Maryann Pugh

6 days ago | mychesco.com | Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at increasing federal oversight and preventing states from improperly using Medicaid funds to cover health care for individuals without satisfactory immigration status. The bold action seeks to ensure that federal Medicaid dollars are used strictly in accordance with legal requirements, which limit funding for noncitizens to emergency medical services only.

6 days ago | mychesco.com | Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has reached a settlement with Comstar, LLC, a Massachusetts-based billing and collection company for emergency ambulance services, in connection with a significant breach of protected health information (PHI).

6 days ago | mychesco.com | Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed strict measures on Synopsys, Inc. and Ansys, Inc. to address antitrust concerns arising from their proposed $35 billion merger. The FTC’s action requires both companies to divest key assets critical to maintaining competition in the software tool markets that power the design of semiconductors, optical devices, and other high-tech components.

6 days ago | mychesco.com | Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual Data Book for fiscal year 2024, offering a comprehensive statistical snapshot of the agency’s operations and achievements from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. This year’s report marks the 30th anniversary of the Data Book, which has remained a crucial tool in understanding the IRS’s evolving role in government finance and taxpayer services.

6 days ago | mychesco.com | Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli announced that Good Fellowship Ambulance in West Chester will receive $453,672 in loans from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The funding, part of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program, will assist in the purchase of three new ambulances, ensuring the organization has up-to-date vehicles to continue providing critical emergency services to the community.