Early this week, President Biden announced the administration will end the national emergencies connected to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023—extending it a month from the original April 11 end date.
The implications of the ending of the public health emergencies are far-reaching and complex due to emergency health policies that grew out of emergency declarations, such as expiring waivers affecting home- and community-based services, pharmacies, nursing homes, and more, according to InsideHealthPolicy, an inside Washington news service.
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Indeed is the top caregiver recruitment source for many agencies, so how can providers beat out competitors with better ads, strategies, and budgets?
Learn from former home care recruiter and CEO of home care recruitment firm Carework, Rachel Gartner, as she shares her screen and reviews actual examples of ads that work and why. The event will be hosted by Miriam Allred of Careswitch. Connect with HCAOA members and build relationships at one of our upcoming state chapter conferences. For 2023, state chapters have scheduled one in-person state conference to supplement their other virtual meetings throughout the year. This provides great opportunities for sponsors to reach a larger group of members at a full-day event, supplying more time to interact and build connections with prospective clients.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the release of an online training course and resources offering strategies and information on self-direction, strengthening the direct service workforce (DSW) in rural areas, and CMS’ 2021 DSW State Medicaid Learning Collaborative.
How many times has your agency received a frantic call from a family needing in-home care for a loved one who was being discharged from the hospital within 24 hours? This scenario happens every day across the U.S. and serves as a constant reminder that there is a significant lack of understanding when it comes to the public’s awareness of aging services in the U.S.
Don’t miss this free, valuable meeting! New Jersey Chapter members will start 2023 off with a hearty serving of helpful tips during the New Jersey Chapter virtual meeting on Thursday, March 2, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. This meeting is free for members, but registration is required.
As an ally of the Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), HCAOA signed a recent letter with other health care organizations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) supporting the Medicare Advantage (MA) program and urging the Administration to ensure it continues.
All Wisconsin members are encouraged to join their fellow home care providers for the HCAOA Wisconsin Chapter Advocacy Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, April 19. There is no charge to participate, however registration is required.
Objective data proves points and wins over opponents. Proving the value of the home care services you provide is essential to elevating the caregiving profession, obtaining reimbursement from payors, and growing awareness for the home care industry in the community and with legislators.
Join California members and HCAOA staff for an in-person the HCAOA California Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Tuesday, February 28. There is no cost for this event, but registration is required.
Late last week, the Better Care Better Jobs Act was reintroduced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI). This legislation would expand access to home- and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities, increase direct care workers’ wages and benefits, enhance quality of life for families, and help create middle-class jobs.
The Ohio Department of Health recently released the licensing regulations for Non-Medical Home Health Services and Skilled-Home Health Services that are now in effect as of January 27, 2023.
All home care providers in Alabama are invited to participate in an exploratory discussion on February 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the steps to form an Alabama State Chapter of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA).
At the beginning of the 2023 legislative session, Illinois Senate Bill 208—the Paid Leave for All Workers Act—passed both houses and is expected to be signed into law by the governor, according to HCAOA partner Littler.
HCAOA encourages members to participate in one of the home care industry’s largest annual studies, the annual HCP Benchmarking Survey.
Survey participants will receive a free digital copy of the 2023 Benchmarking Report and 50 percent off a hard copy, if they complete the survey by January 31. |
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