ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education is perfect for a (1) designated Administrator or Alternate who must comply with TAC §558.260, and (2) a prior administrator or alternate not currently designated but maintaining compliance with TAC §558.260, and (3) anyone who wants to improve their knowledge on a broad range of topics specific to TX HCSSAs.
Continuing Education programs are added throughout the year soon after TAHC&H conferences/events conclude. All programs are à la carte, that is, you have the flexibility to browse and order programs that suit your specific needs and are applicable to your role and responsibility.
Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
[3682] Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
Jeff Salter shares how his company has evolved to meet today's
challenges in operating a non-medical homecare business.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: With over 30 years of helping families achieve their goal of
aging in-place, Caring Senior Service CEO, Jeff Salter, will share key methods of how his company has evolved to meet today's
challenges in operating a non-medical homecare business. For the most part, non-medical homecare changed very little, despite
new challenges. How will your business be competitive in tomorrow's homecare landscape?
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeffrey Salter, CEO and Founder, Caring Senior Service
About the Presenter(s):
Jeffrey Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health
care agency in Odessa, TX. He started his own company 4 months later serving seniors that needed additional non-medical care to remain at home. Jeff expanded
the business to include other locations in Texas - Midland, McAllen, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin. After operating for 12 years he began offering
franchises in 2003, and today Caring Senior Services is in 14 states with nearly 40 locations. Jeff’s company continues to add locations through addition
of franchises and corporate locations, and his existing offices benefit from focused efforts in marketing and sales. Caring Senior Service was named one of
the top 500 franchises in the United States, by the Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 as well as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the
United States as named by Inc. Magazine.
[3682] Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
- Speaker
- Salter, Jeffrey
- Model
- 3682
$37.50
Jurisdiction M Home Health & Hospice: Getting it Right the First Time
[3677] Jurisdiction M Home Health & Hospice: Getting it Right the First Time
Charles Canaan (Palmetto GBA) addresses improper payment and denials and gives tips on how to prevent them!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2022
Program Description: This session addresses improper payment and denials and give tips on how to prevent them. Focus will be on:
Documentation best strategies and most denied due to documentation
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing Errors
RCD
Hospice medical review denials
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Charles Canaan, RN, Senior Provider Relations Consultant, Provider Outreach
& Education, Palmetto GBA
About the Presenter(s):
Charles Canaan has over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings,
to include inpatient, outpatient, home and organizational settings. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk,
Virginia and a Master of Public Health Degree in Health Promotion and Education from the University of South Carolina and a Coding for Health Care Professionals Certificate
from Trident technical College. He currently provides education and consultation to Medicare providers with learning needs.
[3677] Jurisdiction M Home Health & Hospice: Getting it Right the First Time
- Speaker
- Canaan, Charles [Palmetto]
- Model
- 3677
$60.00
Looking Ahead to 2023: Preparing for Success in Home Health | 2 Parts
[PKG6872] Looking Ahead to 2023: Preparing for Success in Home Health | 2 Parts
Administrator’s perspective on what planning and adjustments need to be made today in order to prepare your agency for success in the
coming year.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2022
Program Description: A 2-Part Program. Just as the dust is beginning to settle from the implementation of PDGM,
and navigating a global pandemic, 2023 is going to bring some of the most significant regulatory and payment changes the home health industry has seen.
Learn, from an Administrator’s perspective, what planning and adjustments need to be made today in order to prepare your agency for success in the
coming year by leveraging data to optimize performance in the dynamic 2023 Home Health landscape. Issues impacting your business in 2023 and addressed in this presentation include:
Home Health Final Rule 2023
PEPPER Reports
OASIS E
Value Based Purchasing
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Part One: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part Two: 1.0 Clock Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.16.2024
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Mike Simione, Director, Cost Reports, SimiTree and John Rabbia, PT, DPT, MS, MBA, COS-C, Director, Operations Consulting, SimiTree
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Simione is a Manager with Simione Healthcare Consultants and has been an employee since 2011.
Michael has wide-ranging experience in budgeting, strategic planning, cost reporting, financial, clinical and marketing analytics and benchmarking.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Bucknell University, graduating magna cum laude and a Master of
Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Quinnipiac University, where he received the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence as the top graduate in his class.
Michael’s extensive work with Simione Healthcare Consultants includes the development of comprehensive financial, clinical,
staffing and marketing analysis tools to improve efficiencies and financial performance for various home health, hospice and private duty companies.
