Key Qualities of Positive Behavior Support — Relias Webinar on Feb. 21
Hayley Myer
Shapiro Budget to Boost Spending on HCBS for ID/A Services, RCPA President/CEO Richard Edley Quoted
The following comes from WFMJ:
Shapiro’s proposal would boost spending on home and community services for the intellectually disabled and autistic by about $200 million, or 12% more.
That’s about half the amount that advocates say is needed to fix a system beset by staffing shortages, low pay and a thousands-long waiting list.
Still, advocates applauded it.
“It’s the first large systemic effort at addressing this issue,” said Richard Edley of the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association. ”This isn’t going to fix it, but at least it’s major step toward addressing it.”
Read the full article here.
RCPA Signs Letter With PA Provider Advocacy Coalition to Promote Medicaid Funding
The PA Provider Advocacy Coalition, an organization that constitutes a variety of PA providers and advocates across all fields, recently sent a letter to the Shapiro Administration regarding the FY 2024/25 budget. RCPA signed onto the letter, which calls for rate adjustments and investments in Medicaid services in order to address the current workforce crisis. The Coalition states in the letter:
We recognize that addressing these workforce challenges will require a sustained, coordinated, multi-faceted public and private sector response. Earlier this year, our coalition met with representatives of your administration to recommend the creation of a Health Care Workforce Council to help lead this multiyear effort. However, there is one aspect of this overall problem that is relatively straightforward—chronic underpayment by the Medical Assistance program.
RCPA will continue to keep our members informed of updates. If you have any questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director.
RCPA Signs On to PA Provider Advocacy Coalition Letter Supporting Investments in MH Services
RCPA recently joined over a dozen PA associations in delivering a joint letter to the Shapiro Administration requesting investments be made in behavioral health services for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 budget. As noted in the letter, which was compiled by the PA Provider Advocacy Coalition:
The mental health system all too often is unable to deliver the right care, at the right time and in the right setting. We recognize that there is no simple fix and that a sustained, multiyear effort by all stakeholders—the commonwealth, counties, providers, insurers, and advocates—is necessary to rebuild and create a mental health system for the 21st century.
RCPA will continue to keep our members informed of updates. If you have any questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director.
Celebrating Lives, Reflecting on Loss: How LGBTQ+ People and Their Loved Ones Are Marking Trans Day of Remembrance
Now Available: The Arc of PA’s In Touch Newsletter for November 3, 2023
RCPA Member Via of the Lehigh Valley Names Julie Scheck as Director of Development & Communications
Thank You to the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors!
As we make our final preparations for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity, we would like to showcase and take the opportunity to thank our sponsors and exhibitors! We encourage attendees to meet and get to know these organizations in our Connections Hall Wednesday, October 11 and Thursday, October 12. View the full list below, and thank you once again to everyone who supports our conference! We are excited to see you at the Hershey Lodge!
Time is Running Out! Registration for RCPA’s 2023 Annual Conference Ends This Friday!
Time is running out for your chance to register for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity! Registration will be closing this Friday, September 29, 2023. Register today and claim your seat to view and participate in exciting, engaging, and educational workshops as well as learn from a wide-ranging group of plenary and keynote speakers. You will also have opportunities for networking, particularly in our Connections Hall, with attendees, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. Lastly, by registering today, you will ensure you gain access to the conference mobile app when it goes live, allowing you to create your schedule, engage with exhibitors, participate in our Connections Hall game for prizes, and more! View the registration brochure for full details, and note that hotel rooms are quickly filling, so if you have difficulties making your reservation, please contact Carol Ferenz. Register directly for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference today!
We also wish to extend our thanks to those organizations that have contributed and shown their support. View our full list of sponsors and exhibitors at our Conference website. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Hershey Lodge!
Register Today for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference for Education, Networking, and Chances to Win Prizes!
The RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity is about more than participating in engaging workshops and earning CEs; it’s also about networking! By registering today, you will gain access to the Carelon Connections Hall, which will host over 80 exhibitor booths as well as our Thursday breakfast. You can engage directly with representatives from these organizations as well as other attendees, learn about services and products that are popular and trending in health and human services, and participate in games with chances to win prizes! View the registration brochure for full details, and note that hotel rooms are quickly filling up, so if you have difficulties making your reservation, please contact Carol Ferenz. Register online directly to claim your seat at the conference today!
We also wish to extend our thanks to those organizations that have contributed and shown their support. View our full list of sponsors and exhibitors at our Conference website. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Hershey Lodge!
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