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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its latest improper payment estimates, reporting tens of billions of dollars in payments that failed to meet program requirements …
CMS Reports Billions in Improper Payments, But Says Most Are Paperwork Errors Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s biggest annual showcase of agriculture opened with marching drums, mounted troopers and a blue ribbon, then rolled into a week of grant announcements, workforce recruiting, innovation …
From Liberty Bells to Youth Grants, Farm Show Puts Pennsylvania on Display Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health leaders moved on two major fronts this past week, reshaping national vaccine policy oversight while injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into the country’s mental …
New Vaccine Voices Named as $231M Boost Expands 988 Crisis Lifeline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania seniors and residents with disabilities can now apply for a new round of property tax and rent rebates, as state officials point to record payouts and …
Record Rebates, Bigger Relief: Seniors Can Apply Now for Expanded Tax Aid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is drawing national recognition for improving physician well-being while simultaneously launching a high-stakes search for new leadership at the agency responsible …
VA Earns National Praise as Burnout Falls and Benefits Leadership Search Begins Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — With a new year underway and major laws reshaping eligibility, Pennsylvania officials are urging veterans to make reviewing their benefits a top priority, warning that thousands may …
New Year, New Benefits: Pennsylvania Veterans Urged to Review Earned Aid Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration signaled a sweeping shift in how cutting-edge therapies reach patients this month, unveiling regulatory flexibility for cell and gene therapies, modernizing …
FDA Clears Faster Path for Gene Cures as Rare Disease Breakthrough Arrives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As new federal rules tighten work and reporting requirements for food assistance, Pennsylvania officials have rolled out a new tool designed to help certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …
Food Aid Meets Federal Mandate as PA Unveils New Volunteer Path for SNAP Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a burst of enforcement and policy activity spanning college sports, healthcare, consumer data, and corporate mergers, the Federal Trade Commission signaled this month that it is …
FTC Flexes Its Muscle With Sweeping Actions Across Sports, Health, Data Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania health officials are turning to the Commonwealth’s youngest residents in the fight against Lyme disease, launching a statewide art and video contest designed to teach prevention …
From Crayons to Cameras, Kids Take Aim at Lyme Disease Prevention Read More