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.
CY2025 Home Health Final Rule Overview
[3902] CY2025 Home Health Final Rule Overview
This overview preps you for subsequent sessions [3903, 3904, 3905] that will then guide you through the details.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Program | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 13, 2024
Program Description: Join noted industry experts Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, McBee Associates, and M. Aaron Little, CPA, Forvis Mazars, who will provide you
an overview of the 2025 Home Health Medicare Final Rule. Agencies will have a better understanding of the potential impact the final rule will have operationally and financially and
what steps should be taken to prepare. This overview will prepare you for the subsequent breakout sessions [3903, 3904, 3905] that will then guide you through the details of the final rule both operationally and financially.
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.13.2026
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): Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Vice President of Quality & Education, McBee
and M. Aaron Little, CPA, Managing Director, Forvis Mazars – Home Care & Hospice
About the Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman brings more than 35 years of experience in the home health & hospice industry, specializing in regulatory compliance, both as an
RN and a home care attorney. Lisa founded Selman-Holman & Associates and CoDR (Coding Done Right), a coding outsource and audit company in 2004. Lisa has a wide range of regulatory experience in home health and has served
on numerous committees and task forces. Selman-Holman was recently acquired by McBee in July 2021. In her role as VP of Education and Quality, Lisa leads the quality audit team to ensure the highest-level of accuracy in
coding and clinical documentation internally at McBee and externally for clients nationwide. She will expand McBee’s educational offerings, including live events and on-demand online trainings through the McBee Post-Acute Academy.
About the Presenter(s): M. Aaron Little
A leading national home care and hospice consultant, Aaron is a CPA with over 25 years of experience with Forvis Mazars. He routinely performs general financial and operational consulting services for home care and
hospice organizations, including operations and compliance assessments, benchmarking, and Medicare cost report preparation. He also oversees the operations of Forvis Mazars’ revenue cycle services, which manages
the revenue cycle operations for home health and hospice organizations throughout the nation. He also serves on the Palmetto GBA 16-State Coalition and Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group.
[3902] CY2025 Home Health Final Rule Overview
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman, L & Little, M Aar
- Model
- 3902
$30.00
Cyber Security | When it Becomes Reality
[3880] Cyber Security | When it Becomes Reality
The presenter shares her journey on what it looks like when reality sets in and your data is actually compromised and you are at the mercy of no technology.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 11, 2024
Program Description: Cyber Security is something that we hear about all of the time and is one of those things that we think "oh that won't really happen to me".
This presenter shares her journey on what it looks like when reality sets in and your data is actually compromised and you are at the mercy of no technology.
This presentation will allow you to see the good, the bad, and the ugly and give you tips on how to prevent as well as how to handle if it actually happens - from someone who knows!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 9.11.2026
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): Lynn Speckels, BSN, RN, HCS-D, CMCO, Hendrick Home Health
About the Presenter(s): Lynn Speckels is a registered nurse by trade with an accounting background She has 29 years’ experience in the home health
industry from working in the field as a clinician, a case manager, director/vice-president, and then many years of consulting with agencies assisting with Quality Improvement and
Outcome Based Quality Initiatives and Research, Value Based Purchasing, providing overall education individually and at conferences on topics to include ICD10 Coding, OASIS, Documentation,
Regulatory Requirements, and Potential Fraud & Abuse Issues, etc. She currently owns and operates Medical Coding Answers, LLC. a coding and consulting business for home health agencies as
well as serves as an Administrator and Director at Hendrick Home Health, a privately owned hospital based home health agency. Lynn maintains her HCS-D coding certification through the
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and her Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO) certification through Practice Management Institute. Lynn is able to help others in the industry with
a wealth of knowledge learned throughout the years as well as remaining current working hands on in the industry today.
