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Get Updates on WA Cares Fund, New Deductions at Washington Chapter Conference on May 17

4/26/2023

With Washington’s new state long-term care insurance program pulling payroll deductions in 9 weeks, employers and employees have a lot of questions. Home care providers can learn more about the program and have questions answered from WA Cares’ Office Chief Andrea Meewes Sanchez at the HCAOA Washington Chapter Conference on Wednesday, May 17.

Additionally, hear from leaders of the WA Department of Health about health survey insights, ways to diversify your home care business from three industry experts, Representative Kelly Chambers about legislative updates, and ask your labor law questions from Littler attorneys.

Andrea Meewes Sanchez, Office Chief of WA Cares Fund, will update attendees on the new payroll exemptions at the WA Chapter Conference.

New West Virginia Chapter Holds First Meeting in Charleston

4/26/2023

WV Chapter Chair, Eric Hicks, Right at Home, checks meeting notes alongside Les DeFelice, Visiting Angels.

Last week, Eric Hicks, owner of Right at Home franchises in WV and Chapter Chair, hosted the first meeting of the HCAOA West Virginia Chapter at his office in Charleston.

The day’s agenda included a presentation on VA-funded home care by Greg Bean from Paradigm Senior Services, a legislative update by Matt Walker, owner of Village Caregiving and Chapter Legislative Chair, and an update from Deputy Commissioner for Medical Services Cindy Beane. Evan Worrell, member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, also spoke to members during last week’s chapter meeting.

Ms. Beane discussed the state’s plan to review rate setting methodologies for Medicaid, a new policy manual, and the possible elimination of the Certificate of Need (CON) for personal care agencies. She also announced that the state plans to do a study on the impact of benefit cliffs on direct care workers.

Expert Labor Lawyers to Answer Your Questions at Illinois Chapter Conference

4/26/2023

Labor laws can be challenging to understand and navigate, and legal advice often comes with a high price tag. Come to the Illinois Chapter Conference on Monday, May 8, to ask all your questions and receive advice from labor law experts Aimee Delaney and Adam Guetzow, Partners at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

HCAOA Submits Formal Comment on FTC Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Clauses

4/26/2023

Last Wednesday, HCAOA submitted a formal comment to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting the commission amend their proposed rule that, if enacted, would amount to a near-total ban on the use of non-compete clauses.

New Home Care Compensation Report Available to Members for Free from Careswitch

4/26/2023

HCAOA has partnered with Careswitch to launch the all-new Home Care Compensation Report and help members obtain free, detailed data on what other home care agencies are paying.

Create a Culture that Builds Organizational Success: HCAOA Board President Jeff Wiberg to Share Expertise at AZ Conference

4/26/2023

“Company culture is the backbone of any successful organization.” Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur, CEO and Author

Jeff Wiberg, HCAOA Board President and CEO of Family Resource Home Care, will share how to create a culture that strengthens your business at the AZ Chapter Conference.

A strong culture will make or break your organization. It will draw employees to your company or repel them. Learn tips on how to create a culture that will contribute to your organizational success from HCAOA Board President and Family Resource Home Care CEO Jeff Wiberg at the Arizona Chapter Conference next Wednesday, May 3.

The event offers excellent discussions including:

A conversation with Mark Dewane, a seasoned health care leader for AZ’s only public health care system (and home care referral partner!),
Important considerations for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in home care,
An update on state legislative issues affecting home care in AZ,
Information on HCAOA’s national priorities and National Home Care Advocacy Day,
Excellent networking and more!

Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection Won’t Withdraw Guidance Banning Use of the Word ‘Care’

4/26/2023

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) will not withdraw guidance it issued in late January that bans home care agencies from using the word “care.” In a meeting with HCAOA Connecticut Chapter leaders last week, an agency official said the Department would only withdraw the guidance if the legislature required it to do so by a change in the law.

WI Advocacy Day ‘a Huge Success’

4/26/2023

HCAOA members met for lunch and a time of preparation before meeting with their legislators during Wisconsin Home Care Advocacy Day 2023.

Last Wednesday, April 19, HCAOA members from Wisconsin met with legislators to advocate for home care and caregivers within the state.

