All home care agencies are invited to attend the HCAOA Illinois Chapter Conference coming up in Chicago in just two weeks, featuring a full agenda of dynamic presentations, opportunities to meet and talk with vendors supporting the home care industry, and time for networking and information-sharing with colleagues. 

​All members in Connecticut are invited to attend the HCAOA Connecticut Chapter Conference on Wednesday, September 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Wallingford, CT.  The event includes a full agenda of presentations, opportunities to meet and talk with vendors supporting the home care industry, and time for networking and information-sharing with colleagues. The program presents an ideal opportunity to remain informed and compliant, network with your industry peers and colleagues, and stay competitive in this growing and evolving sector of the economy. 

As a reminder, all members are encouraged to get involved with their HCAOA state chapters! The easiest way to get involved is to visit your state chapter website and to attend a state chapter event. This summer is off to a busy and strong start and many chapters have events and conferences planned! Check out the list below for some upcoming events on the horizon: 

Did you know that when you join HCAOA you are automatically a member of your state chapter, as well? All members are encouraged to get involved with their HCAOA state chapters! The easiest way to get involved is to visit your state chapter website and to attend a state chapter event. The summer is heating up and many chapters have events and conferences planned! These events include full agendas of presentations, opportunities to meet and talk with vendors supporting the home care industry, and time for networking and information-sharing with colleagues.  

There are eight states (Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Tennessee) that will introduce new privacy laws in 2025, adding to the growing number of existing regulations and creating a fragmented compliance landscape for businesses. These laws will impose stricter data governance obligations, with significant differences across states, requiring a strategic approach to compliance.

HCAOA is excited to remind all members that the brand-new state chapter pages are LIVE in all 50 states! These pages are filled with essential tools and information.

​As 2025 rapidly approaches, HCAOA is working with state chapters and industry partners to ensure home care is prioritized in state legislatures across the country next session. Check out this resource, which shares state-by-state legislative session dates for 2025. As 2025 sessions kick off, HCAOA will keep you equipped with advocacy resources, breaking policy updates, and opportunities to take action and bolster advocacy efforts happening in your state. If you’d like to learn more about how to get involved in advocacy efforts in your state, please reach out to [email protected]. 

A must-attend webinar for every HCAOA Connecticut member on December 4 at 12:00 p.m. ET where Pamela Hunter, Ph.D., CSP, Senior Loss Consultant at WC Trust, will discuss Workplace Violence: Management Training & Safety Controls followed by Q&A. Gain insights into basic de-escalation techniques vital for diffusing potentially violent situations and ensuring caregiver safety.

​Register here.

All HCAOA members in California are encouraged to register for one of the Chapter Meetings scheduled for November 29 in Foster City or November 30 in Chino Hills. HCAOA has confirmed that top officials from the Department of Social Services Home Care Services Bureau will attend the meetings to provide updates on the ongoing Guardian issue, inspections, and investigations. Representatives from the Departments of Aging and Human Services will also attend the meeting, as well as state legislators. Don’t miss this opportunity to get updates directly from the source while networking with other providers.

​It is an incredible honor and a privilege to join the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) and serve you and your colleagues as CEO.

Home care is deeply personal to me, and I have seen its benefits firsthand. My family relied upon home care services just a few weeks ago for my mother and autistic brother while my father was traveling to assist my aunt. It was reassuring for my entire family to know that my mother and brother were receiving exemplary care in the comfort of their own home. I know you have your own personal stories about the value of home care as well.

Home-based care leaders seeking to become buyers must familiarize themselves with the legal transaction lifecycle to avoid common pitfalls. The mergers & acquisition (M&A) transaction lifecycle typically includes three phases: strategy and sourcing, due diligence and execution, and integration. During due diligence and execution, legal counsel becomes involved, and this phase is critical for success.

​Plans are in full swing for the HCAOA National Home Care Conference October 23-24 at the Hilton in downtown Chicago, THE premier national conference for home care organizations offering personal care. At HCAOA, our motto is “Members Matter Most,” and we work hard to ensure members get the greatest ROI on their investment. When you register to attend the full conference, you will also be registered to attend a half-day pre-conference program on October 22, “State Chapters: Effective Practices and Advocacy Efforts.” The pre-conference also includes an invitation to an exclusive VIP reception Sunday night before the main conference kicks off. Attendees will hear from compelling advocate and speaker Rachel Pearson, who is known for her bi-partisan collaboration bringing both sides of the aisle together for effective legislative solutions. Discuss successes and challenges with panels of your peers from a lobbying and leadership perspective.