Birth trauma for parents is common at Philadelphia hospitals, but not usually covered by insurance
Fear of lawsuits means the baby becomes the sole focus, experts say — and everyone is hurried home to avoid costs.
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Looking for affordable eyeglasses? Here’s 11 ways to find them in Philly
For this Broke is Listening story, we're taking on vision care.
In Trumpcare fight, Casey overstates GOP’s potential Medicaid cuts to PA schools
The Senate plan would slash funding, but the number put forth by the Democrat is just wrong.
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What happens to opioid treatment in Philly under Senate GOP health care plan
Opponents say slashing Medicaid could make access to treatment harder.
Toomey ‘conflates two things’ in latest health care claim
Will Pennsylvanians really maintain Medicaid coverage under the Senate’s bill?
Philly’s Pat Toomey protests ramp up as fight over healthcare bill rages
Organizers are ready for the latest battle with Pennsylvania’s senator.
Removing the stigma of Medicaid and food stamps in Philly
“There is a large misconception," said the city's benefits coordinator about how the system actually works.
Who’s Next in Health: These 13 young Philly leaders are shaping the health scene
Meet the medical professionals and health care leaders who are changing the way the city lives.
Tom Wolf’s rocky rookie year: How’s the new PA governor governing?
A looooong budget battle has taken up most of the guv's first year in office, but some say he's been able to get other things done.
Tom Wolf’s line-item budget veto: A brief recent history of a power play move
What was once a rarely-used move has become essential for three governors in a row, as partisan politics slow the gears in Harrisburg.
