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AVONDALE, PA — Families, advocates, and allies have united to launch Stepping Up for Disabled Kids – Powered by A Day in Our Shoes, a bold new grassroots initiative focused on …
New Initiative “Stepping Up for Disabled Kids” Aims to Transform Disability Advocacy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Pennsylvania state leaders convened on Friday for a groundbreaking roundtable to address the critical intersection of maternal health and substance use disorders (SUD). The discussion, hosted by …
How Pennsylvania’s Bold Action on Maternal Health and Addiction Could Change Lives Forever Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman is raising the alarm over the Trump administration’s recent executive order freezing federal financial assistance, warning that the policy is already wreaking havoc on essential …
Fetterman Slams Federal Funding Freeze, Citing Dire Impact on Vulnerable Communities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dr. Ghodrat Pirooz Sholevar and his company, Nueva Vida Multicultural/Multilingual Behavioral Health, Inc., have agreed to pay $900,000 to settle allegations of Medicaid fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s …
$900K Medicaid Fraud Settlement Exposes Alleged Exploitation of Vulnerable Patients by Philly Doctor Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — America is making history in healthcare access. A record-breaking 16.6 million people have enrolled in health insurance plans for 2025 through the Health Insurance Marketplace, ensuring year-long coverage …
Record 16.6 Million Sign Up for Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage in 2025 – What It Means for Affordable Healthcare in America Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Philadelphia direct care workers have been sentenced to prison and probation terms for neglect and Medicaid fraud, following the abuse of their quadriplegic relative. Attorney General Michelle …
Trusted Caregivers Turned Criminals: Shocking Neglect of Disabled Man Leads to Prison Sentences Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has announced charges against 20 individuals, including the owner of a Montgomery County home care agency, in connection with an alleged scheme …
Medicaid Millions Stolen? 20 Charged in Explosive Fraud Scandal Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) closed a historic chapter in his political career this week, chairing his final hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. Known as …
Bob Casey’s Departure Marks the End of an Era in Disability Advocacy Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services has resumed its dental services, providing affordable, high-quality oral health care to the local community. The reopening follows a temporary pause …
LCH Health and Community Services Reopens Dental Practice with Bilingual Care Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research unveiled in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) highlights significant benefits of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act for patients …
Medicaid Expansion Linked to Improved Breast Cancer Outcomes Read More