DCPCA's Medical Homes DC Capital Projects recognizes the last of 12 renovation and construction projects expanding access to primary care for community health center patients. Unity Health Care, Inc. in partnership with Israel Baptist Church (IBC), will replace the current Brentwood Health Center by constructing a new facility collocated with community services provided by IBC.  DCPCA's Medical Homes DC program is made possible, in part, by generous support from the DC Department of Health.  

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DHCF extends deadline for filing reimbursement claims for out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid beneficiaries claims sent to Recipient Claims Research Team (RCRT)
DHCF applauds joint effort by US Attorney and FBI to eliminate fraud in the Medicaid Home Health Program
New urgent care center opening on Capitol Hill on Monday
Docs oppose retail-based clinics for kids care
New ACA insurance causes headaches in some doctors' offices
CDC reports flu season hit young adults especially hard this year: CDC
Even as a doctor with decent insurance, I had difficulty entering the health care system
Premiums may rise for 11 million workers
Health care to take center stage during Maryland governor race (Video)
FDA to overhaul over-the-counter regulations
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DHCF extends deadline for filing reimbursement claims for out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid beneficiaries claims sent to Recipient Claims Research Team (RCRT)

Press Release, DC Department of Health Care Finance, February 24, 2014

According to a court order issued by U.S. District Court Judge Gladys Kessler, those seeking reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid beneficiaries who filed or attempted to file through the Recipient Claims Research Team (RCRT) will have until March 31st to refile. 

DHCF applauds joint effort by US Attorney and FBI to eliminate fraud in the Medicaid Home Health Program

Press Release, DC Department of Health Care Finance, February 20, 2014

Following years of investigation conducted by the FBI and DC Department of Health Care Finance, arrest warrants have been issued for fraudsters associated with a number of Medicaid home health care agencies and one case management organization.  

New urgent care center opening on Capitol Hill on Monday

By Tina Reed, The Washington Business Journal, February 21, 2014

Expanding its presence in the District, MedStar Health opened its newest urgent care clinic on Monday. 

Docs oppose retail-based clinics for kids care

By Michelle Healy, USA Today, February 24, 2014

As retail giants CVS, Walgreens and others continue to expand services to include urgent care, the American Academy of Pediatrics is advising against their use for managing children's medical care.  

New ACA insurance causes headaches in some doctors' offices

By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News, February 25, 2014

As thousands of newly insured individuals begin to use their coverage, doctors' offices are starting to feel the impact of increased demand - especially front office staff members who are tasked with verifying coverage.

CDC reports flu season hit young adults especially hard this year

Press Release, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, February 20, 2014

This year, people ages 18-64 represented 61% of flu-related hospitalization - nearly twice the number recorded last flu season.   "Flu hospitalizations and deaths in people younger and middle-aged adults is a sad and difficult reminder that flu can be serious for anyone, not just the very young and old; and that everyone should be vaccinated," said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. "The good news is that this season's vaccine is doing its job, protecting people across all age groups."

Even as a doctor with decent insurance, I had difficulty entering the health care system

By Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, February 24, 2014

Reflecting on her own difficulties in trying to access health care, Dr. Helen Ouyang fears that the nation's newly insured may still face serious hurdles when trying to obtain care.   

Premiums may rise for 11 million workers

Associated Press, The Washington Post, 

February 24, 2014

A new report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates that 11 million people may see insurance premium rate hikes due to provisions in the health care law that restrict pricing based on age.   

Health care to take center stage during Maryland governor race (Video)

By Steve Doty, The Washington Examiner,

February 24, 2014

As Maryland's gubernatorial race heats up, candidates are focusing on the state of health care and its impact on residents across the state.

FDA to overhaul over-the-counter regulations

By Matthew Perrone, USA Today, February 21, 2014

Citing safety concerns, the FDA is reexamining how it regulates over-the counter drugs.   According to the FDA's announcement, the current monograph system "is not well adapted to address new safety issues with the speed and agility that are necessary to serve the public health."

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