The 2023-2024 Legislative Session concluded and legislators are now busy preparing for the upcoming election. This year legislators tackled numerous issues among which included artificial intelligence, discrimination, privacy, health care system consolidation, health care coverage and... Continue Reading
Happy October CAHSAH Members! I can’t believe that it is now October, and I have the honor of following Elaine Flores, to serve as the new Chairperson of the California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) Board of Directors. I want to introduce myself to those of... Continue Reading
Hospice Medicare Claim Edits The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced a claim’s edit for hospice claims submitted on or after October 7, 2024, with dates of service as of June 3, 2024, or later. The edit added an exception for when a nurse practitioner or physician... Continue Reading
On this beautiful early fall afternoon, Governor Newsom is ensconced in his office conference room signing and or vetoing the remainder of the bills that were sent to him by the Legislature for his consideration. And while we all await the fate of those measures, legislators are busy in their... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 547 Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] S. 100 Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. [D-PA] Better Care Better Jobs Act: This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Position Location AB 2185 (Jackson D) Employment Agencies: Domestic Workers: Would enact important consumer protections that would prohibit Domestic Referral Agencies from collecting fees directly from home care clients to pay... Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Hogue, Esq. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a final rule earlier this year that banned noncompete agreements. The final rule was effective on September 4, 2024. Requirements of the rule included: A ban on new noncompete agreements with all workers,... Continue Reading
When does the SB 525 Health Care Worker minimum hourly wage increase take effect? The minimum wage increases will become effective on a date between October 15, 2024 and January 1, 2025. The precise effective date depends on several factors: The effective date will be October 15,... Continue Reading
Value Based Purchasing Webinar Thursday, September 26, 2024 Don’t miss this week’s webinar on important home health reforms that have rewired our payment model in value terms. PDGM, VBP, and future changes will continue to challenge providers to remain successful, as the reforms... Continue Reading
Value Based Purchasing Webinar Thursday, September 26, 2024 Recent Home Health reforms have rewired our model in Value terms. PDGM, VBP, and future changes will continue to challenge Providers to remain successful, as the reforms relate directly to financial outcomes. Most agencies struggle to... Continue Reading
Governor Newsom Prepares to Sign Bills Into Law CAHSAH Members Urged to Take Action Hundreds of bills await the Governor’s action. Governor Newsom has until September 30 to decide the fate of those bills. CAHSAH has two priority “support” bills awaiting his action. SB 895 and... Continue Reading
Federal Requirements Released for Home and Community Based Coverage The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released guidance on federal Medicaid renewal requirements to promote continuity of coverage for Individuals receiving home and community-based services. This informational... Continue Reading
