Calendar of Events
Navigating PHA’s New Website and Member Portal
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: Join us for an exclusive webinar where we unveil the all-new Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) website and member portal! This interactive session is designed to help you seamlessly navigate our revamped digital space, ensuring you make the most of the enhanced features and resources available.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
PA Healthcare Coalition – Make an Impact
Event Details
Speaker: Knox Walk, BS, CEM, Chair, Healthcare Coalition of SW PA; Chair, Healthcare Coalition Council of PA; Sr Director, Emergency Preparedness, UPMC
Description: Join PHA and PA Healthcare Coalition on Tuesday, August 13 at noon for a Lunch & Learn session focused on the history and importance of being an active member in a regional coalition in Pennsylvania. The Coalition continues to demonstrate everything that can be accomplished when GREAT, likeminded individuals work together. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn how you can get involved and improve care quality and satisfaction for older adults.
Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Quick Hits
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday each month for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration*
Recruitment Strategies for Success
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: Join PHA on Monday, August 19, at noon for a Lunch & Learn session where PHA’s Workforce Development Director, Becky Jacobs, will share innovative techniques to attract top talent and build robust candidate pipelines. The session will cover areas such as e-recruitment, grassroots recruitment, Pennsylvania-based recruitment, students and learners, social media, DEI, and leveraging PHA business partners. Participants will leave equipped with over 65 effective recruitment strategies to enhance their hiring processes.
Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Budgeting Essentials for Home Care Success
Event Details
Speaker: SimiTree
Description: Are you ready to take control of your homecare finances? PHA is partnering with SimiTree to offer “Finances in Homecare,” designed to help you navigate the complexities of financial management in the homecare industry. Join us for three insightful sessions, each focusing on a critical aspect of homecare finances. In this session, we’ll cover the essentials of budgeting to ensure your homecare business remains financially healthy and sustainable.
Series Cost: $199 (member) | $359 (prospective member)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
How to Use AI to Market Your Agency and Generate Sales
Event Details
Speaker: Marisa Snook, corecubed
Description: Are you ready to revolutionize your homecare agency with the power of Artificial Intelligence? Join us for an insightful and transformative webinar series where industry experts will guide you through the latest advancements and practical applications of AI in homecare. In this session, Marisa Snook, President/CEO of corecubed, will cover how to use AI to market your agency and generate sales.
Series Cost: $199 (member) | $359 (prospective member)
Individual Webinar Cost: $79 (member) | $119 (prospective member)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
EVV Compliance Collaborative
Best Western Premier 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PAEvent Details
Speakers: Representatives from the PA Department of Human Services and PHA Members
Description: With the EVV threshold increasing to 85% in 2025, now is the time to equip your agency with the essential data, tools, and strategies to stay compliant. Join PHA in-person or online for the latest DHS updates, best practices from fellow providers, and a panel discussion on elevating your EVV compliance through strategic decisions. Presentations will conclude at noon, allowing attendees to visit our HHAeXchange Ticketing Table for individualized support. Representatives from Netsmart, Sandata, and the MCOs will also be available to answer questions. Whether you’re aiming to boost your compliance rate or maintain high scores, this workshop is for you.
In-Person Cost: $89 (member) | $129 (prospective member)
Virtual Cost: $59 (member) | $79 (prospective member)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mergers & Acquisitions: One Organization’s Journey
Event Details
Speaker: Mia Haney, PHA CEO
Description: Join us on September 9, 2024 for a FREE webinar kicking off our Mergers and Acquisitions series this fall. On September 9, CEO Mia Haney will share the story of her previous organization’s journey from family-owned and operated to private equity to publicly traded.
Series Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
AI in Homecare: Overview and Implementation Considerations
Event Details
Speaker: Sarah Khalid, AlayaCare
Description: Are you ready to revolutionize your homecare agency with the power of Artificial Intelligence? Join us for an insightful and transformative webinar series where industry experts will guide you through the latest advancements and practical applications of AI in homecare. In this session, Sarah Khalid from AlayaCare will cover the role of AI in homecare, providing an overview and discussing key considerations for implementation.
Series Cost: $199 (member) | $359 (prospective member)
Individual Webinar Cost: $79 (member) | $119 (prospective member)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: TB Testing
Event Details
Speakers: PHA Staff & Vitable Staff
Description: Join PHA and Vitable on Wednesday, September 18 at 10 am for Lunch & Learn (we know it is closer to breakfast time than lunch) session focused on Vitable’s new TB Portal and their partnership with PHA. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of TB testing and learn how you can participate.
Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Implementing AI: Practical Applications and Focus
Event Details
Speaker: Cindy Campbell, WellSky
Description: Are you ready to revolutionize your homecare agency with the power of Artificial Intelligence? Join us for an insightful and transformative webinar series where industry experts will guide you through the latest advancements and practical applications of AI in homecare. In this session, we will explore the practical applications of AI, focusing on effective strategies for implementation in your agency.
Series Cost: $199 (member) | $359 (prospective member)
Individual Webinar Cost: $79 (member) | $119 (prospective member)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Quick Hits
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday each month for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration*
Benchmarking & KPIs: Keys to Optimizing Revenue Cycle Health
Event Details
Speaker: SimiTree
Description: Are you ready to take control of your homecare finances? PHA is partnering with SimiTree to offer “Finances in Homecare,” designed to help you navigate the complexities of financial management in the homecare industry. Join us for three insightful sessions, each focusing on a critical aspect of homecare finances. In this session, we’ll review key performance indicators and benchmarking strategies to optimize your revenue cycle and improve financial performance.
Series Cost: $199 (member) | $359 (prospective member)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Leveraging AI
Event Details
Speaker: Sean Zabaneh, Esq., Duane Morris
Description: Are you ready to revolutionize your homecare agency with the power of Artificial Intelligence? Join us for an insightful and transformative webinar series where industry experts will guide you through the latest advancements and practical applications of AI in homecare. In this session, Sean Zabaneh, Esq., Partner at Duane Morris, will cover legal and regulatory considerations for leveraging AI.
Series Cost: $199 (member) | $359 (prospective member)
Individual Webinar Cost: $79 (member) | $119 (prospective member)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Effectively Managing Caregiver Call-Outs
Event Details
Speaker: Jessica Nobles, Homecare Sales
Description: Last minute callouts is one of the top frustrations for a Scheduler but it doesn’t have to be that way. While there isn’t a secret sauce to ending callouts, there is an effective strategy to reduce repeat callouts. In this session, I will equip you with the skills, tools, and best practices to train your office staff in effectively managing caregiver call-outs using the 5-Step Quick Response Formula.
Cost: $79 (member) | $158 (prospective member)
Date: September 26
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Build a Profitable High-Growing Business
Event Details
Description: Join COSi and PHA on October 1, 2024, for a FREE webinar where you will identify problem areas, pinpointing not only from where your business issues are arising, but also how much they are costing you. Armed with this knowledge, you will develop actionable strategies for implementation that will minimize impact of external forces on your profits.
Webinar Cost: Free
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Registration: Coming Soon
Lunch & Learn: Workforce Development – Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 101
Event Details
In honor of Disability Awareness Month, we’re excited to invite you to a free to members virtual training hosted by Zinah Husam from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). This is an excellent opportunity to learn how OVR can benefit you, your organization, and your community.
Webinar Details:
Date: Monday, October 7th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET)
Topic: OVR 101
During this informative session, you’ll gain insights into:
- The range of services offered by OVR
- Who is eligible for OVR support
- How OVR serves individuals with disabilities
- Programs designed to encourage employers to hire from OVR’s talent pool
This session is perfect for employers looking to expand their workforce inclusivity, HR professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about how OVR helps individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment.
We look forward to having you join us for this essential training.
Cost:
Free for Members
$50 for Prospective Members
Mergers & Acquisitions: How to Prepare for a Successful Business Sale & Determine Market Value
Event Details
Speaker: Hitesh Patel, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, Transworld
Description: Join us on October 7, 2024 for the second webinar in our Mergers and Acquisitions Track this fall.
Are you considering selling your business but unsure where to start? Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Hitesh Patel, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor from Transworld, as he shares expert insights on how to prepare for a successful sale and accurately determine your business’s market value.
In this must-attend session, you’ll learn:
- Proven strategies for preparing your business for sale
- Key methods to determine and maximize your market value
- How to navigate the complexities of the M&A process with confidence
Whether you’re planning to sell soon or just want to be prepared for the future, this webinar will give you the knowledge and tools to ensure a smooth and profitable transaction.
Don’t miss out!
M&A Track Information
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of mergers and acquisitions with our exclusive track designed to help business owners navigate the complexities of selling their business. Each session, led by industry experts, will provide practical tools and insights to maximize your sale potential and ensure a smooth transition.
Webinar Schedule: Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- 10/7 – How to Prepare for a Successful Business Sale & Determine Market Value
Hitesh Patel, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, Transworld
Learn key strategies for preparing your business for sale and accurately assessing its market value. - 10/14 – The 5 C’s of Change Management: Post-Sale & Post-Close Integration
Rob Simione & Mark Romano, SimiTree
Explore best practices for managing change after a sale, ensuring smooth post-close integration for both buyer and seller. - 10/21 – The Art of the Sale
Follow the sale process from offer, to change of ownership, to successful completion with expert guidance on managing the transaction.
