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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new online option for individuals to file complaints under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act …
CMS Launches New Tool to Simplify Filing Emergency Medical Complaints Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA, and LEHIGH VALLEY, PA — Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) recently reached a definitive agreement to merge, establishing a leading integrated academic health care system. This …
Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network to Merge, Creating a Top 15 U.S. Non-Profit Health System Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — GeoBlue, a global health insurance provider, has received URAC accreditation for health utilization management. URAC, an independent organization, promotes healthcare quality by setting high standards …
GeoBlue Earns URAC Accreditation, Enhancing Healthcare Quality for International Members Read More
BLUE BELL, PA — The Columbus Organization, a prominent service provider for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), aging-related conditions, and complex health issues, has once again been certified as a …
The Columbus Organization Secures Renewed QIO-Like Entity Certification, Bolstering Healthcare Quality for Medicare Beneficiaries Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a bid to address the escalating need for substance use disorder (SUD) professionals in Pennsylvania, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently announced an …
Pennsylvania Bolsters Substance Use Disorder Workforce with $18 Million Student Loan Repayment Program Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Commonwealth’s Behavioral Health Council, a first for the state, held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday. The council was established by Executive Order in October with the aim …
First-of-its-Kind Behavioral Health Council Convenes in Pennsylvania to Enhance Healthcare Delivery Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Four acute care hospitals under the Main Line Health banner have each received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2023. This …
Main Line Health Hospitals Earn Top Marks in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2023 Safety Grades Read More