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.
2024 Hm Health Landscape- How financial, PDGM, & VBP changes in Final Rule impact your agency
[3819] The 2024 Home Health Landscape - How do the financial, PDGM, and VBP changes included in the Final Rule impact your agency?
This program is a MUST for all Home Health staff.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: We all know the home health landscape has been very dynamic over the past several years with the introduction of PDGM, behavioral adjustments,
and the national roll-out of Value-Based Purchasing (VBP). The 2024 Home Health Final Rule is now different with Wage Index & Payment Rate updates, another behavioral adjustment, changes to PDGM payment
calculations, and significant modifications to the VBP structure for 2025. SimiTree’s national speaker, Mike Simione, details the changes that are coming, helps you to understand how they
impact the future Home Health landscape, and provides insights into what your agency can do today successfully navigate this dynamic environment . You will walk away with both the knowledge and
resources to become your agency’s expert on the Home Health Final Rule and strategies toward successful operations moving forward. This program is a MUST for all Home Health staff.
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 11.08.2025
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
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.
[3819] The 2024 Home Health Landscape - How do the financial, PDGM, and VBP changes included in the Final Rule impact your agency?
- Speaker
- Simione, Michael
- Model
- 3819
$30.00
Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 1
[3371] Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 1
Gain insight on the vital parts and pieces to improve
performance with the new payment requirements.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/13/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home
and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 13, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 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][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: The new cash reality under PDGM has home health agencies eager to determine if their
well-laid plans have created effective change to strengthen clinical and financial operations. Gain insight on the vital parts and pieces to improve
performance with the new payment requirements. From revenue validation to organizational processes, Ron Barrera will diagnose and provide a treatment
plan to manage cash flow and achieve greater efficiency.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Ron Barrera, Managing Director, Simione Healthcare Consultants LLC
About the Presenters:
Ron Barrera serves as a Managing Director at Simione Healthcare Consultants, drawing on more than 30 years of
progressive financial, operational and strategic experience as a home health and hospice executive, consultant and interim leader. He spearheads team consulting efforts in finance
to support clients with financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, accounts receivable management, benchmarking, strategic planning, transition of new acquisitions, purchasing and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement issues.
A resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, Ron previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas in Dallas/Fort Worth, and
also served as a vice president of operations for a large for-profit home health agency. In his role as a consultant, he has assisted organizations in achieving enterprise wide goals
for transformation and performance improvement, enhancing back office processes, systematizing end-to-end departments and their deliverables, and developing shared service functions.
As a highly experienced interim leader, Ron has served as executive director and chief financial officer, managing financial, operational and reimbursement functions for providers
ranging in size from $25M to $280M+ in annual revenue. An active member of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, and the Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association,
Ron is a seasoned speaker for state and national associations. He graduated with a B.B.A. in accounting from Lamar University.
[3371] Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 1
- Speaker
- Barerra, Ron
- Model
- 3371
$45.00
Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 2
[3372] Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 2
Insights for teams, team leaders and case managers based on the findings of gap analyses...
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/13/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home
and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 13, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 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][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: The new financial realities under PDGM require home health agencies to look closely at
clinical operations and make accommodations that will uphold quality, including care alternatives that add value to the equation. Laura Wilson shares
insights for teams, team leaders and case managers based on the findings of gap analyses to help organizations make a successful transition under the new requirements.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Laura Wilson, RN, BSN, COS-C, Senior Manager, Operations Consultant, Simione Healthcare Consultants LLC
About the Presenters:
Laura Wilson A nurse in home-based care since 1985, Laura has served in progressively
responsible clinical and regional leadership roles in the throughout the United States, including Minnesota, Washington, and Florida. Her extensive expertise includes
multi-site operations, quality management, human resources, compliance, business development in home-based care. With additional experience in home health consulting
and acute care, she has worked to advance the role of home health, hospice and palliative care to support population health with health systems and networks.
Wilson previously worked for Kindred at Home (MN), North Memorial Health Care (MN), Intrepid USA Health Care Services (TX), Nurse On Call Home Health Care (FL),
Tender Loving Care/Staff Builders (Western US), In Home Health (MN), and Health One Home Care & Hospice (now Allina – MN). A certified OASIS clinical specialist,
she earned her BSN from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.
