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Health Care for ½ Million More Pennsylvanians with Healthy PA Approval

Governor Tom Corbett’s Healthy Pennsylvania plan received federal approval this week meaning as many as 600,000 more Pennsylvanians will be able to access quality, affordable health care through the private insurance market. The plan is being described as an innovative way to use the
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August 29, 2014
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access to health care, Corbett, health care insurance, health care reform, healthy pa, medicaid, Medicaid expansion PA, poverty, uninsured

PCC & PCHA Applaud Expansion of Health Insurance Coverage

The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) and the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) issued this statement today applauding the federal approval of Governor Tom Corbett’s Healthy Pennsylvania, a plan that will allow hundreds of thousands more Pennsylvanians access to nec
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August 29, 2014
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access to health care, Corbett, health care insurance, health care reform, healthy pa, medicaid, Medicaid expansion PA, poverty, uninsured

Healthy Pennsylvania Plan Will Give Hope to Uninsured

Governor Tom Corbett unveiled a plan to increase access to quality, affordable healthcare options for all Pennsylvanians he calls Healthy Pennsylvania. “My plan for a Healthy Pennsylvania works to ensure that every child has access to healthcare coverage and that every Pennsylvanian h
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September 17, 2013
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catholic long-term care, children's health insurance program, CHIP, Corbett, Governor Corbett, health care reform, healthcare, healthy pennsylvania, medicaid, Medicaid expansion PA

Supreme Court Decision Does Not Address Fundamental Flaws in Health Care Law

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is renewing its plea to Congress to repair the Affordable Care Act after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision upholding the law. In a statement released on June 28, 2012, the Bishops maintained their advocacy for “com
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June 29, 2012
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The Importunate Advocate

I read the Catechism of the Catholic Church with a dictionary close at hand. The section about prayer (CCC 2613) uses the word “importunate” to describe two parable characters: The first, “the importunate friend,” invites us to urgent prayer: “Knock and it will be op
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May 10, 2012
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abortion, catholic advocacy network, contraception mandate, health care reform, HHS, HHS Mandate, house bill 1977, PA Senate Bill 3, pro-life, Religious Liberty, school choice, ultrasound, vouchers

Pro-Life Bills Move Through Legislature

As the legislature prepared to break for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, they took action on two pieces of pro-life legislation. One is on its way to the governor’s desk. The others will likely move forward when they return to session in January.
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December 14, 2011
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abortion, abortion funding, Health Care, health care reform, health insurance, healthcare, pro-life

Press Conference Highlights Pro-Life Call to Action

A press conference was held today at the Capitol in Harrisburg in support of pro-life legislation. In attendance were over 35 legislators as well as various leaders of pro-life constituencies. Francis Viglietta, Director of Social Concerns for the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference, sai
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September 26, 2011
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I Care, You Care, We All Care About Health Care

The Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association (PCHA) supports the Catholic health care ministry in PA through witnessing to Gospel values, advocacy, communication, networking, education and united action. The PCHA monitors legislation and regulatory matters and participates in public p
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August 22, 2011
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Summer Viewpoint: Picking Sides

Thousands of bills are introduced in the Pennsylvania General Assembly during the two year legislative session. The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference  reviews, tracks and takes positions on a few hundred. Ever wonder how the PCC evaluates legislation? Read more in this summer’s V
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August 17, 2011
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Tell Congress – Contraceptive Mandate Violates Religious Freedom

Religious freedom and rights of conscience are threatened by the recent “preventive services” mandate from the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requiring private health plans to cover female surgical sterilization and all drugs and devices approved by the FDA as c
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August 09, 2011
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