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Early bird rates for the 2024 RCPA Conference Embracing Challenges, Empowering Success are ending August 23, meaning you won’t want to wait any longer to claim your seat, book that hotel room, and get ready to make new connections! Register today to gain access to over 60 thought-provoking workshops and speakers who are at the forefront of change in health and human services, including:

  • Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services Secretary Val Arkoosh, who will cover the State of the State, identifying both current priorities and upcoming initiatives; and
  • Vice President for State Partnerships and Innovation Donna Martin of ANCOR and Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy Reyna Taylor of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, who will give national updates on practices being implemented nationwide as well as legislative updates from Washington, DC.

View our registration brochure for complete details on the conference schedule, current sponsors and exhibitors, and a word from RCPA President and CEO Richard Edley.

Time is also running out if your organization is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at our conference — the deadline for items is August 23, 2024! Now is your chance to complete our Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertisers Brochure or contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for opportunities to showcase your organization.

We look forward to sharing more details in the near future and would like to extend a thank you to those organizations who have already pledged support for the conference! View our current sponsors and exhibitors on the RCPA Conference website!

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RCPA is excited to once again host the RCPA PAC silent auction, which is to be held in conjunction with the RCPA conference. The silent auction will take place outside Connections Hall during the conference, and we are looking to attract the attention of over 700 attendees, including registrants, presenters, exhibitors, and sponsors. The money raised helps to support the RCPA PAC, which provides financial support to state legislators who have demonstrated a strong, consistent, and positive interest in our issues and priorities.

We are requesting your consideration in assisting us by providing a donation of an auction item. We are hoping to secure a variety of auction items that will be enticing to all members. All donations are greatly appreciated and can be something as simple as a gift certificate for a restaurant to a basket of sorts (candy, movie night, grilling items, cooking theme, etc.). We are also accepting items such as jewelry, designer handbags, tickets to college or professional sporting events, golf items, and sports memorabilia.

We would like to thank our donors to date, including the following:

  • Kate Spade Bag — Gretchen Kelly
  • PUPS Basket — Willetts Tech
  • Basket of Sorts — Pyramid Healthcare
  • Hershey Lodge Stay — Hershey Resorts
  • Basket of Sorts — Venango Training & Development Center, Inc.
  • 2 Steelers/Cowboys Football Tickets — Corporate Benefits Consultants, Inc.
  • Basket of Sorts — Chartiers Center
  • 6 Penn State Tickets vs. Maryland — ZMark Health
  • Basket of Sorts — Hope Enterprises
  • 2 Branded Sweaters & 2 Yeti Coffee Mugs — Greenspace Health
  • Round of Golf for 4 People — Center for Community Resources
  • Basket of Sorts — Firetree, Ltd.
  • Cavalcanti Italian Leather Handbag — The Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped
  • Lottery Ticket Tree — Cori’s Place
  • Basket of Sorts — Consulting for Human Services
  • Family Movie Night Basket — Wesley Family Services
  • IPad — Altruix
  • Family Game Night Basket — UCP of Central PA
  • Handmade Charcuterie Board — Progressive Workshop of Armstrong County
  • Outdoor Fun Basket — Corporation for Independent Living
  • Wine Basket — Consulting for Human Services

Please contact Christine Tartaglione before September 6, 2024, if you would like to donate any items. Thank you for your consideration of our request. We hope we can count on your support, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference.

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RCPA was honored to have Stacy DiStephano of Consulting for Human Services, LLC and Ross Harper of Limbic AI join us for a discussion regarding the use of clinical AI in behavioral health care. The recording is now available on RCPA’s website; you will need to log in to your RCPA member account to access. If you have any questions regarding the content or recording, please contact Carol Ferenz. You can find more information below on the speakers and their respective organizations.

Speaker Bios:

Stacy DiStefano, Founder and CEO of Consulting for Human Services, LLC, is a passionate and dynamic healthcare and human services executive advisor, strategist, and retained leader. She has worked on high level strategic initiatives for behavioral health provider organizations, private equity firms, state departments, and tech vendors. Stacy is a visionary with a clinical background, enabling growth and mission achievement. She also works as a trusted advisor who easily builds rapport and works in collaboration with key stakeholders. A resilient and creative problem-solver with an eye on efficiency and a track record of improving financial performance, Stacy always strives to solve complex challenges.

