HARRISBURG, July 11 – A bipartisan bill to increase hospital pricing transparency passed the House Thursday, according to its sponsors Reps. Tarik Khan, D-Phila.; David Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata; Benjamin Sanchez, D-Montgomery; K.C. Tomlinson, R-Bucks; Jim Prokopiak, D-Bucks; and Dawn Keefer, R-York. House Bill 2339 would provide state-level oversight based on current federal requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and require hospitals to maintain a publicly available list of all standard charges for hospital items and services. Under the bill, hospitals would be required to display their lists free of charge in a prominent location on the home page of their publicly accessible website. Upon the bill’s 168-34 passage in the House, the representatives issued the following statements. “As a nurse practitioner, all too often my patients are left in the dark on the cost of basic hospital services. This contributes to surprise hospital bills and patient medical debt,” Khan said. “Pennsylvania lags far behind other states for patients and employers to be able to shop around for healthcare. I was proud to work on this bipartisan effort with Rep. Rowe and colleagues to pass this pro-patient, pro-business and pro-consumer bill in the PA House!” “Health care comprises 20% of the United States’ economy, and there’s currently no Read more
"Ensuring a standardized and timely certification process for election results is crucial to upholding the integrity of our democracy,” Sanchez said. Read more
The annual budget process is well underway in Harrisburg. The deadline for the legislature to complete the spending plan and send it to the governor’s desk is June 30. Read more
“Children need a secure and legal parent-child relationship for so many aspects of their overall well-being and their stability in life,” Sanchez, D-Montgomery, said. Read more
Over Memorial Day weekend, I had the privilege of commemorating Memorial Day at VFW Post 676 in Glenside. Read more
WARMINSTER, May 28 – Legislators from both Bucks and Montgomery counties today recognized the sacrifices made by the mothers of soldiers and sailors deployed in the United States Armed Forces in a ceremony held at the Warminster VFW Post 6493 . State Reps. Brian Munroe, Nancy Guenst, Ben Sanchez and Melissa Cerrato recognized area Blue Star Mothers as May is Blue Star Mothers Month. A Blue Star Mother is any woman living in the United States who has a son or daughter (and in some cases, stepchildren) in the United States Armed Forces, or who has had a son or daughter in the U.S. Armed Forces who was honorably discharged. “As a Navy veteran, I know the difficulties and uncertainties that my family, and in particular, my mother faced while I was deployed,” Munroe said. “Families serve in their own way as they play an important part of keeping morale high and supporting our soldiers and sailors. Thank you to my mother and all the Blue Star Mothers through Pennsylvania and our nation.” “Blue Star Mothers show us what it means to support our troops with unwavering love and strength,” Guenst, an Army veteran, said. “Their sacrifice is a reminder of the heart behind our nation's defenders. In their quiet strength, they inspire us all to honor and cherish those who serve, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.” Read more
My senior resource fair with Rep. Melissa Cerrato and Rep. Nancy Guenst is this Friday, May 10. Please note that my office will be closed to staff the event, but we'll resume normal business hours on Monday, May 13. Read more
"This grant will help physically connect the community and ensure safe pathways for children's education," Sanchez said. Read more
“Students deserve to feel safe and secure while within the sanctuary of their schools. Working to deliver these funds to Abington and Upper Dublin ensures children can reach their full potential as they learn, grow, and thrive," Sanchez said. Read more
The spring primary is Tuesday, April 23. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some polling places in Abington and Upper Dublin recently changed, so I encourage in-person voters to confirm their polling place before Election Day. Read more
The House passed House Bill 777 last Wednesday, which would make selling/purchasing firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers a felony. Read more
Thank you to the members of Upper Dublin Lutheran Church and Or Hadash for having me as a panelist at their Interfaith Gun Violence Prevention Forum. Read more
I was once again invited to participate in Overlook Elementary School’s “One School, One Book” kickoff event last week. Read more
Budget season is officially underway in Harrisburg. While most of the nitty-gritty work happens in June, this week marked the start of the Appropriations Committee's budget hearings. Read more
I’m happy to share that within the first month of 2024, our community has welcomed $465K in state grants. Read more
State Reps. Ben Sanchez and Melissa Cerrato today announced that Upper Dublin Township has been awarded two state grants totaling $425,000. Read more
Our area is expecting its first snowfall this Saturday. While we’re only predicted to get around an inch (subject to change), it’s a reminder to clear your sidewalks of ice and snow within 24 hours of the end of the storm. Read more
“Ensuring the vitality of our community’s arts and historical centers is crucial for preserving our rich cultural heritage and fostering creativity," Sanchez said. Read more
It’s been busy in the district, and I was happy to be able to take part in so many events these past couple of weeks. Read more
Act 31 of 2023 requires medical providers to get consent before performing any pelvic, rectal, or prostate exams on patients under anesthesia. Read more
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