ANCOR Issues Response to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Concerning Remarks About HCBS
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End Subminimum Wages for Workers With Disabilities
DDAP, OMHSAS Launch Joint Inspection Process for Dually Licensed SUD, MH Providers: RCPA SUD Treatment Services Director Jason Snyder Quoted
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) launched a new initiative designed to reduce administrative burden for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment providers that are licensed by both agencies.
Specifically, licensing staff from both DDAP and DHS will begin conducting coordinated annual inspections of SUD and mental health treatment facilities that are licensed by both agencies for outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential services. The new initiative, which is voluntary, could impact up to 170 jointly licensed facilities that provide SUD and mental health services.
DDAP and DHS launched the new initiative today, July 14, by holding a webinar for impacted providers on the new inspection process, including how to pre-submit information. In addition, the agencies plan to survey providers to receive feedback on the new process that will allow for any necessary modifications to be made to the joint inspection process.
“On behalf of our behavioral health provider members across the Commonwealth, I want to thank DDAP and DHS for their hard work on this initiative. Reducing administrative burden has been and remains a top priority for RCPA, and we are grateful that the Shapiro Administration has responded, not only with this joint licensing inspection process, but with the other work it is currently doing to address provider burdens, including its work to reform regulations,” said Jason Snyder, Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services Director of Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association. “We look forward to continuing to collaborate with both departments in the future on additional ways to enable providers to put even more of their focus on patient care.”
RCPA Member Inperium, Inc. Announces Closing of Attain Affiliation
July 1, 2025 – Inperium, Inc. and its affiliates (“Inperium”), the nation’s fastest-growing nonprofit human services network, today announced the successful closing of its affiliation with Crystal Lake Supportive Environments, d/b/a Attain, a Florida nonprofit provider of community-based programs for people with developmental disabilities.
From Ryan Dewey Smith, Inperium’s Founding Executive Chairman and CEO:
“The Attain affiliation launches our new fiscal year with continued growth. As Inperium approaches its tenth year, its annualized revenue is approximately $835 million, with net assets of almost $200 million, and $200 million in cash for expansion. Industry trends and Inperium’s strong capabilities, resources, and deal pipeline signal accelerated growth through the decade. Inperium’s success enables the launch of a charitable foundation to support nonprofits facing financial challenges. I’m excited to share more about this exciting initiative soon.”
From Craig A. Cook, Attain’s Executive Director:
“Attain’s Board of Directors and I agree that Inperium’s proven track record, resources, and collaborative approach make it the ideal partner to advance our mission of supporting Orlando’s IDD community. We’re excited to be Inperium’s Florida entry point and eager to expand their model statewide.”
About Inperium, Inc.
Inperium is the national leader in nonprofit human services, providing a broad spectrum of programs nationwide designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral health challenges, and other needs. For more information, visit Inperium’s website.
About Angler West Consultants, Inc.
Angler West is an intermediary for nonprofit consolidators, specializing in acquisition and divestiture strategies for specialty healthcare and human services organizations. Since its founding in 1996, Angler West has leveraged its deep sector expertise, extensive transaction expertise, and industry relationships to drive mission-aligned growth for its nonprofit clients.
RCPA Member Wesley Family Services and Transitional Services, Inc. Agree to Affiliation
PA to Receive Approximately $200M in Settlement With Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced, along with 54 other attorneys general, a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and owners, the Sackler family, regarding the company’s manufacturing and distribution of opioids that fueled a nationwide addiction epidemic.
The settlement resolves pending litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers, with those entities acknowledging their role in contributing to the epidemic with rampant production and aggressive marketing of opioids for decades.
The settlement also ends the Sacklers’ ownership of Purdue and their ability to sell opioids in the United States.
Pennsylvania is estimated to receive as much as $200 million from the settlement — over a period of 15 years — depending on how many municipalities sign off on the settlement terms.
RCPA Member Case Management Unit (CMU) Announces New Agency Name as Pathways Forward
Case Management Unit (CMU) Announces New Agency Name as Pathways Forward
New Name! New Vision!
Harrisburg, PA — 03/05/2025 — At the grand kickoff event, Case Management Unit (CMU) announced its new brand name as Pathways Forward, setting a course to strengthen the organizations commitment to its mission of “charting paths and creating opportunity for adults, children and families to live full and inclusive lives in their communities.” Pathways Forward predominately serves all of Dauphin County for those in need of mental healthcare, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities/Autism (IDD/A) and families needing Early Intervention service for young children with developmental delays. The agency’s Blended Case Managers and Supports/Service Coordinators help thousands of people move closer to living their best lives. “Pathways Forward, and its strong partnership with Dauphin County Human Services, create deep and powerful opportunities for success among those we serve”, said Board President Doug Hill. “Our well-trained professional teams are actively working in the community to meet people where they live, providing the highest quality care possible.” More than 5,000 people and their families benefit from the agency’s array of interventions each year. According to Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Slattery, “Our amazing teams are on pace to achieve more than 250,000 high quality engagements this year, setting a new standard of excellence.” To learn more and find ways to support this vital community agency, please visit www.pathfwd.org/.
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Patrick Slattery
717-364-5560
RCPA Member Millin Expands Behavioral Health Billing Services to Pennsylvania
RCPA Member Devereux/TCV Community Services Opens Day Academy in Homestead to Serve Mon Valley Region
RCPA Joins ID/A Associations in Calling 2024/25 Budget “A Strong Step Forward”
HARRISBURG, PA (July 12, 2024) – Intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) advocates and providers are calling the final 2024/25 Pennsylvania budget a “strong step forward” that will “change so many lives for the better.” The approved budget includes additional funding for increased rates and more capacity to serve the waiting list. As Gov. Josh Shapiro noted last night in his final budget remarks, “The ID/A community was finally heard in these halls of power.”
“I am grateful for the partnership and collaboration with Pennsylvania Advocates and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (PAR), The Provider Alliance, MAX Association, The Alliance of Community Service Providers, The Arc of Pennsylvania, and RCPA,” said Richard Edley, PhD, CEO and President of Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA). “It was this unique and unified advocacy that has led to this important step forward in the administration’s multi-year growth strategy. Thank you, Governor Shapiro, and the House and Senate, for listening. We look forward to our continued work together.”
View the full press release here.