Track Fees:
All 3 Webinars:
- PHA Members: $159
- Prospective Members: $259
Individual Webinars:
- PHA Members: $89
- Prospective Members: $119
Mergers & Acquisitions: The 5 C’s of Change Management: Post-Sale & Post-Close Integration
Event Details
Speakers: Rob Simione & Mark Romano, SimiTree
Description: Join us on October 14th for The 5 C’s of Change Management: Post-Sale & Post-Close Integration, part of our Mergers & Acquisitions Track.
Led by experts Rob Simione and Mark Romano from SimiTree, this webinar will dive into best practices for navigating change after a sale, ensuring a seamless integration process for both buyers and sellers. Learn how to effectively manage transitions and set your organization up for post-close success.
Don’t miss out!
M&A Track Information
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of mergers and acquisitions with our exclusive track designed to help business owners navigate the complexities of selling their business. Each session, led by industry experts, will provide practical tools and insights to maximize your sale potential and ensure a smooth transition.
Webinar Schedule: Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- 10/7 – How to Prepare for a Successful Business Sale & Determine Market Value
Hitesh Patel, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, Transworld
Learn key strategies for preparing your business for sale and accurately assessing its market value. - 10/14 – The 5 C’s of Change Management: Post-Sale & Post-Close Integration
Rob Simione & Mark Romano, SimiTree
Explore best practices for managing change after a sale, ensuring smooth post-close integration for both buyer and seller. - 10/21 – The Art of the Sale
Follow the sale process from offer, to change of ownership, to successful completion with expert guidance on managing the transaction.
Track Fees:
All 3 Webinars:
- PHA Members: $159
- Prospective Members: $259
Individual Webinars:
- PHA Members: $89
- Prospective Members: $119
Regional Meeting – West
Pittsburgh Marriott North 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, Cranberry Township, PennsylvaniaEvent Details
Regional Meetings – Exclusive to PHA Members!
PHA is thrilled to announce our annual Regional Meetings, designed exclusively for YOU, our valued members, with free admission!
Join us in Cranberry Township for a deep dive into key PHA updates, including advocacy resources, enhanced member benefits, updates to My Learning Center, what you need from PHA, upcoming 2024-25 PHA webinars, workforce development, legislative and regulatory guidance, and more.
This event is a prime opportunity to network with industry peers, get answers to your membership questions, and gain valuable insights while fostering collaboration within the Homecare community.
Stay informed, share your perspectives, and contribute to the continued success of PHA.
Agenda:
8:15 – 9:00 AM Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 AM Opening Remarks
9:15 – 9:45 AM Networking Activity – Rapid Roundtable
9:45 – 10:15 AM PHA Updates
10:15 – 10:45 AM Brainstorming Session
10:45 – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 – 11:45 AM Advocacy Updates
11:45 – 12:30 PM LUNCH
12:45 – 1:30 PM Ask the Room: Peer Challenges & Insights
- Home Care
- Home Health/ Hospice
1:30 – 2:00 PM Workforce Development
2:00 PM Adjournment
Don’t miss out on this essential event!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED – we will be accepting on-site registrations!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Quick Hits/ Virtual Regional Meeting
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday each month for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Reoccurring event with one registration*
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Regional Meeting – East
Crowne Plaza Philadelphia - King of Prussia 260 Mall Blvd, King Of Prussia, PA, United StatesEvent Details
Regional Meetings – Exclusive to PHA Members!
PHA is thrilled to announce our annual Regional Meetings, designed exclusively for YOU, our valued members, with free admission!
Join us in King of Prussia for a deep dive into key PHA updates, including advocacy resources, enhanced member benefits, updates to My Learning Center, what you need from PHA, upcoming 2024-25 PHA webinars, workforce development, legislative and regulatory guidance, and more.
This event is a prime opportunity to network with industry peers, get answers to your membership questions, and gain valuable insights while fostering collaboration within the Homecare community.
Stay informed, share your perspectives, and contribute to the continued success of PHA.
Agenda:
10:00 – 10:15 AM Registration and Breakfast
10:15 – 10:30 AM Opening Remarks
10:30 – 11:00 AM Networking Activity – Rapid Roundtable
11:00 – 11:30 AM PHA Updates
11:30– 12:15 PM LUNCH
12:15 – 1:15 PM Advocacy Updates
1:20 – 1:55 PM Ask the Room: Peer Challenges & Insights
Home Care
Home Health/ Hospice
2:00 – 2:30 PM Workforce Development
2:30 PM Adjournment
Don’t miss out on this essential event!