Ross Harper, PhD, CEO of Limbic AI, is a distinguished computational neuroscientist with a rich academic background. Holding a PhD in Computational Neuroscience and a Master’s in Mathematical Modeling from University College London as well as a Master’s in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, Ross possesses an intricate understanding of the overlap between mathematics, technology, and the human mind. He launched Limbic AI in 2020 to enable large language models and generative AI to aid and assist processes in the mental health space, supporting clinicians and their patients within the NHS during the pandemic. Used by over 230,000 patients and mental health professionals within the NHS, Ross is leading a company that is improving patient access to mental health resources, speeding up diagnosis, and supporting mental health professionals to avoid burnout as the company prepares to expand into the US.

Limbic AI:

Limbic is a clinically-validated AI copilot to drive quality and efficiency in behavioral healthcare, drastically improving service operating margins while demonstrably improving patient outcomes. Limbic has been proven at scale in the UK, currently working with 40% of the National Health Service, which now implements Limbic as part of routine care (used by 320,000 patients already). In 2024, Limbic has published 3 large-scale clinical studies, showing improved patient outcomes, lower cost-per-recovery, expanded provider capacity, enhanced access for underserved communities, reduced patient wait times, and elevated satisfaction for patients and clinicians (Nature Medicine, JMIR, British Medical Journal). The company is now working with community health providers in the United States to deliver economic and clinical ROI.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) has issued Licensing Alert 06-2024 to notify licensed treatment facilities and recovery houses of the new process for submitting licensing regulations exceptions and facility requests to DDAP. This licensing alert replaces Licensing Alert 23-03 and is a result of DDAP streamlining its internal processes. The licensing alert explains how to submit exception requests and facility requests electronically.

Questions about the alert or the new process should be directed to DDAP.

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The Department of Human Services has released a new Request for Information (RFI) to assist in determining possible implementation needs for the Commonwealth’s proposed 1115 Demonstration Waiver titled, Bridges to Success: Keystones of Health for Pennsylvania. This RFI will help inform a potential scope of work for private, public, and nonprofit organizations that could serve in the future as a program administrator for the program. If approved and implemented, Keystones of Health would bring new resources to Pennsylvaniaʼs Medicaid program to address health-related social needs (HRSN) that have a direct impact on health care spending and health outcomes. Responses to the RFI are due August 19, 2024 by 12:00 pm.

The proposed Keystones of Health program seeks to expand tools available to address critical health care needs of Pennsylvanians in four main areas: reentry supports, housing resources, food and nutrition services, and continuous health coverage for children under the age of six. This RFI seeks information to assist DHS in implementing the proposed housing, food, and nutrition services for beneficiaries. Through this RFI, the department is seeking knowledge about potential program administrator responsibilities and capabilities for administering these HRSN services. The RFI will also inform aspects of the DHS implementation plan that is currently in development, while the Commonwealth collaborates with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to secure approval. The department encourages respondents and other interested parties to provide feedback by responding to the RFI.

Section 1115 of the Social Security Act gives the federal government the ability to waive certain federal rules that govern Medicaid to allow states to design and evaluate new state pilot projects that promote the general goals of the Medicaid program, helping people live healthier lives. Section 1115 waivers are a major pathway for state innovation in the Medicaid program that many states have leveraged. If approved, and the necessary state funds are appropriated, it would allow DHS to introduce innovative programs and services that address health-related social needs that can improve health and quality of life for Pennsylvanians who access health care through Medicaid.

Submit feedback to DHSʼ Request for Information. The full application, including information on feedback received through public comment, is available on the Keystones of Health web page.

RCPA is reviewing the RFI internally and will meet with interested members on the RFI in the coming week. If you have any questions, please contact RCPA COO and Mental Health Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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Due to the Microsoft technology outages that have been reported as of Friday, July 19, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) would like to assess the impacts to Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) licensing. DHS is asking that DHS-licensed entities complete a short survey as it pertains to any of their licensed facilities to determine the impact at the facility level.

Please note that if the outage has affected your facility, you are advised to contact your regional program office. If the disruption is critical, please also contact your local emergency management agency. DHS asks that the survey be completed as soon as possible.

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Drexel University Division of Behavioral Healthcare Education has announced a Call for Proposals for the Virtual 32nd Annual Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference on December 4 – 5, 2024. Complete the Proposal Application, which includes an Award Nomination Referral Form, to submit your proposal. Applications must be received no later than August 31, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this email, please feel free to contact Anna Auch.

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