Last week, the HCAOA Washington Chapter held an In-Home Services Advocacy Day in Olympia in conjunction with the Home Care Association of Washington and the Washington State Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. More than 40 people attended from all over the state and met with 47 legislators.
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A friendly reminder…HCAOA is calling on all members to participate in National Home Care Advocacy Day on April 16 - 17 in Washington, DC. This event provides a crucial opportunity for home care providers nationwide to advocate for the importance of home care to policymakers.
Want a chance to win a free registration to the 2024 HCAOA National Home Care Conference in Seattle, WA in October? Then, refer a new member between January 1 and August 31! Your name will be entered into a drawing for each new member you refer. The more new members you refer increases your chance of winning!
HCAOA member Bob Roth, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions, founded in 1994 and former HCAOA Board of Directors member, was recently awarded a grant of $419,210.06 – the ONLY home care agency out of 61 awardees. The grant will fund a partnership between Cypress and HCAOA Associate members Nevvon and PocketRN to empower family caregivers with training so they can better care for their loved ones, access to a virtual nurse to provide continuity of care, and monetary support for the family caregiver who often leaves their job to care for their family member.
Beginning February 29, the Washington State Department of Health announced that Prometric candidates will utilize a new Registration and Scheduling system (IQT) online portal to schedule and, if necessary, pay for their examination fees. A blackout period from February 14 to February 28, will prohibit exam scheduling, so do not submit exam payments to the Department of Health (DOH) after February 13, 2024.
HCAOA invites all members to join home care providers from across the country on April 17 for National Home Care Advocacy Day in Washington, DC. This is your time to tell the story of home care and ensure lawmakers understand the importance of care at home for the people we serve.
February 9 is the deadline to complete the HCP 2024 Benchmarking Survey and receive a FREE digital copy ($999 value) of the report and a copy of the physical report for only $150 ($1,000 savings)!
Last week, the HCAOA California Chapter hosted its first meeting of 2024, and representatives from the Department of Social Services (DSS) were on hand to discuss upcoming updates. Pallavi Shimoda, Section Chief, Care Provider Management Branch, Home Care Services Bureau, discussed background check best practices, addressing specific questions and issues encountered during the process. Sonya Wilson, Acting Bureau Chief of Home Care Services Bureau, highlighted hiring an enforcement manager for the southern region of California and encouraged businesses to file complaints regarding non-compliance.
HCAOA member benefits can help set your agency apart in a crowded marketplace. Accreditation can do just that. Becoming accredited demonstrates to your patients and their families that providing exceptional quality and meeting rigorous compliance standards is a top priority for you. CHAP, an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for home and community-based health care organizations, can help.
Last week, CMS sent the proposed Medicaid Access Rule, which would require that at least 80% of Medicaid payments for personal care, homemaker, and home health aide services be spent on compensation for the direct care workforce, to the Office of Management and Budget. This marks the next step in the lengthy rulemaking process and signals that a final rule could be released this Spring.
The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is actively conducting audits of Medicaid providers, including non-medical providers. Home care agencies are advised to conduct routine self-audits to ensure compliance and act quickly to respond to preliminary audit findings and penalties.
HCAOA announced the 2024 Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. This leadership team will steer HCAOA to new heights, drive innovation, and advocate for the advancement of home care services across the nation.
HCAOA encourages ALL members to attend the 2024 National Home Care Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 17, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Click here to reserve your spot, and we will take care of the rest! HCAOA sets up your meetings with lawmakers, provides talking points, and coaches members to ensure they get the most out of the meetings. Compliance Challenges in Home Care: Strategies for Mitigating Department of Labor Investigations1/24/2024 HCAOA members may have difficulty remaining in compliance with the ever-changing regulations and service requirements required in each state. Compounded by the challenges of a remote workforce can make it difficult for agencies to remain in good standing. Angelo Spinola, Home Health, Home Care & Hospice Chair at Polsinelli, offers strategies for mitigating the effects of a Department of Labor investigation, which can be critical for organizations to practice moving forward.
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