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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A dramatic series of reforms proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aims to address mounting concerns over improper enrollments in Affordable Care Act …
Is Your Health Coverage at Risk? CMS Cracks Down on Fraud to Protect Taxpayer Dollars and Your Future Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a significant reduction in funding for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator program, lowering its budget to …
CMS Slashes ACA Navigator Funding to $10M, Paving Way for Lower Premiums and Taxpayer Relief Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Adam Herman, 44, of Slatington, this week pleaded no contest to 17 felonies and one misdemeanor after posing as a medical professional to provide unauthorized care at …
Fake Doctor Scandal: Pennsylvania Man Faces Felony Charges for Fraud and Endangering Patients Read More
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