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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dermatology Partners said it has entered into agreements with Keystone First CHIP and Community Health Plan to expand access to dermatologic care across Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Dermatology Partners Expands Coverage Through Keystone First Agreements Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is widening the safety net for its youngest residents as a new insurer joins the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program, giving families more choices for affordable …
New Insurer Joins CHIP, Expanding Health Care Lifeline for Pennsylvania Kids Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal health officials recently unveiled new guidance directing states to implement landmark Medicaid community engagement requirements, marking one of the most consequential overhauls of eligibility and financing …
CMS Orders States to Enforce Medicaid Work Rules in Sweeping Reform Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the creation of the Healthcare Advisory Committee, a …
HHS and CMS Establish Healthcare Advisory Committee to Drive Reform and Improve Care Delivery Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new oversight initiative aimed at ensuring that enrollees in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) …
CMS Launches Oversight Initiative to Verify Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping effort to restore financial integrity and reduce fraud in America’s healthcare system, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a major enforcement …
Feds Launch $14 Billion Crackdown on Duplicate Medicaid and ACA Enrollments Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a dramatic and deeply divided vote on Tuesday, Vice President Vance cast the decisive ballot to pass the sweeping reconciliation measure known as H.R. 1, or …
Fetterman Votes ‘Hell No’ as Vice President Breaks Senate Tie to Advance Sweeping GOP Bill Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has approved amendments to section 1115 demonstrations. This move …
HHS Expands Medicaid and CHIP to Include Traditional Health Practices in Tribal Communities Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to identify managed care organizations that will spearhead the administration of the Children’s …
Pennsylvania Seeks Partners to Enhance Children’s Health Coverage with CHIP Program Overhaul Read More