Government

In 2024, Penndel Medicaid providers submitted $1,375,532 in claims for the Medicine Services and Procedures category, reflecting a 3% rise over the prior year.

Croydon Medicaid expenditures for the Durable Medical Equipment category grew by 8.2% in 2024, indicating shifts in usage and payment trends.

Medicaid spending on medicine services and procedures in Levittown climbed by 10.8% in 2024, signaling shifts in both service usage and reimbursement rates.

Medicaid reimbursements for Vision Services grew 4.4% in Fairless Hills in 2024, indicating shifts in service usage and payment trends.

Rep. Kristin Marcell and Sen. Frank Farry will host a free Veterans Expo celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this Friday at Northampton Valley Country Club in Richboro. The event connects local veterans with support services while honoring their service.

Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick commented on Iran’s reported temporary ceasefire agreement, stressing diplomacy while warning against threats posed by its regime. He called for continued vigilance and congressional oversight as developments continue.

State lawmakers have asked PECO not to move forward with planned utility rate hikes, citing recent increases that have already affected residents’ budgets. Senator Frank Farry is among those leading this effort.

In Bristol, COVID-19 services made up less than 0.1% of Medicaid payments in 2024, with at least $8,262 attributed to virus-specific HCPCS code claims.

Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) have introduced bipartisan legislation aiming both to fully fund Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026 while instituting reforms within Immigration and Customs Enforcement procedures. The bill responds directly to recent legislative deadlock over immigration policy.

Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick and Paul Tonko have introduced new bipartisan legislation aiming at boosting support for America’s mental health workforce by raising Medicare reimbursement rates. The proposal targets increased provider retention while improving patient access—especially among underserved populations.