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Ohio Department of Health Holds Stakeholder Meeting on Proposed License Regulations

8/10/2022

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​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. 

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Regulatory Questions? Labor Law Issues? HCAOA Florida Chapter Has You Covered!

7/27/2022

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​Register now for the HCAOA Florida State Chapter Meeting on Thursday, August 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando Hotel. Kim Smoak, Deputy Secretary of Health Quality Assurance, AHCA, will be on hand to share regulatory updates and answer questions from providers. And Angelo Spinola, Polsinelli, will provide the latest labor law news and updates for home care agencies.

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Back Together! Washington and New Jersey Chapters Hold In-Person Meetings

6/8/2022

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​Two HCAOA Chapters recently held in-person meetings and the overall sentiment was “it’s good to be back!” The HCAOA Washington Chapter held a full-day conference on May 24 in Seattle, which featured presentations on employment issues, labor law, recruitment, and technology. The HCAOA New Jersey Chapter held a meeting on June 1 focusing on current bills in the state legislature, licensing changes, and how to navigate legalized cannabis in the state.
 
Adam Blecker is stepping down as Chair of the HCAOA New Jersey Chapter and was recognized for his leadership during the meeting. Vice Chair Andrea Sussman will be the new Chair.

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Adam Blecker is recognized by the New Jersey Chapter for his leadership

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HCAOA Working to Expand Advocacy Efforts Nationwide

6/8/2022

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As members know, HCAOA has nearly 20 active state chapters that focus on state-specific legislative and advocacy issues, conferences and education, and information sharing. In recent weeks, three additional states have expressed their interest in forming a state chapter: New York, South Dakota, and West Virginia. HCAOA is in talks with leaders in the state and is holding a series of informational webinars to discuss the home care priorities for advocacy in each state.


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Big Win for Illinois Providers – Great Work Chapter Leaders

5/25/2022

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Last week, the HCAOA Illinois Chapter’s advocacy efforts to expand the services that home services agencies are permitted to do paid off, when Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) approved most of the changes proposed by the Chapter. JCAR is the legislative committee in Illinois whose role is to ensure that the General Assembly is adequately informed of how laws are implemented through agency rulemaking and to facilitate public understanding of rules and regulations.
 
The Illinois Chapter took the lead on negotiations between stakeholders and the Illinois Department of Public Health to implement needed revisions to the existing regulations.  The discussions with IDPH focused on expanding the scope of non-medical services permitted to be completed by licensed home service agencies and their home service workers.   


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Delaware Governor Signs Law for Paid Family-Medical Leave

5/25/2022

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On May 10, 2022, Governor John Carney signed into law the Healthy Delaware Families Act, adding Delaware to an expanding list of jurisdictions with a paid family and/or medical leave (PFML) requirement. The law creates a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program funded through employer and employee contributions.
 
PFML contributions will begin to be required in 2025, and covered employees will be able to access benefits in 2026. The Delaware Department of Labor plans to issue regulations implementing the law. In the interim, the following briefly highlights who and what the law covers. Learn More
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Georgia Chapter Meets – Full Day Packed with Useful Information

5/25/2022

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Eddie Grogan, welcomes chapter members to the recent GA Chapter meeting.
​Last week, the Georgia Chapter held its first in-person meeting of the year in Atlanta welcoming nearly 80 members, including sponsors alliantgroup and Viventium, and exhibitors AlayaCare and Algorithmic Intuition 
 
The agenda was built around top issues facing Georgia members including the workforce shortage, state legislative activities impacting home care, including efforts to raise Medicaid rates, license regulation compliance, and a federal update from HCAOA.   
 
Chapter Chair Eddie Grogan, CareMasters, facilitated the day’s meeting and discussed the unprecedented economic climate the home care industry is operating in today. 

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Michigan Members Continue Advocacy on Restoring Auto Insurance Reimbursement

5/25/2022

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HCAOA members and VP of Government Relations Eric Reinarman met with several members of the Michigan Legislature last week in a continuing quest to get providers properly reimbursed for their care of those seriously injured in catastrophic car accidents.

Michigan members continue to make headway in educating state lawmakers about the serious impact the Auto No-Fault Insurance reform has had on providers and auto accident victims. This reform inadvertently included home care providers and has resulted in dramatic cuts of up to 45% in insurance reimbursement to providers who care for those who’ve been grievously injured in car accidents. 
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One Week Away! New Jersey Chapter Meeting

5/25/2022

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Join us next week on June 1 at the Crowne Plaza Edison Hotel, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to learn how to handle the legalization of cannabis in New Jersey, and also hear an update on chapter advocacy efforts and a licensing update from the Department of Community Affairs. 

