MyODP News Online Digest — February 2, 2024
Advocacy
Arc of PA to Host Disability Health Action Summit on March 6 in Harrisburg
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RCPA Advocacy Efforts and Telehealth Update
In response to the recent developments on the delivery of telehealth services and its intersection with Federal Medicaid payment standards outlined in the “4 walls” requirements, RCPA has widened its efforts in addressing the barriers currently in place. It has been determined that the most effective route to address this would be through legislation. The necessary changes cannot be achieved through a revised Tele-Behavioral Health Bulletin.
RCPA has been working with a bipartisan team of legislators on an updated version of Act 76 to address our limited access to psychiatric services through utilization of our advanced practice professionals. We are working with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), our stakeholders, and the legislative committees to introduce a bill that would address both the psychiatric office time and the “4 walls” service delivery barriers.
Our members’ feedback over the last few days and during the OMHSAS telehealth forum on Monday has provided an invaluable backdrop to our efforts. RCPA is focused on working with our legislators and stakeholders to introduce this bill, and we will look to our members for support with these efforts. Additionally, we continue our daily efforts with our partners at OMHSAS, who are jointly committed to creating this viable and sustainable effort to preserve Medicaid service access to those most vulnerable in our Commonwealth.
If you have any questions, please contact RCPA Policy Director Jim Sharp.
Help Amplify ANCOR’s Voice on the Overtime Rule
Early Intervention Providers Association to Host Advocacy Agenda Webinar on Jan. 30
The Early Intervention Providers Association is hosting the “Early Intervention Advocacy Agenda Webinar” on Monday, January 30, 2024, from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. The webinar aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the federal and state systems related to early intervention. It will explore the intersection of policy and early intervention, highlighting how policies impact daily activities and the relationship between fieldwork and overarching programs. Participants will learn how to align their daily work with the PA Part C Advocacy Agenda and gain insight into the impact of state requirements on their field activities. The discussion will emphasize the connection between work and policy for the greater good of Part C Early Intervention Services. Attendees will also receive a certificate for 1.5 hours of Infant/Toddler training. Register for the webinar here.
Revised One-Pager Released for Brain Injury Funding & Advocacy Efforts
ANCOR Call for Advocacy Regarding the Proposed Overtime Rule
RCPA Requests Information to Help IDD Member Advocacy
RCPA Golf Outing Raises Funds for PAC: Thank You to All Participants!
RCPA held a golf fundraiser for the RCPA Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) on Monday, October 9, 2023. This successful event raised much-needed funds for our legislative activities, and we would like to thank all the generous golfers who participated and contributed. Congratulations to our winners! In addition, we would like to thank our sponsors:
Tournament Sponsor:
- Expert County Care Management
Lunch Sponsors:
- Brier Dlugolecki Strategies
- Novak Strategic Advisors
Beverage Hole Sponsors:
- Comprehensive Financial Associates/PA Pension Planners
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Prize Sponsors:
- Qualifacts
- Salisbury Behavioral Health, a division of RHA Health Services
Hole Sponsors:
- Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy
- Christopher S. Lucas & Associates
- Embolden WC Trust
- Firetree, Ltd
- Hearten Workers’ Comp Program
- Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
- Step By Step, Inc.
- Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Your support is always appreciated. We encourage anyone interested to make a personal contribution to the RCPA PAC. 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.
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