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Today is your last chance to register online for the 2025 RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive! Taking place at the Hershey Lodge September 9 – 12, the conference will bring you the latest in local, state, and federal policy updates, workforce trends, and technological developments in health and human services. Register now to ensure your access to:

  • The mobile app, which will be opening early next week for all attendees who have registered. By registering online, you will be contacted directly once the mobile app is available, granting you access to the full schedule, Connections Hall map/exhibitor listings, and more!
  • A seamless onsite registration experience. Simply show up at the front desk, and we’ll print your badge within seconds!
  • A head start on obtaining your CEs. RCPA is sharing our summer webinars on the mobile app. By registering online, you will be able to view these webinars when the mobile app launches, which count towards CE credits.
  • An informative and exciting conference! With over 60 workshops, including, state and federal keynote and plenary speakers, 90 exhibitors, and 110 CEUs available, our conference will help you and your organization prepare your next steps in the health and human services industry.

View our Registration Brochure for complete details, including booking your hotel room, event highlights, and networking opportunities!

Online Registration Closes TONIGHT!
Register Today!

We are grateful to all our sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who help make the conference happen. Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for more details. View our sponsors and exhibitors at our Conference website!

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Attending a conference isn’t just about attending workshops — it’s about engaging with people, networking, and learning from those in your field to grow as a professional. At the 2025 RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive, attendees will have a plethora of opportunities to speak with, learn from, and connect with others in their field. Some activities we have planned include:

  • Tuesday’s Welcome Reception — Grab some hors d’oeuvres and chat with your colleagues. Compare conference schedules, share contact information, and meet both old friends and those new to the industry!
  • Wednesday’s Gentle Yoga — Bring your yoga mat to the Cocoa Terrace bright and early for a gentle breathing and yoga activity. Available for those at all levels of yoga, this exercise routine will be hosted by our Keynote Speaker Victor Reyes, a Retired Judge who teaches and embraces mindfulness.
  • Wednesday’s Association Awards Luncheon — Enjoy lunch with your peers as we recognize those who have enriched our communities and organizations with thought-provoking strategies, flexibility, and leadership roles.
  • Connections Hall — From the Reception on Wednesday to the grand prize giveaway Thursday, Connections Hall lives up to its name. Attendees will connect with over 90 exhibiting organizations, learning about their products and services, while competing with fellow attendees for a host of prizes!
Online Registration Closes THIS Friday!
Register Today!

View our Registration Brochure for complete details, including booking your hotel room, event highlights, and networking opportunities! Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Hershey Lodge!

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The RCPA 2025 Conference Strive to Thrive is just two weeks away, and online registration officially closes THIS Friday, August 29, 2025. Register today and reserve your spot at the Hershey Lodge September 9 – 12 for the latest in practices and products in health and human services! By registering online, you gain access to:

  • Over 60 workshops covering all divisions in health and human services, totaling over 110 hours of Continuing Education credits;
  • Early access to the RCPA Conference mobile app, complete with summer webinars and the ability to create your schedule in advance;
  • A great opportunity to meet sponsors and exhibitors to discuss the latest products and services in our Connections Hall; and
  • A seamless on-site check-in process — get your badge without the hassle of registering on-site and start your conference experience off strong!

View our Registration Brochure for complete details, including booking your hotel room, event highlights, and networking opportunities!

Online Registration Closes THIS Friday!
Register Today!

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The 2025 RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive is packed with more than just engaging workshops led by informative speakers. RCPA will host a wide variety of events throughout the week at the Hershey Lodge, granting attendees access to networking events, receptions, and more! By registering today, not only will you reserve your spot to interact with local and national leaders in health and human services, but you will gain access to:

  • Our Welcome Reception, which offers a great chance to network with RCPA staff and your colleagues.
  • Gentle Yoga and Breathwork, which will be hosted Wednesday morning for those who enjoy an early morning workout routine.
  • Our Association Awards Luncheon, where we recognize those who stand above the rest and lead those in the industry.
  • Carelon Connections Hall’s Opening Reception and Connections Hall Luncheon, which will include food, the chance to see and learn about the latest products and services in health care, and our event game, with a possibility to win a multitude of prizes.
  • An Agency Leadership Discussion Panel on Wednesday in the Crystal A room with Jack Phillips, Novak Strategies; Paul Dlugolecki, Brier Dlugolecki Strategies; and Jenn Tyler, Wojdak Government Relations. Come discuss, ask questions, and get the latest information on PA state budget developments, including the impact of the budget on providers and strategies providers are utilizing.
  • The RCPA PAC Silent Auction, for those interested in donating to a good cause!
Registration will end before we know it — the deadline to register is Friday, August 29, 2025. View the Registration Brochure for complete details, or register here and reserve your spot today!

