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Maryland-National Capital Homecare Association

MNCHA is the home care association serving Maryland and D.C.

MNCHA is the only trade association for the home care sector in Maryland and D.C., representing both non-profit and for-profit home care providers including:
-Medicare-certified home health agencies,
-Private duty agencies and registries,
-Home medical equipment businesses, and related businesses that provide services to providers listed above, and
-Individuals with a vested interest in the homecare community.

02/26/2026

We are proud to recognize our Board Treasurer, Erica Clifton.

Chesapeake Home Health Care (CHHC) was founded in 2006 under Erica's leadership, and she has served as President since its inception. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a nearly completed graduate degree in Accounting and Financial Management from UMGC (2026), Erica brings more than 30 years of financial and management experience to her role. Her background includes work with CPA firms, government contracting agencies, and various corporations prior to founding CHHC.

Erica is passionate about delivering consistent, high quality healthcare to the community and ensuring CHHC contributes to addressing systemic challenges within the sector. This commitment extends to her service with the Maryland National Capital Homecare Association (MNCHA), where she currently serves as Treasurer and as a member of Maryland’s IPAG Advisory Group.

Stay tuned as we highlight the rest of the 2026 board over the coming weeks!

02/25/2026

Hear from Vice chair, Marya De La Cruz Sabalbaro and Executive Director, Caitlin Houck, RN, MS as they share their takeaways from last year’s keynote speakers and reflect on the moments that made the MNCHA Annual Conference so impactful.

Ready to be part of what’s next? Make sure you register for the 2026 MNCHA Annual Conference, May 5, 2026 and join us for another powerful day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

02/23/2026

Early Bird registration is underway!

Join us on May 5, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel as we LEAP ahead with home care leaders from across the state. Spend the day learning, connecting, and advocating for the future of care.

Secure your spot by March 8th and take advantage of the $175 savings while they last!

Register now: https://www.mncha.org/event-6410957

02/20/2026

2026 MNCHA Conference Opening Keynote Speaker: Joseph Machicote

Join us at the 2026 MNCHA Conference, May 5th, 2026, to share fresh ideas, real-world strategies, and actionable tools that drive better care and move the industry forward!

Hear from Joseph Machicote, an HR, organizational development, executive coach and consultant with over 33 years of experience in senior leadership roles. He has led people functions in several different industries including hotel and fine dining, food manufacturing, continuing care senior living and medical consulting. During his career, Joe has had responsibility for all aspects of HR and organizational development. Joe has been recognized for multiple years as a National Top 100 Workplace Culture Officer. Most recently, Joe was recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Leaders in the USA by Beyond Exclamation Magazine, and has recently written his Amazon #1 best-selling first book, “Own Thy Stuff! The Continuous Improvement Journey to Becoming an Extraordinary Human Being.”

Register today: https://mncha.org/event-6410957

02/19/2026

We are proud to recognize our Board Vice Chair and Program Committee Chair, Marya De La Cruz Sabalbaro.

Marya currently serves as Vice President/Administrator for Home Care Services and Vice President of Business Process and Projects for Post-Acute Care Services at Adventist HealthCare. She has 20 years of experience in healthcare, with 17 of those 20 with Adventist Healthcare.

With more than 15 years of experience in business process leadership, Marya has demonstrated exceptional expertise in strategic planning, performance improvement and data analytics. Since assuming her current role in July 2021, she has achieved significant organizational outcomes, including reducing employee turnover by 20%, increasing employee engagement scores from the 32nd percentile in 2021 to the 87th percentile in 2025 and improving Value-Based Purchasing performance, surpassing the national 50th percentile by the end of 2025.

Marya holds a Six Sigma Black Belt certification and leads a team of Lean Six Sigma professionals dedicated to advancing operational excellence. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving quality improvement initiatives across Adventist HealthCare’s Post-Acute Care Services division.

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Marya is actively engaged in industry and community service. She serves as Co-Chair of the Allied Health Divisional Group with The Healthcare Council, participates in its Mentorship Program and has been an Examiner for the Baldrige Program since 2018. She also volunteers with the Marinduqueño Association of the Capital Area, supporting scholarship programs for students in the Philippines.

Marya has expressed her appreciation for MNCHA’s role in supporting home care leaders and looks forward to contributing to the Association’s mission by fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and preparing the next generation of industry leadership.

Stay tuned as we continue to highlight the rest of the 2026 board over the coming weeks!

02/17/2026

Stay ahead of the 2026 regulatory changes with our 12-Part 2026 Home Health Hot Topics Webinar Series!

