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HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania physicians have admitted involvement in a jaw-dropping healthcare fraud scheme. John H. Johnson and Paula Z. Johnson, both 62, pleaded guilty Monday to a conspiracy …
Pennsylvania Medics in $1.4bn Scam: Couple Pleads Guilty to Massive Fraud Scheme Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — MedRisk, a leader in the field of managed physical medicine for workers’ compensation, has unveiled its 2024 Industry Trend Report. The report provides an in-depth …
MedRisk’s 2024 Industry Report Highlights Potential for Innovation in Workers’ Compensation Physical Therapy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to improve health outcomes and address disparities, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) this week introduced the Community Health Worker Access Act on Thursday. The …
Casey’s Community Health Worker Access Act: A Vital Step towards Bridging Health Disparities Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move set to benefit millions of Americans, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, this week introduced a …
Sen. Bob Casey Advocates for Improved Health Care Access with the Helping States Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched several initiatives to confront the growing crisis in direct care worker shortages. Through the Administration for …
Revamping the Care System: New US Initiatives Aim to Retain Vital Direct Care Workforce Amidst Rising Demand Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — When retired U.S. Army Veteran Keith Dotts stood in the lobby of the Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC), his frustration was palpable. After taking time off work …
Veteran’s Frustration Turns to Satisfaction: A Tale of Care at Coatesville VA Medical Center Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a defining move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule destined to significantly boost access to health information and streamline the …
A Revolutionary Shift in Healthcare: CMS’ Final Rule Set to Streamline and Digitize Prior Authorization Process Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released preliminary guidance to assist employers in implementing the newly introduced Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts (PLESAs). These accounts, authorized under the …
IRS Provides Initial Guidance on Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts: A New Avenue for Employee Savings Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced that the nationwide health data exchange, governed by the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common AgreementSM (TEFCA), is now operational. …
Nationwide Health Data Exchange Now Operational, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Jeremy Damia, the new County Court Coordinator for Veterans Treatment Court in Delaware County, has embarked on a mission to better understand the wealth of resources available …
Coatesville VA Medical Center Provides Crucial Support to Veterans Treatment Court Read More