Opportunities for sponsorships and advertising are still available to organizations that are interested, but EXHIBIT BOOTHS ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! We are grateful to all our sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who help make the conference happen. Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for more details.

View our sponsors and exhibitors at our Conference website!

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With a little less than a month before kick-off, RCPA is excited to announce a new keynote speaker in our lineup at the 2025 Annual Conference Strive to Thrive! We will now be kicking off our conference with Al Guida, JD, Owner of Guide Consulting Services, Inc., to discuss Impacts of Federal Issues on the Human Services System. Guida is a nationally recognized advocate and strategist who has provided valuable federal policy and regulatory solutions for Guide Consulting Service’s health care clients in the provider, technology, and public health sectors. He has helped clients realize measurable goals in mental health parity, biomedical research, child poverty, and child welfare, and his legislative portfolio includes successful collaborations with major Congressional committees, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Working together, the Guide Consulting Services team have established and secured funding for Mental Health First Aid, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and the 988 National Suicide Prevention Coordinating Office. In 2024, Guida was recognized as one of DC’s 500 Most Influential People.

With the current confusion and chaos surrounding federal policies, Medicaid, future funding, and their effects on the health and human services landscape, you won’t want to miss this informative opener!

Following Al Guida will be Pennsylvania’s DHS Secretary Val Arkoosh. Attendees will shift their focus from the federal level to the state, with the DHS Secretary highlighting key issues facing PA providers, including trends, impacts of federal policy at the local level, and current initiatives related to Performance-Based Contracting and value-based purchasing.

All this and more on the very first day of the Conference! Register today to reserve your seat, and view the Registration Brochure for complete details regarding our schedule, booking a hotel room, and more!

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RCPA is proud to be at the forefront of developments in health and human services, and we strive to present information covering a wide variety of aspects within the industry. At our 2025 Annual Conference Strive to Thrive, attendees will expand their knowledge of topics impacting their consumers, providers, insurance, IT teams, compliance, and more! Register today to reserve your seat, and view the Registration Brochure for complete details.

For your convenience, we have compiled the list of workshops by topic, highlighting just how much we plan to cover during our stay at the Hershey Lodge! Please note that some workshops may discuss more than one set of topics. Use this as a guide, see what interests you, and make sure you register today!

AI, Data, and Technology:

  • W16 | Organizational and Individual Benefits of Becoming Technology First
  • W24 | AI in Action: Empowering Better Care and Financial Health
  • W32 | Technology First: A Journey, Not Just a Destination
  • W38 | Using Video Monitoring Effectively to Promote Safety
  • W48 | Technology, Human Capacity, and an “Everyday Life” in Employment
  • W51 | Best Practices in Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Healthcare
  • W56 | Beyond Metrics: Leading With Connection in a Data-Driven World
  •  W63 | Empowering Independence: Transforming Lives With Remote Support — A Provider’s Journey Through Person-Centered and Agency Perspectives

Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities:

  • W18 | Growing Through Connection: Managers Leading With Heart, Building Relationship-Driven I/DD Services
  • W26 | Solving the DSP Hiring Crisis: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention Success
  • W29 | Life Sharing for Children With Medically Complex Conditions
  • W35 | Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team: An Integrated Community Treatment Model for Dually Diagnosed Individuals
  • W37 | Innovations in Family Engagement to Improve Experience and Outcomes
  • W47 | Health Equity for People With IDD in the Community
  • W54 | From Recognition to Intervention: Addressing Anxiety-Related Challenges in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities
  • W59 | Independence and Wellness Through Employment

Behavioral, Children’s, and School-Based Health:

