Home Care Association of New York State

10/02/2026

The HCANYS Board came together in Saratoga Springs this week for two days of focused discussion on the priorities, strategies and leadership needed to strengthen New York’s home care sector in the year ahead.

The retreat gave Board members an opportunity to step back from the day-to-day and focus on the bigger picture: strengthening advocacy, advancing member value, building a stronger voice for home care, and preparing for the policy and operational challenges ahead. The discussion also extended beyond home care, with an important conversation among leaders from across New York’s health care system, including Zina Cary of MSSNY; Sabrina Barrett of LeadingAge New York; Kathy Preston of the New York Health Plan Association; and Tom Quatroche and Amy Nickson of HANYS. The panel explored opportunities for greater collaboration and coordinated advocacy on the issues affecting health care providers and the patients they serve.

The year ahead will bring significant challenges for home care, and the HCANYS Board is focused on ensuring the Association is prepared to meet them with a clear strategy, a strong voice and meaningful action.

09/30/2026

Hudson Mohawk AHEC sponsored a Sept. 23rd event at SUNY Adirondack focusing on health care pathways, with an emphasis on nursing. Adrianne Mann from HCR joined the HCA team and spoke on the panel to prospective health care students. Pictured with Ms. Mann (center) are Wendy Parker, HCANYS VP for Program Service & Development, and Celisia Street, HCANYS VP for Workforce Development and Innovation. HCA attended the event to promote awareness of nursing careers in home health, and generate interest in job shadowing and clinical internships in the home health sector.

More here:

https://www.sunyacc.edu/news-stories/suny-adk-host-inspiring-next-generation-health-care

https://capitalregionchamber.com/news/suny-adk-to-host-inspiring-the-next-generation-for-health-care/

09/30/2026

Is your agency ready for its next emergency preparedness survey?
Emergency preparedness plans may look fine on paper. The real test comes when a surveyor starts asking questions.
At HCANYS’ October 8 Emergency Preparedness Virtual Conference, you’ll get practical guidance on:
• Common emergency preparedness deficiencies
• Corrections agencies need to make
• What CHHAs, LHCSAs and hospices should have in place
• Issues that can create problems when surveyors arrive
The day also includes a live tabletop exercise built around a norovirus outbreak—giving agencies an opportunity to think through how they would respond to a realistic emergency.

📅 October 8, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM | Virtual
https://lnkd.in/g7fJt46q

Take the time now to make sure your plan is ready before the next emergency—or the next survey—puts it to the test.

09/30/2026

HCANYS regional meetings are bringing the conversation directly to members and state lawmakers.
The recent Rochester meeting, hosted by HCR Home Care, brought HCANYS members together with local lawmakers and legislative staff to discuss the issues shaping home care, and the priorities that will matter as the 2027 legislative session approaches.

📸 Pictured, left to right: Ron Heaney, Office of Senator Samra Brouk; Chloe Dervin, Office of Assemblymember Jen Lunsford; Rick Rodgers, Office of Senator Jeremy Cooney; Assemblymember Josh Jensen; and HCANYS President & CEO Al Cardillo.

With two regional meetings still ahead, there is more opportunity for members to make their voices heard:

📍 Hudson Valley — October 6
Hyatt House White Plains
📍 NYC & Long Island — October 15
The Conference Center, 130 East 59th Street, NYC

These briefings provide more than updates on policy, regulation and operations. They give members a direct opportunity to share what they are seeing in their communities, raise concerns and help shape the issues HCANYS will carry forward in 2027.

If you have an issue HCANYS should be addressing in Albany or Washington, this is your opportunity to bring it to the table.

👉 Register for the Hudson Valley or NYC & Long Island regional briefings at:

HUDSON VALLEY
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gnZyBH68

NYC and LI
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/gS7tADyy

06/25/2026

HCANYS staff and member agencies were in Washington, D.C., yesterday advocating for Medicare reimbursement that better reflects the actual cost of providing home health care serves.

Our team met with members of New York's congressional delegation and their staff, including Congresswoman Laura Gillen, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Congressman Nick Langworthy, Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Tom Suozzi, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and Congressman Paul Tonko, to discuss the critical need for sustainable Medicare funding that supports access to high-quality home care.

Representing the HCANYS Board and membership were Bridget Gallagher (Americare), Suzanne Terchetti (HCR Home Care), Walter Kaltenbach (Able Health Care Services), Katie Foley (SelfHelp Community Services), Jennifer Allen (Nascentia Health), Greg Hutten (URMC Home Care), along with HCANYS President & CEO Al Cardillo, VP for Communications Bill Van Slyke, VP for Program Services & Development Wendy Parker, and HCANYS federal lobbyist Brett Heimov of Envision Strategy.

Thank you to our members and partners for lending their voices on behalf of home care providers and the one million patients they serve every day.

05/11/2026

HCANYS proudly recognized outstanding caregivers, advocates, and innovators during the 2026 Awards Luncheon at our Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs.

Congratulations to:
🏆 Patricia Coley, HCR Home Care
🏆 Iolanda de Souza, Selfhelp Community Services
🏆 UR Medicine Home Care’s Hospice Journey Pathway Improvement Team
🏆 Erika Swenton, Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab
🏆 Kenneth Kilroy, recipient of the Ruth F. Wilson Award

These honorees represent the compassion, leadership, and dedication that define home care and hospice services across New York State.

05/11/2026

More than 160 home care and hospice leaders from across New York gathered in Saratoga Springs for the 2026 HCANYS Annual Conference — two days filled with education, innovation, networking, and advocacy.

This year’s county fair-themed conference featured conversations on AI in healthcare, workforce solutions, policy updates, leadership challenges, and the future of care at home. Attendees left with new ideas, practical strategies, and renewed energy for the important work ahead.

Thank you to all of our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees who helped make this year’s conference such a success!

05/05/2026

Home care and hospice providers can’t afford to sit on the sidelines—our voices matter where decisions are made.

At this year’s Annual Conference, we’re rallying together to support the HCA Political Action Committee and strengthen our impact across New York State.

📍 Join us in Saratoga on May 7 & 8
🎯 Take part in our PAC Match Challenge — help us reach $5,000!
📱 Look for QR codes throughout the event to contribute and get involved

Let’s show up, speak up, and make a difference—together.

04/30/2026

HCANYS CEO Al Cardillo talks home care realities and challenges with host Louis Pierro on WGY's Life Happens Radio Show.

Life Happens Radio by Pierro, Connor & Strauss · Episode

04/28/2026

Big things are coming for home health in 2026—and it starts here.

Join us at the HCANYS Annual Conference for a high-impact session on Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) and what it means for your clinical strategy. Hear from industry experts as they break down how clinician performance drives outcomes, reimbursement, and patient experience.

Get ready to sharpen your approach to OASIS scoring, care planning, and coordination—while learning real strategies to reduce hospitalizations and elevate care.

Don’t miss it.

👉 Register now: HCAAnnualConference.com