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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released nearly $600 million in delayed reimbursements to Pennsylvania hospitals for COVID-19-related expenses following pressure from members of the state’s congressional …
FEMA Releases $600 Million in Delayed COVID Funds for Pennsylvania Hospitals Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than $600 million in federal COVID-19 reimbursement funding remains unpaid to Pennsylvania healthcare providers, prompting U.S. Sen. John Fetterman to demand faster action from FEMA.
Fetterman Presses FEMA Over Delayed COVID Payments to PA Hospitals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A state audit found that Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Center in Chester County did not qualify for certain tobacco settlement payments after reporting no eligible high-cost claims …
Audit Finds Chester County Facility Ineligible for Tobacco Funds Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Centinel Spine®, LLC announced a major reimbursement shift in Arizona as the state’s second largest commercial payer adopted new evidence-based coverage criteria for one- and two-level …
Arizona Payer Opens Door to Wider Access for Lumbar Disc Replacement Read More
PAOLI, PA — Paoli Hospital has been identified as eligible to receive state funding through Pennsylvania’s 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program following a financial review by the Department of the Auditor …
Paoli Hospital Qualifies for 2026 Tobacco Settlement Funding After State Review Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital has been deemed eligible to receive funding under Pennsylvania’s 2026 Tobacco Settlement Program, according to findings released by the Pennsylvania Department of the …
Chester County Hospital Found Eligible for 2026 Tobacco Settlement Payment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has introduced a new feature to its Health and Benefits mobile app that allows eligible Veterans to submit and track mileage-only travel …
VA Expands Mobile App to Streamline Travel Reimbursement Claims Read More
NEWTOWN, PA — Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSDT) announced that Aetna Healthcare has authorized a claim for reimbursement for its Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS) Device, marking a significant milestone …
Helius Medical Secures Aetna Approval for PoNS Device Reimbursement Read More
DOVER, DE — The Delaware Department of Insurance recently levied penalties totaling $363,570 against Highmark after a lengthy investigation into improper reimbursement practices involving volunteer ambulance services. This action follows …
Highmark Hit with Major Penalties: What Went Wrong with Delaware Ambulance Claims? Read More