session ends.

Self-medication is leading to emergency calls

Many hospitals fail to screen for substance use, offer medications to treat opioid use disorder or connect patients to follow-up care.

Hospitals in some of the hardest-hit states are exhausting every health care worker, hospital room and piece of equipment to evade the worst-case scenario, when care may have to be rationed.

Doctors worry a new wave of patients is headed their way: those who have delayed care.

For many doctors and nurses, that means working long hours while dealing with worries about their own health and the fear of exposing their loved ones.