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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Friday finalized a sweeping 2026 Physician Fee Schedule that tightens payment accuracy, cracks down on runaway spending for skin …
Medicare Shake-Up: CMS Slashes Waste, Supercharges Primary Care for 2026 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has announced a groundbreaking move to expand access to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment across the Commonwealth by …
Pennsylvania Authorizes First Telehealth-Only License to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved House Bill 1590, bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Dan Williams (D-Chester) that aims to expand access to telehealth for …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill Expanding Telehealth Flexibility for Behavioral Health Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A new study published in the June 2025 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network highlights the life-changing impact of a telehealth-based care program …
Telehealth Program Improves Quality of Life for Older Cancer Patients, Study Finds Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services has been leveraging its partnership with MAVEN Project since 2022 to improve access to specialty medical care for patients in Southern …
LCH Health and Community Services Enhances Patient Care Through MAVEN Project Partnership Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Recognizing that young adult cancer patients and survivors face unique challenges, ETHOS Treatment LLC is launching a virtual therapy program for Pennsylvania residents aged 18-35 who …
ETHOS Treatment Launches Virtual Therapy Program for Young Adult Cancer Patients and Survivors Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — A new survey from the National Lifeline Association (NaLA) highlights the struggles faced by low-income Americans following the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The survey, …
Survey Reveals Devastating Impact of Affordable Connectivity Program Lapse Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Shamrock Medicine has announced the expansion of its mental health services, offering comprehensive support for families navigating mood disorders. The initiative combines in-person consultations with advanced telehealth …
Shamrock Medicine Expands Mental Health Services for Families Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a proposal to eliminate copayments for all telehealth services. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to …
VA Proposes Elimination of Telehealth Copayments and New Grant Program to Expand Access Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — WovenX Health, previously known as Telebelly Health, has unveiled compelling study findings that highlight the effectiveness of its on-demand telehealth platform in curtailing unnecessary emergency department (ED) …
WovenX Health’s Telehealth Platform Reduces Non-Urgent GI ED Visits Read More