Tag: Medicaid

An older man after voting/receiving an "I voted" sticker.Nonprofit

Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to…

Philadelphia

Medically Tailored Nutrition Improving Health Outcomes, Reducing Costs

A recently released study says Pennsylvania has the potential to realize the second highest level of health care cost savings in the nation if medically…

special needs financial planningInvestments

Firstrust Financial Resources a Lifeline for Families with Special Needs Adults Looking to Protect Their Tomorrows

Harvey Mills, a retired flight attendant, doesn’t sugarcoat the impact that Jerel Ruttenberg, a Senior Financial Professional at Firstrust Financial Resources, and FFR Vice…

Independence Blue Cross and Benefits Data TrustInsurance

Independence Blue Cross and Benefits Data Trust Form First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration in Philadelphia Region

Independence Blue Cross and Benefits Data Trust have formed the first collaboration of its kind in the Philadelphia region to help certain commercially insured members…

Freedom Village Health Care Administrator Lorna Malawi.Chester County

Making Healthcare a Priority at Freedom Village at Brandywine

Wellbeing and good health are goals most of us would love to achieve, especially in our later years.

Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior Life…

Senior Independence MonthBanking & Finance

Safeguarding Your Golden Years: Financial Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

February is Senior Independence Month, a time to celebrate the autonomy and well-being of older adults, and financial security plays a crucial role in…

Donated breast milk.Montgomery County

Pottstown Mother Donates Breast Milk in Memory of Her Son, More Donors Needed

With the recent passing of Owen’s Law in Pennsylvania which grants Medicaid coverage for donated breast milk, Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank is asking…

Insulin Vile and NeedleHealthcare

As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania

Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the…

Main Line HealthHealthcare

Main Line Health Reports $125M Loss as Reimbursements Lag Behind Costs

Main Line Health finances were hit with a $125 million operating loss for the year ending June 30, highlighting some of the problems right now…

valerie arkoosh and josh shapiroGovernment & Politics

Gov-Elect Shapiro Taps Former Colleague Valerie Arkoosh to Head Department of Human Services

Valerie Arkoosh, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners since 2016, has been picked by Governor-elect Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department…

two rubber stampsHealthcare

What Is the Difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

Medicare and Medicaid are both government-run health insurance programs, so people often get them confused. 

Medicare

Medicare is a federal health insurance program that…

Hatfield

Abington - Lansdale Hospital achieves Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award

Abington – Lansdale Hospital recently achieved the Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award, placing it among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience…

Government & Politics

DOJ Investigating Janssen Biotech’s Management and Advisory Practices

During its quarterly earnings report, Johnson & Johnson announced that its Horsham subsidiary, Janssen Biotech, is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice…