Blaming or praising a president for the state of the economy is politically popular but often inaccurate. Like the ocean tides, the economy expands and contracts according to its own rhythms. Presidents do not control milestones that influence the economy. Recently, these events included a ...
Now that he can no longer complain about what he repeatedly and derisively referred to as Gov. Josh Shapiro's "hand-picked attorney general" allegedly delaying the critical approval of UPMC's takeover of the Washington Health System, state Rep. Tim O'Neal is using his bully pulpit to ...
We haven’t even crossed the midway point of 2024, and more than 140 pharmacies have closed in Pennsylvania since we began the year, and many local jobs have been lost. Sadly, there aren’t any signs this trend will slow down until Pennsylvania enacts comprehensive pharmacy benefit manager ...
America’s health care system prioritizes sickness over wellness and prevention. According to the Commonwealth Fund, despite spending the highest percentage of gross domestic product on health care, the United States ranks last among 11 of the wealthiest countries in the world. The ...
Two current acronyms, FOMO (fear of missing out) and VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) will help define post-pandemic American society for years to come. FOMO will be remembered for our attempts to catch up from lost opportunities after the Covid-19 ...
By Tim O’Neal For the people across Pennsylvania, the past few years have been filled with economic uncertainty and soaring costs. Inflation has run rampant. Families and seniors have watched grocery bills multiply, energy costs skyrocket, and home prices and rent go through the ...
