How to Protect What You’ve Earned in Uncertain Times — Free Webinar for RCPA Members
CMS Releases Updated Fast Facts Resource Document
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released their CMS Fast Facts resource document for 2022 – 2025. The document includes summary information on Medicare and Medicaid total program enrollment, utilization, and expenditures, as well as the total number of Medicare providers, including physicians by specialty area.
There are a number of new items provided in 2025:
- Medicare Populations, Calendar Year (CY) 2024
- Medicaid & Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Populations, CY 2024
- Medicare Deductibles, Coinsurance, Premiums, CY 2025
- Original Medicare Persons Served and Payments by Type of Service, CY 2023
- Medicare Part D Utilization and Expenditures, CY 2023
- Medicaid & CHIP Payments by Type of Service, FY 2023
- Medicare Institutional Providers, CY 2023
- Medicare Non-Institutional Providers by Specialty, CY 2023
- Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS) Providers by Specialty, CY 2023
- Medicare Prepaid Contracts, February 2025
- National Health Expenditures, CY 2023
- CMS Financial Data, FY 2024
PA Technology Accelerator – Providers Encouraged to Complete Technology Survey
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), Temple University, and the University of Kansas have established the PA Technology Accelerator, a series of activities intended to support PA in becoming the next Technology First State. As a Technology First State, programs and policies are modernized and harmonized to ensure seamless deployment and training on innovative technology solutions.
Providers play a critical role in achieving this goal and are invited to complete an online survey to inform technology resources and supports for providers across the state.
Providers are requested to complete one (1) survey per organization and submit responses by June 13, 2025. The survey should take less than one hour to complete. Responses will provide critical information to build and enhance programs to ensure providers have the necessary information and tools to advance access to technology solutions for their clients across the Commonwealth.
If you have questions or would like to preview the survey content before responding, please contact Kaley Day. For additional information, view the Provider Survey Recruitment Flyer.
Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Hoe5ZKZEClXU5E
Reminder for Adapting to System Changes and PBC: Driving Organizational Success Webinar on June 4
Adapting to System Changes and PBC: Driving Organizational Success
Free webinar for RCPA Members
Date: Wednesday June 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Registration Link
This session will address strategies for navigating system changes, such as integrated care, value-based purchasing, and performance-based contracting. By focusing on how these shifts impact organizational structures and employee performance, we will equip participants with the tools to manage transitions successfully. Attendees will learn how to leverage executive functioning skills like adaptability, planning, task prioritization, and time management to align employee goals with organizational targets and drive success in results-driven environments.
Join speaker Stina Borth, MA, Executive Function, Performance and Neurodiversity Specialist Stina Borth, the founder and CEO of Keymaker Services Inc., is a dedicated expert in productivity and life skills development, focusing on empowering youth and young adults to succeed academically, socially, and in their future careers.
Stina provides corporate training to organizations looking to optimize productivity and communication. Her approach to workplace training helps teams build more effective communication, streamline task management, and enhance collaboration, leading to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.
With a background grounded in both academic theory and practical, real-world application, Stina’s work creates lasting impacts across a wide range of individuals — from students to professionals—by helping them develop the tools and strategies they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.
Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:
- Assess system changes in business practices, including integrated care and value-based purchasing, and evaluate their impact on employee performance and executive functioning.
- Develop strategies for adapting to system changes that optimize organizational performance, focusing on skills such as adaptability, decision-making, and planning.
- Create framework for supporting employees through performance-based initiatives, helping them develop the executive functioning skills necessary to succeed.
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!
Congress Passes Bill to Cut Medicaid and Marketplace Insurance Out of Budget Committee
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.
Tips for Hiring & How to Write a Winning Job Post
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
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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!
Reminder for IPRC Webinar: Treating FND — “Not Your Parent’s Functional Neurologic Disorder” on May 20
Treating Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) — “Not Your Parent’s Functional Neurologic Disorder”
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CDT;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MDT; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PDT
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Presenter Bios:
Samuel Zachary, MOT, OTR/L
Sam is an occupational therapist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in the inpatient rehabilitation and amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) programs. Sam brings experience from a variety of medical-based pediatric settings, including acute care, in-patient rehabilitation, and multi-disciplinary outpatient clinics.
