The Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) is pleased to announce that the Winter 2025/2026 issue of Florida at Home — our official magazine — is now available. The digital edition is live, and print copies will be arriving in mailboxes any day now.

This issue features timely insights, policy updates, and thought leadership from across Florida’s home care community, highlighting the issues shaping the future of care at home and the provider landscape.

Featured Articles

• Cover Story: Future-Ready Workforce Management: State and Federal Updates Shaping Today and 2026: Yonina F. Shineweather of Viventium provides a must-read overview of state and federal policy developments shaping workforce strategy, compliance, and operations as providers prepare for 2026 and beyond.
• From HIPAA to HITRUST: Navigating Compliance in Florida’s Home Health Market: Cathlynn Nigh of BEYOND HC breaks down what home health providers need to know about HIPAA, HITRUST, and strengthening data protection as cybersecurity expectations continue to rise.
• Operational Solutions to Address Proposed Home Health Changes: Arnie Cisneros of Home Health Strategic Management outlines practical strategies to help agencies adapt and remain sustainable amid proposed Medicare policy changes.
• Inside the Mind of a Future Client: What Drives Families to Choose a Care Agency: Marisa Snook of corecubed explores how families make care decisions and how agencies can align their practices to build trust and stand out in a competitive market.
• Caring for Caregivers: Strategies to Prevent Burnout in Home Health Professionals: Becca Johnson of E&M Consulting focuses on practical approaches to supporting caregiver well-being while strengthening retention and sustaining quality care.
• President’s Message: Cheers to This Year’s Achievements: HCAF President Michelle Rogers of Health First Home Care reflects on a defining year for Florida’s home care community, highlighting advocacy wins, leadership momentum, and a shared commitment to protecting access to care at home.
• Executive Director’s Message: The Future of Home Care in Florida: HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville explores where home care is headed in Florida and how providers can remain focused, resilient, and forward-looking in a changing environment.

Read the digital edition here.

Thank you to our contributors, partners, and readers for your continued engagement and support of Florida at Home.

Call for Article Proposals

We are now accepting proposals for the next issue of Florida at Home. 

• Proposals Due: Friday, March 20, 2026
• Notification of Decision: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Content Due: Friday, April 10, 2026
• Publication Mailed: May 2026

We welcome article proposals that:

• Share best practices, innovative strategies, or real-world case studies
• Provide practical guidance on regulatory or compliance challenges
• Highlight workforce development, quality improvement, or patient-centered care
• Offer thought leadership on the future of home- and community-based care

Priority consideration is given to HCAF members, advertisers and sponsors, and HCAF event speakers. Proposals are accepted year-round; however, submissions must meet the deadlines above to be considered for the upcoming issue.

View detailed publication guidelines and recommendations here, and submit your proposal online here.

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For more information, contact our publisher, E&M Consulting, at (800) 572-0111 (ext. 0104) or advertising@eandmsales.com.