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Arizona Action Alert: Urge Lawmakers to Support EPD Home Care Providers

4/23/2025

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HCAOA is working in collaboration with the Elderly and Physically Disabled Providers Alliance (EPDPA) to ensure the Arizona legislature prioritizes funding for HCBS-EPD Medicaid providers rate this session. The Arizona Legislature is currently discussing the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, and we need your help.
 

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HCAOA Caregiver of the Year Spotlighted in McKnights “Home Sweet Home Series”

12/11/2024

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HCAOA's 2024 Caregiver of the Year, Angela Chavez of Gold Star Home Care in Glendale, AZ, was interviewed by Foster Stubbs of McKnights Home Care for their Home Sweet Home series, which is a feature that focuses on heartwarming stories in home care.

​​In the article, Chavez discusses her journey to becoming a caregiver. She credits her success to the supportive environment at Gold Star and her personal connection with her patients – she values the satisfaction of knowing she’s made a difference in the lives of those she cares for.


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Arizona Chapter Conference Empowers Members with Up-to-Date Information and Resources

5/8/2024

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Nearly 50 HCAOA members attended the Arizona Chapter Conference last week in Scottsdale, AZ. It was a day full of late-breaking federal legislative updates from D.C. and educational sessions to help grow and support your business.

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Stay Informed: Join Us at Your HCAOA State Chapter Conference!

4/24/2024

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Exciting news for Arizona, Illinois, Washington, New Jersey, and Connecticut members! The highly anticipated HCAOA State Chapter Conferences are just around the corner, offering a prime opportunity to dive into the latest national trends and legislative updates directly impacting your state.

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Revolutionizing Home Care in Arizona: HCAOA Talks to Member Agency Awarded a Grant

2/7/2024

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HCAOA member Bob Roth, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions, founded in 1994 and former HCAOA Board of Directors member, was recently awarded a grant of $419,210.06 – the ONLY home care agency out of 61 awardees. The grant will fund a partnership between Cypress and HCAOA Associate members Nevvon and PocketRN to empower family caregivers with training so they can better care for their loved ones, access to a virtual nurse to provide continuity of care, and monetary support for the family caregiver who often leaves their job to care for their family member.

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Arizona Chapter Leaders Meet with Legislators to Discuss Rates, Safety

8/30/2023

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Krystal Wilkinson, HCAOA Arizona Chapter Chair and President of Adultcare Assistance (second from right), and Stephanie Roberts, Policy Leader with Team Services Group (left), recently met with two Arizona state representatives, Rep. Patty Contreras (D-12) and Rep. Judy Schwiebert (D-2), to discuss home-based care issues, including Medicaid reimbursement rates and how to ensure safety in home care in Arizona.

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Educational Arizona Chapter Conference Builds Connections and Betters Businesses

5/10/2023

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​Last Wednesday, nearly 60 Arizona Chapter members from around the state met to discuss a variety of business opportunities and challenges facing home care in the state. It was an excellent event with positive feedback shared by many attendees. Many thanks to HCAOA Board member and Chapter Vice Chair Sara Wilson for sharing the photos below!
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HCAOA Board Meets to Discuss Advocacy Priorities, Strategic Plans

5/18/2022

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The HCAOA Board of Directors met in Arizona last week to review the association’s strategic plans and discuss advocacy priorities for the home care industry at the national level in Washington, DC, and in the more than 15 state where HCAOA has active state chapters.

The Board meets four times each year in person at various locations across the country, including the HCAOA Annual Conference, as well as several virtual meetings. Any members interested in becoming involved should contact [email protected].
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Get the Scoop on Federal Legislation at Next Week’s AZ Chapter Meeting

5/4/2022

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Register for the May 11 meeting of the Arizona State Chapter Meeting to hear the latest federal legislative and advocacy priorities from HCAOA’s own CEO Vicki Hoak and VP, Government Relations Eric Reinarman. Other topics include patient advocacy, tax credits and how to balance private pay and Medicaid.
 
The meeting will be held 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on May 11 at the Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel.
 
