Welcome to the Pennsylvania Health Care Association

PHCA is a statewide advocacy organization for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable older residents and their providers of care whose members comprise for-profit, nonprofit and government providers. Together, the more than 500 long-term care and senior service providers and their dedicated caregivers share a commitment to the highest level of care to ensure our sickest, frailest elderly and disabled residents live a healthy, safe life and age with the dignity and respect they deserve.

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October 17, 2018

Quality Tip of the Week: What’s a No Brainer?

October 17, 2018

Time is Running Out on AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards! Submit Your Intent to Apply Today!

October 17, 2018

Daily News Clips

October 16, 2018

There’s Still Time to Register for the 2018 PHCA Annual Convention

PHCA President Says State Must Invest in Skilled Nursing Care, Protect Seniors From Frivolous Lawsuits

It’s summertime in Pennsylvania and senior care remains a hot topic in the Capitol as PHCA President and CEO Russ McDaid continued to draw attention to the possibility of skilled nursing facilities facing a fourth consecutive year without increases to Medicaid reimbursement for residents.

Upcoming Seminars & Events

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October 18, 2018 - Thursday

Webinar: Your Duty and Mine: VA Helps You, You Help Vets

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits can be a complicated process for your qualified clientele. This presentation provides the resources your facility needs to help identify those qualified for VA benefits, how to start their application process and how to avoid common delay-inducing pitfalls. The webinar will also cover five reasons that sales personnel should seek out Veteran […]

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October 30, 2018 - Tuesday

Webinar: PHCA Election Overview 2018: Where Do the Candidates Stand on Our Issues…and in the Polls?

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

With just a few weeks to go before the 2018 general election, Pennsylvanians are likely to be inundated with political postcards, emails, phone messages and television advertisements. Every candidate will tell you he or she deserves the privilege of representing you, but which candidates will truly support and defend long-term care issues after they’re sworn […]

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