Pennsylvania Health Care Association

06/10/2026

Reflecting on a productive and successful American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing in Washington, D.C.! We are so grateful to our members who traveled to the nation’s capital to make their voices heard. Your dedication to advocating for the future of long-term care and the seniors we serve is vital to our mission.

A special thank you to Optum for their generous sponsorship of this event! Your support is key to making these important conversations possible.

06/08/2026

Big news! 🌟

We are thrilled to share that one of our members, Saber Healthcare Group, has been recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights

This recognition is a testament to Saber’s commitment to building a culture where talent can thrive. As Kelly Wright, VP of Talent Management at Saber, shared: "Being recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026 is a powerful reflection of the environment we’ve built together and the reputation our team continues to shape."

Congratulations to the entire Saber team on this well-deserved honor!



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Beachwood, Ohio – June 8th, 2026- Saber Healthcare Group, a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, announced today that it has been recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This recognition is based on a compreh...

06/01/2026

Thrilled to see Senator Maria Collett speaking out about the need to fix long-term care funding!

It’s time to move beyond just how much we fund and change how we fund.

Eliminating the unpredictable and flawed Budget Adjustment Factor (BAF) or setting a reasonable reimbursement floor is critical to ensuring our nursing homes can provide the compassionate, high-quality care Pennsylvania's seniors have earned.

State Sen. Maria Collett makes the case for changing how long-term care is funded in Pennsylvania.

05/29/2026

Check out this must-read piece just published on PennLive! 📰 Sen. Patty Kim recently visited Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Harrisburg to discuss the BAF and critical legislative priorities for our seniors. Thank you Zack Hoopes and PennLive.com for highlighting these compelling issues.

This successful collaboration wouldn't have been possible without our incredible partners. A huge thank you to Joseph DeMattos, Jr. for being such a gracious host, and to Keystone Seniors for their fantastic media outreach! 🤝✨

Read the full article here:

The program that reduces Medicaid payouts to nursing homes is up for re-authorization this year.

05/28/2026

🌟 We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Shayna Varner, vice president and chief of staff, has been named to the City & State PA 2026 Forty Under 40 list. 🌟

This prestigious recognition honors the rising stars in Pennsylvania who are making a significant impact on the Commonwealth. Shayna’s dedication to the long-term care sector and her leadership within PHCA continues to drive positive change for providers and residents alike.

Please join us in congratulating Shayna as she is recognized at City & State's celebratory reception in Harrisburg tonight! 👏

05/27/2026

We are proud to highlight the leadership of Representative Arvind Venkat, who has officially introduced House Bill 2543. This critical legislation serves as the House companion to Senate Bill 1316, introduced by Senator Judy Ward, in a bi-partisan effort to finally address the Medicaid pending delays that have strained Pennsylvania providers for far too long.

Representative Venkat’s bill seeks to stabilize the financial viability of facilities caring for our most vulnerable citizens by creating reasonable processing timelines for the Department of Human Services and County Assistance Offices. By establishing these standards, the legislation will allow providers to access a portion of their reimbursement sooner during excessive delays and grant them the ability to request status updates on pending applications.

We commend Representative Venkat for his dedication to ensuring long-term care facilities can prioritize their mission of delivering life-sustaining care.

05/22/2026

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05/21/2026

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05/20/2026

The House Republican Policy Committee held a hearing at Glen Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Berwick, PA, to receive testimony regarding the Budget Adjustment Factor (BAF) and its impact on skilled nursing facilities. The hearing featured expert testimony from:

Angela Zaydon of PHCA
Charles Schlauch of Glen Brook
Zach Shamberg of Saber Healthcare Group

The testimony focused on the critical need to establish a 0.9 floor for the BAF to provide financial stability and ensure continued access to care for Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents. Originally implemented in FY 2005-06 to control cost growth, the BAF has become a tool that unpredictably reduces funding; for instance, the current BAF of 0.80 results in a 20% cut to calculated rates. With the current BAF set to expire on Jun 30, 2026, advocacy efforts are intensifying to secure a floor that would infuse an estimated $256 million in state dollars into the long-term care system for FY 2026-27.