2024-10
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…
PHA is pleased to announce that the 2025 membership dues have been officially posted and are now available for review by for agency members. This early notice offers members the…
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…
SB 1080 (LPN Death Pronouncement) Moves to Floor Vote
October 6, 2024On October 2, SB 1080, a bill that would allow LPNs to make death pronouncements in home- based hospice settings, was voted favorably out of the House Health Committee. Coming up…
Engagement Continues on OAPSA Rewrite
October 6, 2024Conversations are ongoing with the Senate, other key stakeholders, and the administration on the proposed Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA) reform legislation that has been of increasing discussions of…
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!
DONATE NOW: Help Someone Receive In Home Care
October 6, 2024The Pennsylvania Foundation for Home Care and Hospice is reaching out to our generous membership—your immediate support can make all the difference to someone who doesn’t qualify for funding for…
Business Solutions Spotlight: Workers Compensation Trust
October 6, 2024When selecting workers’ compensation coverage, employers have several options. Employers may choose to be fully-insured, have a self-funded plan or they may participate in a self-insured group, such as the Pennsylvania…
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…
FREE Caregiver Training
October 6, 2024Only available in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Wayne, Monroe, Carbon, and Susquehanna counties. CareWide, located in Scranton, PA, has been awarded grant funding from the Department of Labor and Industry and is now offering FREE…
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…
Unlock the Power of PHA’s NEW Resume Bank
October 6, 2024Did you know that PHA’s Job Board offers more than just job postings – it provides direct access to our Resume Bank, a growing resource of candidates eager to explore…
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.
On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) introduced the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement Act (Hospice CARE Act). A large aim of the legislation is to improve cost structures and goal-concordant care for patients with increasingly complex physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial needs, according to Blumenauer. PHA is reviewing the bill and is largely supportive. PHA will work with key stakeholders to negotiate specifics of the bill to avoid unintended impacts on providers, patients or the hospice benefit.
NOW AVAILABLE: HOPE Tool User Manual and Web Based Training
October 6, 2024The Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) Quality Measure (QM) User Manual Chapter for HOPE Process Measures is now available. This QM Manual chapter contains instructions on the calculation of HOPE-based…
CMS Issues Hospice Prepayment Review Fact Sheet
October 6, 2024On September 4, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an MLN Newsletter article, “Hospice Benefit: Expanding Prepayment Review in 4 States.” Under this initiative, CMS, through the MACs, will…
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