HCAOA is pleased to invite Advocacy Fund contributors to an exclusive Capitol Club Advocacy Briefing on January 22 from 3:00–3:30 PM ET featuring Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH-15), sponsor of the Credit for Caring Act. This 30-minute briefing will offer members a firsthand look at the legislative outlook for caregiver tax credits and other federal priorities impacting home care directly from a leader shaping the conversation in Congress.

​HCAOA Connecticut Chapter member Pansy Homecare Service of West Hartford last Tuesday was awarded a Purple Flag Accreditation, the first non-medical home care agency to earn the prestigious designation.

Looking for fresh strategies, practical tools, and real-world examples from leaders who are transforming home care? The latest episodes of the Home Care Strategy Lab podcast deliver exactly that. From innovative compensation models to cultural overhauls and automation breakthroughs, these conversations offer actionable ideas you can implement right away.

Join Us for an Open House!​

State lawmakers representing Milford, Shelton, Trumbull, Fairfield and other area towns are invited to attend and participate in a:

Dear HCAOA Michigan Chapter Members,
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We are sharing an important, time-sensitive opportunity from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and its partners to help advance the professionalization of Michigan’s direct care workforce.

Mark your calendars! The HCAOA Texas Chapter will host a virtual Town Hall on January 28 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Members are encouraged to join this important discussion as leaders provide a key legal update, including the latest developments surrounding the potential restoration of the companion exemption and what it could mean for home care providers across the state.

​More details and registration information will be shared soon—stay tuned!

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection last week warned credential holders and the public about a new scam impersonating Department enforcement personnel and other officials to steal personal information and money.

On Friday, November 21, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the 2026 VA Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026. Unlike recent years, the schedule does not include an across-the-board 3% inflationary increase.

Dear HCAOA Texas Chapter Members,
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has announced a date change for the scheduled maintenance of the Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP). Please review the updated timeline and action steps below, as this outage may affect your ability to submit applications, renewals, and incident reports.

As we prepare to gather with loved ones and reflect on the meaning of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the entire home care community. Thanksgiving is a time to pause, appreciate the people who make a difference in our lives, and celebrate the connections that sustain us. In home care, those connections are at the very heart of everything we do.
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To the caregivers who provide comfort, dignity, and support every day—your compassion lights the way for countless families. To our agency leaders and teams who keep services running smoothly—your dedication ensures that individuals across our communities can continue to receive the care they rely on. And to the many partners and advocates who champion high-quality home-based care—your work helps strengthen the entire system.

We know the holidays can be a busy and emotional time for both caregivers and the families they serve. Please know how deeply appreciated your efforts are, not just this week, but all year long.

From all of us, we wish you and your families and friends a warm, peaceful, and joy-filled Thanksgiving. May the days ahead bring rest, connection, and moments that remind you why this work matters so much.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. 🧡

​Care is at the heart of every home care agency. But keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes takes time, coordination, and constant communication. Many agency owners find themselves stretched between caregiver scheduling, intake calls, compliance tasks, family updates, and the ongoing demands of growth.

HCAOA is pleased to share a valuable new resource from our partners at Relias: the 2025 Healthcare in Technology Report. This report provides a comprehensive look at how healthcare leaders are embracing technology to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and support a resilient workforce in the year ahead.

Our 2025 Annual Conference energy is still buzzing—and keynote speaker Jason Dorsey captured it perfectly in his recent social media post. Jason, a leading generational researcher and president of The Center for Generational Kinetics, shared how inspired he was by the passion, innovation, and curiosity of home care leaders who came together from across the country.