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Below is a quick look at the rest of this meeting’s agenda:



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Milbank Memorial Foundation Releases States’ Guide to Address Home Care Aide Challenges

5/25/2022

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Milbank Memorial Fund has produced a white paper that looks at the challenges home care aides face and outlines administrative, funding, policy, and regulatory efforts that states can use to address the critical workforce shortage. 
 
Founded in 1905, Milbank supports innovative public sector leaders who are committed to making long-term, sustainable commitments to the health of all Americans. 
 
Click here for the report.
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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 membership@hcaoa.org.
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Full Agenda Now Available for HCAOA New Jersey Chapter Meeting on June 1 – Don't Miss This Lineup!

5/18/2022

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Here’s the agenda for the expanded in-person New Jersey State Chapter meeting on Wednesday, June 1. You’ll hear from N.J. Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz from the State Health Committee. Plus:
 
  • Licensing Since COVID - Changes and Updates - Howard Pine, Deputy Director, Department of Community Affairs
  • Navigating Legalized Cannabis in New Jersey - Joseph Maddaloni, Jr., Partner, Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
  • Financial Audit Update - Adam Blecker, Chapter Chair
  • Federal Legislative Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
  • State Legislative Update - Dennis Marco, Managing Partner, Hamilton Public Affairs
 
Held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the meeting includes lunch. The cost is $40 for members and $80 for non-members. Register here.
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Georgia Chapter Meets Tomorrow in Atlanta

5/18/2022

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​Hurry! You can still register for the GA Chapter meeting tomorrow in Atlanta at the Georgian Terrace Hotel. The full day meeting will be held from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Melissa Man of myCNAjobs will talk caregiver recruitment and retention, and guest speakers from alliantgroup share details on the Employee Retention Credit. Plus, more:
 
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  • News & Chapter Updates - Eddie Grogan, CareMaster Medical Services, Chapter Chair
  • Federal Update & Policy Priorities - Vicki Hoak, HCAOA CEO
  • Mandates in the Workplace - Ann Mellen and Burton Peebles, Polsinelli Law Firm
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - alliantgroup
  • Department of Community Health - Michelle Robinson, MHA, Director
  • Caregiver Recruitment and Retention - Melissa Mann, Director of Compliance and Strategic Initiatives, myCNAjobs 
  • State Legislative Advocacy Update - Rusty Paul, HCAOA GA Chapter Lobbyist and Dave Lamb, HCAOA GA Legislative Chair
  • Best Practices Roundtable Discussion - Beth Dow, Kelley McDougall, Ken Stavas, Brad Culp
  • Marketing Your Private Homecare Business - Gary Zermuehlen, Consultant, Coach/Trainer, Simon, Inc.
 
The meeting includes lunch, networking, and time to chat with meeting sponsors and vendors. The cost for members is $75. Register now.
 
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Common Citations for Agencies in Washington State Chapter Conference

5/18/2022

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​Agencies should be aware of common citations for home care operations in the state, so Lisa Mahoney of the WA State Department of Health will cover everything you need to know during her presentation at the conference next Tuesday, May 24 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
We have a packed agenda that covers employee retention, advocacy, and new member benefits you can take advantage of now.
 
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  • Retention is Recruiting - Clayton Foutch, Home Matters Caregiving  
  • Harnessing Technology to Reinvent Growth & Excellence in Home Care - Alon Brener, Chief Revenue Officer & Co-Founder, Sensi.Ai 
  • Leveraging the Employee Retention Credit - Missy Waites, alliantgroup 
  • Advocacy Update - Jeff Wiberg, HCAOA Board Member, and Leslie Emerick, Chapter Lobbyist
  • Labor & Employment Law Hot Topics 
  • Washington Chapter Update - Sharla Bode, Chapter Chair 
  • HCAOA Update & New Member Benefits - Jennifer Battista, HCAOA COO
  • Home Care Employment Law Update - Attorney Kirsten Daniels, Cairncross & Hempelmann 
 
The conference includes networking and lunch. Click here to download a printable conference flyer with full details. Register now!
 
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It’s a Big One! Join us for the Washington State Chapter Conference

5/11/2022

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The Washington State Chapter conference will be held Tuesday, May 24 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and feature eight presentations on topics covering technology, advocacy, and employment, including:
 
Retention is Recruiting with Clayton Foutch, Home Matters Caregiving  
 
Clayton discusses best-known methods to address the labor shortage that our industry is facing with strategies to create an environment that promotes employee longevity. Improve the retention metrics in your organization with his tips.
 
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with colleagues, innovators, and vendors supporting the industry. Lunch is provided.
 
A discounted overnight rate $174 is available for conference attendees at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center. Click here to reserve by May 13 (date extended!).
 
Click here to download a printable conference flyer with full details.
 
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