RCPA IDD Web Post Archive

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By Tim Sohosky • October 9, 2026
OneWell Health Care has announced that it is now an ACRE Curriculum-Approved Training Provider.
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By Melissa Dehoff • October 9, 2026
DHS has issued an RFI to gather input on using Medicaid data to improve transparency and strengthen the ability to make evidence-based rate-setting decisions.
By Cathy Barrick • October 9, 2026
This meeting is dedicated to sharing community resources and public health updates relevant to adults with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism.
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By Cathy Barrick • October 9, 2026
OMHSAS and ODP are hosting their Statewide Positive Approaches & Practices quarterly meeting on October 29.
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By Cathy Barrick • October 9, 2026
ODP will be hosting a webinar on "Supporting Community Inclusion" on November 23.
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By Cathy Barrick • October 9, 2026
CDS/CES Administrator User Group meeting to be held November 10.
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By Cathy Barrick • October 8, 2026
ODP is hosting a training on the claim and service documentation requirements that were published in Bulletin 00-26-04 and new requirements effective January 1.
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By Sharon Militello • October 8, 2026
Relias Helps to Address Today’s Workforce, Training, Compliance Challenges
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By Jim Sharp • October 8, 2026
DHS has released a new Rural Health Transformation Program Resource Guide, which brings together key links related to Pennsylvania and federal RHTP resources.
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By Richard Edley • October 7, 2026
RCPA and the National Council kindly ask that a representative from your organization completes the survey by October 9, 2026.
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By Cathy Barrick • October 6, 2026
ODP has shared communication ODPANN 26-094 to announce the release of a new training course, “SC Role in Risk Management."
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By Cathy Barrick • October 6, 2026
ODP Shares Upcoming Changes to Medicaid, incuding work requirements and exemptions
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By Melissa Dehoff • October 5, 2026
OLTL has released a summary of the comments they received on the Community HealthChoices (CHC) Request for Information (RFI).
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By Cathy Barrick • October 5, 2026
ODP has released updated training and resources for the SSB component of the Specialized Skills Development (SSD) service in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW).
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By Fady Sahhar • October 5, 2026
DHS is requiring certain Medicaid providers classified as high risk to revalidate their enrollment by December 31, 2026.
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By Fady Sahhar • October 5, 2026
As of September 30, 2026, Allegheny County’s paid parental leave proposal has cleared the Board of Health, but it is not law yet.
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By Tim Sohosky • October 2, 2026
Governor Shapiro Issues Proclamation for Oct 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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By Cathy Barrick • October 1, 2026
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared their quarterly informational flyer, Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, Issue #19, Fall 2026.
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By Cathy Barrick • October 1, 2026
ODP Announcement 26-091, ODP Announces Release of the Supports Coordination Performance-Based Contracting Manual.
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By Cathy Barrick • October 1, 2026
2026 Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Updates for Pennsylvania
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By Cathy Barrick • October 1, 2026
ANCOR Shares Findings from 2026 Edition of “The State of America's Direct Support Workforce Crisis”
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By Sharon Militello • September 29, 2026
Registration Open for Achieva Family Trust’s 6th Annual Future Planning Conference
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By Fady Sahhar • September 25, 2026
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted an order vacating Section 504 provisions related to community integration.
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By Tim Sohosky • September 24, 2026
ANCOR has developed a shorter version of the 2026 National Survey and also extended the survey deadline to Tuesday, October 20, 2026!
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By Tim Sohosky • September 24, 2026
RCPA member OneWell Health Care announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care and Behavioral Health Care & Human Services.
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By Emma Sharp • September 23, 2026
CMS and PA DHS have shared guidance on medical frailty and retroactive coverage with the upcoming H.R. 1 Medicaid changes.
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By Melissa Dehoff • September 23, 2026
As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the PA ABLE Savings Program is hosting a free webinar series in October.
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By Sharon Militello • September 22, 2026
Last Chance to Register for Greenspace Health Webinar – Beyond Outcomes: The ROI of MBC on October 1.
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By Cathy Barrick • September 22, 2026
PA Family Network has announced their October workshops.
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By Cathy Barrick • September 22, 2026
ODP has issued FAQs to help providers prepare for the November 19, 2026, Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Update.
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