June is usually the most frantic month in the annual legislative calendar, and this past month did not vary from that reality. The month was dominated by bill deadlines, the state budget process, and looming initiatives that have qualified to appear on the November General Election ballot unless... 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. According to a recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data, healthcare is one of the most dangerous places to work. Homecare field staff members who provide services on behalf of private duty agencies, hospices, Medicare-certified home health agencies, and home... Continue Reading
On Thursday, June 27, the California Legislature voted to approve the Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Tax package as part of the state’s new budget agreement. Included in the MCO package is a $62 million dollar investment in private duty nursing (PDN), which will help improve... Continue Reading
Getting to know Melody Hall Care Manager- Home Care Parentis Home Care Providers Inc. www.parentishealth.com What prompted you to enter the field of home care/home health or hospice? Home Care is near and dear to my heart.... Continue Reading
Where can a mandated abuse reporter file a possible abuse or neglect incident in California? Answer: “Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall be made by mandated reporters, or in the case of reports pursuant to Section 11166.05, may be made, to any police department or... Continue Reading
Register Today for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate Programs Room Block Rate Ends Soon Join us July 30 to August 1, 2024 for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate programs for either hospice or home health or both at the beautiful Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The certificate programs... Continue Reading
Register Today for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate Programs Join us July 30 to August 1, 2024 for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate programs for either hospice or home health or both at the beautiful Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The certificate programs provide a supportive... Continue Reading
Federal Government Issues Nondiscrimination in Health Programs Final Rule The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued this Final Rule which becomes effective July 5, 2024. Under section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,... Continue Reading
Governor Signs SB 828 into Law Delaying Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage As the Legislature gears up to pass a state budget by its statutory deadline of June 15, legislators in both houses passed SB 828 which provides a one month delay for the implementation of the healthcare worker minimum wage.... Continue Reading
