Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) would like to recognize the effort to promote National Health Center Week, from the Health Center Advocacy Network and the National Association of Community Health Centers. To find out more about events and engagement opportunities visit https://healthcenterweek.org/.

National Health Center Week August 4-10, 2024

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) would like to recognize the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - GOLD's efforts to bring awareness to lung disease. Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we invite you to access our library of reporting on lung health in Pennsylvania, always free at phc4.org!

https://www.phc4.org/browse-our-data/?search_query=lung

Browse Our Data - PHC4 PHC4 reports help you make health care decisions by providing high-quality, objective data from hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the state.

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) appreciates the Central Penn Business Journal and Cris Collingwood including our Cardiac Procedures Report data in this recent article! Link to PHC4's full report in comments.

PHC4 report offers transparency on cardiac procedure pricing - Central Penn Business Journal The Pennsylvania Cost Containment Council released its Cardiac Procedure Report today which includes data for six types of cardiac procedures performed in Pennsylvania hospitals.

Did you know the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) and the National Association of Health Data Organizations were created in the same year? Can you guess the year?

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) is delighted to spotlight Charles Wentzel, our Manager of the Research Department Statistical Division. Charles started at PHC4 over 29 years ago, when data came in as continuous-feed printouts and reel-to-reel tapes. How much things have changed since then! With a master’s degree in applied statistics from Villanova University, Charles manages the generation of complex risk-adjustment models and various reports. PHC4 knows Charles is an intellectual asset and we are grateful to have his expertise, as a part of our talented cohort of professionals!

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) announces the addition of Senator Haywood to its Council. Learn more at https://www.phc4.org/news-and-press-releases/phc4-welcomes-senator-arthur-l-haywood-newly-appointed-council-member/.

PHC4 Welcomes Senator Arthur L. Haywood, Newly Appointed Council Member - PHC4 Barry D. Buckingham, PHC4’s Executive Director, believes the composition of the Council accurately reflects the stakeholders of the Commonwealth. “Having the insights provided by our Council members is key to providing Pennsylvanians with reporting that is fact-based, risk adjusted, and timely, ...

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) appreciates NewsTalk WCCS FM 101.1 and AM 1160 including our Financial Analysis reporting in this recent article, https://www.wccsradio.com/local-news/.
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Today we celebrate the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4)’s 38th birthday! PHC4 was created through the enactment of SB293 sponsored by Senator James J. Rhoades on Tuesday, July 8, 1986, and signed into law by Governor Dick Thornburgh, now known as (Act 89 of 1986).

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) appreciates the coverage from our latest report, Financial Analysis Volume One, included in this recent article from Lehigh Valley Business and Cris Collingwood.
https://lvb.com/phc4-more-than-half-of-pa-hospitals-operating-in-the-red/

The Heart Healthy Summer campaign from the American Heart Association - Healthy for Good reminds us to be informed during extreme weather. The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) believes in being informed, if you’re interested in learning more about Strokes and health care in PA, access our reporting at phc4.org.

Browse Our Data - PHC4 PHC4 reports help you make health care decisions by providing high-quality, objective data from hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the state.

The talented cohort at The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) was greatly enhanced when Jiahao joined the team! He came to PHC4 from Independence Blue Cross as an accomplished professional with a PhD in Medicine from Ulm University, and more than a decade of experience in data analysis. Though he is very proud of the seven years of analysis he has provided in reporting on Hospital and ASC finances, he is most proud of his marriage of 35 years and his beautiful family. PHC4 is grateful for his many contributions!

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) wishes all a safe and happy holiday!

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) supports World Blood Donor Day and appreciates the past two decades of work the World Health Organization (WHO) done to bring awareness to the importance of donating blood. Find out more about the efforts and importance at who.int.

World Blood Donor Day 2024 On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June 2024, WHO, its partners and communities across the world will unite behind the theme: Celebrating 20 years of giving: thank you blood donors!

