Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care

05/29/2026

Luz Rodrigues and her team at Amivie Hope Nursing Home Care, along with retired home care administrator, Vinnie Ward testified to the Rhode Island Senate Committee on Finance this evening on Medicaid home care rates and continuing the behavioral health training program for home care CNAs.

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Rhode Island's home care system is at a critical juncture. House Bill 8218 and Senate Bill 2363 will modernize Medicaid reimbursement policies, support direct care workers and ensure continued access to quality care for seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on services at home.

This legislation establishes sustainable reimbursement standards for Medicaid managed care, creates wage modifiers to support evening, weekend, holiday and rural service delivery, ensures compliance with federal labor requirements, reduces outdated administrative burdens and expands behavioral health training opportunities for frontline paraprofessional caregivers, such as CNAs and homemakers.

Home care keeps Rhode Islanders safe, independent and out of costly institutional settings. However, providers cannot maintain services without fair and responsible payment structures.

Take action now and urge your state legislators to include House Bill 8218 and Senate Bill 2363 into the SFY27 budget! Your voice will help protect access to care and strengthen Rhode Island's home care workforce.

Rhode Island's home care system is at a critical juncture. House Bill 8218 and Senate Bill 2363 will modernize Medicaid reimbursement policies, support direct care workers and ensure continued access to quality care for seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on services at home. This leg...

05/11/2026

Have you read our latest edition of our quarterly newsletter? Check out the Rhode Island Home Care Industry Impact at https://riphc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Spring2026Final.pdf.

05/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 New England Home Care & Hospice Conference and Trade Show in Manchester. Over the past three days, hundreds of home care and hospice leaders, clinicians, providers, partners, exhibitors, and advocates came together for honest conversations, practical education, new ideas, and meaningful connections across New England.

From the keynote sessions and breakout discussions to the trade show floor, networking events, Booth Battle, and hallway conversations — thank you for bringing your energy, expertise, and commitment to care at home.

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We look forward to seeing you next year for the 2027 New England Home Care & Hospice Conference & Trade Show, May 3–5, 2027, at Mohegan Sun.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Rhode Island House of Representatives Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on his leadership and influence on healthcare public policy issues affecting Rhode Islanders statewide. Throughout his tenure, he has helped shape important conversations surrounding home care rates, healthcare access, workforce challenges and services supporting children, adults and elders that are vulnerable and homebound. Rhode Island's home care, home health and hospice industry thanks Speaker Shekarchi for his relentless advocacy and wish him well in his next pursuit to serve the people of our State.

Best wishes to Majority Leader Chris Blazejewski on his anticipated ascension as the next Speaker and fosters this new chapter at the State House. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively on policies that strengthen home care, home health and hospice services and support Rhode Islanders receiving quality care safely at home.

Lastly, thank you to Rep. Julie Casimiro for her dedicated public service and commitment to home care throughout her time in the General Assembly. We wish Rep. Casimiro all the best in retirement from public life.

04/17/2026

Strong leadership is the difference between surviving and thriving in today’s care environment.

This keynote tackles what it takes to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose—when the pressure is real and the stakes are high. Moderated by Elyssa Katz, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the National Alliance for Care at Home.

Join us at NEHCC 2026.

04/17/2026

Today’s the Day – Hotel Block Closes!

Time is your most valuable resource.

Make the most of NEHCC by staying on-site. The hotel block closes this today, and booking now ensures convenient access to sessions, networking, and critical conversations.

After the deadline, rates increase and availability becomes limited.
Book your room now before it’s too late:
https://nehcc.com/location-venue/

04/15/2026

Last Call for NEHCC Hotel Block!

This is it—your final chance to secure the best possible NEHCC experience. The official hotel block closes this Friday, April 17.

After that?
❌ Higher rates
❌ Limited availability
❌ Staying farther from the action

And let’s be honest—the real networking happens at the hotel. Don’t miss out.

Book your room now: https://nehcc.com/location-venue/

04/07/2026

What if your leadership style could unlock greater impact across your entire team? At NEHCC 2026, Laura Berman Fortgang shares how positive leadership and coaching skills can elevate performance, engagement, and results.

🔗 Save your spot: nehcc.com

Website link:
https://nehcc.com/sessions/the-power-of-positive-leadership-coaching-skills-for-high-impact-results/