Home Care
Introducing PHA’s Caregiver Resource Hub
November 17, 2024Caring for others is a rewarding but challenging job, and Pennsylvania’s caregivers deserve every tool available to make their work easier and more fulfilling. That’s why we’ve created the Caregiver…
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Non-Discrimination Notice Requirement
November 17, 2024On May 5, 2024, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued in the Federal Register a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination on…
ODP Providers: Here’s What You Need to Know!
November 17, 2024Here’s a quick rundown of essential updates for providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities, including announcements from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and a survey opportunity from Penn State…
CMS Leadership National Update: November 20, 2024
November 17, 2024Join the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and her leadership team, who will provide an update on CMS’ recent accomplishments and how their…
TAKE ACTION: Make Home Care A Priority in Upcoming Budget
November 3, 2024Direct care workers are Pennsylvania’s frontline caregivers, yet the Commonwealth’s funding lags behind all of our neighbors— including being nearly 25% behind West Virginia. This underfunding limits the ability to…
November 14th Event: Empowering Caregivers: A Discussion Hosted by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women
November 3, 2024On Thursday, November 14th, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Women and the PA Department of Aging will host an in-person AND virtual event Empowering Caregivers: A Discussion Hosted by the…
LTSS Subcommittee Convenes November 6th: Reviews FINAL CHC Waiver Renewal and OBRA Waiver Amendment
November 3, 2024On November 6th, the LTSS Subcommittee will convene, with an important update from the Office of Long-Term Living reviewing the FINAL changes resulting from the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Waiver renewal…
REMINDER: OLTL Provider Survey Due November 15th
November 3, 2024Contribute valuable insights that will shape future payment rates! The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has re-opened the Calendar Year 2023 Rate Study Survey to support the ongoing OLTL rate…
ODP Updates
November 3, 2024Stay informed with these key updates released by ODP in October: ODPANN 22-083: ODP ARPA Grant Fund Reimbursement Deadline Extension The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has provided important updates…
HCBS Quality Improvement Funding Opportunity
November 3, 2024The Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) is offering funding to improve Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for Adult Daily Living providers and Specialized Medical Equipment…
Regional Meetings: Now Headed to Philadelphia!
October 20, 2024The recent Regional Meetings in Cranberry Township and our Virtual session were a resounding success! With over 150 attendees across both events, we saw excellent participation and engagement from our…
Introducing the first-of-its-kind Homecare Benchmarking report, presented by Caribou, PHA, and HHAeXchange
October 20, 2024In the ever-evolving homecare industry, understanding key performance metrics is crucial for agencies to thrive and provide the highest quality of care. To support Pennsylvania’s home care agencies, the Pennsylvania…
Are You FLSA Compliant with Travel Time, Break Time, and Off Duty Time? Turn on this HHAeXchange Feature!
October 20, 2024Consider this scenario: A home care worker has a 30-minute gap between two clients. It takes them 15 minutes to travel between the two cases. You already know that the…
Order 4 FREE COVID Tests for Your Family
October 20, 2024The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov so…
Hurricane Helene has devastated the Carolinas and surrounding areas. Home health, home care, and hospice providers report that the evacuation happened so quickly that they are struggling to find their…
Celebrating Hospice & Palliative Care Day on October 12
October 6, 2024PHA recognizes World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on October 12. This global day highlights the critical role of hospice and palliative care in enhancing the quality of life for…
Mission Moment: Lisa Giovanni
October 6, 2024Watch this powerful Mission Moment from former PHA Board President, Lisa Giovanni. Want to be featured and inspire others with your Mission Moment? Click here to submit yours!
Don’t Miss This FREE Event Coming To You!
October 6, 2024Don’t Miss This FREE Event Coming To You! 📅 WEST: October 16 @ 8:15 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Members Only 📅 EAST: October 23 @ 10 a.m. – 2:30…
HHAeXchange is hosting a special Caregiver Award initiative in honor of National Homecare & Hospice Month, and we encourage you to get involved! This is a wonderful chance to highlight…
Empower Your Team with PHA Member Portal Access
October 6, 2024Did you know that PHA Member Portal is available to your entire team! There’s no limit to how many employees you can enroll, ensuring everyone in your organization can benefit…
HHAeXchange Acquires Sandata
October 6, 2024On October 3, 2024, HHAeXchange CEO, Paul Joiner, announced the acquisition of Sandata Technologies. As a leading home care software solution in Pennsylvania for providers and managed care organizations, HHAeXchange’s…
(OLTL) is conducting a rate and wage study with the support of Mercer Government Human Services Consulting. PHA is hopeful the results of this study will inform advocacy efforts as we strive for reimbursement enhancements in 2025.
ODP Roundup
October 6, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs released a number of critical bulletins recently. Make sure you did not miss key rate, waiver amendment, and webinar information by reviewing PHA’s ODP Roundup.
Home Care Caucus Hosted September 11
September 20, 2024On September 11, 2024, PHA hosted a virtual Home Care Caucus meeting for key legislative champions of the industry. This was an opportunity to highlight the reimbursement issues that are…
EVV Compliance Rates Are Increasing to 85%!
