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HARRISBURG, PA — In a strategic move aimed at enhancing access to critical mental health and substance use disorder services, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has revealed plans …
Pennsylvania DHS Announces Rate Increase to Bolster Behavioral Health Services for Medicaid Recipients Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to identify managed care organizations that will spearhead the administration of the Children’s …
Pennsylvania Seeks Partners to Enhance Children’s Health Coverage with CHIP Program Overhaul Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a determined effort to address ongoing disparities in maternal health care, key figures from the Pennsylvania government convened Monday with members of the Black Maternal Health …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Steps to Address Maternal Health Disparities Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — On Wednesday, in a concerted effort to bolster the response to mental health crises across Pennsylvania, the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium convened over …
Crisis Intervention Pioneers Recognized: Discover How CIT is Transforming Mental Health Response in Pennsylvania Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — Amid growing concerns about food insecurity on college campuses, Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visited Penn State to spotlight efforts by students to …
Student-Led Initiatives Tackle Food Insecurity at Penn State Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to address maternal health disparities, Pennsylvania’s key health departments have initiated the development of a comprehensive maternal health strategic plan. Spearheaded by the Departments …
Pennsylvania Unveils Strategic Plan to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Improve Health Equity Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a clear wake-up call for Pennsylvania’s healthcare oversight, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor’s recent audit uncovered significant financial mismanagement within the state’s Medicaid prescription drug benefits. …
Audit Reveals $7 Million Overspend in Pennsylvania Medicaid Drug Costs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently unveiled its 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, a comprehensive document detailing statewide and county-level data on child abuse …
Pennsylvania Releases 2023 Child Protective Services Report Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced the selection of applicants who will administer Pennsylvania’s Community HealthChoices (CHC) program. This critical Medicaid managed care initiative serves …
Pennsylvania Announces Selected Applicants for Community HealthChoices Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) recently inaugurated the Southeast Youth Development Center (YDC) in Montgomery County. This new secure residential facility aims to increase the state’s capacity …
New Southeast Youth Development Center Opens to Serve Adjudicated Youth Read More