New York State Association of Health Care Providers, Inc.

Good panels need more than hot takes and polite nodding—we’re bringing in someone who knows how to ask the questions everyone else is thinking.

We’re pleased to announce that Katelyn Cordero, healthcare reporter at POLITICO, will moderate this year’s panel discussions at the HCP Annual Conference.

📅 June 15–16
📍 Garden City Hotel, Long Island

This year’s theme—Home Care: The Future Awakens—reflects the moment we’re in. Technology is accelerating. Financial pressures are intensifying. Policy is shifting. The question isn’t whether home care will evolve—it’s who will lead that evolution.

With Katelyn guiding the conversation, attendees can expect thoughtful, candid discussions grounded in a deep understanding of New York’s health care landscape.

Over two days, providers, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders will come together for:
• Unfiltered panel discussions
• Forward-looking policy conversations
• High-impact networking

Whether you’re shaping strategy or navigating what’s next, this is where you get aligned, get connected, and get ahead.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities coming soon.

The Future Awakens—and we’ll see you on Long Island in June.

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The Future Awakens this summer on Long Island.

HCP was honored to host Governor Kathy Hochul and home care leaders together this afternoon in NYC. Thank you to the Governor for all her support!

Don't miss these terrific sessions at the Home Care Forum, March 17 in Albany. Register today! https://nyshcp.users.membersuite.com/events/59ee4cbb-0078-c45a-a477-0b4928b697a1/details

We’re excited to share that Zingage has signed on as a Session Sponsor for the 2026 Home Care Forum!

Strong forums happen because strong partners step up — and we’re grateful to Zingage for investing in the home care community and the important conversations shaping our field.

Thank you to the Zingage team for your support. We can’t wait to see everyone in Albany on March 17.

HCP's annual Home Care Forum is March 17th in Albany! Registration is open for HCP’s 2026 Home Care Forum — and we’re kicking off with a session every provider should have on their radar.

Overview of OMIG’s Audit and Protocols Processes

We’re pleased to welcome Mike D’Allaird, Deputy Medicaid Inspector General for OMIG’s Division of Medicaid Audits, who will walk providers through:
• How OMIG audit protocols are developed and applied — including those specific to LHCSAs
• Key protocols impacting NHTD and TBI waiver programs
• What to expect during the audit process — from entrance conference through final determination and due process
• Compliance program trends and industry review data that can inform your internal strategy

He’ll be joined by Bill Schwarz, OMIG’s Director of Public Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, to help agencies better prepare for, participate in, and learn from the audit experience.

In today’s oversight environment, understanding the audit framework isn’t optional — it’s operationally essential.

If you operate a Licensed Home Care Services Agency in New York, this Forum is designed for you. Hope to see many of you there!

Registration is open! https://lnkd.in/gYxiGPCR

We’re excited to share that OurCare & Greeley Capital have joined us as the Entertainment Sponsor for the evening of March 17 in Albany.

After a full day at the HCP Forum, we’ll gather from 6:00–9:00 pm at City Beer Hall (42 Howard Street) — just steps from the Hilton Albany — for food, drinks (yes, open bar), and the kind of conversations that don’t always fit neatly into a conference agenda.

Register for Forum: https://buff.ly/hBLEo78

Advocacy happens in legislative meetings.
Alignment happens when providers connect with each other.

We’re grateful to OurCare & Greeley Capital for supporting the home care community and helping create space to relax, unwind, and strengthen relationships before Advocacy Day on March 18.

Register for Advocacy Day: https://buff.ly/KwFcbwk

If you’re planning to join us, don’t wait — hotel room block pricing expires February 27. Secure your spot now and be part of two powerful days for home care in New York.

Reserve your hotel room: https://buff.ly/38yxNXB

Reimbursement rates are not an abstract policy issue. They determine whether agencies can recruit staff, meet wage mandates, and continue serving patients safely in their homes.

For years, providers have submitted complaints to the New York State Department of Health about reimbursement concerns — and many have wondered: does it make a difference?

At our upcoming Forum, Jaimie Allen, General Counsel of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP), is leading a session designed to answer that question — and change the dynamic.

Making DOH Complaints Count: From Isolated Complaints to Coordinated Impact

This interactive workshop will focus squarely on reimbursement. Jaimie will explain:

• What makes a complaint credible and difficult to dismiss
• How DOH evaluates submissions
• Common mistakes that weaken valid concerns
• Why documentation and precision matter
• How coordinated advocacy can elevate systemic reimbursement issues

Members will identify the top reimbursement concerns affecting agencies statewide. From there, HCP will develop structured complaint templates and organize focused member action weeks so providers can submit well-documented complaints on the same issue at the same time.

This isn’t about sharing proprietary rate details. It’s about strengthening lawful, strategic advocacy — and building a record that supports real change.

Attendance matters. Participation matters. And this session is the starting point for work that continues well beyond the Forum.

Register today! https://buff.ly/hBLEo78

HCP is so thankful to immigration law experts LJ D’Arrigo and Brendan Venter from Harris Beach Murtha for preparing health care providers for ICE I9 audits.

HCP President & CEO Kevin Thomas had a terrific morning with HHAeXchange, sitting down with Stephen Vaccaro for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about the future of home care in New York and the issues that matter most to HCP members.

Huge thanks to Stephen and the HHAeXchange team for the invitation and for fostering such an engaged, solutions-focused dialogue. Looking forward to continuing the partnership and pushing this work forward together.

Would you know what to do if ICE came to YOUR agency? Don't guess - KNOW.
Calling all home care providers and licensed agencies on hashtag :

🚨 I-9 Audits Are Heating Up—Are You Prepared?

Register now:👉 https://buff.ly/n9JsB2G

Federal scrutiny of hiring practices is increasing, and small errors on your Form I-9 can escalate from administrative headache to high-stakes enforcement fast.

Featuring immigration law experts Leonard J. D’Arrigo and Brendan Venter of Harris Beach Murtha, this session will cover:

• Fair hiring practices & avoiding nationality-based discrimination
• I-9 essentials every employer must get right
• Preparing for an audit before investigators arrive
• Common employer mistakes—and how to fix them
• What really happens during an audit

Whether you're tightening compliance or preparing for your next audit cycle, this session gives you the clarity and confidence you need to protect your organization and workforce.