[3372] Anatomy of the Cash Crunch; Solutions for Home Health Challenges with PDGM – Part 2
- Speaker
- Wilson, Laura
- Model
- 3372
$45.00
Budgeting and Cash Flow under PDGM
[3465] Budgeting and Cash Flow under PDGM
Year two of PDGM presents many cash flow challenges for home health agencies, especially with
the elimination of the RAP payment.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 19, 2020
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
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: Year two of PDGM presents many cash flow challenges for home health agencies, especially with
the elimination of the RAP payment. It is important for an agency to operate effectively in all areas of the revenue cycle to reduce the cycle time for claims
and avoid cash flow issues. This program covers all the critical roles in the revenue cycle process, and discusses how to avoid cash flow issues as well as
identify Key Performance Indicators that impact financial performance and how to develop a realistic PDGM budget.
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate intent to change
their practice by developing a realistic and dynamic 2021 PDGM budget and Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) that impact financial performance in PDGM.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Michael Simione, Manager, Simione Healthcare Consultants | Kim Chapman, Senior Manager, Finance & Revenue Cycle, Simione Healthcare Consultants, LLC
About the Presenter(s):
Michael Simione is a Manager with Simione Healthcare Consultants and has been an employee
since 2011. Michael has wide-ranging experience in PDGM, finance, budgeting, strategic planning, cost reporting, data analytics and benchmarking.
Kim Chapman joined the Simione team in 2020 to support the financial goals of home care
and hospice clients with her strong background in claims and billing management in provider organizations, and experience as a consultant and interim manager for
revenue cycle management. She previously served more than 15 years in home and community-based care organizations across billing, EMR/technology analysis, claims
analytics and quality/process improvement disciplines. Between 2005-2020, she served as director of revenue cycle management at Gulfside Healthcare Services, and
held progressive roles in billing coordination, RCM, and patient accounts at Chapters Health System, both in Florida. She also has experience as a revenue cycle
systems analyst with Bon Secours in Virginia. Kim is a graduate of Saint Leo University, St. Leo, Florida, with a B.S. in healthcare management.
[3465] Budgeting and Cash Flow under PDGM
- Speaker
- Simione, Mike & Chapman, K
- Model
- 3465
$37.50
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
Episode Management in PDGM – What's your Plan
[3277] Episode Management in PDGM – What's your Plan
Learn concepts of patient case management in the PDGM environment...
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/27/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from
both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 27, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
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:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description:In this program, viewers will learn concepts of patient case management in the PDGM environment.
Topics include patient centered, individualized assessments; planning specific interventions and goals; focused learning plans; and following a roadmap of
care delivery to reach best outcomes by discharge.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by
implementing best practices in patient case management to contribute to optimal patient outcomes in the Patient Driven Groupings Model environment.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Jennifer Gibson Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Senior Clinical Consultant, Axxess
About the Presenter:
Jennifer Gibson Osburn is a Registered Nurse with over 23 years of home health industry experience.
She is a certified OASIS and Home Health Coding Specialist, who regularly trains on home health regulation and ICD-10-CM coding. Gibson has held several
leadership roles in home health agencies, including Administrator and Director of Nursing. She consults widely for home health agencies nationwide and is a
sought-after contributor to industry blogs and publications. Gibson is committed to the success of the home care industry and currently serves on several
committees for the Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice. She has a passion for teaching and supporting the home care industry and its dedicated and caring professionals.
