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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized new regulations designed to strengthen oversight of healthcare accrediting organizations, a move the agency says will improve patient …
CMS Expands Oversight of Healthcare Accreditors in Final Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has finalized new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of healthcare accreditation organizations, responding to concerns that some facilities retained accreditation …
CMS Tightens Oversight of Healthcare Accreditors in Final Rule Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health care providers and insurance companies will pay significantly lower fees to resolve certain payment disputes under a new federal rule that officials say is designed to …
Surprise Medical Bill Disputes Could Become Cheaper and Faster Under New Federal Rule Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly four out of five U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals earned four- or five-star quality ratings in the latest federal hospital rankings, extending the VA system’s …
VA Hospitals Extend Lead Over Private Peers in CMS Ratings Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — All 176 Veterans Affairs health care programs reviewed in 2025 met national quality and safety standards, according to a new assessment by the Joint Commission, signaling broad …
VA Hospitals Earn Full Accreditation, Showing Care Gains Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Salon Secrets Spa has launched a Healthcare Heroes Program to provide discounts, flexible scheduling and on-site wellness services for local medical professionals, the business announced.
Salon Secrets Spa Launches Healthcare Program in Kennett Square Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A new national report is sounding the alarm on maternal and infant health in the United States, warning that widening disparities, policy uncertainty, and access shortages …
Maternal Health Crisis Deepens as New Report Warns of Worsening Gaps Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman announced Thursday that $1.35 million in state grants has been awarded to a slate of healthcare, infrastructure, and recreation projects across her Chester …
Gaming Funds Deliver $1.35M Boost to Chester County Health, Roads, Parks Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — When community needs meet access to care, lives are transformed. That’s the vision driving the collaboration between Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) and Equity Health Center in …
Building Health Equity in Coatesville: The CVIM and Equity Health Center Partnership Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro and top state officials last week highlighted major new investments aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s child care workforce, expanding access to quality early learning, and …
Big Push for Child Care and Rural Health: Pennsylvania Rolls Out Sweeping Support Programs Read More