Healthcare and Health Insurance in Pennsylvania

11 Expats Talk about Health Insurance and Healthcare in Pennsylvania

Last updated on Feb 21, 2023

Summary: The quality of medical care in Pennsylvania is generally considered to be on par with the rest of the United States. Pennsylvania has a wide range of medical facilities, from small community hospitals to large academic medical centers. Emergency services are generally reliable and well-equipped, and ambulances can be called by dialing 911.

How are healthcare services Pennsylvania?

When we asked expats and global nomads about the quality of medical care in Pennsylvania, they replied:

"Pennsylvania offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, mental health services, and preventive care. The state is home to some of the best hospitals and medical facilities in the country, including the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and Allegheny Health Network. These hospitals offer a variety of services, from emergency care to advanced treatments for cancer and other serious illnesses. Additionally, Pennsylvania has a number of community health centers that provide quality care to underserved populations. These centers offer primary care, mental health services, and preventive care, as well as specialty care for chronic conditions," remarked one expat in Pennsylvania.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.