By Elizabeth Hogue, Esq. Approximately one year ago, the FBI and the Department of Justice conducted “Operation Nightingale,” which focused on a scheme to issue fake nursing degrees at three schools. While still operational, the schools issued seven thousand six hundred fraudulent... Continue Reading
What are the requirements in California for a licensed vocational nurse to perform respiratory tasks while employed by a licensed home health agency? In September of 2022, SB 1426 was passed into law. The bill provides that a licensed vocational nurse who is employed by a licensed home... Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Hogue, Esq. A key purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is certainly to protect patient information. Another is to help ensure that patients have access to their health information. In fact, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S.... Continue Reading
CAHSAH is excited to announce that we will be introducing our members to a new and highly expanded advocacy software platform – Quorum! This specially designed advocacy and legislative tracking software enhances our advocacy by putting our members in touch with an array of sophisticated... 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
Happy May CAHSAH Members! Countdown to CAHSAH’s Annual Conference has begun!! Join us for networking and growth opportunities May 20-23, 2024 at the beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. Are you as excited as I am to attend CAHSAH’s Annual... Continue Reading
Is PECOS enrollment required for hospice services? The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will be implementing a new requirement for physicians who certify terminal illness. Originally, CMS had planned an effective date of May 1, 2024; however, implementation has been... Continue Reading
Spring has sprung and there is no better illustration of that than what we saw in April in the State Capitol. The last Friday of that month was the deadline for bills to be considered in policy committees in both the Assembly and Senate and sent on to their respective appropriations committees. ... 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
The California Legislature is in full swing and April marks a very busy month for committees to meet and act upon important legislation. CAHSAH's Policy, Advocacy and Public Affairs Committee (PAPA) has reviewed and analyzed hundreds of bills which will impact home care, home health and hospice... Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Hogue, Esq. Primary caregivers – often patients’ family members – are crucial players in home care. Without them, it can be impossible to provide home care services and to keep patients in their homes. If patients cannot care for themselves, reliable caregivers... Continue Reading
