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The Columbus Organization Secures Renewed QIO-Like Entity Certification, Bolstering Healthcare Quality for Medicare Beneficiaries

April 12, 2024April 11, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

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 …

Personal Finance

What Should You Know about Long-Term Care?

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 - by Joe Oliver

We all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable. If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, would you …

National

Senator Casey Calls for Greater Oversight on Elderly Care Provider Papa Inc.

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, Senator Bob Casey, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The …

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Medics in $1.4bn Scam: Couple Pleads Guilty to Massive Fraud Scheme

March 27, 2024March 26, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

HARRISBURG, PA — Two Pennsylvania physicians have admitted involvement in a jaw-dropping healthcare fraud scheme. John H. Johnson and Paula Z. Johnson, both 62, pleaded guilty Monday to a conspiracy …

Business

Drug Channels Institute Releases Comprehensive Analysis on U.S. Pharmacies and PBMs, Highlighting Key Industry Trends

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

MALVERN, PA — The Drug Channels Institute (DCI), a division of HMP Global, recently unveiled its 2024 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers, offering an unparalleled look …

Government / National

Casey’s COLA Overhaul: A Silver Bullet for Seniors or a Fiscal Fiasco Waiting to Happen?

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bold move that has stirred the pot in Washington, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), alongside a coalition of Democratic colleagues, has introduced the Boosting Benefits …

Government / National

Social Security Under Siege: Unraveling the Complex Debate That Impacts Millions

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an event that highlights the nation’s political divides, Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing on Wednesday. The …

Government / National

Senator Casey Introduces Cutting Copays Act, Aiming to Ease Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Pennsylvanians

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Cutting Copays Act on Wednesday, a new legislation aiming to reduce …

Regional

Philadelphia Doctor to Pay $95,000 Over ‘Unnecessary’ Genetic Tests Scandal

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a shocking revelation, Philadelphia-based physician Dr. Nishi Patel, who trained at Drexel University, has agreed to pay $95,000 to settle allegations of violating the False Claims …

Regional

ChristianaCare Ranks 5th in National Health Systems, Commended for Transparency and Clinical Excellence

March 12, 2024March 11, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware’s very own ChristianaCare has clinched the 5th spot in the country’s top health systems bracket, according to Money Magazine’s 2024 hospital rankings. It’s not just the …