[3880] Cyber Security | When it Becomes Reality
- Speaker
- Speckels, Lynn
- Model
- 3880
$30.00
Cybersecurity Panel
[3875] Cybersecurity Panel
Candid conversations about the experience of breaches in their business and the legalities of handling them.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 11, 2024
Program Description: This is a facilitated discussion with a panel of
guests from an agency owner, a vendor owner and an attorney that will have candid conversations about the experience of breaches in their business and the legalities of handling them.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§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): Moderator | Brad Maughan, HCISPP, Regional Sales Director, CyberForce |Q
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):Heidi Kocher, Esq., Liles Parker PLLC,
Wayne Pierce, Cybersecurity Program Advisor, CyberForce | Q;
Kristen Robison, RN, Chief Government Affairs Officer, Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health;
Brian Singer, CIO, Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
About the Presenter(s): Brad Maughan is a Regional Director at CyberForce|Q working with healthcare and other critical infrastructure
organizations, to provide a better approach to cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience focused on Healthcare, IT Security, Privacy and Telecommunications, he is passionate
about helping organizations successfully manage the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Before joining CyberForce|Q, Brad worked in data privacy and with an emerging startup
providing cyber risk management services to health systems. He is a certified Health Care Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) and a frequent volunteer at a
99-bed hospital near his home. Helping organizations protect patient data and improve patient outcomes continues to drive and animate his efforts.
About the Presenter(s): Heidi Kocher is a partner with Liles Parker and has over 20 years of experience in health care
legal and compliance-related issues, representing all kinds of health care providers of all size. Her experience includes serving as a chief privacy officer and
interim chief compliance officer at a medical device manufacturer. She also served as an outside compliance expert to a hospital and a clinical laboratory that
were under Corporate Integrity Agreements. She has significant reimbursement experience, responding to and defending audits, addressing coverage policy issues,
challenging denials, recoupments, and loss of billing privileges, obtaining HCPCS codes, and other reimbursement related issues. Her experience also includes
implementing Corporate Integrity Agreements, guiding clients through voluntary self-disclosures and seeking advisory opinions from the OIG. In acknowledgement
of her expertise, Ms. Kocher has served as a lecturer in the Biomedical Engineering department at the University of Texas at Dallas. Ms. Kocher is licensed in
Texas and Maryland and Certified in Healthcare Compliance.
About the Presenter(s): Wayne Pierce is an established cybersecurity consultant with over 26 years of experience
in cybersecurity, skilled in information security program implementation, quantifiable measurement, and strategic advancement. He helps implement quantifiable
information security programs with guaranteed improvement as well as successfully guides organizations through the alignment of security controls and regulatory
requirements. Examples include CIS CSC 18, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, CMMC, and HIPAA. Wayne has helped organizations develop policies, procedures, reporting
capabilities, and metrics to support program requirements. He collaborates with client leadership to develop reasonable and effective security strategies leading
to the implementation of security technology integrations for real-time-audit of security controls. His professional certifications include Certified Information
Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).
About the Presenter(s): Kristen Robison an RN, is the Chief Government Affairs Officer at Angels of Care Pediatric
Home Health. With over two decades of experience in pediatric home care, Kristen is dedicated to advocating for industry needs, collaborating with state agencies
and legislators, and expanding home care services for children and young adults across multiple states.
About the Presenter(s): Brian Singer is a highly experienced senior information technology executive with a
successful track record in developing IT strategies focused on innovation, simplicity, and operational excellence, in a lean organization. Brian has
successfully transformed technology teams in their efforts to position themselves for scale and growth through cultural, organizational, methodological, and
technological changes. Mr. Singer is known for bringing leading edge Technology solutions to otherwise complex problems.
[3875] Cybersecurity Panel
- Speaker
- PANEL
- Model
- 3875
$30.00
Cybersecurity Playbook: Security in Action
[3857] Cybersecurity Playbook: Security in Action
This program brings best practices for Cybersecurity
resiliency with real world solutions.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | All HCSSAs
Program Description: Do you know and understand your agency’s cybersecurity playbook? Homecare and Hospice organizations
need to follow the same HIPAA Security and Cybersecurity standards as large hospital systems but on a tighter budget. This program brings best practices for Cybersecurity
resiliency with real world solutions. You will learn about Cyber assessments and the typical findings of these assessments and how to address the findings.
Additionally, you will learn about the current Cybersecurity landscape and tips on the most common safeguards and how to get started.
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][6]risk assessment and 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 02.22.2026
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): Jason Vander Velde, Senior Manager, Cybersecurity and Technology Management, Wipfli
About the Presenter(s): Jason Vander Velde is a Senior Manager in Wipfli’s cybersecurity and technology management practice.
He specializes in helping organizations reduce and manage the risks to modern technology and information systems. In today’s business environment, customers, trading partners,
regulators and employees expect continuously available and secure information systems. To help meet this expectation, Jason works with clients to increase the security,
availability, and recoverability of their information assets.
