ALPHA emerged in 2016 as the 3rd strategic initative in response to a dramatic increase in long length of stay patients at WellSpan York Hospital. 40% of patients contributing to an increased number of avoidable days were patients that needed the care provided in a personal care home but lacked resources to support the cost. They were not safe to return home without supervision and care. Personal Care Homes (PCHs) in Pennsylvania have the option of caring for individuals determined eligible for the Supplemental Security Income Supplement payment, a combined State and Federal Supplement for extremely low-income Pennsylvanians.
