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Registration is closed for this webinar.

On Monday, May 11, 2026, RCPA will be hosting a virtual H.R. 1 Medicaid Summit for all members, non-members, and stakeholders from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. This virtual summit will explore the role of providers, advocates, and stakeholders in the process of ensuring access and care for vulnerable Pennsylvanias. Panelists will include:

  • Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary, Office of Income Maintenance, Department of Human Services;
  • Peter Delia, JD, Federal Policy & Advocacy Strategist, National Council for Mental Wellbeing;
  • Dr. Matthew Hurford, President and CEO, Community Care Behavioral Health;
  • Leesa Allen, CEO and Medicaid Consultant, Leesa Allen Consulting LLC; and
  • Dr. Richard S. Edley, President and CEO, RCPA.

As part of the event, we will have a Q&A segment. If you have any questions you would like to ask during the Q&A segment, or if you have any general questions regarding the virtual summit, please forward them to RCPA Behavioral Health Policy Associate Emma Sharp.

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Novitas Solutions, Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Pennsylvania, has announced an upcoming webinar for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, from 10:00 am – 11:30 am and will focus on the Cycle 3 results of the IRF Review Choice Demonstration (RCD). They will also provide guidance on transitioning from Cycle 3 to Cycle 4.

To register to participate in this webinar, please go to the Novitas Solutions IRF RCD website (scroll to the bottom of the page – Educational Opportunities).

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Source: Becker’s Hospital Review
By: Alan Condon and Andrew Cass

CMS is requiring all 50 states to audit Medicaid providers and submit detailed plans to the agency by May 23, with hospital leaders eager to understand both the scope and the limits of what’s being asked.

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, sent a letter April 23 to all state Medicaid directors directing them to develop and submit a comprehensive two-year provider revalidation strategy [read full article].

View JDSUPRA’s article on the same topic here.

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently identified a calculation issue that impacted values for the Changes in Skin Integrity measure in the inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) Provider Preview Reports. According to CMS, a logic error led to inaccurate assessment-based measure results for a subset of IRFs, impacting values for the Changes in Skin Integrity Post-Acute Care: Pressure Ulcer/Injury measure.

Per CMS, they reissued corrected IRF Provider Preview Reports for all affected providers. The revised reports include updated assessment-based measure results for the June 2026 Care Compare refresh.

To ensure accuracy and proper handling of data, CMS is requesting that any IRFs noticing ongoing discrepancies—especially for the Pressure Ulcer/Injury measure—contact the CMS IRF Help Desk directly. Provider-specific data review requests must come from the IRFs themselves so that CMS can securely and efficiently validate the underlying assessment data.

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At midnight on May 1, 2026, the Department of Human Services will open applications for the first opportunity to receive Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding. $25M of grants will be awarded, with a $1M maximum per qualified hospital, healthcare provider, and rural health facility for equipment, supplies, renovations, or structural improvements.

Key Details:

  • Application Dates: May, 1 2026 – June 1, 2026, or until the authorized funding cap has been met, whichever is sooner.
  • Total Available Funding: $25 million
  • Payment Amounts: $10,000 – $1,000,000
  • Qualified Entities: Hospitals, healthcare providers, or rural health facilities within specific regions

To receive an RHTP payment, qualified entities must complete and submit the eligibility certification. The payment must stabilize or enhance rural health care access, promote rural well-being, and fall under one of the six initiatives in the Department’s federally approved RHTP application:

  • Aging and Access;
  • Behavioral Health;
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Transportation;
  • Maternal Health;
  • Technology and Infrastructure; or
  • Workforce

Please note, this RHTP payment is an initial opportunity. If you do not qualify for this RHTP payment and want to apply for funding for other purposes, a future opportunity may be a better fit.

See the PA Bulletin announcement here. Please contact RCPA COO Jim Sharp with any questions.

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ADvancing States, in partnership with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities and the National Association of Medicaid Directors, is excited to share a new infographic on the purpose, value, and impact of Medicaid HCBS. This resource includes an overview of key services, facts, and figures on HCBS utilization and spending, and trends and growth through rebalancing efforts. ADvancing States encourages members to use and share this infographic as a foundation for conversations about Medicaid HCBS. Use this link to view and download the infographic.

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Temple University is conducting a survey to better understand and improve employment services for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania, including those who use languages other than English.

This information will be included in the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA), conducted in collaboration with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council (PaRC), and will inform the State Plan.

You are eligible if you:

  • Are 18 years or older;
  • Work for an organization in Pennsylvania; and
  • Work for an organization that provides services to people with disabilities who speak languages other than English.

The survey takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. It asks about your experiences providing employment services, including challenges, supports, and training needs. Participants will receive a $25 gift card.

Participate in the survey, or learn more

Thank you for considering this opportunity to share your experiences and improve services for people with disabilities who speak languages other than English.

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