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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is continuing its work to improve access to reproductive health care, including safe and legal abortions. Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers …
HHS Takes Action to Protect Reproductive Health Care Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero this week announced a $16.4 million civil settlement with Essilor International, Essilor of America, Inc., Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc., and …
Essilor Agrees to Pay $16.4M Civil Settlement for Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled a suite of new resources to improve …
HHS Provides States with Additional Resources for Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Program Oversight Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued updates to guidance on minimum health and safety standards that Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities (often called “nursing …
CMS Issues Updates to Improve Safety and Quality Care for Long-Term Care Residents and Calls for Reducing Room Crowding Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new model aimed at improving cancer care …
Federal Government Announces New Model to Improve Cancer Care for Medicare Patients Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently notified states that they now have an additional …
HHS Extends American Rescue Plan Spending Deadline for States to Expand and Enhance Home- and Community-Based Services for People with Medicaid Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Agencies across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a joint letter to states, tribes, and jurisdictions encouraging them to prioritize and maximize …
HHS Leaders Urge States to Maximize Efforts to Support Children’s Mental Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration​, members of the Women’s Health Caucus, Marianne Fray, CEO of the Maternity Care Coalition, and Gerria Coffee, owner of Genesis Birth Services, on Wednesday …
Wolf Administration, Women’s Health Caucus, Community Partners Discuss Importance Of Investing In Maternal-Child Health Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — On Wednesday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) toured LCH Health and Community Services and met with health care workers in their Kennett Square facility. This marks her …
Houlahan Tours LCH Health and Community Services in Southern Chester County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt ARD LLC (formerly known as Mallinckrodt ARD Inc. and previously Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Questcor)) (collectively Mallinckrodt), has agreed to pay $260 million to resolve …
Mallinckrodt Agrees to Pay $260 Million to Settle Lawsuits Read More