Skip to content
Top Menu
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
MyChesCo

MyChesCo

Chester County News and Community Website

  • Communities
    • Avondale
    • Berwyn
    • Coatesville
    • Cochranville
    • Devon
    • Downingtown
    • Exton
    • Honey Brook
    • Kennett Square
    • Malvern
    • Oxford
    • Paoli
    • Parkesburg
    • Phoenixville
    • Spring City
    • Toughkenamon
    • West Chester
    • West Grove
  • Education
    • Chester County Intermediate Unit
    • School Districts
      • Avon Grove School District
      • Coatesville Area School District
      • Downingtown Area School District
      • Great Valley School District
      • Kennett Consolidated School District
      • Octorara Area School District
      • Owen J. Roberts School District
      • Oxford Area School District
      • Phoenixville Area School District
      • Spring-Ford Area School District
      • Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
      • Twin Valley School District
      • Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
      • West Chester Area School District
    • Charter Schools
    • Independent Schools
    • Colleges and Universities
    • Chester County Library System
  • News
    • Traffic
    • Weather
    • Business
    • Health / Medical
    • National
    • Pennsylvania
    • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Events
  • Tools
    • Members
    • Groups
    • Add/Edit Event
    • My Bookings
      • Manage Bookings
    • Submit an Article
    • Contact Us
    • Signup for Newsletter
    • Contests and Giveaways
    • Register
    • Log In
  • About
    • MyChesCo
    • Writing for Us
    • Advertising with Us
    • Contacting Us
    • Citizen Journalism
    • Submitting Articles
    • Starting a Group
    • How to Support Us
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • DMCA Policy
  • COVID-19

Medical prescription

FDA Authorizes First Direct-to-Consumer COVID-19 Test System
Health / Medical / National

FDA Authorizes First Direct-to-Consumer COVID-19 Test System

December 13, 2020December 11, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized LabCorp’s Pixel COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit for use by any individual 18 years and older without a prescription.

Read More

Auditor General Eugene DePasquale
Government / Pennsylvania

Auditor General DePasquale Applauds Action on Bill to Stop ‘Gag Clauses’ Imposed by Pharmacy Benefit Managers

July 10, 2020July 9, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA  — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is applauding the General Assembly for this week sending House Bill 943 to the governor’s desk. The bill would stop pharmacy benefit managers …

Read More
AG Shapiro: Lancaster Doctor Charged With Unlawful Prescribing, Medicaid Fraud
Crime / Government / Pennsylvania

AG Shapiro: Lancaster Doctor Charged With Unlawful Prescribing, Medicaid Fraud

June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that the 45th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury voted to charge Bassam El-Borno, M.D., a Lancaster County psychiatrist with felony violations of the Drug …

Read More

Gov. Wolf: Early Refill Availability for Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania / Society

Gov. Wolf: Early Refill Availability for Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Department of Human Services (DHS) has directed the state’s Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to let Medicaid recipients obtain early refills …

Read More
Pharmacy
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania / Senior Citizens

PACE Pharmacy Program Offers Prescription Extensions During COVID-19 Mitigation Effort

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — With the ongoing directive from Governor Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Health to stay home and limit social interaction during the COVID-19 mitigation effort, Department …

Read More

Auditor General DePasquale Calls on Senate to Join Fight for Lower Prescription Costs by Passing Bills to Increase Oversight of PBMs
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

Auditor General DePasquale Calls on PA Senate to Join Fight for Lower Prescription Costs by Passing Bills to Increase Oversight of PBMs

January 25, 2020January 24, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is calling on the Pennsylvania Senate to act on legislation designed to help rein in the costs associated with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), …

Read More
Visiting Family Over the Holidays? Road Trip Tips for Seniors
Holidays / Seniors / Travel

Visiting Family Over the Holidays? Road Trip Tips for Seniors

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 - by MyChesCo

When thinking about road trips, you might envision college kids heading on adventures, but older adults take road trips, too, according to a recent survey by Cigna.

Read More

AARP Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Congress to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Health / Medical / Pennsylvania

AARP Pennsylvania Leaders Call on Congress to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania leaders recently joined AARP state directors and volunteers from 33 states in Washington, D.C. to advocate for passage of federal legislation to lower prescription drug prices.

Read More
Department of Health Encourages Health Preparedness Steps for an Emergency or Disaster
Pennsylvania

Department of Health Encourages Health Preparedness Steps for an Emergency or Disaster

September 15, 2019September 13, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — As National Preparedness Month continues, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine is encouraging Pennsylvanians to take the proper steps needed to protect their health in case …

Read More
seniors
Pennsylvania

Auditor General DePasquale Expresses Concern About Lengthy PACE Program Contract

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale recently expressed concern about Pennsylvania’s lengthy relationship with the firm contracted to run the PACE/PACENET prescription assistance programs for older residents.

Read More

Posts navigation

1 2 Next

Most Read

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1A Additions and Vaccine Supply in Chester County
  • OCR Publishes Proposed Rule Protecting Infants Born Alive from Discrimination on the Basis of Disability
  • 2021 Tax Filing Season Begins Feb. 12; IRS Outlines Steps to Speed Refunds During Pandemic
  • U.S. Department of Labor Issues Three Wage and Hour Opinion Letters
  • IRS Free File Available Now; Claim Recovery Rebate Credit and Other Tax Credits
  • Bill Gates-Funded Solar Dimming Project Risks the Lives of Millions and Must be Stopped

Subscribe for Updates

Chester County Events

  • National Irish Coffee Day at The Watermark at Bellingham Drive-By
    • 01/21/2021
  • A Real-Life Scavenger Hunt for Grown-Ups On King Street,Malvern!
    • 01/21/2021
      Malvern
  • Cancer (Oncology) Massage
    • 01/26/2021
      Exton
  • Intro to Practical Defensive Pistol (Indoor)
    • 01/27/2021
      Elverson
  • Machinery Rescue Awareness and Operations
    • 01/30/2021
      West Chester
  • all events

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

Tools

  • Members
  • Newsletter
  • Events
  • Groups
  • Guest Articles
  • Coupon Center
  • Log In
  • Register

About Us

  • About MyChesCo
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Support Us
  • Write for Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy

Recent Articles

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Final Rule on the Role of Supervisory Guidance
  • DeFoor Takes Oath as Pennsylvania’s 52nd Auditor General, Pledges Transparency and Accountability to Taxpayers
  • Pennsylvania Partners with Rite Aid to Vaccinate Priority Populations in Congregate, Long-Term Care Settings
  • Uwchlan Ambulance Corps Names Former County Commissioner as Executive Director
Copyright © 2021 MyChesCo.