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CAHSAH Appoints New President & CEO
CAHSAH Appoints New President & CEO

California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) Appoints Soua Vang as President & CEO The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) today announced the appointment of Soua Vang as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective November 10, 2025. Vang... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2025


Outpouring of Testimony Greets RCB Board Meeting
Outpouring of Testimony Greets RCB Board Meeting

More than one hundred persons attended in person and an additional 400 via Webex the Respiratory Care Board’s meeting on October 24, 2025 in Sacramento. There were three items of interest on the agenda. In the Executive Officer’s Report, Christina Molina mentioned proposed... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2025


Gaboury Delivers PDGM Strategies
Gaboury Delivers PDGM Strategies

In a pair of full day workshops on October 28 and 29, Healthcare Provider Solutions Chief Executive Officer Melinda Gaboury set forth a set of strategies to survive the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) changes set to take place on January 1. Throughout the seminar, Gaboury identified crucial... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2025


Ask CAHSAH | November 2025
Ask CAHSAH | November 2025

For Medicare home health, can a prior face to face visit be used for a new case if the reason is still valid? Medicare Home Health – Face-to-Face (F2F) Encounter Reuse Rules This reference summarizes CMS regulations on when a prior face-to-face (F2F) encounter can be used for a new or... Continue Reading

Date posted11/3/2025


Message from the Chair | November 2025
Message from the Chair | November 2025

Happy November to everyone. That means the holidays are officially upon us. Time for re-connecting with acquaintances and time for gifts. I am excited to say that CAHSAH has been lucky to do both early in the season. CAHSAH has been able to reconnect with a former acquaintance / employee and... Continue Reading

Postedby Julie Lehmann
Date posted11/3/2025


Capitol Corner | November 2025
Capitol Corner | November 2025

On October 24, I witnessed a concerning example of a regulatory board that is out of touch with reality. The Respiratory Care Board (RCB) held a meeting to discuss its October 1, 2025 regulations on basic respiratory care and services. Also on the agenda were proposed regulations on home and... Continue Reading

Postedby Joseph Hafkenschiel
Date posted11/3/2025


Hospice MA Opposition Congressional Letter Support Opportunity
Hospice MA Opposition Congressional Letter Support Opportunity

Assembly of States Associations: Congressman Dunn (R-FL) and Congressman Bera (D-CA) are seeking organizational support for their letter[link] to leadership opposing hospice carve-in. Support of this letter was part of the Alliance's recent Advocacy Week. As they circulate their letter for... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2025


CMS Clarifies Medicare Claims Processing During Government Shutdown
CMS Clarifies Medicare Claims Processing During Government Shutdown

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated guidance on Medicare claims processing procedures during the federal government shutdown. In this revision, CMS clarifies that it will continue to process and pay held claims in a timely manner with the exception of select... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2025


WNU Week of October 27, 2025
WNU Week of October 27, 2025

Outpouring of Testimony Greets RCB Board Meeting More than one hundred persons attended in person and an additional 400 via Webex the Respiratory Care Board’s meeting on October 24, 2025 in Sacramento. There were three items of interest on the agenda. In the... Continue Reading

Date posted10/27/2025


WNU Week of October 20, 2025
WNU Week of October 20, 2025

California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) Appoints Soua Vang as President & CEO The California Association for Health Services at Home (CAHSAH) today announced the appointment of Soua Vang as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective November 10, 2025. Vang... Continue Reading

Date posted10/20/2025


WNU Week of October 13, 2025
WNU Week of October 13, 2025

Vang Chosen as CAHSAH’s Fifth President CAHSAH is thrilled to announce the appointment of Soua Vang as CAHSAH’s fifth President since its founding in 1966. Vang returns to CAHSAH after serving as Chief Education and Marketing Officer, and briefly as Vice... Continue Reading

Date posted10/13/2025


Federal Bill Tracker | October 2025
Federal Bill Tracker | October 2025

View Home Health Congressional Coalition Letter submitted by Patrick M. Harrison, JD Senior Director, Regulatory & Compliance National Alliance for Care at Home Bill Number Description Location H.R. 71 Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Directs the Secretary of... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2025