According to Wisconsin Chapter Legislative Chair Mindy Ochs, President of Home Instead of Janesville, “[Advocacy Day] was a huge success and… very easy. I heard really good feedback from attendees and my meetings went really well. All [the legislators and staff] that I spoke to shared [their own] personal story about caregiving, showing they really get it and understand the importance.”

Thank you for attending Wisconsin Advocacy Day and speaking up for home care in Wisconsin!

Hoak Announces Resignation from HCAOA at End of 2023

4/26/2023

After three years as CEO of the Home Care Association of America, Vicki Hoak plans to step down in late October to pursue other interests.

Late last week, Home Care Association of America CEO Vicki Hoak announced her resignation. She will continue to lead the organization until her last day, October 24, 2023, after the National Home Care Conference. After three years at the association full of growth and many accomplishments, Hoak intends to focus on other areas of interest and spend time with her family.

“I look forward to the next six months to ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition,” Hoak said. “We will concentrate on continuing our strong advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. as well as our state chapters’ advocacy efforts. [I am also focused] on making this year’s national home care conference in Chicago, the biggest and best yet. No other home care conference has the breadth of excellent and relevant education, superb information that focuses on technology and business opportunities and of course, productive networking opportunities with both providers and HCAOA’s associate members.”

Can You Use Payroll Frequency to Help with Workforce Crisis? Learn More at Next Week’s OH Conference

4/26/2023

The home care workforce crisis is affecting agencies across the nation, but new, innovative strategies for managing payroll and benefits based on new data could be making a difference.

Learn more about these new strategies, tactics, and data from payroll giant ADP at the Ohio Chapter Conference next Tuesday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Experts from ADP, Will McMahon and Justin Hillebrecht, will give practical examples of ways to tweak your payroll and benefits to help with recruitment and retention.

Industry Leaders to Spotlight New Home Care Workforce Crisis Recommendations

4/26/2023

A panel of industry experts and collaborators will discuss and elaborate on recommendations made in the new Home Care Workforce Crisis Report on Thursday, May 4, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST.

The webinar, hosted by HCAOA and NAHC, will feature report contributors Pattie Rodgers of Waverly Care, Dave Totaro of BAYADA Home Health Care, Stephanie Johnston of Transcend Strategy Group.

The webinar is offered at no cost, but registration is required.

To learn more and to register, click here.

Three Reasons Why You Should Contribute to the HCAOA Advocacy Fund

4/19/2023

HCAOA developed an Advocacy Fund to support state lobbyists retained by the association. These staffers are strong boots on the ground obtaining news about proposed regulations and legislation, as well as vocal advocates for the value of home care.

There are many reasons why you should donate to the HCAOA Advocacy Fund. Below are three timely ones for you to consider:

FTC Proposed Non-Compete Ban Ruling: What Home Care Agencies Need to Know - A Q&A with Littler

4/19/2023

The Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements could have significant effects on home care. HCAOA has been watching this issue closely and will submit extensive comments to the Commission later today. The full comment and analysis of HCAOA’s response will be shared next week in the Home Care Insider.

Following a webinar Littler held last week, HCAOA approached the law firm to help unpack the issues surrounding the proposed ban for home care providers. HCAOA thanks Littler attorneys Jim Paretti, Michael Lotito, Joshua Vaughn and their team for responding to our questions.

Learn the Latest on Home Care Licensing from IDPH Supervisor and Ask Your Questions at the Illinois Chapter Conference

4/19/2023

Attendees at the Illinois Chapter Conference have the opportunity to hear directly from the Department of Public Health (IDPH) and have their questions answered. From licensing questions and concerns to changes in home care regulations, IDPH Home Services & Home Nursing Licensing Supervisor Rani Harms will share updates and tips to help home care providers navigate the system with ease.

Ohio Chapter Conference to Offer Insights on New Licensure, Labor Law, Benefits, and Business Growth

4/19/2023

Join us on Tuesday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to learn the latest updates on the new licensure for home care agencies, ask all your burning labor law questions, glean innovative ways to address the workforce crisis with payroll timing and benefits, discover methods to expand your business and serve our nation’s veterans, and more at the HCAOA Ohio Chapter Conference.

With new licensure regulations now in effect and the Ohio Chapter’s significant contributions to them, the timing for the conference is impeccable!