 Beginning February 29, the Washington State Department of Health announced that Prometric candidates will utilize a new Registration and Scheduling system (IQT) online portal to schedule and, if necessary, pay for their examination fees. A blackout period from February 14 to February 28, will prohibit exam scheduling, so do not submit exam payments to the Department of Health (DOH) after February 13, 2024.
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 HCAOA invites all members to join home care providers from across the country on April 17 for National Home Care Advocacy Day in Washington, DC. This is your time to tell the story of home care and ensure lawmakers understand the importance of care at home for the people we serve.
 February 9 is the deadline to complete the HCP 2024 Benchmarking Survey and receive a FREE digital copy ($999 value) of the report and a copy of the physical report for only $150 ($1,000 savings)!
 Last week, the HCAOA California Chapter hosted its first meeting of 2024, and representatives from the Department of Social Services (DSS) were on hand to discuss upcoming updates. Pallavi Shimoda, Section Chief, Care Provider Management Branch, Home Care Services Bureau, discussed background check best practices, addressing specific questions and issues encountered during the process. Sonya Wilson, Acting Bureau Chief of Home Care Services Bureau, highlighted hiring an enforcement manager for the southern region of California and encouraged businesses to file complaints regarding non-compliance.
 HCAOA member benefits can help set your agency apart in a crowded marketplace. Accreditation can do just that. Becoming accredited demonstrates to your patients and their families that providing exceptional quality and meeting rigorous compliance standards is a top priority for you. CHAP, an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for home and community-based health care organizations, can help.
Last week, CMS sent the proposed Medicaid Access Rule, which would require that at least 80% of Medicaid payments for personal care, homemaker, and home health aide services be spent on compensation for the direct care workforce, to the Office of Management and Budget. This marks the next step in the lengthy rulemaking process and signals that a final rule could be released this Spring.
 The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is actively conducting audits of Medicaid providers, including non-medical providers. Home care agencies are advised to conduct routine self-audits to ensure compliance and act quickly to respond to preliminary audit findings and penalties.
 HCAOA announced the 2024 Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. This leadership team will steer HCAOA to new heights, drive innovation, and advocate for the advancement of home care services across the nation.
 HCAOA encourages ALL members to attend the 2024 National Home Care Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 17, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Click here to reserve your spot, and we will take care of the rest! HCAOA sets up your meetings with lawmakers, provides talking points, and coaches members to ensure they get the most out of the meetings. Compliance Challenges in Home Care: Strategies for Mitigating Department of Labor Investigations1/24/2024 HCAOA members may have difficulty remaining in compliance with the ever-changing regulations and service requirements required in each state. Compounded by the challenges of a remote workforce can make it difficult for agencies to remain in good standing. Angelo Spinola, Home Health, Home Care & Hospice Chair at Polsinelli, offers strategies for mitigating the effects of a Department of Labor investigation, which can be critical for organizations to practice moving forward.
 It is with great pleasure that HCAOA welcomes Margaret Haynes, President & CEO of Right at Home, as the 2024 HCAOA President. Haynes has been an active member of HCAOA since joining. In 2023, she held the position of HCAOA’s Vice President and has been a member of the HCAOA Board of Directors since 2022. In addition to her duties on the Board of Directors, Haynes is a member of the Finance Committee, regularly participates in HCAOA educational events, and is a supporter of the HCAOA Advocacy Fund.  Senior Care Marketing Max (a division of Ring Ring Marketing) is dedicated to helping home care agencies generate more billable hours, hire more caregivers, expand referral networks, and better brand themselves.
 Last week, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the preliminary 2024 Fee Schedule for the Community Care Network, effective February 1, 2024. The current fee schedule, which includes reimbursement rates for home care services, will remain in effect until then.
 HCAOA encourages all members to check out the variety of benefits included with your membership – including a valuable certification that could set your agency apart from your competitors. The Senior Home Safety Specialist certification empowers home care professionals with actionable ways to educate clients, older adults, and their family members on the serious issues of home safety, fall prevention, financial exploitation, and personal safety. This comprehensive 5-hour self-paced audio/video course offers the only designation of its kind to individuals within the senior services industry.
HCAOA members Jeff Wiberg, CEO of Family Resource Home Care and HCAOA Immediate Past President, and Ari Medoff, CEO of Arosa, were interviewed by Home Health Care News to discuss how home care agencies have long grappled with a gray market, where an unofficial caregiver workforce operates. This "underground" network comprises individuals unconnected to formal home care agencies, often working independently and hired directly by clients or families. With the escalating cost of care provision, home care providers are facing heightened challenges, potentially exacerbating the situation.
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