[3277] Episode Management in PDGM – What's your Plan
- Speaker
- Osburn, Jennifer
- Model
- 3277
$37.50
Implementation Strategies for RCD in the New World of PDGM
[3370] Implementation Strategies for RCD in the New World of PDGM
Learn from the presenters experience with RCD and ensure your success.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/13/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home
and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 13, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 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][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: With the implementation of RCD March 2nd, providers in Texas must be able to adapt quickly
and move from implementing PDGM in January to implementing RCD in March. Illinois and Ohio have gone before us and have valuable experience to share with
Texas agencies. This presentation features Executive Director, Sara Ratcliffe, from the Illinois Homecare and Hospice Council, who has been on the front
line of advocacy with CMS and Palmetto GBA, who will discuss their ongoing advocacy and problem solving around RCD along with
Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator, At-Home HealthCare of Sparta Community Hospital, who will share her agency’s techniques that have helped her to
achieve a better than 100% affirmation rate. Learn from their experience and ensure your success.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator, At-Home HealthCare of Sparta Community Hospital; Sara Ratcliffe, Executive Director, Illinois Home Care & Hospice Council
About the Presenters:
Cheryl Adams RN, BSN, MBA with 40 years of clinical nursing and healthcare executive experience. Cheryl has been the
administrator of At-Home Health Care of Sparta Community Hospital since its inception in 1996. Cheryl is responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining the business plan for the
hospital based home health agency known as At-Home Health Care. The agency under her direction has a history of multiple deficiency free surveys, a reduction in acute care hospitalization
rate, improved patient satisfaction and implementation of a telehealth program. Cheryl is credentialed as a Home Health ICD-10 Coder and OASIS Specialist. Cheryl is committed to having a
voice for the home care industry and the people that are served. She feels it is important that leaders of home care ensure access to care but also quality of care to those we serve all
while staying compliant with rules and regulations of home health. With the implementation of the pilot program of Pre-claim Review in IL, Cheryl has succeeded in achieving a 100% affirmation
rate through the education and implementation of processes to ensure accurate, complete documentation.
Sara Ratcliffe serves as executive director of the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council (IHHC) working with its Board and our team to deliver
exceptional member services, quality educational opportunities, industry leadership and advocacy on public policy issues. Sara has successfully lobbied Congress and the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services to benefit the IHHC membership. She has expertise in large group processes and thrives on coalition building, creative solutions and working toward consensus. A one-time
high school art teacher, Sara earned a BFA in Art History from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Sara serves as the Treasurer of the Central Illinois Foodbank and is a member of
the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln Young Philanthropists.
[3370] Implementation Strategies for RCD in the New World of PDGM
- Speaker
- Adams, Cheryl + Ratcliffe, Sara
- Model
- 3370
$45.00
MAKING IT REAL: Helping Home Health Agencies Put PDGM Into Action
[3151] MAKING IT REAL: Helping Home Health Agencies Put PDGM Into Action
Outlines essential steps to help home health teams fulfill new standards for episode payment under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM).
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 02/14/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Policy Conference in Austin. It is one of 9 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both
home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 14, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Policy Conference | Austin
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.0 Clock Hrs
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][7]financial management
Program Description: Understanding the CMS proposed rule isn’t enough to carry a home health organization
forward successfully with the new payment and quality requirements. Agencies must work to operationalize the new reality, assessing the impact and
transforming policies and practices to uphold quality and maximize reimbursement. This program outlines essential steps to help home health teams
fulfill new standards for episode payment under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM).
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by implementing policies and
practices to uphold quality patient care measures and maximize reimbursement under the Patient Driver Groupings Model.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: William J. Simione III, Managing Principal, Simione Healthcare Consultants
About the Presenter:
Bill Simione III serves as Managing Principal at Simione Healthcare Consultants, leading all consulting, as well as
product and service delivery to support home care and hospice business improvement. He previously managed Simione's Financial Consulting division, and has been actively involved in the
home care and hospice industry for more than 25 years. Bill has held many interim management positions over the years, including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and
Director of Patient Accounting for numerous home care/hospice organizations ranging from single agencies to multi-state organizations and hospital-owned postacute entities. During his
interim management positions, he has been responsible for many agency turnarounds, including positioning an agency for acquisition.
Bill is a highly experienced speaker addressing many national home care and hospice organizations, as well as state and local associations. He is a graduate of
Villanova University with a B.S. in Accounting.
[3151] MAKING IT REAL: Helping Home Health Agencies Put PDGM Into Action
- Speaker
- Simione III, William J.
- Model
- 3151
$60.00
Managing Utilization under PDGM with Star Ratings in Mind
[3275] Managing Utilization under PDGM with Star Ratings in Mind
A review of how agency outcomes affects star ratings under PDGM.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/27/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from
both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 27, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 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:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description:In this program the presenters review how agency outcomes affects star ratings under PDGM.