Jason also leads a team of consultants providing project delivery services including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, networking, server,
and desktop technologies. This same team provides Cybersecurity and Technology Health Checks to organizations of all sizes and industries.
[3857] Cybersecurity Playbook: Security in Action
- Speaker
- Vander Velde, Jason
- Model
- 3857
$30.00
Digesting the Alphabet Soup of HH Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
[3834] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
Here is your chance to improve both top line and bottom-line
revenue with the tips provided.
This program is also available in a two-program package at a special price. [PKG7165]
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
Program Description: Medicare Home Health reimbursement (PDGM)is one of the most complicated payment systems in health care delivery continuum.
PDGM has been the biggest change the home health industry has experienced in 20 years. With 432 ways to be paid using Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG’s) and multiple payment determinants,
it is not a wonder that owners, operators, and managers are having difficulty digesting this alphabet soup! This program breaks PDGM down to soups and nuts so that organizations can thrive with the recommended best practices presented.
By mastering PDGM, organizations are well positioned in its ability to focus on necessary changes in preparing for Value Based Purchasing (VBP). Here is your chance to improve both top line and bottom-line
revenue with the tips provided.
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
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): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[3834] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Ross, Tammy
- Model
- 3834
$37.50
Digesting the Alphabet Soup of HH Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfy Appetite for VBP Success
[3835] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
With these expert tips and best practices, you will establish a clear path to VBP success.
This program is also available in a two-program package at a special price. [PKG7165]
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
Program Description: With proposed regulatory cuts of 2.2 percent on average for 2024 and another VBP 5% of revenue at risk for outcomes with VBP,
organizations must focus on operational efficiencies that will mitigate losses imposed due to the evolving reimbursement landscape. There will be winners and losers with Value Based Purchasing (VBP).
With these expert tips and best practices, you will establish a clear path to VBP success.
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
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
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): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[3835] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Ross, Tammy
- Model
- 3835
$30.00
Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement | Two Program Package
[PKG7165] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Two Program Package]
Speciaally-priced package: PDGM from Soup to Nuts & Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
This is a specially-priced package of two (2) programs. You can order the package or order each program individually.
[PGM3834] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part One] - PDGM from Soup to Nuts
[PGM3835] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Part Two] - Satisfying Your Appetite for VBP Success
[PGM3834]
Program Description: Medicare Home Health reimbursement (PDGM)is one of the most complicated payment systems in health care delivery continuum.
PDGM has been the biggest change the home health industry has experienced in 20 years. With 432 ways to be paid using Home Health Resource Groups (HHRG’s) and multiple payment determinants,
it is not a wonder that owners, operators, and managers are having difficulty digesting this alphabet soup! This program breaks PDGM down to soups and nuts so that organizations can thrive with the recommended best practices presented.
By mastering PDGM, organizations are well positioned in its ability to focus on necessary changes in preparing for Value Based Purchasing (VBP). Here is your chance to improve both top line and bottom-line
revenue with the tips provided.
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
[PGM3835]
Program Description: With proposed regulatory cuts of 2.2 percent on average for 2024 and another VBP 5% of revenue at risk for outcomes with VBP,
organizations must focus on operational efficiencies that will mitigate losses imposed due to the evolving reimbursement landscape. There will be winners and losers with Value Based Purchasing (VBP).
With these expert tips and best practices, you will establish a clear path to VBP success.
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
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
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): Tammy Ross, MHA, BSN, Senior VP of Professional Services, AXXESS and Mike Carr, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess, the leading home healthcare technology company.
She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry
using technology. Prior to joining Axxess, Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise and industry
knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold. Mike had
worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation, and
clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
[PKG7165] Digesting the Alphabet Soup of Home Health Reimbursement [Two Program Package]
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Ross, Tammy
- Model
- PKG7165
$67.50 $60.00
Driving Agency Success Through Process Improvement
[3897] Driving Agency Success Through Process Improvement
Important topics and strategies that can help your agency achieve a greater level of success.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Program | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 12, 2024
Program Description: Every Home Health Care agency strives to be more efficient, to optimize patient care, to reach financial and growth goals, however,
the process of analyzing, identifying, and achieving an operational road map often begins and ends, with the processes we have in place at the organizational, and individual level.
