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Harrisburg Legislative Updates 1-17-2025
January 17, 2025This publication provides a detailed account of the latest developments and significant news from Pennsylvania’s capital.
Summary of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
January 17, 2025The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act was signed into law on January 2, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to improve the quality and accessibility…
Delayed VA Payments from Optum
January 17, 2025Providers of VA services may have experienced delayed payments for 2025 dates of service in recent weeks. The delay was due to Optum needing additional time to test the new…
Prompt Payment Interest Rate: January – June 2025
January 17, 2025CGS must pay interest on clean claims not subject to the periodic interim payment (PIP) mechanism if payment isn’t made within 30 days after the receipt date. The Treasury Department…
Pennsylvania Homecare Association Stands with California
January 17, 2025In the wake of the devastating wildfires in California, President Biden has declared a major disaster. The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) stands in solidarity with all home care providers and…
DOH RSV Notice
January 17, 2025Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is rapidly increasing in PA, especially in young children and older adults who could be protected by vaccinations. The Department of Health recommends that providers should…
ODP Bulletins & Key Updates
January 17, 2025Calling All Home-Based Care Agencies: Participate in the 2025 Activated Insights Benchmarking Report Survey
January 17, 2025Join the hundreds of providers nationwide improving the industry by participating in the 2025 Activated Insights Benchmarking Report. Your confidential responses will help shape industry dialogue across North America and…
Action Needed: Help Shape the Next 5-Year State Plan
January 17, 2025The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is developing its next 5-year State Plan. To understand the current barriers and concerns for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Pennsylvania,…
New Sliding Fee Scale for SCEs of Act150 Participants
January 17, 2025The 2025 Act 150 Sliding Fee Scale Bulletin (54-25-01, 59-25-01) has been posted to the Bulletins webpage on the Department of Human Services (DHS) website with an effective date of January 1, 2025. The…
Are you currently training Home Health Aides (HHAs) at your agency? If so, here’s your chance to elevate your efforts and be reimbursed for the training you’re already conducting! If…
NOW AVAILABLE IN iQIES – Preview Reports and Star Rating Preview Reports for the April 2025 Refresh
January 17, 2025For this refresh, Home Health (HH) Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) measures have been updated. For additional information, please see the HH Quality Reporting Training webpage and the Home Health Data Submission…
Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP) Updates and OASIS Submission Requirements
January 17, 2025The January 2025 refresh for the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP) includes several key updates. New measures have been introduced, such as the Transfer of Health Information (patient and…
Home Health Rate Update Rule Corrections
January 17, 2025CMS has issued a correction notice for the CY 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule. The notice addresses typographical and technical errors in several tables and discussions, including:…
Upcoming Mandatory Training and Performance Report Updates for Home Health Providers
January 17, 2025A mandatory live update webinar training session for HHCAHPS vendors is scheduled for January 30, 2025, from 12:00–2:00 pm. All approved vendors must attend, and registration is available on the…
ACHC Accredited: Be Survey Ready with this Essential Checklist
January 17, 2025ACHC is a business partner to PHA offering a $500 discount on ACHC’s accreditation fee, and a $50 discount on workshops or the purchase of ACHC’s Accreditation Guide to Success…
Employers Must Post OSHA Form 300A by February 1st and Submit Electronically by March 2nd
January 17, 2025As a reminder, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules require most employers to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA requires covered employers to complete forms throughout…
LTSS Subcommittee Recap: January 8, 2025
January 17, 2025On January 8, 2025, the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) held the LTSS Subcommittee meeting. OLTL updates were presented by Jermayn Glover, Chief of Staff for the OLTL, Jen Hale,…
Level Up Your Expertise: Upcoming Education Sessions
January 17, 2025Explore our upcoming education sessions to gain fresh insights, practical solutions, and actionable strategies for success. From compliance essentials and workforce recruitment to operational efficiencies and pediatric care, these sessions…
PHA to Testify Before House Aging Committee
January 17, 2025Mark your calendars for January 28th at 9:30 AM! PHA CEO, Mia Haney, and PHA Board President, Laura Ness are testifying before the House Aging Committee to discuss issues critical…
Registration is Open! Home Care Day on the Hill: April 9th
January 17, 2025Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, and join us at the Pennsylvania State Capitol for the 2025 Home Care Day on the Hill. This is your opportunity to…
Advocate for Telehealth Flexibilities
January 17, 2025On December 20, 2024, telehealth flexibilities for hospice and home health were temporarily extended by Congress until March 31, 2025. Our fight continues to ensure telehealth remains an option for…
Celebrate Excellence in Home-Based Healthcare with Magic Moments
January 17, 2025PHA and Caribou Rewards are proud to announce Magic Moments, a year-round program honoring the dedicated professionals who bring compassion and excellence to home-based healthcare in Pennsylvania. What is Magic…
Up to $2,500 in Grant Funding for Agencies Servicing Perry, Cumberland, Franklin, and Adams Counties!