A case study is presented focusing on care of the patient with a specific primary diagnosis and
differences between caring for the patient under PPS versus PDGM. Key areas of focus will be managing
inappropriate LUPAs under PDGM, cost effective approaches for improving functional status of patients
under PDGM, and recommended metrics to track under PDGM.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change
their practice by implementing effective clinical approaches to contribute to improved patient outcomes under the Patient Driven Groupings Model.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Christopher Attaya, Strategic Healthcare Programs & Sue Payne, RN, MBA, Corridor
About the Presenter:
Christopher Attaya joined SHP in 2014 after spending 28 years in executive
and consulting positions within the Home Health and Hospice industry. In his role, he is responsible for product development and client relationships
to help organizations achieve increased operational and financial performance through the use of SHP’s industry leading analytics platform and benchmark
data. Prior to SHP, Chris was the CFO at the VNA of Boston and had worked at Partners Health Care at Home as CFO and CEO. He received a B.A. in Public
Health from Tufts University and an M.B.A. from the Graduate School of Management at Boston University concentrating in Health Care Finance.
About the Presenter:
Sue Payne joined the Corridor team in December 2016 as part of the Transpirus
acquisition where she served as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services. In her role, Sue is responsible for clinical quality and business review
to assure client satisfaction. She also serves as the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Sue has over 25 years in home care operations and strategic leadership. Prior to her role at Corridor, Sue was the Vice President of Home Health at
Advanced Home Care and at Life Care at Home, both of which are multi-state home care providers. Prior to that, she was the Administrative Director at
Bon Secours Home Care which is a multi-site hospital based home care agency. She has experience with hospital based, long term care and privately held home
care companies. Sue was the recipient of the 2011 Leadership Award from the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina. She has presented
nationally at Press Ganey, Visiting Nurses Association of America, American Congress of Healthcare Executives, and State Associations on topics such as
preventing avoidable readmissions, value based purchasing, staffing retention and early careerist mentoring. She currently serves as a VNAA board member
and is on the VNAA Governance Committee.
Sue has a B.S degree in Nursing from Radford University, a M.B.A from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and holds Certification in
Home Health/Hospice from the National Association of Home Care.
[3275] Managing Utilization under PDGM with Star Ratings in Mind
- Speaker
- Attaya, Chris & Payne, Sue
- Model
- 3275
$45.00
Operations, Budgeting, and Cash Flow Under PDGM
[3316] Operations, Budgeting, and Cash Flow Under PDGM
Identify key steps to ensure a smooth and comprehensive assessment of financial needs for home health operations under PDGM.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/13/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice
Administrator Program Conference in Houston. It is one of 20 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand
access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.0 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: Budget planning is an important priority every year, but it takes on
new significance with PDGM in 2020. PDGM critical metrics will be key not only to managing your operations, but also for
projecting your financial outcomes. This budget presentation will identify key steps to ensure a smooth and comprehensive
assessment of financial needs for home health operations under PDGM.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and
indicate intent to change their practice by identifying key steps to ensure a comprehensive assessment of financial needs for home
health operations under PDGM to ensure continued operation and that contribute to improved patient outcomes.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Ron Barrera, Managing Director, Simione Healthcare Consultants
About the Presenters:
Ron Barrera serves as a Managing Director at Simione Healthcare Consultants, drawing on
more than 30 years of progressive financial, operational and strategic experience as a home health and hospice executive, consultant and interim leader.
He spearheads team consulting efforts in finance to support clients with financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, accounts receivable management,
benchmarking, strategic planning, transition of new acquisitions, purchasing and Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement issues.
A resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, Ron previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas
in Dallas/Fort Worth, and also served as a vice president of operations for a large for-profit home health agency.
In his role as a consultant, he has assisted organizations in achieving enterprise wide goals for transformation and performance
improvement, enhancing back office processes, systematizing end-to-end departments and their deliverables, and developing shared service functions.
As a highly experienced interim leader, Ron has served as executive director and chief financial officer, managing financial, operational and reimbursement
functions for providers ranging in size from $25M to $280M+ in annual revenue.
An active member of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, and the Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers
Association, Ron is a seasoned speaker for state and national associations. He graduated with a B.B.A. in accounting from Lamar University.
[3316] Operations, Budgeting, and Cash Flow Under PDGM
- Speaker
- Barerra, Ron
- Model
- 3316
$60.00
PDGM – Changes Can Not Start Soon Enough!
[3273] PDGM – Changes Can Not Start Soon Enough!
