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LAST CHANCE to Register Online for the RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive!
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!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Network at the RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive!
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!
One Week Remains to Register Online for the RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive!
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!
Online Registration Closes Next Friday for the RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive!
Time is running out to register online for the RCPA 2025 Conference Strive to Thrive, so don’t wait any longer to reserve your seat, book your hotel room, and get ready to engage with leaders in the health and human services industry! Online registration officially closes next Friday, August 29, 2025. Register today — as an attendee, you can look forward to:
- State and Federal keynote and plenary speakers who are at the forefront of current provider trends, government policies, and workforce strategies;
- Over 60 workshops covering all divisions of health and human services;
- Over 110 hours of Continuing Education credits; and
- A great opportunity to meet sponsors and exhibitors to discuss the latest products and services.
View our Registration Brochure for complete details, including booking your hotel room, event highlights, and networking opportunities!
Online Registration Closes Next Friday!
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!
Last Call for the RCPA Fall Golf Outing on September 8!
Don’t miss your chance to golf with your colleagues for a good cause! RCPA will be hosting our Fall Golf Outing to support the RCPA PAC on Monday, September 8, 2025, in conjunction with the Annual Conference. Conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and presenters can now register to participate in the RCPA PAC’s Golf Outing at the Colonial Golf & Tennis Club at 4901 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Registration and lunch will be held from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, with the shotgun start beginning at 12:00 pm.
Sponsorships are available for this worthwhile cause. We hope you will consider becoming a golf outing sponsor; it is a great way for your organization to receive name recognition as well as an opportunity to support the RCPA fundraiser!
Not a golfer but would still like to support the RCPA PAC? For your convenience, you can now make a personal online contribution, which will provide financial support to state legislators or representatives who have demonstrated a strong, consistent, and positive interest in our legislative priorities. If you are interested in learning more about the RCPA PAC or donating, please visit our website, download the PAC FAQ Card and Donation Card, or email Jack Phillips, Director of Government Affairs.
See you on the golf course! If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Christine Tartaglione.
Mobile App Access — The Key to the Complete RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive Experience!
With the summer days flying by, time is running out to register for the 2025 RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive! Online registration closes August 29, and by registering early, attendees will gain access to the mobile app, sponsored by Millin, a full week ahead of schedule! This means you’ll be able to:
View the complete agenda and create your individualized schedule of workshops to visit;- See the layout of Connections Hall and plan ahead for visiting exhibitors as well as participating in the Connections Hall game;
- Connect directly with other attendees and exhibitors in order to coordinate meetings, schedules, and more;
- Use the “Shake” feature onsite — by “shaking” your phone at a fellow attendee, you will seamlessly share contact information, making networking as easy as waving hello; and
- Gain access to the summer RCPA webinar recordings.
Register today to reserve your seat to the conference and access the app as soon as it launches! All attendees who have registered will receive an email one week prior to conference with complete instructions on downloading, accessing, and utilizing the mobile app.
View the Registration Brochure for complete details regarding our schedule, booking a hotel room, and more!
RCPA Announces New Panel Discussion on PA State Budget at the 2025 Conference Strive to Thrive!
The status of the PA state budget continues to impact every provider, insurer, and health care organization. With funding in limbo and federal Medicaid cuts already causing disruptions in services, providers are having to work together and create unique solutions to funding and providing patients with quality care.
At the 2025 RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive, RCPA is hosting an Agency Leadership Discussion Panel comprised of experts who have been following the status of Pennsylvania’s budget. The panel will include professional input from:
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Paul Dlugolecki
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Jack Phillips
Novak Strategies
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Jenn Tyler
Wojdak Government Relations
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Join this panel on Wednesday, September 10, in the Crystal A room, from 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm, where they will:
- Discuss the current status of the budget and potential timelines;
- Analyze the impacts of the budget impasse and the budget itself on providers and health care organizations;
- Share strategies that providers are using to continue providing care to their patients; and
- Host a Q&A with attendees for an open, honest discussion on what is happening and what providers can do to support themselves and others.
Register today for the 2025 Conference and reserve your seat. View the Registration Brochure for complete details regarding our schedule, booking a hotel room, and more!
Registration Ends In Just Two Weeks for the RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive!
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!
RCPA Announces New Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Conference Strive to Thrive!
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!
