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DELAWARE — As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, the Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) are sharing their annual consumer information update. From October 15 to December …
Medicare Assistance Bureau: Open Enrollment Reminders Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that the Cigna Group (“Cigna”), a national insurer with corporate offices in Philadelphia, has agreed to pay $172,294,350 to resolve …
Cigna Group to Pay $172 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that BioTek reMEDys, Inc. (“BioTek”), located in New Castle, Delaware, and its Chief Executive Officer, Chaitanya Gadde, has agreed to …
United States Settles Kickback Allegations with Specialty Pharmacy BioTek reMEDys, Inc., its Owner Chaitanya Gadde, and Dr. David Tabby Read More
State Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester, highlights the need for medical support in the battle against obesity. She emphasizes that it’s not just a lifestyle choice, but a chronic disease that requires regulated treatments and medications. Currently, Medicare beneficiaries are left without access to these necessary resources for a healthier life.
Battle Against Obesity Could Use Federal Might Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The eBrightHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reduced health care spending by approximately $9.5 million and earned a quality score of 86.7% in performance year 2022, according to …
eBrightHealth ACO Improves Care for Medicare Beneficiaries, Reduces Health Care Spending by $9.5 Million Read More
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recenlty that the Medicare Shared Savings Program saved money for Medicare while continuing to support high-quality care. Specifically, the program saved …
Medicare Shared Savings Program: Saving Medicare Over $1.8 Billion in 2022 while Delivering High-quality Care Read More
The Inflation Reduction Act gives people with Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) the option to pay out-of-pocket costs in monthly payments spread out over the year, starting in …
Medicare Unveils Monthly Prescription Payment Plan for Easier Out-of-Pocket Cost Management Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Evoke Neuroscience, Inc., of New York will pay $225,000, and its co-founder/CEO David Hagedorn, Ph.D., of Jacksonville, North Carolina, will pay $220,000, to resolve alleged False Claims …
False Claims Act Violations: Neurotech Startup Settles Medicare Billing Allegations for “Brain Health” Device Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), recently announced its Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, which aims …
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Medicare Dementia Care Model Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Future Pharmacy, Inc. (“Future”) and JJ Pharmacy, Inc. (“JJ”), and their respective owners, Arthur Kilimnik, Alexander Ferman, Mikhail Ferman, …
$3.5 Million Settlement: Philadelphia Pharmacies, Owners Settle Medicare False Claims Allegations Read More