Highlights the areas impacted and outlines process changes to assist agencies in optimizing operations performance.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/27/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from
both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 27, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 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:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: The most significant change in Homecare Reimbursement in 20 years will go into effect
January 2020. The Patient Driven Groupings Model – PDGM is complicated, confusing and overwhelming. Operational areas likely impacted under the new
payment model include referral and sales management, intake, revenue cycle, operational reporting, order and supply management, and much more. This
program highlights the areas impacted and outlines process changes to assist agencies in optimizing operations performance under PDGM to succeed
under this new payment model.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively participate in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by
implementing policies and clinical practices to uphold quality patient care measures and maximize reimbursement under the Patient Driven Groupings Model.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter:
Melinda A. Gaboury with more than 27 years in home care, has over 17 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 PPS training, billing, collections, case-mix
calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. ZPIC, 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 as ex-officio and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors.
Melinda is also the author of the Home Health Pocket Guide to OASIS-C2: A Reference for Field Staff.
[3273] PDGM – Changes Can Not Start Soon Enough!
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3273
$45.00
PDGM and Visit Utilization: Does Your Documentation Support It?
[3512] PDGM and Visit Utilization: Does Your Documentation Support It?
Is your visit utilization based on acuity? Who determines that acuity, and is it based on benchmarks, or is it based off of “the way we have always done it”?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
Program Description: We are one year into the new PDGM payment model. How has your agency adapted to not only the processes,
the payment, but also to provide visit utilization based on acuity? Who determines that acuity, and is it based on benchmarks, or is it based off of “the way we have always done it”?
You will hear when it may or may not be appropriate for nursing, therapy, or other disciplines, based off of YOUR documentation.
Implement or continue developing a sound case management program which is comprehensive, collaborative, and patient centered.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 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, President, Home Health Solutions-A Simione Coding Company
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.
[3512] PDGM and Visit Utilization: Does Your Documentation Support It?
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3512
$45.00
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 Revenue Cycle & the Coming Notice of Admission [NOA]
[3522] PDGM Revenue Cycle & the Coming Notice of Admission [NOA]
Are agencies truly surviving 2021 and prepared for the NOA in 2022?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 12, 2021
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: The most significant change agencies have experienced with billing
in 2020 is the timely submission requirement for the Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) and the coming Notice of Admission (NOA) in 2022.
RAPs have no associated reimbursement in 2021 but carry a monetary penalty if not filed timely. Are agencies truly surviving 2021 and prepared for the NOA in 2022?
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, 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.
[3522] PDGM Revenue Cycle & the Coming Notice of Admission [NOA]
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3522
$30.00
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
PDGM: A Clinical Perspective: Navigating Coding and Documentation for the Future
[3527] PDGM: A Clinical Perspective: Navigating Coding and Documentation for the Future
This programs reveals what is needed to get documentation right the first time.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 13, 2021
Program Description: Documentation in home health has always been a challenge.
Throw in that coding is now a large part of the revenue that your agency receives, make documentation more important than ever.
The struggles with outside documentation from providers, and clinician documentation are enough to drive a quality review department crazy.
This programs reveals what is needed to get it right the first time.
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): J'non Griffin, RN, Home Health Solutions, LLC.
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.
[3527] PDGM: A Clinical Perspective: Navigating Coding and Documentation for the Future
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3527
$30.00
Successful Home Health Culture Change
[3662] Successful Home Health Culture Change
Learn how to identify areas of previous cultures that limit progression under
PDGM, how to address integration of new care programming, and assure all staff move forward in successful value programming.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2022
Program Description: Most HH Providers have struggled to modify agency and staff care processes despite the Volume-2-Value changes in
PDGM and other Medicare reforms. Addressing experienced administrative and management staff can be the most challenging elements of assuring a Home Health Providers,
as they have years of experience in the volume-based model of the past. Learn how to identify areas of previous cultures that limit progression under
PDGM, how to address integration of new care programming, and assure all staff move forward in successful value programming.
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): Kimberly McCormick, RN, BSN, Executive Clinical Director, Home Health Strategic Management
About the Presenter(s):
Kimberly McCormick a highly accomplished nurse consultant in the Home Health
industry, is Executive Clinical Director for Home Health Strategic Management. Her 24 years’ experience in Home Health has given her the experience
and the knowledge to provide unrivaled insight into the homecare arena. Kimberly has established herself as an expert in the area of Utilization
Management of Home Health services.
[3662] Successful Home Health Culture Change
- Speaker
- McCormick, Kimberly
- Model
- 3662
$30.00