In addition, Michael has in-depth experience providing services for interim management, cost reporting, budgeting, accounting, financial
feasibility studies, competitor analysis, strategic planning and regulatory compliance to both freestanding and hospital-affiliated home health, hospice and private duty organizations.
Michael is one of Simione Healthcare Consultants experts on Value-Based Purchasing, providing in-depth evaluations
and trending of quality initiatives, as well as detailed projections on the potential financial impact to home health organizations.
As an active participant in his profession and community, Michael is a member of the National Association for
Home Care & Hospice, the Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association, the Young Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association and the Arizona Association for Home Care.
About the Presenter(s):
John Rabbia brings over a decade of home health operations leadership experience and provides a
balance of both clinical and operational expertise. As a consultant with SimiTree Healthcare Consulting, John has worked with agencies across the country to
use their data to drive strategic improvement efforts for financial and operational indicators.
[PKG6872] Looking Ahead to 2023: Preparing for Success in Home Health | 2 Parts
- Speaker
- Simione, Mike & Rabbia, John
- Model
- PKG6872
$60.00
Maintaining Annual Requirements for PAS and Private Duty Agencies
[3664] Don't Scramble When the State Shows Up: Maintaining Annual Requirements for PAS and Private Duty Agencies
Reviews minimum requirements, and presents when it's best for agencies to do more than the minimum!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 12, 2022
Program Description: When keeping up with the daily operations of home care; client management, Covid-19 protocols, and just
getting people to show up, the more mundane tasks and less-pressing regulatory requirements can easily take a back seat. We all learned what's required of us when
we first opened, but for agencies with no designated compliance officer, some of these necessary items get shoved in the trunk until "State's in the building".
This session reviews some of the minimum requirements, and presents when it's best for our agencies to do more than the minimum.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings,
specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through
regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. Candyce has been a Master Trainer for the Stress-Busting Program for
Family Caregivers, Co-founder of M.U.S.I.C. Project, a 501C3 organization focusing on implementing Music and Memory™ in regional nursing facilities, Volunteer
speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association, Board Member, past President for the Alamo Area Home Care Council and Founder of SLUSHER Consulting.
[3664] Don't Scramble When the State Shows Up: Maintaining Annual Requirements for PAS and Private Duty Agencies
- Speaker
- Slusher, Candyce
- Model
- 3664
$30.00
Maintenance Therapy: Understanding and Best Practices
[3627] Maintenance Therapy: Understanding and Best Practices
Provides clear and reliable information and resources...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 24, 2022
Program Description: The provision of maintenance therapy continues to be a source of confusion and
misinformation for many home health agencies. This program takes the most common questions asked by TAHCH members, as well as live ones from
attendees, and provides clear and reliable information and resources to empower agencies to confidently provide this important component of the Medicare benefit.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Cindy Krafft PT, MS, HCS-O, Owner / Founder, K&K Health Care Solutions
About the Presenter(s):
Cindy Krafft is an owner of K&K Health Care Solutions based in Florida. She brings more than 25 years
of home health expertise that ranges from direct patient care to operational/management issues as well as a passion for understanding regulations. For the past 15 years, Cindy ha
s been a nationally recognized educator in the areas of documentation, regulation, therapy utilization and OASIS. She has and currently serves on multiple Technical Expert Panels
with CMS Contractors working on clinical and payment reforms and bundled payment care initiatives. Cindy is an active member of the National Association of Home Care and Hospice
(NAHC) and currently serves on multiple committees. She has written 3 books – The How-to Guide to Therapy Documentation, An Interdisciplinary Approach to Home Care and the Handbook
to Home Health Therapy Documentation – and co-authored her fourth, The Post-Acute Care Guide to Maintenance Therapy with her business partner Diana Kornetti PT, MA, HCS-D.
[3627] Maintenance Therapy: Understanding and Best Practices
- Speaker
- Krafft, Cindy
- Model
- 3627
$30.00
Marketing, Recruitment, and Retention
[3718] Marketing, Recruitment, and Retention
A focus on strategics moves you can make within your organization to continue to see growth, client and employee satisfaction,
and increased health outcomes without breaking the bank.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 15, 2022
Program Description: These three words might be some of the scariest for an Administrator
in the COVID and post-COVID era. The past 3 years have seen nothing but change and chaos. So how do you continue to move you business forward?
