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From OneWell Post on May 13, 2026 Excited and truly grateful to announce a strategic partnership initiative between OneWell Health Care and Gwynedd Mercy University focused on advancing the future of home and community-based healthcare workforce development and clinical excellence. What makes this relationship especially meaningful is the history and mission behind GMercyU itself. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, whose vision began in Dublin, Ireland through Catherine McAuley’s commitment to serving those in need, the university has spent generations helping individuals and communities through education, compassion, and service [read full post] .

Gaudenzia recently hosted its annual “From Adversity to Hope” event in Philadelphia, convening community leaders, partners, and advocates to highlight the impact of recovery and the importance of expanding access to care. Prior to the event, keynote speaker and national recovery advocate Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time Major League Baseball All-Star and four-time World Series Champion, visited two Gaudenzia programs—Riverview Wellness Village and the Diagnostic & Rehabilitation Center (DRC)—where he spent time with individuals in recovery. Through small-group engagement and personal connection, he shared his lived experience and reinforced a powerful message: recovery is possible.  These visits underscore the importance of community-based treatment, peer connection, and integrated care models that support individuals and families across the recovery journey—particularly as providers continue working to meet growing and increasingly complex behavioral health needs.

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For Immediate Release: May 11, 2026 Media Contact: Mike Dunn, 215-570-3432 The goal is to ensure the sustainability of NET’s behavioral health services, benefiting thousands of clients who receive critical services. (Philadelphia) - JEVS Human Services (JEVS) and Northeast Treatment Centers (NET) today announced they are finalizing a plan to enhance the sustainability of NET’s behavioral health services, strengthen both organizations, and ensure continued quality care for clients. The plan will allow both JEVS and NET to continue their missions [read full release] .

Source: Becker's Hospital Review By: Alan Condon and Andrew Cass Thursday, April 30th, 2026 CMS is requiring all 50 states to audit Medicaid providers and submit detailed plans to the agency by May 23, with hospital leaders eager to understand both the scope and the limits of what’s being asked. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, sent a letter April 23 to all state Medicaid directors directing them to develop and submit a comprehensive two-year provider revalidation strategy [read full article] . _______________________________________  View JDSUPRA's article on the same topic here .

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Advocates from across PA gathered at the State Capitol to demand increased funding and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities [read full article] .

Pennsylvania coalition marched around the Capitol building to call on lawmakers to strengthen mental health funding, services HARRISBURG, PA — Hundreds of mental health advocates from across the commonwealth marched around the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Monday, May 4, as part of Mental Health Advocacy Day 2026, a statewide event to elevate lived experience, celebrate recovery, and push for the supports and resources that strengthen Pennsylvania communities. The event was supported by the Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association (RCPA), one of the largest and most diverse state health and human services trade associations in the nation. The day featured a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda, followed by the march around the Capitol building grounds. Speakers included Rep. Jennifer O'Mara (D-Delaware) and Jen Smith, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Human Services' Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. "Mental health touches every family, every community, and every corner of this Commonwealth," said Rep. O'Mara. "This march sends a clear message to Harrisburg: Pennsylvanians are watching, and they expect us to act." "Recovery is real, and the people who marched at the Capitol today are living proof," said Jen Smith, Deputy Secretary, DHS Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. "Their stories deserve to be heard by every legislator in this building." Mental Health Advocacy Day brought together individuals with lived experience, family members, service providers, and community leaders to engage directly with lawmakers and draw attention to mental health priorities across the state. The event was powered by a broad network of partner organizations that unite each year to lift a shared voice for mental health. When asked later about this event, Dr. Richard Edley, RCPA President and CEO remarked, "This is what grassroots advocacy looks like. People from every region of the state came together — not for any single organization, but for a shared commitment to a stronger mental health system." ### About the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA): With more than 400 members, the majority of who serve over one million Pennsylvanians annually, Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) is among the largest and most diverse state health and human services trade associations in the nation. RCPA provider members offer mental health, substance use disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, children and youth, criminal and juvenile justice, brain injury, medical rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, and physical disabilities and aging services, across all settings and levels of care. Visit www.paproviders.org for more information.