RCPA Golf Outing Scheduled for October 9
Register to See These Powerful Keynote Presentations at the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference!
Registration is now open for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity: Enhancing Lives and Shaping the Future!
Our impressive keynote speakers will include:
- Secretary Valerie Arkoosh, PA Dept. of Human Services
State of the State. The secretary will discuss current critical issues for human services providers. - Chaz Kellem, Highmark Health
Beyond Accessibility: Diversity and Inclusion in the Disability Community. This session will engage participants in exploring the intersection of race and disability through the lens of consumers. - John T. Broderick, Jr., Juris Doctor
Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health: It’s Way Past Time. Broderick believes that “we have the ability to change the culture and the way mental health is viewed.” R.E.A.C.T. was developed to provide clear next steps when someone sees any of the five signs of emotional suffering in another person.
We are excited to share our registration brochure, which contains a full listing of workshops, general sessions, and Connections Hall offerings, with multiple networking opportunities. We have a well-rounded roster containing workshops on everything critical to the health and human resources fields, including value-based purchasing, the workforce crisis, and artificial intelligence and technology. Visit our Conference website for the latest information. Claim your seat today!
Note: Sponsor and exhibitor spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to complete the sponsor/exhibitor brochure! Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, with any questions.
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RCPA Submits Regulatory Review and Recommendations to Key Legislators and Others
State Boards/Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs Relocation Announced
Effective July 10, 2023, the Pennsylvania State Boards/Commissions of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs will move to a new physical location at 2525 N. 7th St., Harrisburg, PA 17110. The new 7th Street lobby will be open for in-person assistance for licensure needs. Mailing addresses will remain the same.
Board meetings will continue to take place within Penn Center (2601 N. 3rd St.) until further notice.
Registration Now Open for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference!
Registration is now open for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity: Enhancing Lives and Shaping the Future! We are excited to share our registration brochure, which contains a full listing of workshops, plenary sessions, and Connections Hall offerings, with multiple networking opportunities. We have a well-rounded roster containing workshops on everything critical to the health and human resources fields, including value-based purchasing, the workforce crisis, and artificial intelligence and technology. Register here to claim your seat today!
We would also like to extend our thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors who have already contributed and shown their support! Sponsor and exhibitor spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to complete the sponsor/exhibitor brochure today! As a reminder, sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who wish to be listed on the website, the mobile app, and in the conference program must submit all materials by September 8. In order to be considered for booth self-selection, a completed contract with payment must be submitted, and no reservation is considered complete without payment. If questions remain, please contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator.
Presentation on CMS Review Choice Demonstration for IRFs Now Available
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conducted a special open door forum on June 27, 2023, that focused on the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF). Beginning August 21, 2023, the RCD will begin for IRF services in Alabama. CMS has shared that IRFs in Pennsylvania will be included in the next phase of the demonstration. For additional information, there is an RCD web page dedicated to this. The presentation from the June 27 special open door is also available.
RCPA Continues BH/PH Webinar Series With “PA Behavioral HealthChoices Integrated Care” on July 31
Medical Assistance Advisory Committee Passes Resolution Urging Executive Order on Health Care Workforce Reform
Discover RCPA Membership Benefits on July 25
Join RCPA for a Membership Benefits webinar on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 9:00 am to orient yourself with all that RCPA membership includes. This will certainly be important for new and potential members but will also be of value to current members, as there may be unrecognized benefits associated with our membership.
Register here to attend this webinar. Items we will review include the following and much more:
- Virtually meet the dedicated RCPA Policy Staff and RCPA lobbyists;
- Discuss the 2023 Legislative and Administrative priorities;
- Highlight RCPA division committee and subcommittee meetings as well as what they offer;
- View the RCPA member-only website;
- Review exclusive yearly education and networking events; and
- Understand other National Association memberships included with RCPA membership.
Visit the RCPA member benefits page or contact Tieanna Lloyd for more information.
We look forward to your participation in this webinar.
CMS to Conduct Special Open Door Forum on Review Choice Demonstration
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that they will conduct a special open door forum (ODF) that will focus on the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). The ODF is scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.
By utilizing the RCD, CMS indicates that this demonstration establishes a review choice process for IRF services to test whether such a process improves methods for the investigation and prosecution of fraud, and provides flexibility for IRFs, as well as a risk-based approach to reduce burden on providers demonstrating compliance with Medicare requirements for IRF services. Initial feedback shows that the RCD will have IRFs choose one of two tracks: 100 percent pre-claim review or 100 percent post-payment review, for the first cycle. Additional information has been requested from CMS on these tracks.
Beginning August 21, 2023, CMS will implement the RCD for IRF services in Alabama. The second phase, while no specific timeline has been released, will include Pennsylvania, California, and Texas. Because PA is included in the next phase of the demonstration, RCPA members are encouraged to participate in this ODF.
This ODF will be a Zoom webinar with registration and login instructions below:
Register here in advance for this webinar.
833-568-8864 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID: 160 359 5359
Passcode: 000436
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The presentation will be available on the Review Choice Demonstration for IRF Services web page prior to the call. Feedback and questions on the Review Choice Demonstration for IRF services can be sent via email.
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