The Maternal Mortality Review Act has given The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) a significant role to play in delivering more transparency into the causes of maternal mortality in Pennsylvania. Senator Judy Schwank’s Senate Bill 262 requires the Pennsylvania Department of Health publish severe maternal morbidity data annually, using hospital discharge data from PHC4. In serving our mission, PHC4 proudly supports this effort.
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The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) supports informed decision making when engaging in health care and appreciates Men's Health Week, supported by the Men's Health Network. To gain insight into health care in Pennsylvania for men across a spectrum of conditions and procedures, check out our free health care reports at www.phc4.org .

Home - PHC4 Our reports highlight the cost and quality of health care throughout the state, so you can make informed decisions about your care.

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) appreciates supporting the advancement of knowledge through research. Find out how researchers use our data to learn more about diseases in Pennsylvania in our case studies at www.phc4.org/case-studies/.

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) is proud to play a part in supporting researchers, doctors, and policymakers to make more informed decisions about medical care for moms and families in Pennsylvania.

Health Details Bryn Mawr, PA - Today, Acting Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen and Secretary of Human Services Dr. Val Arkoosh toured Lifecycle WomanCare in Bryn Mawr to meet with representatives from all five of Pennsylvania’s stand-alone birthing centers and to highlight the Shapiro Administration’s work t...

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) knows it is important to be prepared and appreciates the efforts of the American Heart Association, bringing training to communities to ensure, in an emergency, lives can be saved. To find out more about CPR and AED Awareness Month, visit

American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke. Also learn about cardiovascular conditions, ECC and CPR, donating, heart disease information for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and educators and healthy living.

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) appreciates the importance of building education and awareness and recognizes June as Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month, supported by the Alzheimer's Association. Access resources for support at alz.org.

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The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) recognizes today as National Cancer Survivors Day and encourages those engaged in cancer care to make informed decisions, find facts about cancer care in Pennsylvania in our Cancer Surgery Volume Report at https://www.phc4.org/reports/cancer-surgery-volume-2023/.

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) recognizes today as World No To***co Day, brought about just 2 years after PHC4, in 1988. The World Health Organization (WHO) began this effort and continues to fight the to***co epidemic, encouraging people to claim their right to health. We encourage you to learn more about quality measures for conditions like lung cancer, at

Cancer Surgery Volume 2023 - PHC4 This report provides information about the number of cancer-related surgeries performed at Pennsylvania hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Surgical volume is reported for eleven types of cancers including bladder, brain, breast, colon, esophagus, liver, lung, pancreas, prostate, re**um, and s...

Last Month the Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania released this announcement, https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/Health-details.aspx?newsid=1871, surrounding the efforts being made to prevent maternal mortality in PA. The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council proudly supports this effort. To gain insight into Severe Maternal Morbidity in Pennsylvania, check out PHC4’s research brief at https://www.phc4.org/reports/severe-maternal-morbidity-2022/.

Anxious for the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4)’s next publication, us too! Our statisticians and data experts have been working hard to bring it to you.

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) values the participation of Neal Lesher on the Council as the representative from the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. PHC4's relationship with the PA Chamber is foundational to its mission. These are the relationships that enable the Council at PHC4 to remain diligent in ensuring our reporting is valued and trusted. Visit phc4.org to learn more about our Council and the reporting we produce.

Thanks to Christina Mair, PhD, MPH, associate professor from the University of Pittsburgh, and Jessica Frankeberger, PhD, MPH, postdoctoral fellow, Department of Pediatrics and Center for Better Beginnings at the University of California San Diego, for their valued efforts in bringing research and awareness to this issue. Many researchers are supported through the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4)’s Data User Series, find out more about how others use our data at https://www.phc4.org/case-studies/.

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Connect with us to find out how the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) works to support you at https://www.phc4.org/about-the-council/contact-us/.

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If you have a group that would value hearing from PHC4, reach us anytime at https://www.phc4.org/about-the-council/contact-us/.