This session will focus on strategics moves you can make within your organization to continue to see growth, client and employee satisfaction,
and increased health outcomes without breaking the bank.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.15.2024
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lauren Tobey, Chief Impact Officer, Helping Restore Ability
About the Presenter(s):
Lauren Tobey has had a passion for non-profit work since early in her college career.
Lauren has provided marketing and programmatic support services in the sectors of education, social services, and now healthcare. After a time living in Colorado
and Virginia, Lauren moved home to Texas and started working in the disability services field and has served as the Director of Development and Marketing and is
currently the Chief Impact Officer at Helping Restore Ability, the largest nonprofit in-home attendant care provider in Texas. Lauren’s work has been recognized
in a variety of publications, formats, and venues. Lauren believes in allowing stories to paint a picture and utilizing the mind’s eye to enhance and promote services.
Lauren has a passion for generational marketing as well as using digital resources to enhance networking relationships.
[3718] Marketing, Recruitment, and Retention
- Speaker
- Tobey, Lauren
- Model
- 3718
$30.00
Medicare Telehealth and Telecommunications Technology in Home Health and Hospice
[3648] Medicare Telehealth And Telecommunications Technology In Home Health And Hospice
A 2022 TAHC&H Member Webinar - Now Available to All!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 2022 Monthly Member Webinars | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 7, 2022
Program Description: Unfortunately, COVID-19 has now been with us for two years and isn’t expected to fade away any time soon.
In the wake of COVID-19, CMS has taken a number of steps to make it easier for patients to be treated remotely, using telehealth. Many home health and hospice agencies
have expressed interest in this treatment approach and are still evaluating whether or not to implement its use in their agency. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of
confusion with regard to the use of telehealth when providing home health or hospice care. During this webinar, we will try to address a number of your questions in this regard.
Join attorneys Ashley Morgan and Jennifer Papapanagiotou for a discussion of the current home health and hospice telehealth environment and the risks that your agency
may face should you choose to employ this type of care.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 09.07.2024
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou and Ashley Morgan | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Papapanagiotou's practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for
a wide array of health care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements
for compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state
licensing for home health and hospice providers, and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation
actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues.
About the Presenter(s):
Ashley Morgan is an Associate Attorney in Liles Parker’s Washington, DC office where she focuses
her practice on regulatory health care compliance matters, fraud and abuse, and reimbursement issues. Ashley represents health care providers across the country in
connection with a wide variety of health law issues including coverage disputes, documentation concerns, compliance, medical board complaints, and exclusion / termination
issues. Ashley has worked with an assortment of providers including dentists, home health companies, hospice agencies, primary care and specialty physicians, mental health
professionals, physical therapists, and licensed acupuncturists.
[3648] Medicare Telehealth And Telecommunications Technology In Home Health And Hospice
- Speaker
- Liles Parker Attorneys
- Model
- W3648
$30.00
Mental Health and Pediatric Care
[3699] Mental Health and Pediatric Care
Importance of utilizing mental health resources in pediatric care.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 1, 2022
Program Description: There is no question that the last few years have pushed caregivers and staff to their limits.
Join noted AXXESS speakers, Lisa Malone and Brian Nelson, as they discuss the importance of utilizing mental health resources and support for all those
involved in pediatric care. Don’t miss out on this crucial information to take back to your agency!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Malone, RN, Clinical Product Manager at AXXESS and Brian Nelson, Product Marketing Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Lisa Malone is a Clinical Product Manager at Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare technology company.
She drives the partnership with internal stakeholders to guide solutions from concept to launch. Prior to joining Axxess, she served as the Director of Clinical Services for a
home care organization, where she led a team of professionals in providing exceptional care.
About the Presenter(s):
Brian Nelson is the Home Care Product Manager at Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare
technology company. He provides leadership for the Home Care team by working with both clients and engineers to ensure operational success of the Home Care solution.
Prior to working with Axxess, he served as the regional field operations manager at Maxim Healthcare Services where he successfully led several software implementations throughout his region.
