HCAOA CEO Vicki Hoak participated in last week’s NAIIS Workshop held in Washington, DC to discuss the country’s plan on promoting three vaccines that older Americans should receive this fall: Flu, COVID, and RSV, or the Big 3 Vs. This was an invitation-only event that drew representatives from health systems, health plans, pharmaceutical companies, pharmacists, state health officials, nursing homes, and the Veterans Administration.
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Celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month by sharing information about Medicare vaccine coverage. Thanks to a new prescription drug law that went into effect last year, as of January 1, 2023, the Medicare Part D drug plan now covers most vaccines at no cost. All adult vaccines recommended by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are now covered with no out-of-pocket costs. The Medicare drug plan won't charge a copay or apply a deductible for vaccines received like shingles, whooping cough, tetanus, and more. Don’t forget to submit your nominations for the 2023 Caregiver of the Year Award. The cash prize has doubled from $1,000 to $2,000 as a result of the kind investment from HCAOA partner Careswitch. Don’t miss out on this generous cash prize! The deadline has been extended to August 11 and HCAOA hopes to see at least 4,300+ nominations from each of our member agencies. In addition to the cash prize, the overall winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the HCAOA conference in Chicago. So don’t delay and submit your nominations today! We look forward to seeing you in Chicago.
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs voted last Wednesday to report out H.R. 542, The Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act, to the full House of Representatives. HCAOA members strongly advocated for a more accurate CBO score – from the original score of $24 billion to the more realistic of $200 million over 10 years – and for allowing veterans to exceed the 65% cap on home care. While this is a step forward, our work continues. Join our effort to get more sponsors on this bill. Contact your U.S. Representative and urge them to speak up for our veterans and sign on as a sponsor for H.R. 542.
On Monday, the Michigan Supreme Court, in an opinion authored by Justice Elizabeth M. Welch and joined by Chief Justice Clement and Justices Berstein, Cavanagh, and Bolden, issued its decision in Andary v. USAA Casualty Insurance Company, a case that has been working its way through the state court system since 2019.
The fourth annual Virtual Symposium: Home Care Scheduling Elevated was a resounding success! The event garnered an overwhelming response, with over 400 attendees actively engaged in the enriching two-part discussion. Scott Friesen kicked off the symposium with invaluable insight on boosting productivity through the reduction of distractions and the implementation of the '2-Do' list method. Attendees walked away with actionable tips that can be applied to their personal and professional lives. Then Jessica Nobles, CEO of Home Care Ops took the attendees on a journey to creating an effective scheduling strategy that drives client satisfaction and caregiver retention. Her expertise left a lasting impact on all those in attendance. The HCAOA needs your thoughts on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs exploration of the use of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for those providing homemaker/home health services. HCAOA will be submitting feedback on behalf of members.
The August 4 early bird registration deadline is only THREE DAYS away. HCAOA staff is hard at work to make this year's conference an unforgettable experience. To give members a glimpse of the stunning location, HCAOA Meetings & Education Manager Andrea Liford-Martinez recently visited Chicago to visit the venue and captured breathtaking photos of the beautiful sites of Chicago just steps away from our conference venue, the elegant Hilton Chicago.
Earlier this week, CMS announced the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, which aims to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, reduce strain on unpaid caregivers, and help people remain in their homes and communities through a package of care coordination and management, caregiver education and support, and respite services. The GUIDE Model will be tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation and is a key deliverable from President Biden’s April 2023 Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers, as well as key goals of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease.
Over the past few months, HCAOA has been working with the team at Careswitch to launch the Home Care Compensation Report, which offers a unique way for you to see detailed compensation data for caregivers, staff, and owners from other home care agencies. Until now, the report has only been available to participants in the survey. However, this report is now available to ALL HCAOA members.
Washington became the first state to start deducting money from workers' paychecks to fund long-term care benefits. Click here to listen to the article.
A section of the Veteran Care Improvement Act (S.1315/H.R. 3520) would extend the timely filing for payment from 180 days to one year, a welcome change for many HCAOA members providing care to veterans. However, unless amended, it would not address the back payments owed to home care providers during the transition from the CHOICE program to the Community Care Network.
Plans are in full swing for the HCAOA National Home Care Conference October 23-24 at the Hilton in downtown Chicago, THE premier national conference for home care organizations offering personal care. At HCAOA, our motto is “Members Matter Most,” and we work hard to ensure members get the greatest ROI on their investment. When you register to attend the full conference, you will also be registered to attend a half-day pre-conference program on October 22, “State Chapters: Effective Practices and Advocacy Efforts.” The pre-conference also includes an invitation to an exclusive VIP reception Sunday night before the main conference kicks off. Attendees will hear from compelling advocate and speaker Rachel Pearson, who is known for her bi-partisan collaboration bringing both sides of the aisle together for effective legislative solutions. Discuss successes and challenges with panels of your peers from a lobbying and leadership perspective.
HCAOA is excited to announce that the cash prize awarded to the 2023 Caregiver of the Year will now be doubled from $1,000 to $2,000, thanks to an investment in our caregivers by HCAOA partner Careswitch. The overall winner will also receive an all-expenses paid trip to the HCAOA conference in Chicago to be recognized in front of industry leaders. |
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