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healthAlign’s Model Connects Providers and Payers Easing Processes

8/10/2022

While the home care industry faces some significant challenges, there are great opportunities as well. Andy Friedell, healthAlign’s founder and CEO, began the company within a national home care organization to help both providers and payers address issues in fulfillment of care and reimbursement. His model has successfully solved problems, attracting a growing number of payers and providers, as well as an acquiring partner to drive aging-in-place innovation.

Ohio Department of Health Holds Stakeholder Meeting on Proposed License Regulations

8/10/2022

On July 26, the Ohio Department of Health held a virtual stakeholder meeting to discuss the proposed regulations for the licensure of Home Health Agencies and Non-Agency Providers, which will begin on October 1, 2022. The HCAOA Ohio Chapter had previously sent recommended regulations in March.

California Expedites Minimum Wage Increases

8/10/2022

The Department of Finance has notified California Gov. Gavin Newsom poor economic conditions have necessitated expedited increases to the minimum wage. Changes in the consumer price index (CPI) from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 require the state to bring forward by one calendar year, from 2024 to 2023, the date when the state must annually adjust the minimum wage rate.

New York Stakeholders Release Report of Statewide Health Workforce Summit

8/10/2022

The Home Care Association of New York State, Healthcare Association of New York State and Iroquois Healthcare Association held an all-sector health workforce summit on May 26 – the first of its kind in many years – to leverage the collaborative participation of core partners across the continuum, including state and national leaders, healthcare providers and other organizations.

Bring the Vote Home Step 2: Prepare for Legislator’s Visit at Your Client’s Home

8/10/2022

From now through November, home care agencies across the country are inviting elected officials into the homes of clients (their constituents!) to learn about home care as part of HCAOA’s Bring the Vote Home campaign. Once you’ve identified and invited the legislator, it’s time to get ready for the visit. HCAOA put together a simple checklist to help you prepare…

CMS Seeks Public Feedback to Improve Medicare Advantage

8/10/2022

CMS released a Request for Information seeking public comment on the Medicare Advantage program. HCAOA will be submitting comments on behalf of members, and all members are encouraged to send comments or feedback to [email protected] by August 24.

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Home Care Voice Blog

healthAlign’s Model Connects Providers and Payers Easing Processes

Ohio Department of Health Holds Stakeholder Meeting on Proposed License Regulations

California Expedites Minimum Wage Increases

New York Stakeholders Release Report of Statewide Health Workforce Summit

Bring the Vote Home Step 2: Prepare for Legislator’s Visit at Your Client’s Home

CMS Seeks Public Feedback to Improve Medicare Advantage

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