Ed Mahon
Philly Inquirer
York, PA, United States
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Pa. is on the brink of regulating recovery homes for the first time. Here’s what you need to know.
The Wolf administration could implement new oversight of recovery homes by mid-2022, though challenges could cause delays. → Read More
New records reveal the cost of Pa.’s failure to clarify rules around addiction treatment and marijuana
For 17 months, medical marijuana users were wrongly denied access to some care and funding options because of the Wolf administration’s inaction. → Read More
Wolf administration ordered to reveal details of cannabis use as drug addiction treatment
The Office of Open Records ruled in favor of Spotlight PA and ordered the Health Department to disclose how many patients are certified for cannabis under each of the state’s qualifying conditions. → Read More
Wolf admin unexpectedly pulls the plug on controversial revamp of Pa. safety net program
The Department of Health did not explain why it abandoned a plan to change who administers a nutrition program for pregnant people and young children. → Read More
How Many People Use Cannabis For Addiction? The Wolf Administration Won't Say
The state Department of Health said it was unable to "share specifics regarding patient use," despite doing so in the past. → Read More
How many people in Pa. use cannabis for addiction? Wolf administration won’t say.
The state Department of Health said it was unable to "share specifics regarding patient use," despite doing so in the past. → Read More
Pa. patients swear by cannabis as a tool to fight opioid addiction. The research still isn’t there.
Pennsylvania approved opioid use disorder as a condition that qualifies a person for medical marijuana in 2018, but experts are still conflicted about its use as an addiction treatment. → Read More
Feds roll back ‘confusing’ addiction funding rules that had deadly consequence in Pa.
The change impacts people who need addiction treatment and use medical marijuana for a substance use or mental health disorder. → Read More
Lawmakers renew call for stronger addiction treatment oversight as two Pa. providers charged
Two Philadelphia addiction treatment facilities and their owners face criminal charges for allegedly sending illegal kickbacks to recovery homes and forcing patients into substandard care. → Read More
Failure by Pa. officials to clarify rules around medical marijuana, addiction treatment had serious consequences
Tyler Cordeiro was denied access to treatment despite a state program offering help for anyone, even without insurance. The problem: his medical marijuana card. → Read More
Oversight of Pa. recovery homes stalls as officials, advocates disagree on best approach
A state department said a licensing program with financial and safety requirements for recovery homes will save lives, but advocates are pushing back on the added costs. → Read More
A huge spike in Medicaid enrollment in Pa. shows how devastating the coronavirus has been
Enrollment in the program rose by more than 388,000 people, or 13.7%, including in counties that, historically, have been wealthier than some of their counterparts. → Read More
A Huge Spike In Medicaid Enrollment In PA Shows How Devastating The Coronavirus Has Been
There are many ways to measure the pain being felt by people in Cumberland County. → Read More
‘No Question’: Wolf Says Pennsylvania Schools Will Reopen In The Fall
Gov. Tom Wolf is confident that Pennsylvania students will return to their schools this fall. → Read More
Pa. Gov. Wolf to veto bill that places restrictions on abortion telemedicine
The bill would ban doctors from using telemedicine for any drug on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy list. → Read More
Can You Be Cited Just For Going On A Drive? State Police Answer Common Questions
Since Gov. Tom Wolf issued his first stay-at-home order on March 23, State Police have issued three citations to people who allegedly failed to comply. → Read More
State gets nearly 10,000 requests for waivers from Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order
Beginning Monday, violators could face fines, jail time. Pennsylvania has received nearly 10,000 waiver requests from businesses and organizations seeking to remain open while Gov. Tom Wolf’s shutdown order for “non-life sustaining” businesses remains in effect. → Read More
Pennsylvania Confirms First Coronavirus-Related Death
Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration on Wednesday confirmed Pennsylvania’s first death linked to the coronavirus outbreak. The person was an adult from → Read More
Fight over natural gas tax break divides Pa. Democrats
Lawmakers in Harrisburg have never overridden a veto from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf. → Read More
GOP lawmakers criticize overspending for Pa.’s medical assistance programs
Budget hearings concluded this week in Harrisburg and showed how far apart Gov. Tom Wolf and the Republican-controlled General Assembly are on agreeing to a spending plan. → Read More