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Thank you for joining us at CoFABA 2024! The conference CEUs are now available to download in your account CEU history. Click Actions > View Certificates to review your conference summary.
The FABA Observer is a newsletter designed to disseminate information to FABA members throughout the year. It was created by Dr. Jon Bailey and Dr. Mary Burch in 2005. Since its inception, the Observer has chronicled the activities of FABA throughout the years through informative articles covering various topics such as legislative updates, ethical discussions, local chapter affairs, and more. Starting in 2024, the Observer is moving to a digital format available online at www.fabaworld.org to all current FABA members. Click the link below to read the Spring 2024 edition and catch up on past issues.
Drs. Kerri Peters, Yanerys León, and Nicole Gravina, are conducting a study, funded by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) to investigate the landscape of behavioral analytic services and develop relevant resources to support providers in the state of Florida.
The misclassification of employees as independent contractors may deny workers minimum wage, overtime pay, and other protections. The US Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule on January 10, 2024, related to the classification of employee versus independent contractor. The rule takes effect on March 11, 2024. Join us for a FABA member-only event to discuss the new changes including the analysis for determining employee and independent contractor status, what it means for BCBAs and RBTs who are currently acting as independent contractors, and what it means for ABA Providers who are employers of BCBAs and RBTs.
The Florida Association for Behavior Analysis is currently accepting applications for a Public Policy Director (PPD) position. This position will report to the FABA Board of Directors and serve as a leader for policy-related matters for the association and assists the association with related matters including, but not limited to the following:
May 10, 2024 - Orlando, Fl
We are excited to announce an upcoming Ethics CE event sponsored by the newly formed chapter, SWFL ABA, representing Collier and Lee Counties in the Naples, Cape Coral, and Ft. Myers areas.
Excitement is building as we unveil the stellar lineup of speakers and their captivating topics for the upcoming CoFABA 2024 conference. CoFABA 2024 boasts a diverse array of speakers, each bringing a unique perspective and expertise to the forefront of behavioral analysis. Renowned experts, thoughtful leaders, and innovators from around the state will converge to share their insights and discoveries, making this conference a must-attend for anyone passionate about the future of behavioral science as we focus on the intersection of science and practice.
Participants will gain an orientation to and receive an overview of House Bill 255 with the allowance of PIPs (private instructional personnel) in the school setting. We will discuss how to effectively collaborate with outside organizations including clarification of medical necessity. In addition, we will hear from participants on current barriers and hear from others on successful practices to access the school environment. We will provide some tips and tricks for effective entry and communication. We will also share helpful resources.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out regarding AHCA's Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for Managed Care. You may find the entire document on the My Florida Marketplace Website (https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/search/bids/detail/4836). The ITN is long (956 pages) plus 4 addendums. On pages 757, 758, and 788 the ITN references Behavior Analysis Services and specifically that the Managed Care Plan's transition of care includes coordination and transition of behavior analysis services from fee-for-service to managed care delivery.
FABA announces an end to its litigation with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding the proposed revisions to the Medicaid Behavior Analysis Services Coverage Policy.
FABA counts on volunteers for the substantial work they do at the annual conference, as this work is crucial in making the conference run smoothly. Daily Session monitors are being recruited to assist in managing the break-out sessions scheduled throughout the conference, and contingent on the number of shifts committed to and successfully completed, they may earn reduced or free registration. Note: Volunteers must be registered for the conference using the conference registration form. Completing the volunteer form does NOT automatically register you for the conference. |
... and their Behavior Analysis Services Policy, Provider Reimbursement Fee Schedules, or Billing Codes? First, be sure to report your concerns directly to AHCA click here. Your report becomes an important public record. The FABA Public Policy Committee (PPC) is also very concerned and has long been advocating for change. FABA filed a legal petition and is awaiting the legal hearing. The PPC has also been active in AHCA workshops, hearings, and virtual meetings. Click here for more information. Click here to send an email to FABA's PPC about persistent and problematic concerns with AHCA.