[3699] Mental Health and Pediatric Care
- Speaker
- Malone,Lisa & Nelson,Brian
- Model
- 3699
$30.00
Mergers and Acquisitions | Financial
[3615] Mergers and Acquisitions
Have you ever thought about selling your agency?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: Have you ever thought about selling your agency? If that was a YES--then you don't want to miss Brian Brunderman and Joe Lynch as they
discuss the market recap and fundamentals of selling your agency. Learn about the challenges you may face during the selling process and listen to the "do's and don'ts" of selling as well
as review examples that bring reality to this transaction. This program provides vital information at a time that is crucial in our industry!
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Brian Bruenderman, Stoneridge Partners & Joe Lynch, Stoneridge Partners
About the Presenter(s):
Brian Bruenderman brings almost 20 years of M&A experience to Stoneridge Partners - nearly a decade has been devoted exclusively to companies serving the health and human services arena.
Brian Bruenderman joined Stoneridge Partners after a successful stint as Director of Business Development for Almost Family, a leading provider of home health nursing, rehabilitation and personal care services with over 250 locations in 15 states. During his tenure, despite much uncertainty in the home health industry at the time, Almost Family acquired $160 million in annual revenues, including the largest transaction in the company’s history.
Prior to Almost Family, Bruenderman was the Senior Director of Development for ResCare, Inc., a national human services company with more than $1.6 billion in revenue and operations in 42 states. Bruenderman's strategic approach to developing new markets through selective acquisitions led to $350 million in growth for ResCare and launched the company into the Fortune 1000. Today, he has been involved in the purchase of over 125 health and human service companies.
Bruenderman received his Bachelor of Arts degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville. While in college, he purchased several small businesses and credits his later success to that experience. His business background and legal education give him the skills and perspective to successfully negotiate transactions all the way through closing. Specifically, his almost two decades of involvement with strategic buyers gives him a unique insight into how they approach valuation, diligence and negotiation. This combination of education and experience makes him a valuable addition to any transaction.
Bruenderman runs the Louisville office.
About the Presenter(s):
Joe Lynch has more than 30 years of healthcare expertise.
At Stoneridge Partners, he brings experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, finance, regulatory compliance, human resources
and business development. After receiving his Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi, Joe began his career
working closely with corporate management to successfully grow OrNda Healthcorp’s (now Tenet’s) home health care presence. In 1997, he
founded Reachout Home Care, a Medicare and private duty agency, where he served as co-owner and CEO. Over the next 17 years, Joe
steadily grew Reachout through both acquisition and organic growth into three operating companies in Dallas and Houston, employing
more than 170 health care workers. In 2014, he sold his company to Humana. Throughout his career, he has been a leader in revenue
growth and expansion via start-ups, acquisitions and organic growth through marketing and sales in both public and private companies. He
has worked in the health care industry for decades and brings his vast experience along with a high degree of professionalism to each transaction.
[3615] Mergers and Acquisitions
- Speaker
- Bruenderman, Brian | Lynch, Joe
- Model
- 3615
$30.00
Mission Possible - Next Level Business Development Strategies to Grow your Business in 2023
[3707] Mission Possible - Next Level Business Development Strategies to Grow your Business in 2023
Explores the ways to position your organization and team for growth, innovation and next level business development.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 14, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: Have you been struggling to scale your business during the time of scarcity and the recession?
Jennifer Prescott RN, MSN, CDP, explores the ways to position your organization and team for growth, innovation and next level business development. This presentation will help you identify the following:
When is it time to grow the footprint of your organization or add additional revenue lines of service?
5 key steps to keeping your team focused on growth opportunities that are best for your business
Best practices for strategic planning for your organization
5 key leadership strategies that will help you improve the culture of your organization
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Prescott, RN, MSN, Founder, Blue Water Homecare and Hospice
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Prescott is the founder of Blue Water Homecare and Hospice and a Registered Nurse.
She is responsible for the strategic direction, vision and growth of the fastest growing independent Home care agency in Central Texas.
As a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in nursing and clinical operations, Jennifer is known for compassionate
care for the elderly and maximizing operational excellence. She most recently served as Regional Executive Director at Altus Hospice where she increased sales
300% and tripled the average daily census in 2 1/2 years. Before that, Jennifer was Nurse Manager Operations at Duke University Hospital where she managed the
daily operations of three ambulatory clinics serving 36,000 patients per year. During her tenure, initiatives Jennifer led resulted in a 75% reduction in fall
rates during a six month period. Jennifer began her nursing career learning industry best practices at world class Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Jennifer holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from Duke University specializing in Healthcare Leadership and a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing from University of Delaware. Jennifer proudly serves as an Executive Board Member for Capital Area Parkinson’s Society, and VP of Outreach and Education.