Driving the success of the agency through continual improvement must consist of strategic decisions, just like a game of chess. Agency leadership should be looking ahead and evaluating
the landscape for areas of improvement to stay ahead of the competition. In this presentation, you will cover all of the important topics and strategies that can help your agency achieve a greater level of success.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.12.2026
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): Cindy Rushing, CAPM, Implementation Manager, Alora Home Health Software
About the Presenter(s): Cindy Rushing Coming Soon
[3897] Driving Agency Success Through Process Improvement
- Speaker
- Rushing, Cyndi
- Model
- 3897
$45.00
Driving HHVBP Performance | Focus on HHCAPHS
[3865] Driving HHVBP Performance | Focus on HHCAPHS
This presentation explores actionable tactics that drive better outcomes and optimize performance under the HHVBP model.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 11, 2024
Program Description: This presentation delves into the pivotal role that Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) plays
in enhancing the quality and efficiency of home health care services. The primary focus will be on the Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers
and Systems (HHCAPHS) survey, a critical component of the HHVBP model. You will gain insights into:
Understanding the impact of HHCAPHS on HHVBP performance and reimbursement
Strategies to improve HHCAPHS scores and patient satisfaction
Best practices for staff training and patient communication
Analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and implementing effective interventions
It explores actionable tactics that drive better outcomes and optimize performance under the HHVBP model and is designed for home health care providers,
administrators, and quality improvement professionals aiming to excel in the evolving landscape of value-based care.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§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 9.11.2026
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): Brian W Lebanion, MBA, CPC, RNC, HCS-O, HCS-D, Healthcare Consulting Manager, Wipfli
About the Presenter(s): Brian W Lebanion has more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry and provides consulting
services for all aspects of home health care and hospice, including operations, reimbursement and education. He specializes in comprehensive consulting services offering clients
and providers survey/licensure coaching, clinical review and training, financial and revenue cycle management, third-party audit response, and quality assurance/performance improvement training.
[3865] Driving HHVBP Performance | Focus on HHCAPHS
- Speaker
- Lebanion, Brian W
- Model
- 3865
$30.00
Emergency Preparedness
[3891] Emergency Preparedness
Learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined
in the Texas licensing regulations.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Program | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 12, 2024
Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is an essential part of providing quality care to patients and ensuring your
agency is prepared when an emergency event strikes. In this program you will learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined
in the Texas licensing regulations. Discover how to be compliant with Emergency Preparedness including:
policies and procedures
risk assessment
communication plan
training and testing
documentation of any actual events
This program also includes strategies for ongoing compliance for survey readiness.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.12.2026
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): Rosalind J. Nelson-Gamblin, RJNG Health Care Consulting, LLC
About the Presenter(s): Rosalind J. Nelson-Gamblin is a consultant for RJNG Health Care Consulting, LLC.
Rosalind has been a public speaker and facilitator for home care and hospice since 2000. In August 2022, Rosalind retired from a 33-year career in
state government ending at Texas Health and Human Services, where she was a senior policy specialist for regulation of long-term care including hospice,
home health, and personal care, supportive palliative care, assisted living, and day activity and health services industries. As a health care consultant,
Rosalind is passionate about assisting entity leaders to understand and overcome compliance challenges while advocating for quality of life and quality of
care for clients, residents, and patients. She continues to analyze state and federal legislation for impact to providers and consumers, review state
regulations, develop and deliver continuing education and training to providers, and provide guidance to industry leaders through state and federal
survey preparation activities, such as mock surveys and leadership mentoring. Rosalind is a subject matter expert for federal/nationwide standards
and possesses a keen understanding of accreditation for home health and hospice care. Rosalind is well-versed in the regulations for the settings
where home care is delivered, including nursing/skilled nursing, assisted living, intermediate care for individuals with developmental disabilities,
and independent living settings. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas ~ New Mexico Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
She is an avid gamer, loves comics and reading, and resides in Austin with her husband, son, and cats.
[3891] Emergency Preparedness
- Speaker
- Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind
- Model
- 3891
$45.00
Employment Law
[3886] Employment Law
A review of the key tenets of several important employment
law regulations
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Program Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 11, 2024
Program Description: In this informative session, Brian Aslin reviews the key tenets of several important employment
law regulations providing you not only a clear understanding of each but also practical takeaways that can be utilized by organizations to be better positioned
and protected from missteps. Core employment law regulations include...
