As we approach the final stretch for the Home Care Industry Association Research Study, HCAOA would like to remind you the deadline to participate is August 31st – the last day to have your voice heard and be eligible for exciting rewards! ​

The Pennsylvania Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has engaged Mercer Government Human Services Consulting to conduct a rate study survey for several Home and Community-Based Services, including personal assistance services. All providers in Pennsylvania are asked to complete the survey by next Friday, August 23, for calendar year 2023. The information collected in this survey will be used to assist in developing a point of reference for the rate range to evaluate current payment rates. In addition to results from this survey, the review will include payment rate information from Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) in OLTL claims data, recent legislative policies, department expectations, and other data obtained from publicly available sources.

HCAOA is conducting a broad Home Care Industry Association Research Study to gather valuable insights and demographics about the make-up of our industry as a whole and identify areas for growth and innovation. The survey takes LESS THAN SEVEN MINUTES from start to finish, and all members who complete the survey are eligible for a free annual membership, free conference registration, or Amazon gift cards. Click here to complete the survey by August 31 to be eligible.

HCAOA is conducting a broad Home Care Industry Association Research Study to gather valuable insights and demographics about the make-up of our industry and identify areas for growth and innovation and how to better serve members. 

Members of HCAOA generate 57% MORE revenue than non-members, according to the 2024 Activated Insights Benchmarking Report. This is up from an additional 45% in revenue in 2022, surpassing 75% of the industry. Keeping members apprised of federal and state advocacy issues impacting their business to educational resources through chapter meetings, the HCAOA National Home Care Conference, the Home Care Scheduler’s Virtual Symposium, and more provides members with important information to keep their operations running as efficiently as possible.

Genworth has been tracking the costs of long-term care services nationwide since 2004. The 2023 Cost of Care Survey gathered data from over 11,000 surveys from nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day health facilities, and home care providers. Although the expenses for home care aides have risen, they remain notably lower compared to institutional care, as illustrated by the data in the Genworth Cost of Care Survey results.

It’s not too late! The deadline to complete the HCP Benchmarking Report is tomorrow, February 29, at midnight Pacific Time. You'll receive a FREE digital copy of the report, so be sure to get your survey completed to take advantage of the $999 savings.

The largest annual study on home care is currently underway, and the industry needs your help. The 2024 HCP Benchmarking Report features comprehensive data from providers across the country to promote industry alignment, improve outcomes, and address the need for whole-patient care. The Benchmarking Report is used by hundreds of agencies to learn best practices, analyze their performance, and make more informed decisions every year.

Friday is the deadline to participate in the 2024 HCP Benchmarking Report and receive a digital copy for free ($999 value) PLUS a physical copy for just $150 ($1,000 savings)!

A recent report released by HCAOA Associate Member Axxess, found that enhancing operational efficiencies is the top area of concern for home care agencies. More than 50% of respondents identified staffing and changing payment dynamics associated with alternative payment models as their primary challenges. 

HCAOA encourages all members to participate in Home Care Pulse’s 2024 Benchmarking Survey, which is open now! This is the largest annual study on home-based care, with results published in the 200+ page HCP Benchmarking Report. Jason Lee, HCAOA's CEO, stated, “The HCP Benchmarking Report is a valuable tool for HCAOA members, enabling them to assess their agency’s performance against home care industry trends. HCAOA proudly encourages members to participate in the survey because the data provided is an invaluable resource every year.”

The Yale School of Medicine has been awarded $250,000 from the Humana Foundation to study mental health among primary caregivers for people living with dementia. The goals are to determine whether advance care planning positively impacts caregivers and patients and to develop tools to facilitate meaningful communication to make this happen.

​Eighty-nine percent of providers have had to deny home care because of the workforce crisis. On average, small- and mid-sized providers refuse 510 care hours each month, according to a new study released last week by MissionCare Collective, the parent organization of myCNAjobs. The study also notes that a majority of home care agencies have seen problems surrounding recruitment and retention worsen in the past six months.