PHA Updates
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…