HCA News and Updates
August 25, 2010
HCA Launches Online Advocacy System
HCA this week launched a new online advocacy system that makes it easy for the home care community to send a message directly to Congressional or State elected representatives on an array of issues. The system is simple. Just click the State or Federal Advocacy buttons above to find a list of issues and links to action items that allow you to send an advocacy message with the click of your mouse. To help us inaugurate the new system, click here to find an advocacy action item aimed at helping us stop cuts to Medicare home health.
August 11, 2010
U.S. House Votes to Extend FMAP Funding
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to extend vital Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funding to states, like New York, following up on U.S. Senate action last week. The $2.2 billion in FMAP funding includes dollars needed to address a state budget gap that would exist without the FMAP enhancement, though the state is still expected to pursue across-the-board budget cuts as part of a contingency measure, given that the FMAP enhancement isn't enough to address the entire state deficit.
July 14, 2010
HCA Seeks Nominations for Faces of Home Care Calendar Contest
HCA is seeking nominations for our 2011 Faces of Home Care calendar contest. Photos of all 12 contest winners, along with their accompanying stories, will be featured throughout HCA's calendar. Nominations can include a staff-person, caregiver, patient, or family member employed or served by your agency. Successful entries will send a strong message that home care is vital to supporting the nominee's values, mission and/or health management. One select cover winner (whose image will appear on the calendar cover) will also receive a prize.
Download a nomination form.
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