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LBFC Study in Response to Act 2020-93: A Review of the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund

On April 13, 2022, the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) released their report highlights on their study in response to Act 2020-93, which directed them to review court records to ensure that revenues for the Emergency Medical Services Operating Fund (EMSOF) are being properly collected and deposited. Overall, EMSOF collections continue to decline. This report highlights the findings of the study and includes recommendations.

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RCPA will be hosting our 2022 Capitol Day on Tuesday, May 24. We will have a press conference and rally on the steps of the Capitol outside the Main Rotunda between 12:30 pm–1:30 pm. Please register here to indicate you will be attending the event.

State government impacts every RCPA member’s business and services; therefore, RCPA encourages all members to schedule as many appointments as possible with their Senate and House legislators to discuss the state budget, legislation, and regulations. During legislative meetings, members should highlight how the state budget, legislation, and regulations affect the day-to-day operations of your business and how government overreach affects services you provide to consumers. Please notify Jack Phillips of the appointments you have scheduled. RCPA staff will be available on-site to assist.

If you have questions or need assistance regarding our 2022 Capitol Day, please contact Jack Phillips. We look forward to seeing you there!

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The Statewide Provider Partnership (SPP) shared feedback gathered from providers regarding the Pre-ETS provision throughout the Commonwealth. We would like to thank Joe Michener, Director of Employment Services at the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL), for coordinating this response advocating for improved OVR services.

We would also like to congratulate Joe as the recipient of this year’s Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association’s Philadelphia Founders Award for demonstrating an outstanding community leadership role by supporting activities that have a far-reaching impact and that have made a contribution toward the rehabilitation of a considerable number of citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

You are an inspiration to all. Thank you, Joe!

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Today we were joined by Joseph MacBeth and Dan Hermreck from the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals to learn about the E-Badge credentialing program for Direct Support Professionals. As many providers of IDD services are developing plans to use ARPA funds to assist DSPs in becoming credentialed, NADSP wanted to share the information about their established program. The slideshow from the presentation is available here.

You can also learn more about the E-Badge Academy at their website. During the webinar Joe referenced the document “Moving From Crisis to Stabilization,” also found on their website.

If you were unable to attend the webinar and are interested in viewing the recording, contact Carol Ferenz.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced the next Hospital/Quality Initiative open door forum has been scheduled for April 26, 2022, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Agenda topics that will be covered during this open door forum include:

  • Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Inpatient/Long-Term Care Prospective Payment System (IPPS/LTC PPS) Proposed Rule
    • Hospital Quality Updates:
      • Background/Context on Health Equity and Maternal Health
      • Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program
        • Equity and Maternal Health Measures
        • Other IQR Measures and eCQM Reporting Requirements
        • Hospital Designation on Maternal Care
        • Requests for Information (RFIs) Re: Health Equity and Maternal Health
      • Measure Suppressions Due to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
      • Promoting Interoperability Program and Advancing Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) RFI
      • Hospitals and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation (CoPs) – Required COVID-19 Reporting Until December 2024, and Reporting in Future Public Health Emergencies (PHEs)
    • IPPS and Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Update
    • RFI on Resource Costs for N95 Masks
  • IPPS Wage Index Timeline Update

There will also be an open question and answer (Q&A) session included during the hour. This call will be a conference call only.

To participate by phone:
Dial: 888-455-1397 & Reference Conference Passcode: 5109694
Instant Replay: 866-416-1185, Conference ID: No Passcode Needed

Instant Replay is an audio recording of this call that can be accessed by dialing 866-416-1185 beginning 1 hour after the call has ended. The recording expires after April 28, 2022.

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