Pennsylvania Health Access Network
Coverage of Pennsylvania Health Access Network in the Nexus archive.
- Coalition calling for a ‘healthcare cost freeze’ in Pa. as insurers request rate increases
A coalition in Pennsylvania is urging regulators to reject proposed 2027 health insurance rate increases averaging 17.1% for individuals and 11.5% for small businesses. Over 600 residents signed a petition for a 'healthcare cost freeze,' led by organizations including the Pennsylvania Health Access Network and Affordable PA, as insurers submit premium hikes ranging from single-digit to 40%. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is reviewing the proposals to determine if they are 'excessive or unfairly discriminatory.'
- Report finds many Pennsylvania patients struggle to find costs of hospital medical services
A report by the Pennsylvania Health Access Network reveals most hospitals in Pennsylvania fail to provide clear pricing information for medical services as required by federal rules. Many hospitals either omitted pricing data or listed inconsistent prices across required formats, complicating patients' ability to afford care and contributing to medical debt.