PHA Updates
NEW: 2025 Recruitment Transformation Challenge
December 20, 2024Unlock top talent with our 2025 Recruitment Transformation Challenge! This learning series delivers actionable recruitment strategies from industry expert Leigh Davis, whose job posts were ranked #1 and #2 by…
What’s Behind Our Budget Request?
December 20, 2024Every year the Commonwealth’s budget process presents its own unique obstacles, and this year is no different. No matter how much revenue Pennsylvania has, balancing and delivering on priorities, and…
PHA Hires Public Relations Firm to Support 2025-2026 Budget Request
December 20, 2024In support of our ongoing efforts to advocate for meaningful reimbursement rate increases, PHA has officially engaged Global Strategy Group (GSG) to help amplify our message. GSG brings a wealth…
Happy Holidays from PHA!
December 20, 2024We extend our heartfelt thanks to our members, business partners, and board members for your unwavering support and dedication. Your commitment has been the cornerstone of our success. Wishing you…
Renew Your Membership & Advocate With Us in 2025!
December 20, 2024Renew your membership with the Pennsylvania Homecare Association and be part of a transformative year! We need your commitment and dedication to advocate for meaningful change to reimbursement rates and…
Renew Your Membership for an Exciting 2025 with PHA!
December 8, 2024It’s time to renew your membership with the Pennsylvania Homecare Association for the 2025 calendar year! 2025 will be a pivotal year for advocacy, putting your membership dollars to work….
Mia Haney, CEO of the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA), has been honored with City & State PA’s 2024 Impact Award for her leadership in advancing homecare, hospice, and home health…
No Quick Hits in December, Resuming January 2025
December 8, 2024Please note that PHA’s monthly Quick Hits series is not scheduled for December due to the holiday season. Our updates will resume in January 2025, bringing you the latest news,…
Share a Home Care Patient Story
December 8, 2024PHA is seeking member support to share patient stories to support 2025 advocacy efforts. Stories can be shared directly by a patient or by a representative who is willing to…
We are excited to announce the launch of a focused Public Relations campaign aimed at amplifying the recognition and visibility of home care services. This initiative will advocate for higher…
Our M&A event of the year is almost here! Join us on December 13, 2024, at The Alloy in King of Prussia, PA, for the 2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Summit—a…
PHA Seeks HHA Trainers: Become a Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Site through the DLI Grant
December 8, 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…
PHA Partners with WB Mason: Unbeatable Value for Members
December 8, 2024We’re excited to announce our latest collaboration with WB Mason, a leading provider of workplace solutions. With WB Mason, PHA members gain access to a convenient one-stop shop for all…
OLTL Rate Study: Results to Be Released in February
December 8, 2024At the December 4 Long Term Services and Supports Sub Committee meeting, the Office of Long-Term-Living (OLTL) announced that the long-awaited rate study results . . . will have to…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Mission Moment: Tom Rose, 21st Century Consultants
October 20, 2024Thomas Rose’s mission moment stems from his father-in-law’s illness and need for home care after heart surgery. As his condition worsened, they moved from personal care to skilled care, allowing…
PHA Legislation for Remote Interviewing of DCWs Signed Into Law
October 20, 2024On October 16th, Governor Shapiro signed HB 155 into law, officially becoming Act 96 of 2024. Act 96 allows the use of remote video technology for conducting direct care worker…
OLTL CHC Waiver Renewal Considers FBI Fingerprinting Requirement
October 20, 2024Earlier this year, the Office of Long-Term Living proposed language for the Community HealthChoices Waiver renewal and additionally for an OBRA Waiver Amendment. Included in the proposed changes is a…
Aging Adults Influence on Pennsylvania Voting Results
October 20, 2024In the last election, more than 60% of those who voted were 50+ years old. Candidates in upcoming elections must listen to this booming population to make sure they are…
October 23 OAPSA Hearing: PHA Comments on FBI Fingerprinting Requirement for All Hires
October 20, 2024Background: In Peake v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (2015), the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled that the lifetime employment ban imposed by the Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA) for individuals with…
The national spotlight has recently focused on the home care industry. Vice President Kamala Harris last week released her plan to expand Medicare coverage to home care under her “Medicare…
Business Solutions Spotlight: Train English Learners to Become Home Aides with Vizulingo
October 20, 2024Staffing shortages continue to challenge Pennsylvania’s home healthcare agencies. For a limited time, Vizulingo is offering a unique pilot program designed to address this issue by attracting non-native English speakers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FBI Fingerprinting Proposed
September 20, 2024PHA is advocating on two proposed regulatory changes that can impact the speed and cost of how home health care workers are hired. Specifically, the current OLTL Waiver Renewals and…
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 &…
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…