Title XII of the Civil Rights Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act
recent PWFA & PUMP Acts
Family Medical Leave Act
...as well as a look at EEOC Cases, the agency's focus in the coming months/years in addition to a glance at recent NLRB case law.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][2][C]the Americans with Disabilities Act
§558.259[c][2][D]the Civil Rights Act of 1991
§558.259[c][2][E]the Rehabilitation Act of 1993
§558.259[c][2][F]the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.50 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): Brian Aslin, Ogletree Deakins
About the Presenter(s): Brian Aslin Coming Soon
[3886] Employment Law
- Speaker
- Aslin, Brian
- Model
- 3886
$45.00
Enhancing Interoperability: Mitigating Fraud, Re-hospitalizations, and Enhancing Disaster Prep
[3883] Enhancing Interoperability: Mitigating Fraud, Re-hospitalizations, and Enhancing Disaster Preparedness
The Texas Health Services Authority provides a current state analysis of electronic exchange of
clinical information in Texas.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 11, 2024
Program Description: The Texas Health Services Authority provides a current state analysis of electronic exchange of
clinical information in Texas. Use cases and interoperability strategies will be explored for mitigating fraudulent billing practices, controlling re-hospitalization,
medication reconciliation, managing resource consumption and disaster preparedness.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§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): Katherine Lusk, VP, Texas Health Services Authority
About the Presenter(s): Katherine Lusk Texas Health Services Authority was created in 2007 by the Texas Legislature
as the public/private entity to promote and coordinate electronic health information exchange in the State of Texas. THSA serves to facilitate and promote interoperability
with a goal of improving patient safety, increasing administrative efficiencies, and decreasing costs. Katherine Lusk, Vice President Strategic Partnerships
managing relationships that support THSA’s initiatives and works closely with PointClickCare leveraging technology tools available to THSA.
[3883] Enhancing Interoperability: Mitigating Fraud, Re-hospitalizations, and Enhancing Disaster Preparedness
- Speaker
- Lusk, Katherine [THSA]
- Model
- 3883
$30.00
Financial Reporting for Non-Financial People
[3855] Financial Reporting for Non-Financial People
Tailored exclusively for caregivers operating their own home care or hospice agencies, this program demystifies financial statements and empowers you to make informed financial decisions.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | All HCSSAs
Program Description: This engaging one-hour program is tailored exclusively for caregivers operating their own home care or hospice agencies.
It breaks down the complexities of financial statements, empowering non-financial individuals to confidently read, interpret, and set up financial documents that make sense for our unique industry.
You will walk away with these key Highlights:
Navigating Financial Jargon: Unravel the mystery behind financial terminology as we simplify complex concepts, ensuring you grasp the essentials without drowning in industry jargon
Understanding the Basics: Learn the fundamental components of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and other KPIs. Discover how each element contributes
to the overall financial health of your agency.
Setting Up User-Friendly Statements: Explore practical strategies for organizing and presenting financial information in a way that is clear, concise, and accessible to
non-financial professionals. Gain insights into formatting and structuring statements for maximum comprehension.
Financial Health Indicators: Identify key financial indicators relevant to the home care and hospice industry.
Understand how to assess the financial health of your agency and make informed decisions to support long-term sustainability.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the financial aspects of running a care agency,
this program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the financial landscape effectively.
It demystifies financial statements and empowers you to make informed financial decisions for the success and sustainability of your home care or hospice 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][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): Amy Knight, CPA, Knight Financial Group | Knight Home Care Financial
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.
[3855] Financial Reporting for Non-Financial People
- Speaker
- McKelvey, Petria
- Model
- 3855
$30.00
Fraud, Waste & Abuse Laws | Recent Developments & Compliance Tips
[3893] Fraud, Waste & Abuse Laws | Recent Developments & Compliance Tips
A review of relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Program | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 12, 2024
Program Description: Home care and hospice providers face a daunting array of complex laws and regulations,
with non-compliance potentially resulting in a host of criminal charges, civil sanctions and administrative enforcement actions. This program reviews relevant
federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§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 11.12.2026
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, Esq., Liles Parker PLLC
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.
[3893] Fraud, Waste & Abuse Laws | Recent Developments & Compliance Tips
- Speaker
- Papapanagiotou, Jennifer
- Model
- 3893
$30.00
Getting Traction in Your Business
[3873] Getting Traction in Your Business
Delves into practical tools to help you execute your business strategy.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 10, 2024
Program Description: In this session, Tom will delve into practical tools to help you execute your business strategy.
