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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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Top Three Reasons to Attend the Annual Leadership Conference

5/25/2022

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Here are the top three reasons to attend this year’s Annual Leadership Conference:

  1. It’s been too long! 
    The last HCAOA national conference was held in 2019, so it’s time to gather again! Over the course of two days, attendees will have more than 16 sessions that provide essential information on improving agencies’ operations, care, and employee and client satisfaction.

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Florida Members: Take a Brief Survey on Medicaid Fee Schedule

4/13/2022

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​The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) recently held a standard rule making meeting related to revising the Medicaid fee schedule. To see the current and initial proposed fee schedule for Medicaid, please click here.
 
As the HCAOA Florida Chapter prepares to meet with AHCA to discuss the rate increase, we are looking for feedback from ALL home care providers (whether you provide Medicaid services or not).
 
Please click here to complete a very brief survey by next Wednesday, April 20 at 5 p.m. ET. 
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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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State Chapter Wins in FL, GA, IL Prove ‘We are Better Together’

12/15/2021

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​In recent weeks, several HCAOA State Chapters’ advocacy efforts have paid off with policy wins and rate increases for home-based care.

​Here’s a quick round-up…


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HCAOA Legislative Committee Discusses Federal Updates & State Issues Such as New Florida PDN Requirement

10/20/2021

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​Last week, HCAOA’s Legislative Committee met to discuss federal updates with Lobbyist Patrick Cooney and to share state advocacy efforts with lobbyists and state chapter leaders.  

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Florida Home Care Regulators Meet with Chapter to Discuss Updates

8/18/2021

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​Last week, more than 50 members of the  HCAOA Florida State Chapter met with Kimberly Smoak, Deputy Secretary, Division of Health Quality Assurance, Agency for Health Care Administration (pictured left), which regulates home care agencies in Florida. During the meeting, Smoak shared details about common deficiencies and was very open to members’ concerns regarding surveyors being confused about non-medical agencies versus medical home health organizations. “We were very appreciative of Ms. Smoak’s openness to emphasize the differences to her surveyors. She had not realized that there was this confusion and looks forward to working with HCAOA members to clarify the differences,” said HCAOA Executive Director, Vicki Hoak.  


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FLORIDA: Employers Can Require COVID Vaccination

8/18/2021

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​Florida employers can require employees to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations, submit records of such vaccination, and can implement other safety measures for their workplaces, notwithstanding national publicity suggesting that recent Florida rules, orders, and laws prohibit or discourage these public health measures. As the pandemic worsens it is important for employers to understand both the specific terms and the limits of Florida’s enactments. read more 

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FLORIDA: Event Next Week Features Packed Agenda with Top Officials

8/4/2021

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The HCAOA Florida State Chapter meeting will be next week on August 12! Be sure to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. This all-day event has a packed agenda featuring presentations from multiple top officials in the state, including: Kimberly Smoak, Deputy Secretary, Division of Health Quality Assurance, Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA); Representative Dana Trabulsy (R-84), Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee and Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee; and House Majority Leader Mike Grant (R-75) (via video), Vice Chair, Health & Human Services Committee. Click here to register.

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We’re Back! HCAOA Chapters Meeting In Person

7/28/2021

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It’s been a long quarantine, and HCAOA is anxious to meet with members again IN PERSON. Several State Chapters are planning in-person meetings in the coming weeks. The Chapters are eager to see members and prospective members face-to-face to discuss the important advocacy work they have been doing throughout the year, as well as other home care industry and membership updates. If you live in Florida, Arizona, Georgia, or Connecticut, register now to attend your chapter event. ​


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FLORIDA: Key Lawmakers Announced as Speakers for Chapter Meeting August 12, Book Now for HCAOA Discounted Overnight Rate

7/28/2021

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The HCAOA Florida State Chapter is excited to announce that Majority Leader and HHS Vice Chair Mike Grant will be submitting a few-minute video for the event. Mr. Grant is a health care provider himself and understands the struggles the provider community goes through. Representative Dana Trabulsy (R-84) will be speaking live in person at the conference. ​


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FLORIDA: Hear from AHCA Official During In-Person Chapter Meeting

7/21/2021

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All home care agencies in Florida are invited to an in-person chapter meeting on August 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld. The meeting will feature special presentations from top officials: Kimberly Smoak, Deputy Secretary, Division of Health Quality Assurance, Agency for Health Care Administration and Representative Colleen Burton (R-40), Chair, Health & Human Services Committee, Florida House of Representatives. Register here. Attendees can book their hotel room until next Tuesday, July 27! Click here to book.

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FLORIDA: Register Now for In-Person Meeting in August with AHCA, HHS Chair

6/23/2021

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All Florida agencies are invited to attend an in-person Chapter meeting on Thursday, August 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Orlando. This jam-packed meeting agenda features presentations by a variety of top officials from both the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Chair of the Florida House Health & Human Services Committee. There will also be ample opportunities for members to network and hear updates about HCAOA advocacy and membership news.  


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HCAOA Chapters: What Has Your State Been Up to Lately?

6/23/2021

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​HCAOA’s state chapters continue to monitor states’ legislative and regulatory actions. Here’s a quick listing of the most recent home care happenings around the country.


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FLORIDA: Latest Updates from AHCA at In-Person Chapter Meeting on August 12

5/26/2021

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HCAOA members in Florida won’t want to miss the first in-person chapter meeting in over a year. Taking place on August 12 in Orlando, this event will include federal and state updates as well as presentations on home care recruitment trends, and hot issues in labor law. A representative from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) will also be there to provide updates on regulation changes. Save the date! 

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