  • W05 | Research to Practice: Using an Evidence-Based Digital Tool to Improve Executive Function Among Students
  • W07 | Care Navigator: Helping the Community Transition Home After Inpatient Hospitalization
  • W08 | The Final Rule on 42 CFR Part 8: One Opioid Treatment Program’s Adjustments to the New Regulations and Q&A
  • W12 | Whether We Realize It or Not, FASD Affects Us All
  • W14 | The Power of Peers and Partnership: Response to Substance Use Crisis
  • W20 | Enhancing CCBHC Effectiveness: Four Essential Tools for Success
  • W22 | Quality Improvement Strategies to Adopt State-Wide Policy Change in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
  • W28 | Staff Experience of Safety in a Civilian Crisis Response Program
  • W40 | Janus: A Reimagining of Mental Health Housing and Support
  • W55 | Where Did All the Meth Come From? Strategies and Tactics for Dealing With the Next Epidemic
  • W61 | Understanding Peer Support From a Clinical Perspective
  • W62 | Transformative Triage: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Crisis Intervention and Client-Centered Care
  • W64 | Moving Beyond Training: Strategy-Based Approaches to Decreasing Behavior Incidents

Brain Injury:

  • W44 | The Cutting Edge of the Neuroscience of Music: Clinical Applications in Neurorehabilitation
  • W52 | A Review and Discussion About the Funding Available for Brain Injury Services in PA
  • W60 | Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT): Developing Tools to Empower Individuals With TBI Throughout the Rehabilitation Process

DHS Offices and Items:

  • W01 | Office Of Developmental Programs Policy Updates and Forecast for 2026
  • W23 | PA Navigate: Connecting Pennsylvanians to Needed Social Services
  • W31 | Updates and Discussion With the Office of Long-Term Living
  • W42 | Behavioral Health Treatment in Pennsylvania: Where We Are, Where We Are Going
  • P01 | State of the State

Ethics:

  • W50 and W58 | Imposter! Ethical Practice, Competence, and Being a “Good Enough” Practitioner Parts I Part II

Financial Management, Medicaid, and Value-Based Purchasing:

  • W02 | How To Survive a Payer Billing Audit — Straight From an Auditor’s Mouth
  • W27 | The Benefits of Measurement-Based Care and Its Economic Impact on Return on Investment
  • W34 | Expanding Revenue Beyond Medicaid: New Funding Strategies for I/DD Providers
  • W46 | Building Centralized Procurement for Decentralized Behavioral Health Organizations

Government and Advocacy:

  • W39 | Building Sustainable Community Advisory Councils for Impactful Legislative Advocacy
  • P02 | National Outlook: The Turbulent Landscape of 2025/26

Suicide Prevention:

  • W10 | A Systemic Focus for Treating Homicide-Suicide Behaviors

Trauma-Informed Care and Wellness:

  • W13 | Addressing Healthcare and Transportation Barriers for Vulnerable Populations
  • W19 | Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace in a Tri-Pillared Organization
  • W43 | Trauma-Informed Care Works: Striving and Thriving in a Forensic Program

Workplace Culture, Leadership, and Management:

  • W03 and W11 | Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Parts I and II
  • W04 | Thriving Through Performance Development
  • W06 | Building a Team-Based Culture: Not Your Average Team Approach
  • W09 | The Role of Culture in Merger & Acquisition Strategy and Success
  • W15 | Promoting Staff Engagement and Growth Culture
  • W17 | Empowering Change Through Leadership, Workforce Development, and Innovation
  • W21 | Turning Internal Communications Objectives Into Action
  • W25 | The Shift of Trust: Reduce Turnover and Create a Culture of Collaboration
  • W30 | Leveraging a Multidisciplinary Team in the Development and Delivery of Treatment Outcomes
  • W33 | Whole Brain Living: Reflective Reacting as a Means of Achieving a Wiser Result
  • W36 | Generative Listening: A Transformative Approach to Developing Inclusive Leadership
  • W41 | Leadership Gold – How to Be a Leader Worth Following
  • W45 | Use of Self: Integrating Awareness, Recognition, and Mindfulness Into Everyday Practices at Your Organization or Agency
  • W49 | Mastering Difficult Conversations to Build Thriving Cultures
  • W53 | Empowering Neurodivergent Professionals: Supporting Disability Disclosure and Workplace Success
  • W57 | Future-Proofing Leadership: Succession Planning for Health & Human Services
  • K01 | Building Organizational Culture and High Performing Healthy Teams
  • K02 | Applying Resilience and Mindfulness to Enhance Leadership
  • K03 | The EEOC is NOT Messing Around: Harassment Prevention in 2025 and Beyond
  • K04 | Rediscovering You: How to Reconnect, Recharge, and Rise
View the Registration Brochure for a full listing of each day’s workshops and events as well as how to register!