January 17, 2025Thanks to the generous support of the Partnership for Better Health, the Pennsylvania Foundation for Home Care and Hospice is thrilled to announce the extension of the South Central PA…
Don’t Let Your PHA Membership Slip Away!
January 16, 2025We know January can be a busy time, but here’s something you won’t want to overlook: RENEWING your PHA membership by January 31st. Your membership connects you to so many…
Support Home Care in Style!
January 16, 2025Discover the all-new PHA Webstore and make a difference in style! Explore our exclusive collection of high-quality apparel, including hoodies, polos, and tote bags – all designed to showcase your…
New CAHPS Hospice Survey Materials Now Available in Spanish
January 5, 2025The CAHPS Hospice Survey Project Team has recently posted the Spanish version of the Quality Assurance Guidelines V11.0 and related materials. The release includes Spanish translations of the FAQs, mail…
CMS has improved the Home Health Change of Care Notice (HHCCN) form’s readability and design. Starting February 1, 2025, the revised form must be used to notify Medicare Fee-for-Service patients…
CMS Releases Fact Sheet, Updated Resources in Preparation for All-Payer Transition for OASIS
January 5, 2025Starting July 1, 2025, Home Health Agencies must collect and submit OASIS data for all patients, regardless of payer, who are not exempt from data collection. This includes all OASIS…
CMS Releases Quarterly Expanded HHVBP Model Newsletter in Advance of First Payment Year
January 5, 2025CMS has released the latest Quarterly Newsletter for the Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, highlighting key updates as the program enters its first payment year in 2025. Highlights…
The next Home Health, Hospice & DME Open Door Forum (ODF) will be held this week on Wednesday, January 8, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST. During this session, CMS…
On December 20, 2024, Congress passed the American Relief Act 2025, temporarily extending federal government funding and key healthcare programs. This legislation includes a two-year extension of certain telehealth flexibilities…
CMS is seeking input from stakeholders on how to better protect Medicare Beneficiary Identifiers (MBIs) and safeguard beneficiaries in light of recent fraud targeting MBIs. Specifically, CMS is requesting feedback…
ODP Bulletins & Key Updates
January 5, 2025ODPANN 24-128: New American Sign Language English Interpreter Service Interpreter service is available to individuals in the Consolidated, P/FDS, Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers starting January 1, 2025. It…
OLTL Issues Reminder on Critical Incident Reporting
January 5, 2025The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Critical Incident Management Unit continues to monitor provider compliance with critical incident management guidelines. Following identified compliance concerns, OLTL is issuing this reminder alongside…
HHS Issues Proposed Rule to Strengthen HIPAA Safeguards
January 5, 2025On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the HIPAA Security Rule….
Achieving Excellence in EVV Compliance: Your Path to Success
January 5, 2025Let’s talk about EVV – it’s one of those daily realities that can make or break our ability to serve clients and keep our operations running smoothly. Here in Pennsylvania,…
Save the Date! Strong as Steel: Forging the Future of Homecare at PHA’s 2025 Annual Conference
January 5, 2025Get ready for three power-packed days of connection, learning, and growth at the Pennsylvania Homecare Association’s 2025 Annual Conference. Set against the backdrop of historic Bethlehem’s steel city heritage, this…
New Partnership Allows Agencies to Simplify Hiring and Onboarding with a ZERO Cost Applicant Tracking System
January 5, 2025Tracking applicants and managing caregiver onboarding can be challenging, but with Home Health Care Hire: Basic, PHA members gain access to a powerful ATS purpose-built for home-based care– completely free of charge. PHA members receive a…
Harrisburg Legislative Updates 1-6-2025
January 5, 2025This publication provides a detailed account of the latest developments and significant news from Pennsylvania’s capital.
Advocacy 2025: Looking Ahead
January 5, 2025Buckle up, because 2025 promises to be a big year for PHA! Last year saw some significant wins, closing out the legislative calendar with the passage of HB 155 (DCW…
Join a PHA Committee in 2025!
January 5, 2025Are you passionate about advancing home care, home health, and hospice? Joining a PHA committee in 2025 is your chance to collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to innovation in…
Board Update: A Time of Change and Gratitude
January 5, 2025There’s something special about the start of a new year – it’s a time when we both look back with gratitude and forward with excitement. Right now, we’re experiencing one…
Reminder: Action Required to Designate Your My Learning Center Administrator by January 11, 2025
January 5, 2025Exciting updates are coming to PHA’s My Learning Center (MLC) platform, soon to be powered by Nevvon! As part of our continued efforts to enhance user experience and make training…
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