Online registration is currently closed. We will accept onsite registrations at the venue.
THANK YOU TO OUR EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS!
Five Practical Ways to Use AI for Home Care Scheduling
Event Details
Speakers: Miriam Allred & Victoria Brown, Careswitch
Description: The home care industry has changed fundamentally in recent decades—with AI coming on the scene, this next decade won’t be any different. There are loads of publicly available AI-powered tools that you can use today to optimize tasks and workflows in your business. Join this session to learn what tools you should be using for scheduling, how to use them efficiently, and what time and cost-savings they can drive for your business.
Cost: $79 (member) | $158 (prospective member)
Date: October 24
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Medicare Advantage: Boosting Bottom Line
Event Details
Speaker: SimiTree
Description: Are you ready to take control of your homecare finances? PHA is partnering with SimiTree to offer “Finances in Homecare,” designed to help you navigate the complexities of financial management in the homecare industry. Join us for three insightful sessions, each focusing on a critical aspect of homecare finances. In this session, we’ll delve into Medicare Advantage plans and explore how they can benefit your homecare business.
Series Cost: $199 (member) | $359 (prospective member)
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Lunch & Learn: Workforce Development – Department of Labor – Veterans Resources
Event Details
As an employer seeking to hire veterans, this session will provide key takeaways to navigate the workforce landscape.
Home Care Pulse – The State of Home Care in Pennsylvania – 2024
Event Details
Thanks to PHA member participation, HCP has collected enough Pennsylvania-specific data to generate this year’s state report. Join PHA and HCP on Thursday, November 7 at 1:00 p.m. to hear the latest PA data!
PHA members are invited to take advantage of this data-driven webinar at no cost and will also receive a free copy of the state report!
Prospective members are invited to participate in this valuable webinar for just $79.
2024 Pediatric Cabinet Meeting
PHA Offices (Lemoyne, PA) 600 N 12th St, Lemoyne, PA, United StatesEvent Details
Join us for the Pediatric Cabinet Meeting on November 14, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This crucial session will provide key updates on topics impacting our pediatric community and serve as a platform to shape priorities for 2025.
Topics for discussion include:
- Office of Medical Assistance Program Updates
- EVV (Electronic Visit Verification) Updates
- Challenges with billing MCOs and ensuring timely payments
- Current policies on Paid Family Caregivers
- Advocacy efforts for rate increases
Be a part of these important conversations as we chart the course for the future of pediatric care. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard!
EVENT DETAILS
Time: Thu, Nov 14, 2024 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: The Pennsylvania Homecare Association Offices (Lemoyne, PA)
In-person is limited seating, first come first served. Virtual option is available.
AGENDA
Join us for speakers such as:
- EVV Implementation & Capturing Manual Edits Accurately
- MCO Billing Challenges
- Paid Family Caregivers
- Advocacy efforts for 2025-2026 rate increases
Want to know more about years prior? Watch our Pediatric Cabinet Meeting Wrap-Up video below!
Mergers & Acquisitions: The Art of the Sale
Event Details
Speaker: Edward Cyran, Partner at Fox Rothschild
Description: Join us on November 18, 2024, for the third webinar in our Mergers and Acquisitions Track this fall.
This webinar will walk you through the entire sale process—from the initial offer to ownership transfer and successful deal completion. Gain valuable insights from seasoned experts who will guide you in navigating each step and managing the transaction with confidence. We will also address the MCO market shift and how that impacts transactions right now from the seller and buyer perspectives. Whether you’re buying or selling, this session is essential for mastering the complexities of M&A deals.
Don’t miss out!
M&A Track Information
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of mergers and acquisitions with our exclusive track designed to help business owners navigate the complexities of selling their business. Each session, led by industry experts, will provide practical tools and insights to maximize your sale potential and ensure a smooth transition.
Webinar Schedule: Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- 10/7 – How to Prepare for a Successful Business Sale & Determine Market Value
Hitesh Patel, Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor, Transworld
Learn key strategies for preparing your business for sale and accurately assessing its market value. - 10/14 – The 5 C’s of Change Management: Post-Sale & Post-Close Integration
Rob Simione & Mark Romano, SimiTree
Explore best practices for managing change after a sale, ensuring smooth post-close integration for both buyer and seller. - 11/18 – The Art of the Sale
Follow the sale process from offer, to change of ownership, to successful completion with expert guidance on managing the transaction. We will also address the MCO market shift and how that impacts transactions right now from the seller and buyer perspectives.
Edward J. Cyran, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Track Fees:
All 3 Webinars:
- PHA Members: $159
- Prospective Members: $259
Individual Webinars:
- PHA Members: $89
- Prospective Members: $119