She is also on the Executive Board of The Alzheimer's Association Central Texas Chapter. Jennifer is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She is based in Austin, TX.
[3707] Mission Possible - Next Level Business Development Strategies to Grow your Business in 2023
- Speaker
- Prescott, Jennifer
- Model
- 3707
$37.50
No Client Left Behind: Taking QAPI Seriously in PAS
[3626] No Client Left Behind: Taking QAPI Seriously in PAS
Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is often treated as a chore...but it's so much more than that!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 24, 2022
Program Description: Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) is often treated as a chore we have to
"check off the list" to remain in compliance with regulations. But it's so much more than that. There's a reason that every successful organization in the world
uses some version of QAPI as a measuring tool to continue to evolve and adapt in an ever-changing environment. Just because you don't bill medical insurance,
doesn't mean that QAPI is less important than it is for home health and hospice. Private Duty agencies have a different, and in some ways deeper obligation
to their clientele than medical providers. You're in their homes for extended periods of time, and become involved in many areas of their lives, including
their general wellbeing. With this in mind, you'll learn how analyzing QA information and applying improved performance measures to the whole spectrum of
service will not only enhance the quality of care you provide, but foster loyalty amongst your clients and employees.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner of SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
Candyce Slusher is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio since 1995 in multiple settings,
specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities through
regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. Candyce has been a Master Trainer for the Stress-Busting Program for
Family Caregivers, Co-founder of M.U.S.I.C. Project, a 501C3 organization focusing on implementing Music and Memory™ in regional nursing facilities, Volunteer
speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association, Board Member, past President for the Alamo Area Home Care Council and Founder of SLUSHER Consulting.
[3626] No Client Left Behind: Taking QAPI Seriously in PAS
- Speaker
- Slusher, Candyce
- Model
- 3626
$30.00
Notice of Admission – HH Revenue Cycle Update
[3613] Notice of Admission – HH Revenue Cycle Update
Your Revenue Cycle Team cannot afford to ignore this!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Program Description: There has been a rough start to 2022 with the implementation of the Notice of Admission (NOA).
No matter how much agencies prepared ahead of time, they are at the mercy of EMRs and the Medicare MACs to also be prepared. This program takes agencies through the
current state of the NOA implementation and provides some best practices to implement moving forward. Your Revenue Cycle Team cannot afford to ignore this!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s):
Melinda Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and educating
experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and
speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations,
chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently
serving on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide toOASIS-D1.
[3613] Notice of Admission – HH Revenue Cycle Update
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3613
$30.00
OASIS E: Never Too Early to Get Started
[3610] OASIS E: Never Too Early to Get Started
One of the biggest OASIS changes we have had is coming soon to your agency!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Program Description: One of the biggest OASIS changes we have had is coming soon to your agency!
Start introducing the importance of OASIS E, and how it is essential to understand the changes and how it will impact value-based purchasing.
Prepare your clinicians in the new behavioral health screening tools, transfer of health information, among many more things!
View this interactive session to understand what needs to happen sooner than later at your agency.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][10]the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): J'non Griffin, RN MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C, Principal, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
J'non GriffinJ’non Griffin is a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health
Care Administration in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare
Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D), Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C) and is an
AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador. J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars, and has been a nationally recognized speaker on a
variety of subjects.
[3610] OASIS E: Never Too Early to Get Started
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3610
$30.00
OASIS-E Training
[3739] OASIS-E Training
McBee Associates Lisa Selman-Holman and Michelle Horner present a review of the changes and clarify the intent and description of each OASIS item change.
-> SAVE $30
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman,L & Horner,M
- Model
- 3739
$270.00 $240.00
Opportunity Knocks: How an Effective QAPI Program Opens Doors
[3625] Opportunity Knocks: How an Effective QAPI Program Opens Doors
Learn the QAPI Program requirements and how this information tells your agency’s story.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 24, 2022
Program Description: Learn the QAPI Program requirements and how this information tells your agency’s story.
