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PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has opened a public comment period for a proposed federal flexibility that could lead to changes in the state’s Medicaid program. If …
Pennsylvania DHS Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Medicaid Changes Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Pennsylvania has reported a notable decrease in payment error rates for the state’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The …
Pennsylvania Sees Significant Drop in Medicaid and CHIP Payment Error Rates, Outperforms National Average Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aramingo Pharmacy, a Philadelphia-based establishment, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the verdict following an investigation that revealed hundreds of thousands …
Philadelphia Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud, Ordered to Pay $874,858 in Restitution Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced on Friday a series of arrests and convictions involving over $800,000 in Medicaid fraud. The actions underscore her commitment to protecting Pennsylvania’s most …
Over $800,000 in Medicaid Fraud Uncovered in Pennsylvania, Multiple Arrests Made Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, have written a letter …
Senators Casey and Wyden Urge CMS to Address Nursing Home Staffing Crisis Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) is taking a significant step forward in providing healthcare access to the homeless community. On Friday, October 20, 2023, Secretary Dr. Val …
Pennsylvania DHS Expands Medicaid for Street Medicine, Increasing Access to Care for Unhoused Individuals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich held a meeting with the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies …
Pennsylvania State Officials Confer with P4A to Discuss Medicaid and CHIP Renewal Requirements Read More