AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPatient Privacy: Lehigh Valley Health Network agreed to pay $800,000 to settle a federal investigation into a 2023 ransomware attack that exposed data from 248,359 people, including photos of cancer patients receiving radiation treatment. Measles Outbreak: Pennsylvania’s outbreak has climbed to 1,426 cases, with multiple deaths reported; some Amish communities are showing more openness to vaccination. Care Access: Sharon Regional Medical Center paused inpatient care after missing two payrolls but is keeping its emergency room open. A new Wright Center primary care clinic is also opening in Pennsylvania. Insurance Costs: Pennsylvania’s average ACA marketplace rates are set to rise nearly 16% for 2027 coverage, making it important for shoppers to compare plans during open enrollment. Children’s Services: A planned wellness center at the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children will bring audiology, mental health, speech and other therapies together, aiming to cut long waits.
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