Ensure your quality data matches your mission and purpose. Understand that performance either invites or hinders referrals, reimbursement, and retention.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Director of Education, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Osburn is a Registered Nurse with over 26 years of combined staff nurse, clinical management,
administrator, and technology experience. She is a certified OASIS specialist and Home Health coder and uses this diverse background to engage attendees across the nation.
Past seminar experience includes presentations for The Joint Commission, CHAP, NAHC, and numerous state home health associations.
As a seasoned Medicare regulatory thought leader, Jennifer regularly trains on PDGM, Conditions of Participation, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, QAPI,
Documentation, Coding, OASIS, agency operations and management. She is committed to the success of the home care industry and currently serves TAHCH’s Clinical
Practice, Medicare, and Government Affairs committees.
[3625] Opportunity Knocks: How an Effective QAPI Program Opens Doors
- Speaker
- Osburn, Jennifer
- Model
- 3625
$37.50
Outsourcing Your Back Office
[3698] Outsourcing Your Back Office
Which scenarios make the most sense to outsource the accounting function of the agency and much more.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 1, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: Many agencies are looking for more and more ways to trim the expenses from their overhead and
therefore recognize a stronger bottom line profit. One significant cost savings they take advantage of is outsourcing work that can easily be outsourced while
leaving the owners and operators in control of their businesses. There are many back office functions that can be outsourced such as payroll, billing and QA – but
accounting is an often overlooked back office function that can also be easily outsourced to provide the agency a better bottom line, reduced administrative
staff costs and less back office management needed. Not only can this be a cost savings but it can also really simplify the operations – less staff to manage
and knowing that someone who is skilled at that activity is handling it.
In this session we will discuss which scenarios make the most sense to outsource the accounting function of the agency, how it works and what
solutions are out there to assist in finding the right mix of outsourcing the work but still maintaining control.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Amy Knight, CPA; Knight CPA Group
About the Presenter(s):
Amy Knight is a CPA, originally from Oklahoma and now based in Austin, Texas
with over 20 years experience almost exclusively in home health and hospice. Her CPA firm, Knight CPA Group, has extensive experience with all
financial issues pertaining to home health, hospice and other healthcare providers including cost reporting, accounting & payroll issues that are specific to healthcare providers.
[3698] Outsourcing Your Back Office
- Speaker
- Knight, Amy
- Model
- 3698
$30.00
Paying Parents as Caregivers
[3683] Paying Parents as Caregivers
Exploring the potential benefits and challenges of parents as caregivers for their medically fragile children.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: Have you had questions about paying parents as caregivers?
Watch speakers Lisa Malone and Brian Nelson from AXXESS in exploring the potential benefits and challenges of states paying
parents as caregivers for their medically fragile children and walk away with valuable information for the benefit of your agency.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Malone, RN, Clinical Product Manager at AXXESS and Brian Nelson, Product Marketing Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Lisa Malone is a Clinical Product Manager at Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare technology company.
She drives the partnership with internal stakeholders to guide solutions from concept to launch. Prior to joining Axxess, she served as the Director of Clinical Services for a
home care organization, where she led a team of professionals in providing exceptional care.
About the Presenter(s):
Brian Nelson is the Home Care Product Manager at Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare
technology company. He provides leadership for the Home Care team by working with both clients and engineers to ensure operational success of the Home Care solution.
Prior to working with Axxess, he served as the regional field operations manager at Maxim Healthcare Services where he successfully led several software implementations throughout his region.
[3683] Paying Parents as Caregivers
- Speaker
- Malone,Lisa & Nelson,Brian
- Model
- 3683
$30.00
PDGM Deep Dive – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes (Operations/Payment/Wound Care)
[3616] PDGM Deep Dive – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes (Operations/Payment/Wound Care)
This presentation will change your agency today and tomorrow.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Program Description: Prior to the pandemic, most PDGM education focused on billing or coding aspects of the reform,
with little attention to operational and care delivery requirements. As a result, many HH clinicians don’t understand exactly how PDGM works; the Value-based Operational changes,
and the legacy HH approaches that compromise clinical and fiscal outcomes. With most Providers just returning to a pre-2020 level of care, many of these operational requirements remain un-addressed.
