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June 18, 2026 | 8:24 AM

Figuring out how to expand healthcare access in Pennsylvania’s rural communities

Twenty percent of Pennsylvanians live in a rural area, yet only 10% of doctors and hospitals are located in their communities. The numbers are even worse for dentists, with only 6% practicing outside of the state’s metropolitan and suburban counties.

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

May 18, 2026 | 11:43 AM

Pa. grapples with implementing Medicaid work requirements

The federal law requiring this change didn’t include additional funds, putting the onus on states to backfill budget gaps.

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 28, 2026 | 9:55 AM

Survey: Pennsylvanians’ dissatisfaction with healthcare in the commonwealth on the rise

Over one in four people surveyed said they or someone in their household struggled to access care in the last year due to cost.

By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

December 18, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Mental health care workers face too many needs, not enough money on the front line of Pa.’s self-made crisis

Mental health providers often know what works for the people they serve. But there’s not enough resources to help everyone in need.

By Danielle Ohl/Spotlight PA

December 3, 2025 | 6:32 PM

Federal judge orders Medicaid money released to Planned Parenthood in Pa., 21 other states and D.C., pending 1st Circuit appeal

Department of Health and Human Services “disappointed,” appeals.

By Jordan Wilkie/WITF

September 10, 2025 | 5:00 AM

WellSpan hospital police force to be operational by summer 2026

By Aimee Ambrose/The York Dispatch

September 8, 2025 | 5:47 AM

Pharmacies in Pa. can now give COVID shots. That doesn’t mean widespread access will follow.

Guidelines provide different levels of access, and experts say it’s now up to pharmacies to decide which recommendations to follow.

By Ed Mahon and Kate Huangpu / Spotlight PA

August 4, 2025 | 11:53 AM

Health insurance in Pa. may see biggest hike in years

By LNP|LancasterOnline Staff

July 23, 2025 | 10:17 AM

How will Medicaid changes impact hospitals, providers in central Pa.?

By Lucy Albright/LNP | LancasterOnline