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Message from Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN): 

Last night, the House Budget Committee advanced its Budget Reconciliation bill that would terminate healthcare for over half a million Pennsylvanians who get their health coverage through Medicaid and the marketplace and double health insurance premiums for many more. 

Next, the bill is scheduled for a vote in the Rules Committee on Wednesday night and a possible floor vote on Thursday.

Now is the time to take action. Please contact members of the House of Representatives this week and let them know that your organization opposes the bill. It is particularly important to contact Representatives Fitzpatrick, Bresnahan, and Mackenzie. Let us know how your conversation went by emailing Bill England.

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The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) is pleased to announce the OMHSAS Bulletin Series Update, OMHSAS-25-01, effective May 14, 2025. Obsoleted bulletin lists are updated every few years. This listing identifies bulletins that are no longer in effect. Providers should no longer be referring to them for guidance.

Contact RCPA Policy Associate Emma Sharp with any questions.

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Please share these important PA Family Network workshops and support groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at PA Family Network’s website.

Support Groups

LifeCourse Workshops

Waiver Workshops

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-046. This announcement provides information on how to register for new 2025 Quality Management (QM) Certification classes.

Key things you should know about the virtual class:

  • Class size is limited to 32 participants.
  • Classes are held over 2 consecutive days, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm.
  • Prerequisite modules are required to prepare learners for the class and must be completed prior to attending class.

2025 SPRING/SUMMER CLASS DATES:

  • June 11 – 12
  • July 9 – 10
  • August 6 – 7
  • August 20 – 21

Register Here

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

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Help shape the future of healthcare technology for Medicare beneficiaries. Register now for an upcoming Question and Answer session with The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm EST
Location: Virtual via Zoom (link will be provided following registration)
Who Should Attend:
Technology developers, patients, caregivers, providers, payers, and other healthcare stakeholders.

Event Description:
Help create modern digital technologies to empower seniors to manage their health journey. We want YOUR ideas. Please join us for a Q&A session on the recent CMS Request for Information (RFI) on Improving Technology to Empower Medicare Beneficiaries. The session will also review how to submit responses to the RFI.

The CMS Office of the Administrator team will be present to hear your valuable input as we shape the future for Medicare beneficiaries. Our panel includes:

  • Stephanie Carlton, Chief of Staff and Deputy Administrator;
  • Amy Gleason, Strategic Advisor to HHS/CMS & Acting Administrator, U.S. DOGE Service;
  • Arda Kara, Senior Advisor for Technology; and
  • Alberto Colon Viera, Senior Advisor for Technology.

Why Attend:
Your insights will directly contribute to improving technology solutions for Medicare beneficiaries. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of Medicare.

Register Here

Note: Space is limited. Please register early to secure your spot. Official comment should be made in the Federal Register by June 16.

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The Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) is asking members to consider making a personal contribution to the PAC. With these donations, we have been successful in supporting legislative leadership who understand the severe challenges facing many of our providers. These representatives are willing to stand up for our issues as we fight to move Pennsylvania forward.

We urge you to view our 2025 Legislative & Administrative Priorities to see how RCPA is and will continue to work for you. We are able to achieve these goals thanks to our members’ dedication and contributions.

Make an online contribution and advocate for yourself today. While the request is voluntary, we encourage you to make a contribution of $100, $250, $350, $500, or more to the RCPA PAC. If you are interested, you can also consider making a recurring monthly donation.

If you have any questions regarding the RCPA PAC or making a donation, please contact Jack Phillips, Director, Government Affairs.

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Tips for Hiring & How to Write a Winning Job Post
Free webinar for RCPA members

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Register Here

This presentation explores effective strategies for hiring and crafting compelling job postings in order to attract top talent. Participants will learn how to identify key monetary and non-monetary benefits of working at an agency, such as health benefits, professional development, and overtime/holiday pay, which enhance employee satisfaction and retention. Additionally, the session will cover best practices for evaluating job posting platforms and recruitment methods to effectively connect with potential applicants. Through interactive discussions, attendees will leave with actionable insights and tools to improve their hiring processes and create job postings that resonate with candidates, ultimately fostering a stronger workforce. Join us to elevate your recruitment strategy and build a thriving organizational culture.

Presenter: Olivia Rodgers, Customer Success Manager and Hiring Specialist, MITC
Olivia has a strong track record of helping agencies streamline and strengthen their hiring processes. Through tailored trainings, hands-on support, and data-informed strategies, she empowers teams to attract, assess, and retain top talent more effectively.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Analyze and summarize three monetary benefits and three non-monetary benefits of working at their agency, and how to include the information in their job postings;
  • Assess job posting strategies by evaluating the effectiveness of job posting platforms and recruitment methods and discussing how the approaches connect with potential applicants and influence the quality of candidate pools; and
  • Craft effective job posts that will engage applicants and highlight key benefits of agency employment.

Certificates of attendance are available to RCPA members who attend this webinar; anyone interested in a certificate should contact Cathy Barrick. To apply for CEs, you will need to register for the RCPA Annual Conference Strive to Thrive and indicate you attended the webinar in your CE packet, which will be made available on the mobile app.

Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for details, or visit the RCPA Conference website for information on workshops, sponsors, exhibitors, and more!

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has begun distributing notifications related to Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) and Pay-for-Performance (P4P) awards to designated representatives of residential providers.

If you have not yet received your PBC or P4P notification, please contact ODP electronically.

If you believe there is a discrepancy in your tier determination or P4P award, please reach out directly to Tim Sohosky for assistance with resolving the issue.

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