This program addresses areas that directly affect quality care outcomes under PDGM, from both a front-line delivery and in-office managerial aspect. Learn how to hardwire for
tangible results, driving costs down and fiscal margins up, while you improve Star Ratings with single digit readmissions. Learn PDGM Strategies to address case-Mix,
POC development and in-episode control and wound management thru Case Studies and Outcome statistics.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Arnie Cisneros, P.T., President of Home Health Strategic Management; & Kimberly McCormick, RN, BSN, Executive Clinical Director, Home Health Strategic Management
About the Presenter(s):
Arnie Cisneros is the President of Home Health Strategic Management; he has 30+ years of experience as a
Physical Therapist across the care continuum, and he serves as a Post-Acute Consultant for multiple Pioneer ACO systems.He is renowned for his adaptation of traditional
Healthcare operations to address ongoing CMS reforms.
About the Presenter(s):
Kimberly McCormick is a highly accomplished nurse consultant in the Home Health industry, is
Executive Clinical Director for Home Health Strategic Management. Kimberly served as an Associate Consultant with Home Health Strategic Management for 2 years, during
which she has established herself as an expert in the area of Utilization Management of Home Health services.
[3616] PDGM Deep Dive – Best Practices for Optimal Outcomes (Operations/Payment/Wound Care)
- Speaker
- Cisneros, Arnie | McCormick, Kim
- Model
- 3616
$37.50
PDGM Year 2: What We Learned – Assessment and Improvement Plans
[3619] PDGM Year 2: What We Learned – Assessment and Improvement Plans
Use PDGM data to strategically identify market segments to provide value to both referral partners and agency performance.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 23, 2022
Program Description: This presentation uses data from the first two years of PDGM to identify key metrics and variables that agencies
should target to optimize revenue, and gross margin. You will be able to strategically identify market segments to provide value to both referral partners and agency performance.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): John Rabbia, PT, DPT, MS, MBA, COS-C, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s):
John Rabbia brings over a decade of home health operations leadership experience and
provides a balance of both clinical and operational expertise. As a consultant with SimiTree Healthcare Consulting, John has worked with agencies across
the country to use their data to drive strategic improvement efforts for financial and operational indicators.
[3619] PDGM Year 2: What We Learned – Assessment and Improvement Plans
- Speaker
- Rabbia, John
- Model
- 3619
$30.00
Practical Advice for Strengthening Your In-House Home Health or Hospice Compliance Program
[3650] Building from Baseline | Practical Advice for Strengthening Your In-House Home Health or Hospice Compliance Program
A 2022 TAHC&H Member Webinar - Now Available to All!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 2022 Monthly Member Webinars | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 2, 2022
Program Description: Despite your best efforts, regulatory violations are likely to still occur.
Nevertheless, there are a number of steps you can take that can significantly improve your home health and hospice agency’s compliance.
Attorneys Regina Morano and Richard Pecore will discuss ways your organization can reduce its level of risk through the successful enhancement of your compliance program.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Richard Pecore and Regina Morano | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law
About the Presenter(s):
Richard Pecore is a licensed Texas attorney with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Pecore is a graduate of the University of Texas
and South Texas College of Law Houston. Mr. Pecore joined Liles Parker as an associate attorney in January 2012 and became a partner with the firm in February 2016. Mr. Pecore has worked
on a variety of health care related matters, and the past 6 years focusing on Medicare and Medicaid administrative provider appeals and creating provider regulatory compliance plans.
Since joining Liles Parker, Mr. Pecore has focused on “big box” Medicare and Medicaid overpayments. He has successfully defended overpayment cases ranging in value from $15,000 to
$6 million dollars. Mr. Pecore is a Certified Medical Compliance Officer with PMI, is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Mr. Pecore lives in Kingwood, Texas.
About the Presenter(s):
Regina Morano J.D., CHC is a healthcare regulatory attorney and compliance executive with more than
two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors. Ms. Morano began her healthcare career as a Jesuit Volunteer and founding staff member of Baltimore’s
Health Care for the Homeless Program, and has served in key legal and compliance positions with leading healthcare and regulatory organizations. Ms. Morano focuses her practice on
regulatory compliance matters involving hospitals, physician practices, laboratory and interventional pain providers, workers compensation regulations, and strategic
implementation of corporate integrity agreements for healthcare providers who have been subject to government enforcement. She has been certified in healthcare compliance since 2007.
[3650] Building from Baseline | Practical Advice for Strengthening Your In-House Home Health or Hospice Compliance Program
- Speaker
- Liles Parker Attorneys
- Model
- W3650
$30.00