We’re spotlighting the next two must-attend sessions led by industry expert Melinda A. Gaboury:

📅 March 10, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
The Home Health Face-to-Face – 2026: A Whole New World
The biggest update to Face-to-Face requirements since implementation. Learn what has changed under the 2026 Final Rule, key CMS and MAC updates, common compliance pitfalls, and the impact on PDGM alignment and reimbursement.

📅 April 14, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM
2026 Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Changes
Get the latest on VBP expansion, January 1 implementation updates, IPR insights, 2024 Annual Payment Reports, and where agencies are struggling most with 2025 and 2026 changes.

These sessions are packed with practical guidance to protect reimbursement, strengthen compliance, and position your agency for success.

Reserve your spot today and stay ahead of the curve!

02/16/2026

Looking to connect with home care decision-makers?🩺

Sponsor the 2026 MNCHA Annual Conference—the premier gathering of home health, private duty, DME, and industry leaders across Maryland and Washington, D.C. With 80+ member companies and access to hundreds of executives and clinical leaders, this is your opportunity to build relationships, showcase solutions, and support the advancement of community-based care.

Join us as a conference sponsor and elevate your impact!

To learn more, visit https://mncha.org/event-6411037

02/13/2026

MNCHA members, this week’s Stay Informed newsletter is out now! 📰

Our bi-weekly newsletter keeps you informed on public health alerts and infection control guidance, upcoming MNCHA meetings and events, industry news, workforce and HR developments, personal care and Medicaid HCBS updates, DME regulatory insights, and the latest home health resources.

View current and past issues here: https://lnkd.in/ed7zZdid

02/12/2026

We are proud to recognize our Board Chair and Legislative Committee Chair, Dr. William Harvey, PhD, MBA, BSN, RN.

Dr. Harvey has been honored to serve in healthcare for over 20 years, beginning his career as a nursing assistant, advancing to a registered nurse in the emergency department, and later stepping into multiple leadership roles across Medicare-certified and Medicaid-based home care agencies. Today, he serves as the Regional Director of Operations for HomeCentris Healthcare, overseeing personal care operations across Maryland and Virginia and supporting strategic expansion into new markets.

Beyond his role at HomeCentris, Dr. Harvey is deeply engaged in advocacy and systems change. After previously serving as Vice President, he now serves as the newly appointed Chair of the MNCHA Board of Directors. He was also recently appointed to Maryland’s Interested Parties Advisory Group (IPAG), collaborating with the Maryland Department of Health to help shape the future of Medicaid reimbursement and long-term services and supports in the state. In addition, he co-chairs MNCHA’s Legislative Committee, with a strong commitment to growing, engaging, and uplifting the community, while remaining actively involved across multiple MNCHA committees.

Outside of healthcare operations and advocacy, Dr. Harvey is the author of Please Don’t Leave Me, a deeply personal and professional exploration of fatherlessness, resilience, and relationship health. He views his career and Board service as an extension of servant leadership, rooted in purpose, driven by equity, and anchored in the belief that collective action creates the greatest impact.

Serving on the MNCHA Board remains one of his greatest professional honors. He is energized by the opportunities ahead and committed to helping lead this next chapter of growth and impact.

Stay tuned as we highlight the rest of the 2026 board over the coming weeks!

02/10/2026

The February edition of Home Care Hub is out now! 📰

This month’s issue features updates on MNCHA leadership and succession planning. It also highlights the launch of a free 2026 Home Health Hot Topics webinar series for all MNCHA members and shares details on upcoming events, including the 2026 Annual Conference and Awards Program. You’ll also find timely industry news covering Medicaid and HCBS policy developments, federal funding oversight, and key state and national home care trends shaping the year ahead.

Dive into industry news, leadership insights, member resources, and ways to stay engaged with the MNCHA community.

Read the newest issue and browse past editions here: https://mncha.org/Newsletter/

02/09/2026

Registration is now open for MNCHA's 2026 Annual Conference!

We invite you on May 5th at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel to LEAP ahead with home care leaders as we come together to learn, connect, and advocate for the future of care. To learn more and to register visit, https://mncha.org/event-6410957

Save your spot today and stay tuned as we highlight more details about our 2026 Annual Conference over the next coming weeks!

02/06/2026

Join us for our 2026 Home Health Hot Topics Webinar Series: Home Health CAHPS Survey (HHCAHPS) Changes- April 2026, featuring Melinda Gaboury as our guest speaker, on February 10, 2026 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST.

The HHCAHPS Survey will be new and improved as of April 2026. This new survey will not only bring changes to the survey itself, but will modify the Star Ratings and will have a massive impact on the HHVBP Model changes for 2026.

To register and/or learn more, visit: https://mncha.org/event-6470618

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