PHA Updates

National Caregivers Day celebrates the dedication of caregivers by acknowledging their commitment to their clients. On Friday, PHA held a drawing to award 10 caregivers a $50 gift card, recognizing…

As most company leaders and workers can attest, employee benefits play a critical role in the long-term success for businesses of all sizes. A comprehensive and well put together compensation…

Mia Haney, CEO of the Pennsylvania Homecare Association, issued a statement on Tuesday, February 6, in response to Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal. Haney called on the governor and the General…

PHA is excited to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Piazza, Advocacy and Policy Leader at TEAM Services Group, to the Pennsylvania Homecare Association’s Board of Directors! In addition to serving on…

Discover the Pennsylvania Home Care & Human Services Workers’ Compensation Trust, offering an innovative approach to workers’ compensation for the home health care industry. Group self-insurance empowers related businesses to collectively…

Dear PHA Members, As we step into the promise of a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions and collective strength that each…

PHA offers members free access to our professional office suite in Lemoyne, PA, just minutes from the Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Available space includes conference rooms and offices. Consider our…

The Pennsylvania Foundation for Home Care and Hospice, supported by the Partnership for Better Health, has extended the South Central PA Home Care Grant program through 2024. The grant supports home-based…

The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Foundation for Home Care and Hospice approved the expansion of the Home Care Grant to allow even more customers to access funds for critical home-based health needs….

With the widespread acceptance of the remote work environment, identity theft has become a greater concern than perhaps ever before. In spite of heightened levels of awareness and implementation of…

As previously reported, on September 11, 2023, the Commonwealth Court heard arguments in a preliminary hearing regarding PHA’s lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). The claim had…

Agency With Choice Update

On September 11, 2023, the Commonwealth Court heard arguments in a preliminary hearing regarding PHA’s lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). As members are aware, on December…

The 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…

PHA is excited to announce the reintroduction of the Preserving Access to Home Health Act (S. 2137). Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) reintroduced the bill from the…

Budget month at the Capitol officially kicks off this week with both chambers of the General Assembly convening session on Monday. Prior to the Memorial Day break, the House considered…

As follow up from questions received during the Annual Conference, HHAeXchange is sharing the following updates to PHA members. Home Health MCO Implementations HHAeXchange and the MCOs are continuing to…

Last week, PHA submitted comments to CMS on the FY 2024 Hospice proposed rule. The comments included input and recommendations on: PHA also responded to the request for information related to health equity….

Last week the Indiana-Gazette published a story highlighting PHA’s two-day advocacy event in Harrisburg. The article included details on PHA’s first-ever policy summit, including the panel discussion with the Pennsylvania Legislative Home…

Last week, the State House voted unanimously to pass House Bill 155, sponsored by Rep. Ben Sanchez (D-Montgomery), which would allow for the ongoing use of two-way, remote video technology for…

Although long term disability (LTD) benefits may lack the appeal of other more often utilized programs in a company’s benefit portfolio, for an employee who becomes disabled due to an…

The Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare has developed a video demonstrating the value of home health and the importance of protecting the home care community from Medicare cuts.

Last week, House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) resigned his post as expected. Rep. Joanna McClinton, formerly the Democratic Caucus Leader, was voted as the new Speaker of the House, making…

Last week, PHA was joined by several members at the Capitol as we hosted our first open house coffee event with legislators. The event provided legislators and staff with an…

PHA continues to advocate for policy changes to allow parents to continue as paid family (home health aide) caregivers after the PHE and partner with other advocates on this critical…

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