The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will soon expand medical coverage for Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) beneficiaries, including family members and primary family caregivers of Veterans, to include audio-only telehealth, extended mental health care, and contraceptive services.
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Last week, HCAOA virtually attended the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing titled "Legislative Proposals to Increase Medicaid Access and Improve Program Integrity" that included discussions regarding the recently finalized Medicaid Access Rule that contains the 80/20 provision that HCAOA opposes. HCAOA continues to stand firm in opposition and will advocate in support of H.R.8114.
Nearly 50 HCAOA members attended the Arizona Chapter Conference last week in Scottsdale, AZ. It was a day full of late-breaking federal legislative updates from D.C. and educational sessions to help grow and support your business.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that 20 states have been selected to participate in two separate technical assistance programs that together will help participating states better recruit, train, and retain direct care workers.
Starting June 6, 2024, Washington state healthcare providers must provide certification of a serious health condition to any patient who requests such certification within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the request. The certification is required for a patient to qualify for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefits.
By Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.
Noora Health has developed a program of “health companions” in a variety of types of healthcare settings (“Teaching Patients How to Heal,” The New York Times, April 14, 2024). The basis of these programs is that when medical information is properly communicated to patients and their families, complications of surgeries and illnesses are reduced. An added bonus is that acts of violence by frustrated family members against health care workers are reduced. Today, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing titled "Legislative Proposals to Increase Medicaid Access and Improve Program Integrity" that included discussions regarding the recently finalized Medicaid Access Rule that contains the 80/20 provision that HCAOA opposes. You can find HCAOA's statement in opposition to the 80/20 provision here. In coordination with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), HCAOA also submitted questions to the Committee prior to the hearing.
Whether you were able to participate in Advocacy Day or not, all members are invited to HCAOA, and Home Care Ops “State of Home Care: Capitol Hill Debrief” on May 1 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
During Advocacy Day in Washington last week, the HCAOA VA Services Advisory Council met with the leadership of the VA Community Care Network at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs headquarters. The VA appreciated the time to learn about what providers are experiencing in the field.
If you were unable to attend Advocacy Day, please take a moment to complete a pre-drafted message to send to your elected officials. Send your message now!
As your agency grows, ensure your business has a comprehensive payroll and HR solution. Through HCAOA’s partner ADP, members are eligible to receive exclusive offers and preferred member pricing for Payroll Processing, Tax & Compliance, Human Resources, Insurance Services, Benefits, and Retirement Services.
Exciting news for Arizona, Illinois, Washington, New Jersey, and Connecticut members! The highly anticipated HCAOA State Chapter Conferences are just around the corner, offering a prime opportunity to dive into the latest national trends and legislative updates directly impacting your state.
Exciting News for Tennessee PSSAs - Governor Signs Medication Self-Administration Bill into Law4/24/2024 Last Friday, Gov. Bill Lee signed SB 1793 into law, allowing caregivers who have completed a competency-based training program to administer certain medications to individuals who are otherwise incapable of self-administration. HCAOA thanks the leadership of the Tennessee Chapter and all members who advocated and helped make this initiative a success by sending messages to their lawmakers as it moved through the Tennessee House. HCAOA also partnered with members of the Tennessee Association for Home Care (TAHC) to support this initiative.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have finalized the Medicaid Access Rule. HCAOA supports certain aspects of this rule; however, the 80/20 provision will cause many Medicaid providers to either curtail services or cease providing services entirely, resulting in reduced patient access.
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