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CARIE offers resources on PA's new managed care program

Pennsylvania’s new mandatory managed care program, Community HealthChoices (CHC), began in the 5-county Southeastern PA area on January 1. CARIE will advocate for consumers affected by this change. more

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New website helps groups help older adults stay engaged and active

engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, has launched a new website. more

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PA increases income limits for prescription drug assistance

The increase in income limits will allow an additional 14,000 older Pennsylvanians to receive prescription drug coverage through PACENET. more

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New online tool helps collect reports on suspicious drug activity

A new reporting tool is now available that allows medical professionals and the public to report suspicious activity involving prescribing or dispensing of prescription drugs. more

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PA mental health funding to counties stagnant for over a decade

Sporadic efforts to route more money to counties have gained little traction. more

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Reintegration office sets parenting, anger management series

The Mayor's Office of Reintegration Services is recruiting for upcoming workshops beginning January 7. The Parenting & Anger Management Workshop will take place Monday through Friday at 9:30am. more

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Age discrimination in health care found to cost $63 billion annually

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that discrimination against older people comes with a hefty price tag. more

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US releases national data on older adult maltreatment

The US Administration for Community Living has released new nationally collected data on the exploitation and abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities. more

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Pennsylvania not seeing gains in children's health coverage

When children have health care coverage, they are able to get the care they need to stay healthy, enter school ready to learn and succeed in life. more

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