HCAOA’s South Carolina Home Care Advocacy Day is Wednesday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. HCAOA SC Chapter members, please register today and join your colleagues for this impactful event.

Please enjoy Part 4, the final installment of the four-part video series from CareerPlug. In Part 4, the importance of texting in the interview process will be discussed. Are you texting candidates? Is this something holding you back from making the hires you need? Watch this three-minute video to find out!

The Illinois Department of Public Health has updated regulatory rules on Intermediate Care for the Developmentally Disabled Facilities Code, published on February 16, 2024, in the Illinois Register, p. 2546. The rules now require intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled, whether operated for profit or not, to refer a resident only to licensed home service agencies.

Join your colleagues at HCAOA's National Home Care Advocacy Day on April 17 in Washington, D.C., to discuss the importance of home care with your legislators.

Yesterday, HCAOA met with the Office of  Information and Regulatory Affairs within the White House’s Office of Management and Budget to discuss CMS’ proposed Medicaid Access Rule, also referred to as the 80/20 Rule. This rule, among many other things, would mandate that 80% of Medicaid reimbursement dollars pass through to caregiver wages, leaving only 20% of the reimbursement for all other costs incurred in providing services.

Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Caroline) and Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire) and Congressman Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-California-28) introduced the Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act of 2024 (S.3766). The bill would help inform Medicare beneficiaries and individuals applying for benefits under Medicare Part A or enrolling under Medicare Part B about the option to fill out a form to give Medicare permission to share their personal health information with a family caregiver through 1-800-MEDICARE. This authorization form helps family caregivers when they call 1-800-MEDICARE to assist their loved one or advocate on their behalf, saving family caregivers time and making it easier for them to interact with Medicare to support and assist their loved one.

It’s not too late! The deadline to complete the HCP Benchmarking Report is tomorrow, February 29, at midnight Pacific Time. You'll receive a FREE digital copy of the report, so be sure to get your survey completed to take advantage of the $999 savings.

Please enjoy Part 3 of this four-part video series from CareerPlug. Part 3 will review where your jobs are posted through your CareerPlug account, why it is important where your jobs are posted, and which websites provide higher quality candidates. Knowing where your applicants are coming from is critical to your hiring process and your future success with recruitment. Watch this four-minute video for tips on finding candidates on the websites where they search for jobs.

The largest annual study on home care is currently underway, and the industry needs your help. The 2024 HCP Benchmarking Report features comprehensive data from providers across the country to promote industry alignment, improve outcomes, and address the need for whole-patient care. The Benchmarking Report is used by hundreds of agencies to learn best practices, analyze their performance, and make more informed decisions every year.

Congratulations to the HCAOA member franchise companies for their outstanding achievement in securing a spot on Entrepreneur’s 45th annual Franchise 500 rankings!

We are excited to invite home care providers, vendors, and other contributors to share your expertise and insights as a breakout session speaker at the upcoming 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Seattle, WA, October 28 – 29. This conference serves as a premier platform to showcase your knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the home care industry.

Don't miss out on the home care event of the year! Join us October 28 - 29 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel in Washington for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference. This is your opportunity to connect with hundreds of industry leaders dedicated to advancing home-based care services nationwide.