2023-04
PHA Responds to “Report” on Homecare Industry
April 7, 2023On Wednesday, PHA issued a statement in response to a new report issued by SEIU Healthcare, Where Does the Money Go? Funding Accountability for Pennsylvania’s For-Profit and Private Equity-Owned Home Care…
DOH Issues Application, Instructions for Annual Registration of Temporary Health Care Services Agencies/Staffing Agencies
April 7, 2023On November 3, 2022, Act 128 of 2022 (Act 28) was signed into law, amending the registration and regulation of Temporary Health Care Services Agencies (THCSA) (staffing agencies).
Next week, Acting Human Services Secretary, Dr. Val Arkoosh, will go before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to answer questions from legislators regarding Governor Josh Shapiro’s Executive Budget as…
Details Released on Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model Extension
April 7, 2023The Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model will be extended for calendar years 2025 through 2030, and will introduce changes intended to more fully address the health-related social needs of…
On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Medicare Program; FY 2024 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, Hospice…
Last week, the PA House Health Committee convened its first voting meeting to consider several bills. First on the list, House Bill 155, sponsored by Rep. Ben Sanchez (D-Montgomery), would allow…
On March 30, 2023, the Department of Human Services (DHS) submitted proposed regulations to implement the Adult Protective Services Act (APSA). The proposed regulation is intended to strengthen and clarify the…
Last week, PHA staff and members joined colleagues from around the nation in Washington, DC, to get the most up-to-date information on studies pertaining to all three lines of services…
Two PHA members were recently recognized for their leadership roles in the Pennsylvania healthcare community. David Baiada, CEO of BAYADA Home Health, and Frank Igwe, President of Moravia Health, were…
Last week, the Office of Developmental Programs released the Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Individual Interviews Report for Interim Year 1 (FY 20-21) and Interim Year 2 (FY 21-22). The report provides…
State Board of Nursing Issues Policy Clarifying CRNPs Ordering/Supervising Use of Conscious Sedation Medication
April 3, 2023On April 1, 2023, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing issued a Statement of Policy to clarify circumstances under which CRNPs can order and supervise the administration of conscious sedation.
On March 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (the…
Last week, the quarterly Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) Update was distributed to hospices via email. This quarter’s update includes FY 2024 HQRP reporting reminders, public reporting updates, and upcoming training…
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