Bill Number Description Location H.R. 71 Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the ability of veterans to access medical care in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and in the... Continue Reading
Providers may have heard or read about the importance of Fraud and Abuse Compliance Plans in their organizations. Despite the wealth of available information about Compliance Plans, many providers continue to express uncertainty about their value. Here are some of the questions providers commonly... Continue Reading
Thank you for your continued membership in CAHSAH. As the home care industry continues to evolve, CAHSAH is committed to assisting our members with providing quality care. One of the most exciting and effective opportunities available to our members is the chance to increase the interaction of... Continue Reading
Getting to KnowJina Han Executive DirectorAlice Home Carewww.alicehomecare.com 1. What prompted you to enter the field of home care/home health or hospice? I entered the field of home care and home health because of both personal and professional experiences that shaped my understanding of... Continue Reading
It is hard to believe, but Spring is only a few weeks away. The changing of the seasons is a fantastic reason to make some positive changes and to have your voices heard. A great way to have your voices heard and make a difference is to get involved. CAHSAH offers several opportunities to get... Continue Reading
Question: During the phase-in for the transition to mandatory OASIS data collection and submission for all patients regardless of payer, will we be able to submit just the voluntary Start of Care (SOC) OASIS for a patient with a M0090 date between January 1, 2025, and June 30th, 2025? Or would we... Continue Reading
As this message comes to you, the State Legislature’s bill introduction deadline has just passed with hundreds of legislative proposals introduced on the last day of the introduction period which ran from December 3, 2024 to February 21, 2025. During that period, a total of 2,350 bills were... Continue Reading
By Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq. In Olmstead v. L.C., the U.S. Supreme Court decided that unjustified segregation of disabled persons constitutes discrimination in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Court said that public entities must provide community-based... Continue Reading
As we all bear witness to the devastating fires that continue to ravage our state, we are reminded just how quickly an emergency can erupt and put our agencies into full scale execution of our emergency plan. Ensuring effective emergency preparedness is paramount to safeguard the well-being of... Continue Reading
Bill Number Description Location H.R. 71 Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to improve the ability of veterans to access medical care in medical facilities of the Department of Veterans... Continue Reading
The California State Legislature has adjourned the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. A complete list of the new laws enacted is in the Annual New Laws Report. The 2025-2026 Legislative Session will resume on December 2, 2024. CAHSAH’s Policy, Advocacy and Public Affairs Committee will... Continue Reading
Happy New Year and welcome to the world of the 2025 state legislative session, the 119th Congress, the last two years of the Newsom Administration, and the first month of Trump 2.0 All eyes for now are seemingly on Washington where President Trump is in the process of building his... Continue Reading