Learn how to develop Rocks (key priorities), run effective meetings, and create a scorecard to track your progress and ensure success. Don't miss this opportunity
to learn from an expert and take your business to the next level. Start your journey toward a more organized, efficient, and profitable business.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][10]marketing
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): Tom Bouwer, co-author of multiple books and founder of The EOS Conference, The Bouwer Group and Pinnacle Guide
About the Presenter(s): Tom Bouwer is the co-author of What the Heck is EOS?, Profit Works, and Enjoy the Climb. He is a sought after speaker
with extensive experience in helping business leaders get what they want from their organizations. He founded The EOS Conference which now draws over 2,000 attendees a year.
In addition to starting and running his own companies in Turkey, Tom has worked for start-ups and Fortune 50 companies. Tom has consulting experience
with Deloitte & Touche and Booz Allen Hamilton. Today, with The Bouwer Group and Pinnacle, he implements tools companies need to grow and make business easier. He has a B.A.
from Hope College and MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
[3873] Getting Traction in Your Business
- Speaker
- Bouwer, Tom
- Model
- 3873
$30.00
Growing Your Agency with RN Delegation
[3851] Growing Your Agency with RN Delegation
What Texas Health and Human Services as well as the Texas Board of Nursing
says about RN Delegation and new strategies to grow your community!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 21, 2024
Presentation Track | All HCSSAs
Program Description: In this program, Pat T. Nixon, RN -BSN, CALM – CDP, MBA will combine and explain what Texas Health and Human Services as well as the Texas Board of Nursing
says about RN Delegation. She offers a clinical explanation and strategy on how HCSSAs can safely implement RN Delegation and Health Maintenance Activities into their operations to grow their communities and
allow their clients to age in place. Pat provides guidance on many topics around clinical compliance including Medication Administration, Diabetic Care, Effective Care Coordination, Advance Directives and
many other clinical topics. This program will help you with new strategies to grow your community!
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.21.2026
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): Pat Nixon, RN -BSN, CALM – CDP, MBA, Owner, iNurse Delegate
About the Presenter(s): Pat Nixon RN – BSN, MBA is the owner of iNurse Delegate, delegating and training more than
twenty Assisted Living and Personal Assistance Agencies across Texas. She has strategically studied the regulations from both Texas Health and Human Services
as well as the Texas Board of Nursing to debunk the mysteries behind safe and effective delegation. She maintains her Certification in Assisted Living Management
and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
She has spoken across Texas educating nurses, managers, and senior care operators on RN Delegation and how it can be used to grow their
Assisted Living or Personal Assistance Service Agency. Having successfully operated assisted living facilities, home health agencies, and personal care agencies,
Pat is an expert on the regulations and legislation affecting senior care. As an RN, Pat holds a clinical background in the management of geriatric patients
in both acute care, home health and hospice settings.
[3851] Growing Your Agency with RN Delegation
- Speaker
- Nixon, Pat
- Model
- 3851
$30.00
Guarantee Your Success with HH VBP
[3861] Guarantee Your Success with HH VBP
This progressive presentation tackles the HH VBP reform from all angles for success to assure your V2V performance produces newly identified outcome levels.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 10, 2024
Program Description: Home Health’s Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Model is the latest of the Impact Act Volume to
Value reforms to affect how we develop and deliver care. By redefining HH quality in terms of Pay-for-Performance (P4P), VBP seeks to improve care efficiency.
As a result, traditional HH Care production and management processes fail to achieve VBP-based quality baselines and the related bonus payment.
When reviewing the HH VBP model, it quickly becomes apparent that the depth and specificity employed to track, define,
and reward qualified care extends well beyond the current level of management in most Home Health agencies. The complexity of VBP contrasts starkly
with both the Star Ratings and HHCAHPS models we know, and it is much more difficult to achieve success. Finally, HH VPB will deliver bonus payments
to the top 10% of HH Providers nationally, and few if any Providers could hope to qualify for the bonus without a major VBP-based quality initiative
in their agencies. This progressive presentation tackles the HH VBP reform from all angles for success to assure your V2V performance produces newly identified outcome levels.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§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 9.10.2026
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): Arnie Cisneros, Owner and President; and Kimberly McCormick, Executive Clinical Director; Home Health Strategic Management (HHSM)
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 Health Systems and HH Providers. He is renowned for his adaptation of traditional Healthcare
operations to address ongoing CMS reforms.
