County, state leaders working on solution as two Chester County hospitals prepare to close
Chester County is days away from officially losing one of its hospitals and a second is not far behind.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
Area hospitals reaching capacity as COVID cases continue to surge
The holiday COVID surge could be seen firsthand Monday at a rapid testing Center City near 7th and Sansom where the line snaked around the corner and waited for hours for a test. At Temple Hospital, the wait to see a doctor is in the hours not minutes.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
US declares 'Antibiotic Awareness Week,' warns about dangers of misuse
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
Woman billed $700 after sitting in ER waiting room for 7 hours, leaving without treatment
A woman says she was billed for a trip to the emergency room, even though she didn't receive any treatment.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022
The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.
Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients
Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.
Medicaid enrollment reaches record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
Leaders worried 3 Chester County hospitals at risk of closing
Leaders of county and state medical societies are worried that Tower Health may shut down three Chester County hospitals if they can't find a partner to sell. Tower Health says they are making good progress in financial turnaround efforts and their board of directors is reviewing multiple indications of interest.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Healthcare workers applaud Super Bowl COVID safety precautions
For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Kamala Harris' Roe v. Wade post draws Tennessee governor’s response: ‘Abortion isn’t healthcare’
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee spoke out last week after Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement to mark the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
Health care workers at ChristianaCare receive Pfizer vaccine
The vaccine rollout continues throughout the area. Health care workers at ChristianaCare in Wilmington received the Pfizer vaccine on Friday offering a sign of hope during an uncertain time.
Philadelphia health care workers get first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
FOX 29's Shaina Humphries spoke with Dr. Ala Stanford who received the vaccine Wednesday.