Division Director: Melissa Dehoff    


Melissa Dehoff is responsible for all medical rehabilitation and brain injury service issues. Ms. Dehoff attends multiple state-level meetings to advocate on behalf of members on brain injury and rehabilitation issues and is a member of the Department of Health Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the health care industry. Prior to her role as policy specialist for RCPA, she served as director, post-acute care services for The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, where she was responsible for assessing the impact of proposed federal and state regulations, legislation, and other issues that impacted providers across the health care continuum. She is proficient in federal and state regulations and requirements including Medicare, customer service functions, provider relations, budgeting, and management and internal control development.

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Contact Information

Email: mdehoff@paproviders.org 

Main: 717-364-3280

Direct: 717-364-3284


2026 Medical Rehabilitation Meeting Schedule


2026 Outpatient Rehabilitation Meeting Schedule


2026 Medical/Outpatient Committees Meeting Schedule


Medical Rehabilitation Division Posts

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RCPA Requests Support for PAC Silent Auction

By Christine Tartaglione • July 7, 2026
RCPA is requesting your consideration to make a donation to our PAC Silent Auction at the 2026 Conference.
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RCPA Announces 2026 Pre-Conference Webinar Series

By Carol Ferenz • July 6, 2026
RCPA is proud to announce several webinars that will be free to members only
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Sponsor, Exhibit, and Network With RCPA Conference Attendees in Connections Hall!

By Carol Ferenz • July 1, 2026
RCPA continues to seek sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers for our Conference. Complete the brochure and promote your organization's purpose and possibilities!
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PA Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Medicaid Work Requirement Rules

By Jim Sharp • June 30, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced on Monday that the state will join a multi-state legal action against President Donald Trump.
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Federal Court Temporarily Blocks the Department of Education’s New Definition of a “Professional Degree”

By Cindi Hobbes • June 29, 2026
A federal judge temporarily blocked a portion of the ED's narrowed definition of “professional degree” that was set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Reminder: RCPA to Hold Member Orientation Webinar ​​​​​​​July 9, 2026

By Jim Sharp • June 25, 2026
RCPA is excited to host a membership benefits webinar on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as an opportunity for members to orient themselves with all that RCPA membership includes.

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