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Medicaid payments for Evaluation and Management services in Marlton climbed 77.2% in 2024, signaling shifts in provider billing and reimbursement trends.

In 2024, Medicaid providers in Palmyra submitted $5,778,803 in claims under the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, showing a 1.4% increase from the prior year.

Burlington Medicaid providers submitted $16,558,408 in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment service claims for 2024, reflecting a 3.3% increase from the prior year.

Medicaid payments in Browns Mills for Surgery services surged 545.6% in 2024, marking a significant shift in local service usage and reimbursement activity.

Burlington County will host its fifth annual Bring Health Home Resource Fair on April 17 at the main library branch in Westampton. The event provides free screenings, food supplies from local agencies—including a new Food Hub—and connects families with essential health or housing resources.

Burlington County has launched a new Mobile Health Vehicle aimed at improving access for local residents across its wide area. Officials say this initiative will help provide important screenings and preventive care directly within communities.

Albert Bernard Kaiser marked his centennial birthday surrounded by family members along with officials from Burlington County and Evesham Township who honored him for both military service during World War II as well as postwar achievements at RCA. Local leaders presented proclamations recognizing Kaiser’s contributions.

The Burlington County Library System is launching a Virtual Author Speakers Series this spring for cardholders. Residents can attend free online talks from bestselling authors thanks to participation in the Library Speakers Consortium.

Burlington County announced upcoming repaving work on Chatsworth/North Maple Avenue starting April 6. The project covers more than eight miles between Washington Township and Bass River as part of an annual resurfacing program.

Burlington County Commissioners have announced plans to upgrade a congested Florence Township intersection used by thousands daily. The improvements aim to enhance traffic flow while increasing safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.