 Thank you to all who joined us on Thursday, August 14, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld for an outstanding day of learning and collaboration. Attendees gained critical insights into the latest federal and state legislative proposals and received up-to-the-minute updates on issues impacting the home care industry.
The event also provided valuable networking opportunities, bringing together providers, regulators, and vendors to share ideas and strengthen connections. We appreciate your active participation in shaping the future of home care in Florida!
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All home care agencies in Florida are invited to the HCAOA Florida Chapter Conference on Thursday, August 14 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel.
Join Florida’s home care leaders on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld for a critical in-person event that brings compliance, clarity, and connection to the forefront of our industry.
One featured session will be led by Susan Lowery, RN, BSN from Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA): AHCA Updates: Top Deficiencies in Non-Skilled Surveys & Top Omissions in Initial & CHOW Licensure Applications Attention Florida Members - Survey Participation Reminder: Challenges Delivering Care Post-Hurricane12/4/2024 HCAOA wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below and share the obstacles you've encountered delivering care in the immediate wake of hurricanes or other emergencies.
 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.
AHCA Confirmed to Give Non-Medical Home Care AND PDN Updates at Florida Chapter Conference on 8/87/17/2024  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 Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) has released the one-hour Alzheimer’s training that is now required for all caregivers. The link to the training is below. Once the course is taken, the certificate of completion does not expire.
The state of Florida recently enacted legislation that will have a significant impact on employers across the state. Senate Bill 1718 (SB1718), which Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law on May 10, requires private employers with 25 or more employees to use E-Verify for all new hires, effective July 1, 2023.
All members in Florida are invited to the HCAOA Florida Chapter Conference on Thursday, August 10 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL.
Sweeping changes for private employers with 25+ employees fell into place when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a new immigration bill (SB 1718) on May 10, 2023.
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.
 Here are the top three reasons to attend this year’s Annual Leadership Conference:
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.  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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