Health Policy Institute - HPI

07/25/2025

07/25/2025

06/02/2025

Thinking about launching a behavioral health agency—or expanding into Medicaid-funded services?

At Health Policy Institute (HPI), we help you move from “application pending” to “fully accredited” with clarity, speed, and confidence.

🔍 Here’s how we support your Behavioral Health Accreditation journey:
✔️ Step-by-step accreditation guidance
✔️ Complete state license application support
✔️ Licensing documentation tailored to your program
✔️ Medicaid enrollment facilitation so you can get paid for the services you provide

We’ve helped behavioral health providers in Maryland and beyond build compliant systems that pass the first time—no fluff, no wasted time.

📩 Ready to simplify your accreditation path?
DM us “BH Ready” and let’s talk about your first step.

📍 Visit us at:
16021 Comprint Cir, Gaithersburg, MD
📞 (240) 350-8373
✉️ policy@kandih.com

05/30/2025

Thinking about starting a home care agency but confused about what license you need?
Here’s the most common question I get—and the answer might surprise you 👇
RSA vs PT53: What’s the difference? Which one do you need to launch your agency?

If you want to:
🏠 Provide in-home nursing or personal care → You need an RSA license
💊 Bill Medicaid for nursing visits, infusion therapy, or in-home care → You need a PT53

But here’s the catch: You usually can’t get PT53 without RSA.
📉 Apply in the wrong order = denied, delayed, or worse… flagged.

🎥 Watch the video for more information.

Want my RSA + PT53 licensing checklist? DM me “Checklist.”

05/27/2025

Thinking of launching your healthcare agency?

Here’s the first thing most new providers get wrong:
They pick a license before understanding what each one actually means.

Let’s fix that.

Today I’m teaching you how to choose the right healthcare license for your agency—because if you choose wrong, you’ll waste time, money, and months stuck in red tape.

Here’s a quick guide based on what you want to do:

👩🏽‍⚕️ You want to offer skilled nursing or personal care in the home?
- You need: Residential Service Agency (RSA) Licensing

👩‍💼 You want to place nurses and CNAs in hospitals or facilities—not provide the care directly?
- You need: Staffing License

🧠 You want to offer mental health, therapy, or behavioral health services?
- You need: Behavioral Health License or Accreditation

🚑 You want to supply medical equipment like oxygen or walkers?
- You need: DME Accreditation

💉 You want to deliver IV therapy at home?
- You need: Home Infusion Therapy Licensing

🏡 You want to serve Medicaid patients with in-home care?
- You need: Medicaid Provider Type 53 (PT53)

🧩 You want to support people with developmental disabilities?
- You need: DDA Licensing

🧒🏽 You want to support children with autism under the waiver program?
- You need: Autism Waiver Provider Licensing

Here’s what I’ve learned helping dozens of agencies get licensed:
Picking the wrong license—or applying without clear, customized policies—is the #1 reason applications are denied or delayed.

Want clarity on which license your agency really needs? DM me “License Match” and I’ll help you choose the right one.

📲 Contact us today! (240) 350-8373
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05/23/2025

Still holding back on getting your agency licensed or accredited? Let’s bust some myths that may be stopping you.

❌ Myth: “It takes years to get accredited.”
✅ Truth: With the right prep and guidance, many agencies get accredited in months, not years.

❌ Myth: “Only big agencies can afford to get licensed.”
✅ Truth: Licensing is scalable and accessible—even for solo providers and small teams. You just need a strategy.

❌ Myth: “The process is too complicated.”
✅ Truth: It’s complex—but you don’t have to do it alone. That’s what we’re here for.

❌ Myth: “You only get one shot to get it right.”
✅ Truth: The process allows for feedback and corrections. With expert support, your first submission can be your best.

🎯 We simplify the process, cut through confusion, and help you move forward with confidence.

📩 Don’t let outdated myths keep your agency from growing. Let’s talk about what’s really possible. DM us today.

05/19/2025

DIY Licensing Tip: Starting a Healthcare Staffing Agency? Read this first.

You can’t get a staffing license without this one critical document:
📄 Personnel qualifications and hiring documentation.

Why does it matter? Because your staff is your agency.
Regulators want proof that every clinician you send out is:

✅ Qualified for the role
✅ Properly screened
✅ Documented with all required credentials

💡 That means your hiring file must include:

✔️ Active licenses
✔️ Job descriptions
✔️ Background checks
✔️ Health screenings (TB, physical)
✔️ CPR & First Aid certifications
✔️ Orientation and training records

If even one file is incomplete during inspection—you risk denial or delay of your license.

At HPI, we help you build staffing files that pass the first time—plus policies to match.

📩 Want a ready-to-use hiring file checklist? Check your DMs.
Drop “Checklist” below or DM me to get yours.

05/09/2025

🧠 Friday Myth Buster: Licensing Edition

Myth: You need a lawyer to get your healthcare agency licensed.

Truth: What you really need is a QA expert who knows how to write custom policies, navigate applications, and get your agency inspection-ready—without the lawyer price tag 💸

At HPI, we’ve helped dozens of agencies get licensed faster, cheaper, and with confidence.

✅ Policy manuals
✅ Application prep
✅ Compliance coaching
✅ Real results—no legal fluff

📣 Tag a friend still stuck in the ‘lawyer loop’—let’s show them a better way.

📩 Ready to start your licensing journey? DM me now.

05/05/2025

These 5 Policies Are Non-Negotiable for Every Healthcare License

Whether you're applying for:

✔️ Residential Service Agency (RSA)
✔️ DDA Licensing
✔️ Medicaid PT53
✔️ DME Accreditation
✔️ Behavioral Health Licensing

You’ll need these 5 core policies in your binder:

1️⃣ Client Rights & Responsibilities
2️⃣ Abuse & Neglect Reporting
3️⃣ Emergency Preparedness
4️⃣ Infection Control
5️⃣ Admission & Discharge Criteria

✅ These aren’t “nice to have”—they’re required by regulators and surveyors across the board.

📩 Reply or DM ‘Checklist’ and I’ll send you our full policy binder template to help you get licensed faster and with confidence.

05/02/2025

Weekly Licensing Prep Checklist

Too busy to get licensed? Here's your solution.

Weekly Licensing Prep Checklist (30 mins/day):

📅 Mon: Review business docs (LLC, EIN, license)

📅 Tues: Write 1 policy (start with Abuse Reporting or Emergency Plan)

📅 Wed: Organize staff docs (CPR, licenses, background checks)

📅 Thurs: Assemble your application packet

📅 Fri: Prep your space for inspection

💡 One focused task per day = real progress by the weekend.

📣 Use this guide to prep in 30 mins a day.

04/21/2025

DIY DME Site Visit Prep

Preparing for your DME accreditation site visit? Don’t wait until after you apply.

Here’s how to get ready *now*:
1️⃣ Organize your documents & staff files
2️⃣ Set up your space like an inspector’s watching
3️⃣ Train your team on real-world procedures
4️⃣ Make sure your policies match what you actually do

Most delays happen during site visits. Beat that with early prep!

📣 Follow for a free site-readiness checklist.
📩 DM me “Ready” if you want help getting ahead.