2024-11
Governor Shapiro and PA Legislature Honors Home-Based Healthcare Workers with ‘Care at Home Month’
November 17, 2024Governor Josh Shapiro has officially recognized November as Care at Home Month in Pennsylvania, celebrating the essential contributions of home-based healthcare workers. The Pennsylvania Senate and House, with resolutions led…
Help Elevate Home Care – Support Our Advocacy Initiative
November 17, 2024As part of our ongoing efforts to amplify the impact and visibility of home care services, we are launching a targeted Public Relations campaign to advocate for higher reimbursement rates…
PHA Submits Rate Increase Request
November 17, 2024Each year, as part of the annual budget process, PHA submits a Program Revision Request (PRR) to the Department of Human Services and the Governor’s Office to advocate for increased…
This month, Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act. This bipartisan legislation seeks to delay the implementation of the CMS…
Congratulations LinkedIn Giveaway Winners!
November 17, 2024Thank you to everyone who participated in our LinkedIn giveaway by following PHA on social media! Following our updates is an important advocacy action step to help spread awareness about…
PHA Launches EVV Toolkit for Enhanced Compliance!
November 17, 2024Enhance your organization’s compliance and efficiency by leveraging PHA’s new EVV Toolkit. Access comprehensive training materials, videos, quizzes, a media kit with promotional assets, and a podcast to support EVV…
PHA Welcomes MaiLynn Peters
November 17, 2024PHA is excited to announce that MaiLynn Peters has joined us as our new Sr. Director of Business Solutions. MaiLynn is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of…
Reminder: Nominations Open for PHA Board Director Positions
November 17, 2024Don’t miss the opportunity to shape PHA’s future! Three Director-at-Large board positions are opening on January 2025, and we’re accepting nominations through Friday, November 22, 2024. This is your chance…
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…
Workers Consider Wellness Programs a Top Priority
November 17, 2024As companies are increasingly requiring their employees to return to the office, company leaders and human resource department personnel are hearing their workers and future talent prospects ask for programs…
Guest Column: Seizing Opportunities in Continuing Home Health Care under Medicare Part B: A Path for Pennsylvania Agencies
November 17, 2024By: Ana Handshuh & Julie Kennedy, RubyWell The demand for home health services in Pennsylvania continues to grow as its population ages. Currently, one in four Pennsylvanians is over 60,…
CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP): Q3 2024 Q&A Highlights
November 17, 2024The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the latest Quarterly Q&A document for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP), covering inquiries received during the third quarter of…
ICYMI: Home Health Final Rule Recap
November 17, 2024CMS has released the final rule for the 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System, with updates that are more favorable than the initial proposal. These changes cover cost adjustments, payment…
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…
CMS Shares Resources for Home Care & Hospice Month
November 17, 2024In recognition of Home Care & Hospice Month, CMS highlighted key home health and hospice resources in this week’s MLN Connects newsletter. They also released an important change in Checking…
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 Issues Hospice Survey Guidance to Identify Quality of Care and Potential Fraud Concerns
November 17, 2024On November 13, CMS issued a memo titled “Ensuring Consistency in the Hospice Survey Process,” which reinforces hospice survey protocols to detect quality of care issues and identify potential fraud….
CGS Reminder: Termination of the Hospice Benefit Component of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model on December 31, 2024
November 17, 2024The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to conclude the Hospice Benefit Component of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model as of December 31, 2024, 11:59 PM….
On November 7, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted its Home Health, Hospice, and DME Open Door Forum, sharing critical updates for providers. Below is a…
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…
Hospice Preview Reports for February 2025 Refresh Now Available
November 17, 2024Providers can now access the latest Provider Preview Reports for the February 2025 refresh via CASPER. The current preview period runs from Nov. 13 – Dec. 13, 2024. These reports…
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…
As we celebrate National Care at Home Month this November, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) is thrilled to share two major legislative wins that strengthen home-based care across the state:…
PHA Provides Additional OAPSA Testimony
November 3, 2024In her second testimony before a joint session of the Senate Aging and Youth and Senate Banking and Insurance Committees, PHA’s Board President CJ Rambler voiced concerns about proposed OAPSA…
Business Solutions Spotlight: NEW Partnership Makes Higher Education More Affordable for Home-Based Care Employees
November 3, 2024PHA is pleased to introduce a new collaboration with Central Penn College that will make higher education more accessible and affordable for employees of PHA member agencies. This partnership provides…
Follow Us on LinkedIn to Win Free Education Sessions
November 3, 2024PHA invites all our members to connect with us on LinkedIn! Social Media is an important tool used to inform legislators about key issues – and the more “likes” we…
Relive the PHA 2024 Regional Meetings
November 3, 2024Thank you to members who attended our recent PHA Regional Meetings! We had record attendance with more than 300 agency representatives coming together to learn, strategize and network! Regional Meeting Highlights! During our 2024 Regional Meetings, we…
Nominations Open for PHA Board Director Positions
November 3, 2024PHA has three Director-at-Large board positions opening in January 2025, and we invite members to nominate themselves or other senior staff members no later than Friday, November 22. This is…
Jill Senior, CMP, Director of Meetings & Events at the Pennsylvania Homecare Association, has been named one of City & State PA’s “50 Over 50” honorees for her contributions to the homecare…
PHA Seeks HHA Trainers: Become a Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Site through the DLI Grant
November 3, 2024PHA is seeking applications from member agencies interested in becoming a Home Health Aide (HHA) training site as part of our Department of Labor and Industry grant. To ensure high-quality…
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…
October Home Health Care Compare Refresh Now Live
November 3, 2024The October 2024 quarterly refresh for the Home Health Quality Reporting Program is now available on Care Compare. This update includes revisions to Home Health (HH) Outcome and Assessment Information…
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…
CMS Issues Non-Compliance Notifications for Home Health Agencies
November 3, 2024Attention home health agencies: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began notifying agencies identified as non-compliance with the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP) for the 2025 Annual…
Hospice CAHPS Corner: Upcoming Deadlines in December
November 3, 2024Participation Exemption for Size Form Now Available: Submit by Dec. 31 The Participation Exemption for Size Form for the CY 2024 CAHPS Hospice Survey is now available on the CAHPS…
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