Where can a mandated abuse reporter file a possible abuse or neglect incident in California? Answer: “Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect shall be made by mandated reporters, or in the case of reports pursuant to Section 11166.05, may be made, to any police department or... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 547 Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] S. 100 Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. [D-PA] Better Care Better Jobs Act: This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Position Location AB 2185 (Jackson D) Employment Agencies: Domestic Workers: Would enact important consumer protections that would prohibit Domestic Referral Agencies from collecting fees directly from home care clients to pay... Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Hogue, Esq. According to a recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data, healthcare is one of the most dangerous places to work. Homecare field staff members who provide services on behalf of private duty agencies, hospices, Medicare-certified home health agencies, and home... Continue Reading
On Thursday, June 27, the California Legislature voted to approve the Managed Care Organization (MCO) Provider Tax package as part of the state’s new budget agreement. Included in the MCO package is a $62 million dollar investment in private duty nursing (PDN), which will help improve... Continue Reading
Register Today for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate Programs Room Block Rate Ends Soon Join us July 30 to August 1, 2024 for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate programs for either hospice or home health or both at the beautiful Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The certificate programs... Continue Reading
Register Today for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate Programs Join us July 30 to August 1, 2024 for CAHSAH’s Administrator Certificate programs for either hospice or home health or both at the beautiful Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The certificate programs provide a supportive... Continue Reading
Federal Government Issues Nondiscrimination in Health Programs Final Rule The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued this Final Rule which becomes effective July 5, 2024. Under section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin,... Continue Reading
Governor Signs SB 828 into Law Delaying Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage As the Legislature gears up to pass a state budget by its statutory deadline of June 15, legislators in both houses passed SB 828 which provides a one month delay for the implementation of the healthcare worker minimum wage.... Continue Reading
Happy June CAHSAH Members! I am thrilled to share the success of our recent Annual Conference & Expo which brought together industry professionals, experts, and industry leaders from all over our great state and country. Our Conference is a testament to the hard work and... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 547 Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI] S. 100 Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. [D-PA] Better Care Better Jobs Act: This bill establishes programs and provides funds for state Medicaid programs to improve home- and community-based services... Continue Reading
CAHSAH held a very successful and well-attended Annual Conference & Expo last week at the beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA. The conference kicked off with a hospitality suite on Monday evening hosted by Heffernan Insurance Brokers. This began... Continue Reading