About the Presenter(s): Kimberly McCormick RN/BSN, a highly accomplished clinical consultant in the Home Health industry,
is Executive Clinical Director for Home Health Strategic Management. Her 28 years’ experience in Home Health, 8 spent as Administrator of a Home Health Agency, has given
her the experience and the knowledge to provide unrivaled insight into the home care arena. Kimberly has established herself as a national expert in the area of Utilization
Management and Operation Excellence in Home Health services. During her time as Administrator, she achieved deficiency-free surveys by The Joint Commission, deficiency-free
Department of Health & CMS surveys, and a 0.42% error rate on an ADR audit. Kimberly is a contributing author on the HHSM newsletter and is presenting nationally on
home care topics and care models proposed by CMS and MedPac for the future of the Home Health industry.
[3861] Guarantee Your Success with HH VBP
- Speaker
- Cisneros, Arnie | McCormick, Kim
- Model
- 3861
$30.00
HCSSA Regulatory Compliance for Administrators [Nov2024]
[3887] HCSSA Regulatory Compliance for Administrators [Nov2024]
An extensive presentation of Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs).
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 11, 2024
Program Description: This is a 2-part, rich-media capture of the TAHC&H live training
presentations specifically focused on Texas Chapter 97 Licensing Standards for Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs).
It covers topics outlined in the HCSSA Licensure rule related to information on licensing standards and applicable state or Federal Laws, including, required content from
Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 250 and Chapter 142 and its intent as it relates to licensing standards that must be met by administrators.
Additional topics addressed include Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for Employment in Certain Facilities
Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities; Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly; and OSHA.
This program [3887] is a component of the
Initial Phase One training curriculum for new HCSSA Administrators and Alternates.
Existing Administrators and Alternates can also
use this program [3887] as a component of their annual continuing education.
Upon successful completion, three (3) completion certificates are available for you to document this training:
TX HCSSA Administrator Hrs referencing applicable §558.259 topics [Certificates used for Initial Training]
TX HCSSA Administrator Hrs referencing §558.260 (a)(1) topic [Certificates used for annual Admin CE]
Nurse CE Hrs
HCSSA Rule Reference(s) | Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[c][1]information on the licensing standards for an agency
§558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency, including:
§558.259[c][2][A]the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, Home and Community Support Services,
and Chapter 250, Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for
Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities
§558.259[c][2][B]the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 102, Rights of the Elderly
§558.259[c][2](C)Americans with Disabilities Act
§558.259[c][2][G]the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
Part 1: 2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Part 2: 2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Total : 4.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
Part 1: 2.0 Contact Hr(s)
Part 2: 2.0 Contact Hr(s)
Total : 4.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.11.2026
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: Jennifer Elder, Home Health Regulatory and Policy Manager, TAHC&H | Grace Werckle, BSN, RN,
Home Care Education Nurse Manager, TAHC&H
About the Presenter:
Grace Werckle is the Home Care Education Nurse Manager for TAHC&H. Prior to joining the TAHCH staff, Grace worked in the Homecare
Industry for over 25 years. She has had the wonderful opportunity to serve in multiple roles at Home Health Agencies fulfilling positions varying from Administrator/Alternate
Administrator to DON/Supervising Nurse/Clinical Supervisor to Case Management to Field RN. With this, Grace earned extensive experience in Licensed and Certified, Licensed Home
Health and Personal Assistance Services licensure categories. Grace specialized in QA and Documentation including certifications of COS-C for OASIS and HCS-D for Coding Compliance
and has worked under The Joint Commission, CHAP and AHCH accreditations. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas and
currently works with Texas Association for Homecare and Hospice in the Home Care Education Nurse Manager role.
About the Presenter:
Jennifer Elder started with TAHC&H in September 2019 as the Home Care Regulatory and Policy Manager and is
now the Director of Regulatory Affairs. Her experience includes Home Health and Hospice Administration, DME Management and Home Care Consulting. Prior to coming to TAHC&H she
worked as a consultant from 2012 – 2017 for home health and hospice agencies and DME agencies throughout Texas. She has hands on experience in the home care industry with the
ADR process, QAPI programs, Marketing and Business Development, Licensing, Accreditation, Plans of Correction and Informal Dispute Resolutions, Human Resources, Policy
Development and Strategic Planning.