September 20, 2024This is a reminder that the EVV Compliance rate for home health and personal care services is increasing from 50% to 85% on January 1, 2025. Providers should be working diligently…
PHA Testifies at OAPSA Senate Hearing
September 20, 2024On September 18, CJ Rambler, President of PHA’s Board of Directors, testified in front of a joint session of the Senate Aging & Youth Committee and the Senate Banking &…
Mission Moment: Anja Miller, Guthrie Hospice
September 20, 2024Watch this powerful Mission Moment from Anja Miller. Want to be featured and inspire others with your Mission Moment? Click here to submit yours!
Mergers & Acquisitions: Navigating M&A in Pennsylvania: Strategies, Trends, and Legal Insights
September 20, 2024Join us on October 24 at The Alloy in King of Prussia, PA, for an exclusive in-person event designed for professionals navigating the mergers and acquisitions landscape. This full-day event…
Help Support Home-Based Care for Those in Need!
September 20, 2024In 2024, the Pennsylvania Foundation for Home Care and Hospice is proud to have granted home-based care funding to more than 50 individuals through our Home Care Grant program. These individuals…
Vitable: PHA Exclusive Discounts for TB Blood Tests
September 20, 2024PHA has partnered with Vitable Health, bringing our members exclusive discounts on QuantiFERON TB tests. Through this partnership, members can purchase TB tests quarterly at a discounted rate through Vitable,…
Guest Column: Caregiver Workforce Trends by Care Connect
September 20, 2024Guest Column: Caregiver Workforce Trends by Care Connect Addressing the Shifts in Recruitment, Engagement, and Retention In recent months, the caregiver landscape has experienced a notable shift. While the number…
CMS Hosts Training Series for Medicaid Access Rule
September 20, 2024The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an upcoming training series on the home- and community-based services (HCBS) provisions of the Medicaid Access Rule. The HCBS provisions of…
Register for the next OLTL Rate Study Update: Oct 2
September 20, 2024On October 2, 2024, the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting will feature a critical Mercer update regarding the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) rate study. PHA members are…
PHA Supports The National Alliance for Care at Home (NAHC-NHPCO) Commentary on 2025 HH PPS Rate Update
September 6, 2024The Pennsylvania Homecare Association recently signed on to a comment letter regarding the proposed 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System drafted by The National Alliance for Care at Home (Formerly:…
ODP Releases Final Increased Provider Rates
September 6, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released the following critical announcements outlining final fee schedule rates for all providers, as well as wage ranges and benefit allowances for Vendor Fiscal/Employer…
Last week, PHA held a hybrid EVV Compliance Collaborative event, with 225 attendees gathering to discuss crucial updates and strategies for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance. A huge thank you…
85% EVV Compliance or Bust! New DHS Bulletins Released
September 6, 2024On August 23, 2024, an EVV bulletin was released by the Department of Human Services, with OLTL, ODP and OMAP Deputy Secretaries all signing on to the bulletin. The bulletin, entitled…
ODP Releases Final Increased Provider Rates
September 6, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released the following critical announcements outlining final fee schedule rates for all providers, as well as wage ranges and benefit allowances for Vendor Fiscal/Employer…
Aetna and HPP: LTSS Credentialing Contacts
September 6, 2024On August 22, 2024, The Department of Human Services (DHS) announced applicants selected through a Request for Applications (RFA) process to administer Pennsylvania’s Community HealthChoices (CHC) program, the Medicaid managed care program that covers adults…
Highmark Announces Move to HHAeXchange for EVV
September 6, 2024Last week Highmark Wholecare shared a communication with its provider network announcing a transition to HHAeXchange effective November 1, 2024 from their current payer-sponsored Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system, Netsmart….
2024-2025 State of the Direct Care Workforce Report
September 6, 2024The direct care workforce is facing unprecedented challenges, as revealed in the newly released 2024-2025 State of the Direct Care Workforce Report by MissionCare Collective, a leading organization dedicated to helping companies strengthen…
National Alliance for Care at Home (NAHC), HCAOA, Polsinelli to host Home Based Care Legal Webinar
September 6, 2024Join Polsinelli, The National Alliance for Care at Home (Formerly: NAHC), and Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) on September 19, 2024 at 12 p.m. for a one hour legal update…
The Northeast Healthcare Coalition is hosting a FREE symposium on October 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Pocono Summit, PA. The…
Mission Moment: Jennifer Baker
August 23, 2024Want to be featured and inspire others with your Mission Moment? Click here to submit your Mission Moment.
Business Solutions: Save on Workers’ Comp Insurance
August 23, 2024Workers Compensation is the second highest cost for home care and home health providers next to payroll. PHA offers a self-insurance option that saves members up to 10% compared to…
Save the Date: Sept. 9 Mergers and Acquisitions Event & Webinar Series for Home Care Agencies
August 23, 2024Join 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…
The PHA Job Board provides a powerful way to ensure your job postings stand out. For a limited time, you can upgrade to a Featured Listing at 50% off—saving $25….
HCBS Rate and Wage Study Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
August 23, 2024On August 21, 2024, the Office of Long-Term Living released the long-awaited FAQ from the July 18, 2024, HCBS Rate and Wage Study Provider Meeting. The FAQ includes responses from…
The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee of the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee (MAAC) has requested assistance in filling the last two remaining membership slots….
Business Solutions Spotlight
August 16, 2024PHA is excited to announce a new partnership with Vitable Health, bringing our members an exclusive offer on QuantiFERON TB tests. Through this partnership, members can purchase TB tests quarterly…