The full agenda:
 
  • The Role of Home Care in Patient Advocacy - Melissa Cardine, MSN, RN, BCPA, Patient Advocate, The Bridge RN Patient Advocates
  • Labor Law Hot Topics - Josh Vaughn, Sarah Watt, and Andrea Lavelle, Littler 
  • State Legislative & Advocacy Update - Bob Roth, HCAOA Board Member
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Tax Credit - Missy Waites, Director, alliantgroup
  • Finding the Right Private Pay & Medicaid Mix - Andrea Cohen, House Works
 
Lunch will be provided and attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and vendors. The registration fee is $40 for HCAOA members and $80 for non-members. Register here.
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HCAOA National Staff Set to Present State Legislative and Advocacy Updates at Arizona Chapter Meeting

4/27/2022

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 The HCAOA Arizona Chapter will meet in-person from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on May 11 at the Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel. HCAOA CEO Vicki Hoak, CEO and VP, Government Relations Eric Reinarman, Esq., will be at the meeting in Phoenix to provide the inside scoop on all federal legislative and advocacy priorities, as well as what other states are doing that could be adapted in Arizona.
 
Other speakers include:
  • The Role of Home Care in Patient Advocacy - Melissa Cardine, MSN, RN, BCPA, Patient Advocate, The Bridge RN Patient Advocates
  • Labor Law Hot Topics - Josh Vaughn, Sarah Watt, and Andrea Lavelle, Littler 
  • State Legislative & Advocacy Update - Bob Roth, HCAOA Board Member
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Tax Credit - Missy Waites, Director, alliantgroup
  • Finding the Right Private Pay & Medicaid Mix - Andrea Cohen, House Works

Lunch will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and vendors. The registration fee is $40 for HCAOA members and $80 for non-members. Register here.
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Arizona Chapter Meeting Returns In-Person on May 11

4/13/2022

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HCAOA is holding an Arizona Chapter meeting at the Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel on May 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The full agenda includes federal and state legislative and advocacy updates about issues that impact home care with six speakers, including HCAOA’s new VP of Government Relations, Eric Reinarman.
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  • The Role of Home Care in Patient Advocacy - Melissa Cardine, MSN, RN, BCPA, Patient Advocate, The Bridge RN Patient Advocates
  • Labor Law Hot Topics - Josh Vaughn, Sarah Watt, and Andrea Lavelle, Littler 
  • State Legislative & Advocacy Update - Bob Roth, HCAOA Board Member
  • Home Care Advocacy: DC & Across the States - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO and Eric Reinarman, Esq., VP, Government Relations
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Tax Credit - Missy Waites, Director, alliantgroup
  • Finding the Right Private Pay & Medicaid Mix - Andrea Cohen, House Works
 
Lunch will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and vendors. The registration fee is $40 for HCAOA members and $80 for non-members. Register here.
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Putting Home Care on the Map: Key Topics for Important Arizona Chapter Meeting on May 11 in Phoenix

4/6/2022

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 HCAOA is bringing back the Arizona Chapter—bigger and better than ever. Do not miss the meeting on May 11 at the Westin Phoenix Downtown Hotel—the first of its kind—with a full agenda, including federal and state legislative and advocacy updates about issues that impact home care, the latest news about labor laws impacting home care workers, and a presentation about the important role home care plays in patient advocacy. 
 
Topics and speakers include:

  • The Role of Home Care in Patient Advocacy - Melissa Cardine, MSN, RN, BCPA, Patient Advocate, The Bridge RN Patient Advocates
  • Labor Law Hot Topics - Josh Vaughn, Sarah Watt, and Andrea Lavelle, Littler 
  • State Legislative & Advocacy Update - Bob Roth, HCAOA Board Member
  • Home Care Advocacy: DC & Across the States - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO and Eric Reinarman, Esq., VP, Government Relations
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Tax Credit - Missy Waites, Director, alliantgroup
  • Finding the Right Private Pay & Medicaid Mix - Andrea Cohen, House Works
 
The meeting is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues and vendors. The registration fee is $40 for HCAOA members and $80 for non-members. Register here.
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New Chapter Meetings Announced

3/9/2022

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HCAOA’s state chapters have hit the ground running in 2022! We’ve just added a new round of chapter meetings to our events calendar, so now is the time to jump in.

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ARIZONA: Littler Labor Law Attorneys Confirmed for Chapter Meeting on November 17

10/27/2021

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​Two Littler labor law attorneys based in Phoenix are confirmed to present at the HCAOA Arizona Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, November 17 from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. MT. Josh Waltman and Sarah Watt will discuss legal issues and questions surrounding the COVID vaccine mandate and answer providers’ your questions in real time.

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​ARIZONA: Labor Law Attorney to Address Questions on Vaccine Mandates at Important Chapter Meeting

10/20/2021

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​Home care agencies have many questions about COVID-19 vaccine mandates, testing requirements, and what this means for them as employers. The HCAOA Arizona Chapter will host an expert labor law attorney for an important Chapter meeting on Wednesday, November 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Phoenix to discuss legal issues and questions surrounding the COVID vaccine mandate and answer all members’ questions in real time. 


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