[3887] HCSSA Regulatory Compliance for Administrators [Nov2024]
- Speaker
- Elder,J & Werckle,G [TAHC&H]
- Model
- 3887
$120.00
HHCAHPS: Patient Experience vs Patient Satisfaction and Why it matters in HHVBP
[3837] HHCAHPS: Patient Experience vs Patient Satisfaction and Why it matters in HHVBP
In-depth look at the HHCAHPS survey to learn how scores are interpreted, their impact, and how to improve your agency’s performance.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
Program Description: With the introduction of the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, there's a direct financial implication for agencies based on their
Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) measures. It's vital for home health providers to recognize that "Patient Experience" is as crucial, if not more so, than the conventional view of
HHCAHPS as simply a "Patient Satisfaction" indicator. A detailed examination of HHCAHPS reveals that an impressive 17 out of 19 questions zero in on patient experience, underlining its increasing significance.
This focus resonates with the trends we've seen in acute care settings in the past few years. Elevating your agency's HHCAHPS scores holds significance because it indicates not just patient contentment but can also
catalyze enhancements in quality, influence reimbursement and financial support, establish a competitive edge, guarantee adherence to regulations, furnish ongoing insights, enhance staff involvement, and
foster a culture of accountability and transparency. Ultimately, this endeavor contributes to improved patient care and outcomes. In this program you will receive insights into the specific HHCAHPS questions
that influence patients' evaluations of clinicians. Actionable strategies are offered to help agencies enhance patient experiences, improve HHCAHPS scores, and cultivate a more robust relationship
between patients and clinicians in today's healthcare environment. View this in-depth look at the HHCAHPS survey to learn how scores are interpreted, their impact, and how to improve your agency’s 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][5]quality improvement
§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 02.22.2026
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): J’non Griffin, RN MHA HCS-D, COS-C, HCS-H , Sr. Vice President/Principal-Coding and OASIS Department, SimiTree and Matthew Mulski, Co-founder and Director of Home Health Partnerships, TELOS Health Solutions
About the Presenter(s): J'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.
About the Presenter(s): Matthew Mulski Over the past decade, Matthew has provided strategic guidance to numerous home health agencies, adeptly navigating intricate challenges through the
implementation of advanced technology and streamlined workflow processes. Prior to founding Telos in 2019, Matthew played an instrumental role in driving the growth of various startup technology
and service providers, with a specialization in serving the post-acute industry.
[3837] HHCAHPS: Patient Experience vs Patient Satisfaction and Why it matters in HHVBP
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non + Mulski, Matthew
- Model
- 3837
$30.00
HHVBP Evolution | Key Changes and How to Adapt
[3862] HHVBP Evolution | Key Changes and How to Adapt
Learn how each of these outcomes will be calculated, and first steps for turning the challenges into achievements.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 10, 2024
Program Description: We’ve just received the first annual VBP report in August and CMS already
has major changes to the outcomes beginning January 1, 2025. Now is the time to ramp up your efforts so that the data collected in January
will reflect your agency’s best efforts and strategic adjustments can be made. The new Discharged to Community will be 9% of your Total
Performance Score (TPS); Discharge Function, incorporating the GG items, will be 20% of your TPS; and the Potentially Preventable
Hospitalization will be 26% of the TPS. Learn how each of these outcomes will be calculated, and first steps for turning the challenges into achievements.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§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 9.10.2026
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): Lisa Selman-Holman JD, BSN, RN VP Education and Quality McBee
About the Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman brings more than 35 years of experience in the home health and hospice industry,
specializing in regulatory compliance, both as an RN and a home care attorney. Lisa founded Selman-Holman CoDR (Coding Done Right), a coding outsource and audit company,
which was acquired by McBee in 2021. In her role as VP of Education & Quality, Lisa leads the education team in producing quality education through live events and
online via Post-Acute Academy. Post-Acute Academy includes a robust catalog of courses in home health and hospice hot topics as well as onboarding requirements.
Additionally, Lisa leads the quality audit team to ensure the highest-level of accuracy in coding and clinical documentation internally at McBee and externally
for clients nationwide. Lisa is the past chair of the Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance (BMSCC) and is an originator of the Homecare Coding
Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D), Homecare Clinical Specialist-OASIS (HCS-O) and Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H) credentials. She is an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer.
[3862] HHVBP Evolution | Key Changes and How to Adapt
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman, Lisa
- Model
- 3862
$30.00