Over the past four years, Sam’s practice has focused on the AMPS Intensive Program and Clinic at CHOP. He is passionate about treating children and adolescents with AMPS, functional neurological disorder, or both. He brings great enthusiasm while sharing his knowledge and best practices for caring for this unique population.
Lori Kile, PTA
Lori is a physical therapist assistant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) working in the inpatient rehabilitation and amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) programs. She began her career at CHOP in 1998 and has dedicated over 25 years of service to the institution. She worked in a variety of pediatric settings, including outpatient, acute care, and inpatient rehab, prior to finding her passion for treating youth and teens with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain and Functional Neurological Disorder. Lori now specializes with these populations; she is also involved with the International FND society, where she helps to develop deliverables and build the knowledge base regarding the diagnosis. She loves to share her knowledge and lessons learned to build the skills of others and promote best practices in treatment of patients with FND.
Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:
- Identify recent changes in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients with FND.
- Obtain a best practice framework for treating pediatric patients in the rehabilitation setting.
- Learn about best practice for measuring outcomes with pediatric patients with FND.
Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.
Level: Beginner
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.
Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.
Thank You to Our RCPA PAC Golfers & Sponsors!
RCPA held a golf fundraiser to support the RCPA Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) on Tuesday, May 13. This successful event raised much-needed funds for our legislative activities, and we would like to thank all the generous golfers who braved the rain to participate and contribute.
A big thank you to our sponsors:
- Tournament Sponsor: Expert County Care Management
- Lunch Sponsors: Brier Dlugolecki Strategies & Novak Strategic Advisors
- Beverage Cart Sponsor: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
- Premium Hole Sponsor: PDC Pharmacy
- Hole Sponsor: Firetree, Ltd.
- Hole Sponsor: Christopher S. Lucas & Associates
- Hole Sponsor: Embolden WC Trust
- Hole Sponsor: Warfel Construction
- Hole Sponsor: Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy
- Hole Sponsor: Comprehensive Financial Associates/PA Pension Planners
Your support is always appreciated! We encourage anyone interested in supporting the RCPA PAC to make a personal contribution. For your convenience, you can now make an online contribution. Thank you again for your participation and support, and congratulations to our golf winners!
Your participation in the RCPA PAC is completely voluntary, and you may contribute as much or as little as you choose. Donations are not tax-deductible and will be used for political purposes. You may choose not to participate without fear of reprisal. You will not be favored or disadvantaged by reason of the amount of your contribution or decision not to contribute.
Thriving Together: The Role of Curated Communities in Transforming Workforce Culture — Webinar on June 10
Thriving Together: The Role of Curated Communities in Transforming Workforce Culture
Free Webinar for RCPA members
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Creating spaces where professionals feel seen, valued, and supported is critical to fostering thriving workplaces. This session highlights the transformative power of curated communities like the Black Residency Collective and B.W.E.L., which provide unique opportunities for connection, innovation, and growth. These spaces not only nurture a sense of belonging but also serve as vital tools for addressing retention challenges and inspiring organizational change. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how intentional spaces can catalyze resilience and drive collective success in the workforce.
Presenter: Sierra McNeil, MSW
Director of Workforce Development and Philadelphia Connections, NASW-PA President, Equity-Grounded Leadership Fellow
Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:
- Identify the key elements of curated spaces that foster a sense of belonging among diverse professionals;
- Analyze the impact of curated spaces on workplace innovation, relationships, and talent retention through real-world examples; and
- Describe strategies to implement or enhance curated spaces within one’s organization to improve workforce outcomes.
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!
May 7 LTSS Subcommittee Meeting Materials Now Available; June Registration Now Open
The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting was recently held on May 7, 2025. During the meeting, a number of presentations were given. In addition to the presentations, the agenda and a document that provided follow-up items from the LTSS Subcommittee meeting on April 2, 2025, were provided.
Members should take time to review the PowerPoint presentations from the meeting below:
- Aging Out From Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT)
- Administration on Community Living (ACL) Background and Discussion
- Critical Incident Management
- Draft Letter to HHS Re: Concerns on ACL Restructuring
- Meeting Transcript
- Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Updates
The next LTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for June 4, 2025. The meeting will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Forest Room at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, which is located at 400 North Street in Harrisburg, PA. The option to participate virtually is also available.
If attending virtually, please register here. The option to call in is also available by dialing (415) 655-0052, access code 886-801-808#.
