WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Fatal Hit-and-Run in PA: ICE Nabs Illegal Alien from Guatemala Who is Suspected of Killing a 61-year-old Pedestrian * Biden administration used prosecutorial discretion to allow this illegal alien to remain in the country WASHINGTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed Mario Guzman-Vasquez, an illegal alien from Guatemala, is in custody following a deadly hit-and-r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Optim Orthopedics, a healthcare provider based in Savannah, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing serious concerns over a proposed payment reduction for peripheral nerve repair procedures utilizing allograft tissue. The Pennsylvania-based organization highlights that the proposed payment changes, particularly for the procedure designated as CPT 64912, could hinder patient access to this essential sur  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Three Rivers Waterkeeper, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) urging the agency to prioritize water protection as it considers potential changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The organization expresses concerns that recent executive orders promoting deregulation in the energy sector could compromise public safety and environmental standards. In its letter, the nonpro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Transit Forward Philadelphia has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, advocating for critical improvements in transit funding and support for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The organization emphasizes the vital role of transit in delivering economic mobility and accessibility for residents throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. In the letter, Transit Forward Philadelphia expresses concerns about i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging a reevaluation of outpatient payment rates for sub-scalp EEG monitoring associated with CPT codes 0956T and 0960T. This appeal comes from Kathryn A. Davis, a prominent neurologist leading the Penn Epilepsy Division, who emphasizes the growing need for adequate reimbursement to improve the diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. In her   more