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Want a hint on healthcare costs ahead of time? New tools get involved | Analysis - Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Want a hint on healthcare costs ahead of time? New tools get involved | Analysis – Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Do you need medical treatment this year and want to reduce your costs before entering the doctor’s office? There’s a new tool for that, at least for insured patients. Since January 1, health insurers and employers who offer health plans must provide patients with online calculators to get detailed …

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As lawmakers pause for election, $100 million for mental health care remains out of reach - Pennsylvania Capital-Star

As lawmakers pause for election, $100 million for mental health care remains out of reach – Pennsylvania Capital-Star

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The decision to include $100 million in mental health funding in this year’s state budget was a sign of help on the horizon for Pennsylvania counties and their mental health service providers. But those agencies, which are struggling to meet the demand for mental health care in the wake of the pandemic and the current …

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