Have you registered for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference next month but haven’t made your hotel reservations? We strongly encourage you to do so today. The room block is almost sold out, and the room rate will increase after October 4.

HCAOA CEO Jason Lee recently spoke about the state of the home care industry with Nicky Reynolds, Marketing Communications Manager of Rosemark. Lee discussed the challenges facing the home care industry and the association’s legislative efforts. He highlighted critical issues such as workforce recruitment and retention, with many agencies struggling to find and keep qualified staff. Lee also discussed the implications of the Medicaid Access Rule, which mandates that 80% of funding be directed toward wages, a regulation that may not fit all states uniformly and presents various implementation challenges. The simultaneous rollout of multiple rules, including Medicaid, Overtime, and Non-compete Rules, has added to the complexity of navigating the industry’s regulatory landscape.

​Use-case demos have been added to Technology Forum: How AI, Voice, and Other Tech Is Changing the Face of Care at Home, Tuesday, October 29, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. PT. Speak2 and Caring Senior Service will present real-world examples of how they have integrated these technologies into their operations, providing insights on how you can do the same for your business.

Last week, HCAOA Florida members gathered for a Chapter Networking Lunch and Meeting to learn about AHCA's updates on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) training requirements for non-skilled home care agencies and Medicare certification affecting PDN agencies. Updates on the Medicaid 80/20 provision, DOL Overtime Rule, the FTC Ban on Noncompete Agreements, and Chevron deference were provided.

The 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference Early Bird Registration discount has been extended to August 23.

All home care agencies in Florida are invited to the HCAOA Florida Chapter Networking Lunch and Meeting on Thursday, August 8, in Orlando from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join your colleagues to discuss the latest federal and state legislative proposals impacting home care, including the Medicaid 80/20 rule, the FTC non-compete ban, and the latest on registries in Florida. Representatives from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) will be on hand to share the latest insights on surveys and rules with non-skilled home care agencies and to discuss Medicare certification and other issues related to Private Duty Nursing (PDN) agencies.

The Preview Program for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference is now available! The brochure details speakers, sessions, sponsors, and more for the upcoming October 28-29 conference in Seattle-Bellevue, WA.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 HCAOA Caregiver of the Year Award. HCAOA encourages EVERY ONE OF OUR 4,300+ member agencies to nominate at least one caregiver deserving of recognition. It's an opportunity to recognize and honor the top caregivers nationwide who provide care and services at home. Their unwavering compassion, dedication, and exemplary service deserve this acknowledgment.

Register now for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Seattle-Bellevue, WA, for all of the things you’ve come to expect from an HCAOA conference: exceptional education workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and networking with colleagues near and far.

Last week, more than 80 members of the HCAOA New Jersey Chapter gathered for the Chapter Conference to discuss federal home care issues, including the Medicaid 80/20 provision, and state issues, such as information from HCSF Audits and Investigations.

With so much going on legislatively on the federal and state levels, HCAOA Connecticut members do not want to miss the Chapter Conference on June 11 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol. The event kicks off at 8:00 a.m. with breakfast and an opportunity to meet with colleagues and sponsors Corcoran Consulting Group, Senior Care Marketing Max. and Viventium.

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Have you secured your booth for the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Bellevue, WA? If not, register today because booth assignment instructions will be distributed before the end of May!

The New Jersey Chapter Conference is right around the corner! The latest federal updates on the Medicaid 80/20 provision, FTC’s noncompete agreement, and the U.S. DOL Overtime Rule will be provided. In addition to state legislative updates, educational sessions will be led by industry experts. You'll gain the knowledge and tools to keep your agency competitive and compliant.

Keep up the great work on membership referrals! Your name will automatically be entered into the drawing for EACH new member you refer…the more referrals, the higher your chances of winning! The Member-Get-a-Member program runs until August 31.