Hayley Myer
RCPA Hosts Annual Capitol Day Event, Advocates for Health and Human Services
RCPA was honored to host our annual Capitol Day today, March 25, 2026, inside the Main Rotunda. This advocacy event and rally addressed Governor Shapiro’s 2026/27 budget and highlighted key administrative priorities for the year, including implementing rate increases, reducing administrative burden, and monitoring changes from federal legislation.
Richard Edley, President and CEO of RCPA, addressed key points from RCPA’s 2026 legislative and administrative priorities, while RCPA members attended to advocate for themselves, their loved ones, and those they serve. It was a great opportunity for individuals within the community to meet face-to-face with their legislators and discuss openly the concerns within health and human services that their families, providers, and organizations are facing.
Additional speakers at the rally included:
Carl Clark, President and CEO, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
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Representative Eric Nelson
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Representative Dr. Arvind Venkat
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Representative Ann Flood
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Dr. Kyle Kopko, Executive Director for the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP)
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Senator Patty Kim
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RCPA thanks everyone who attended, the legislators who spoke and met with our members, and those who serve our state. We also thank the media outlets who attended, giving more exposure to the issues we face. We will always strive to support you and your communities!
Reminder: RCPA and RCPA Partner Clinically AI to Hold Webinar on AI Learning Collaboratives March 10
RCPA and RCPA Partner Clinically AI to Hold Webinar on AI Learning Collaboratives March 10
RCPA Member Venango Training & Development Center, Inc. Appoints Joanne McGuire as Chief Program Officer for IDD
The Venango Training & Development Center, Inc. is pleased to announce that Joanne McGuire has been appointed Chief Program Officer for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
With over 20 years of experience in both direct care and management within the special needs field, Joanne brings a broad range of professional and programmatic expertise to her new role. After spending 14 years as a co-owner and program operator of an IDD residential program, she joined VTDC in 2022.
As a testament to her dedication to the individuals VTDC serves, Joanne chose to return to her roots in direct care, beginning her tenure at VTDC as a Community Employment Program Specialist. In this role, she supported individuals with intellectual, mental health, and physical disabilities in obtaining competitive employment through personalized coaching supports.
VTDC quickly recognized Joanne’s strengths and leadership abilities. Over the past four years, she advanced through several supervisory positions that capitalized on her organizational, programmatic, and administrative skills.
In response to the evolving landscape of the human services field, VTDC recently reorganized to enhance support for its IDD and employment programs. As part of this initiative, the position of IDD Chief Program Officer was created within the Executive Management Team.
VTDC is excited to welcome Joanne into this leadership role and looks forward to her continued collaboration with the community to ensure high-quality programming, stability, and growth.
RCPA Member KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine Examines Opportunities for Youth, Staff, and Caregiving Organizations in Mental/Behavioral Healthcare
Reminder: From Chaos to Clarity — RCPA and PUPS Software Webinar on December 9
From Chaos to Clarity: How Human Service Leaders Bring Order to Oversight
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
12:00 pm ET
Register Here
Keeping up with inspections and licensing requirements can feel like an endless chase — especially when each site or program has its own system. Many organizations are finding new ways to bring structure, visibility, and calm to these responsibilities, even with limited resources.
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET for From Chaos to Clarity: How Human Service Leaders Bring Order to Oversight, a live webinar co-hosted by RCPA and PUPS Software. This session brings together leaders for an open, practical conversation about streamlining inspections, licensing, and operational readiness.
Featured Panelists:
- Jim Sharp, Chief Operating Officer & Director of Mental Health Services, RCPA
- Savannah David, Service Director – ID/A NE Region, Step By Step, Inc.
- Morgan Gerety, Director of Maintenance, Caring, Inc.
We’ll talk about:
- Practical steps to bring consistency and visibility to inspections and licensing;
- How to move from paper and spreadsheets to digital processes without overwhelming your team;
- Real examples of accountability and readiness in action; and
- Lessons learned from organizations that replaced annual scrambles with steady progress.
Whether your team is just getting started or already modernizing oversight, you will walk away with useful ideas, peer insights, and tools to support your next steps.
From Chaos to Clarity — RCPA and PUPS Software Webinar on December 9
From Chaos to Clarity: How Human Service Leaders Bring Order to Oversight
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
12:00 pm ET
Register Here
Keeping up with inspections and licensing requirements can feel like an endless chase — especially when each site or program has its own system. Many organizations are finding new ways to bring structure, visibility, and calm to these responsibilities, even with limited resources.
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm ET for From Chaos to Clarity: How Human Service Leaders Bring Order to Oversight, a live webinar co-hosted by RCPA and PUPS Software. This session brings together leaders for an open, practical conversation about streamlining inspections, licensing, and operational readiness.
Featured Panelists:
- Jim Sharp, Chief Operating Officer & Director of Mental Health Services, RCPA
- Savannah David, Service Director – ID/A NE Region, Step By Step, Inc.
- Morgan Gerety, Director of Maintenance, Caring, Inc.
We’ll talk about:
- Practical steps to bring consistency and visibility to inspections and licensing;
- How to move from paper and spreadsheets to digital processes without overwhelming your team;
- Real examples of accountability and readiness in action; and
- Lessons learned from organizations that replaced annual scrambles with steady progress.
Whether your team is just getting started or already modernizing oversight, you will walk away with useful ideas, peer insights, and tools to support your next steps.
Go From Chaos to Clarity With Relias Compliance Management
Reminder for RCPA and Core Solutions Cx360 Clinical Assist AI Presentation on November 18
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
11:00 am ET
Register Here
Join Core Solutions in this exclusive presentation for RCPA members. This session will showcase how Cx360 Clinical Assist integrates seamlessly with your FHIR-enabled EHR to support smarter, faster clinical decisions. Get a first-hand demonstration of how Clinical Assist brings summaries, documentation, insights, planning, and other advanced capabilities directly to the point of care.
During this presentation, you will:
- Experience AI-driven clinical insights that surface key information instantly within your workflow;
- See real-time documentation support that reduces administrative burden and enhances accuracy; and
- Discover how Clinical Assist empowers clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions.
Speakers will include:
- RCPA’s COO and Mental Health Policy Director Jim Sharp, MS; and
- Core Solution’s Director of Clinical Strategy Michael Arevalo, PsyD.