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Today is your last chance to take advantage of early bird registration rates for the RCPA 2025 Annual Conference Strive to Thrive! Register today to reserve your seat and guarantee your access to:
  • Over sixty workshops that tackle the latest in technology, workplace culture, and health care initiatives;
  • National keynote and plenary speakers who will discuss issues ranging from the federal landscape to personal well-being;
  • Networking opportunities in Connections Hall, featuring over 90 exhibitors with the latest industry products and services (as well as some exciting game prizes!); and
  • Opportunities to connect with RCPA staff and other industry leaders to discuss all that is happening in health and human services.
View the Registration Brochure to see a full listing of events, workshops, and activities. Additionally, by registering today, you will be able to access the mobile app prior to the conference, gaining the ability to view webinar recordings, create your personalized schedule, and make early connections with sponsors and exhibitors.
Early bird registration ends TODAY! Register here!
Opportunities for sponsorships and advertising are still available to organizations that are interested, but EXHIBIT BOOTHS ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! We are grateful to all our sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who help make the conference happen. Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for more details.
View our sponsors and exhibitors at our Conference website!

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The field of health and human services is shifting at a rapid pace, and it is vital for providers, advocates, and legal experts to remain up-to-date on policy as well as involved in the advocacy process. Among the over sixty workshops available, the RCPA 2025 Annual Conference Strive to Thrive will be holding several workshops tackling the federal landscape. Register today and join us at the Hershey Lodge September 9 – 12, 2025, to gain access to these informative workshops, which include:

  • National Outlook: The Turbulent Landscape of 2025/26
  • How To Survive a Payer Billing Audit — Straight From an Auditor’s Mouth
  • Expanding Revenue Beyond Medicaid: New Funding Strategies for I/DD Providers
  • Building Sustainable Community Advisory Councils for Impactful Legislative Advocacy

At a local level, the RCPA Conference is working with the Department of Human Services to bring information straight to attendees, with workshops such as:

  • State of the State
  • Office of Developmental Programs Policy Updates and Forecast for 2026
  • PA Navigate: Connecting Pennsylvanians to Needed Social Services
  • Updates and Discussion With the Office of Long-Term Living
  • Behavioral Health Treatment in Pennsylvania: Where We Are, Where We Are Going

Early bird registration rates end this Friday, August 8, so don’t delay in reserving your spot for these workshops and more! View our Registration Brochure for complete details of the conference schedule and speakers, and be sure to check the RCPA Conference website regularly for details and updates to the schedule, registration, and sponsors/exhibitors. Register today!

Opportunities for sponsorships and advertising are still available, but EXHIBIT BOOTHS ARE OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT! We are grateful to all our sponsors and exhibitors who help make the conference happen. If your organization is interested in sponsoring or advertising at our conference, all information is available in our Sponsor, Exhibit, and Advertise Brochure. Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for more details.

Thank you to our Sponsors and Exhibitors! We are grateful for your support!

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September 9 will be here before you know it — don’t miss your opportunity to register for the RCPA 2025 Conference Strive to Thrive and claim your early bird discount! By registering today, you guarantee your spot for over sixty workshops, live updates from both state and national partners, and inspiring keynote and plenary speakers. View our Registration Brochure for complete details of the conference schedule and speakers.

Early bird registration ends August 8, and hotel room discounts end August 11, so reserve your seat and hotel room today!

A limited number of exhibit booths and sponsorship opportunities remain! Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, ASAP for details if your organization is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at our conference. All information is available in our Sponsor, Exhibit, and Advertise Brochure. The deadline for being recognized in conference materials and onsite displays is August 10, so be sure to complete your contract as soon as possible!

View our sponsors and exhibitors at our Conference website!

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