2024-07
PHA recently partnered with the University of Brighton, UK to provide input on an initiative called the Activating Employers Project. The project is funded by the Economic and Social Research…
State Budget Negotiations Continue into Next Week; PHA Advocates for rate increases; Combats inequitable increases among models of care
July 1, 2024The state budget will not be completed by the June 30 constitutional deadline, but legislative leaders and Governor Josh Shapiro are optimistic that a deal will be reached next week….
In a detailed letter to House Labor and Industry Chairmen Dawkins and Mackenzie, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA), the Pennsylvania Association of Home and Community-Based Services (PA-HCBS), the Rehabilitation & Community Providers…
UPMC Updates Referral Broadcast Process
July 1, 2024Providers should expect to see a higher-than-normal volume of broadcast referrals over the coming days as UPMC works with HHAeXchange to change their processes so that referrals needing caregiver placements…
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced the July 1, 2024 start of the QA&I Process for Cycle 2, Year 3 (C2Y3). Read what providers need to know here: View…
Don’t Miss the July 2 LTSS Subcommittee Meeting Highlighting PAS Rate Study and Waiver Amendments
July 1, 2024The Department of Human Services (DHS) is hosting the LTSS Subcommittee meeting on July 2, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. All stakeholders are welcome to join in person…
The HCBS CAHPS survey measures participant experiences in areas such as access to services, communication with providers, choice of services, and personal safety. The insights gathered help home care providers…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2025 Home Health proposed rule, signaling that more significant cuts could be on the way for providers. The proposed…
On June 13, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced a discussion draft of the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act (Hospice CARE Act), focusing on hospice payment reform and program…
CMS Releases New HQRP Quarterly Update
July 1, 2024The latest quarterly Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) Update has been released via email, featuring crucial annual payment reminders and details on the FY 2025 reconsideration period. CMS has also…
New Edition of HHVBP Newsletter Focuses on Annual Performance Reports, Future Reporting Schedule
July 1, 2024The latest edition of the Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model newsletter is now available. CMS has announced that the preview CY 2024 Annual Performance Report (APR) will be…
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will host a virtual conference on August 7 and 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. for anyone who processes Medicare Part A…
Expanded HHVBP Model: July 2023 IPR Now Available
July 31, 2023The first quarterly Interim Performance Reports (IPRs) for the expanded HHVBP Model were published on the Internet Quality Improvement Evaluation System (iQIES) on July 20, 2023. The IPR provides HHAs…