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.
Palmetto GBA | Jurisdiction M Home Health Updates
[3859] Palmetto GBA | Jurisdiction M Home Health Updates
A comprehensive review of HH Updates for Jurisdiction M agencies.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 9, 2024
Program Description: Home HealthWorkshop Topics discussed in this presentation include:
Home Health Compliance Program
Home Health RCD
Home Health Utilization
PEPPER
Disbursement
Length of Stay
Improper Payments
Medical review
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT)
Unified Program Integrity Contractor (UPIC)
Care Planning
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
2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
2.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 9.09.2026
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): Charles Canaan, RN, Senior Provider Relations Consultant, Provider Outreach & Education, Palmetto GBA
About the Presenter(s): Charles Canaan has over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings,
to include inpatient, outpatient, home and organizational settings. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk,
Virginia and a Master of Public Health Degree in Health Promotion and Education from the University of South Carolina and a Coding for Health Care Professionals Certificate
from Trident technical College. He currently provides education and consultation to Medicare providers with learning needs.
[3859] Palmetto GBA | Jurisdiction M Home Health Updates
- Speaker
- Canaan, C & Brogdon, E [Palmetto
- Model
- 3859
$60.00
Palmetto GBA | Medicare Hospice | Back with More in 2024
[3866] Palmetto GBA | Medicare Hospice | Back with More in 2024
Designed to equip hospice providers with the tools they need to be successful in Medicare billing, coverage and documentation requirements.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 9, 2024
Program Description: Palmetto GBA is pleased to present our 2024 Hospice Workshop series, titled “Medicare Hospice: Back with More in 2024”.
This workshop is designed to equip hospice providers with the tools they need to be successful in Medicare billing, coverage and documentation requirements including:
Hospice Utilization
Length of Stay
Disbursement
Part B Spending
Continuous Care
Improper Payments
Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT)
Medical Review
Appeals
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
2.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
2.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 9.09.2026
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): Charles Canaan, RN, Senior Provider Relations Consultant, Provider Outreach & Education, Palmetto GBA
About the Presenter(s): Charles Canaan has over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings,
to include inpatient, outpatient, home and organizational settings. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk,
Virginia and a Master of Public Health Degree in Health Promotion and Education from the University of South Carolina and a Coding for Health Care Professionals Certificate
from Trident technical College. He currently provides education and consultation to Medicare providers with learning needs.
[3866] Palmetto GBA | Medicare Hospice | Back with More in 2024
- Speaker
- Canaan, Charles [Palmetto]
- Model
- 3866
$60.00
PANEL: Prioritizing the Technology Superhighway: Get on or Get Left Behind....
[3885] PANEL: Prioritizing the Technology Superhighway: Get on or Get Left Behind....
Gain practical strategies,
actionable solutions, and tangible takeaways that will empower your agency to make informed decisions and solve the challenges ahead
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 11, 2024
Program Description: In today's rapidly evolving landscape, technology is no longer just a tool—it's the
backbone of progress in every industry, including healthcare. But with so many advancements, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of
automation, data, and analytics. How do you know what your agency truly needs? Where do you begin, and what critical questions should you be asking?
This program delivers and exclusive session with industry leaders who will demystify these technologies, sharing their invaluable insights and real-world
experiences in healthcare automation. This is your opportunity to not only learn about the latest automation proficiencies but also to understand
how these innovations can significantly impact the future of your agency.
Whether you represent a large, medium, or small agency, this session is tailored to your needs. You’ll gain practical strategies,
actionable solutions, and tangible takeaways that will empower your agency to make informed decisions and solve the challenges ahead. Don’t miss out
on this chance to equip your agency with the knowledge it needs to thrive in the future of healthcare.
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): Jennifer Riley, Director of Business Development, Nicular, Justin Grammens, Managing Partner, Recursive Awesome,
Artificial Intelligence Strategic Consulting; Bud Langham, PT, MBA, EVP Clinical Excellence & Strategy, Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Rileyserves as the Director of Business Development at Nicular, a healthcare automation company.
Nicular is a healthcare focused automation company, specializing in automating complex workflows and helping agencies prevent holds and recover missed visits.
Jennifer has 30 years of experience in the healthcare and human services spaces, the last 19 of which have been in pediatric and adult home health. Over the years, Jennifer has
held various leadership roles at TAHC&H, including serving on the board and chairing the Pediatric and Government Affairs Committees.
About the Presenter(s): Justin Grammens is a lifelong learner, speaker, publisher, author, thought leader, podcast host, and
educator in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Software Development. He is the founder and CEO of Recursive Awesome and Lab651, companies that consult with executives to
leverage Artificial Intelligence and build custom software applications, enhancing efficiency and automation in business operations.
Additionally, Justin serves as a board member at Code4Pro, where he provides technical strategy for developing an AI platform designed to
measure individual first responders' physical (biometric) stress levels in real-time. He is also the president and co-founder of the 501(c)(3)
non-profit Applied AI, the creator, producer, and host of the Applied AI Podcast, the owner and publisher of Applied AI Weekly News, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saint Thomas.
Above all, Justin values his family life. He is blessed with a loving wife and two wonderful boys who bring joy and balance to his life. Justin invites professional connections and
looks forward to assisting others in any way possible.
About the Presenter(s): Bud LanghamComing Soon
[3885] PANEL: Prioritizing the Technology Superhighway: Get on or Get Left Behind....
- Speaker
- PANEL
- Model
- 3885
$30.00
Partnering with Hospice for Palliative Care Program
[3434] Partnering with Hospice for Palliative Care Program
A fresh look at how both Private Pay and Hospice agencies can work together...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 51st Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 27, 2020
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][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: Have you ever thought about the opportunity to partner with Hospice or Private Pay to expand your services?
This program is a fresh look at how both Private Pay and Hospice agencies can work together to meet the needs of their patient populations. Jo Alch brings an enlightening
pathway to this arena and pulls from her personal experience in working with both Private Pay and Hospice agencies.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jo Alch, RN, Founder and Director of Nursing, Acappella In-Home Care
About the Presenter(s):
Jo Alch is the Founder and Director of Nursing at Acappella in Home Care. Jo worked as a hospice field and triage nurse for many years,
discovering a big void in exceptional private duty care and nursing services. Jo opened Acappella in 2006, with a vision to be the leading private pay agency in the DFW area.
Jo has won numerous awards for her efforts. She was selected as one of the “Great 100 RNs” in Dallas in 2007. In 2012, Jo was awarded D Magazine’s prestigious “Excellence in Nursing” for
home care, and was also recognized by Nurses.com magazine as a regional finalist for outstanding home care nursing. Jo served on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association for
Home Care and Hospice, and had an active role on the private pay committee. She is currently serving on the board for the Community Council of Greater Dallas, and is the committee
chair for the Dallas Area Agency on Aging. Jo is an active member of her church choir, recently performing at Carnegie Hall in NYC. She is originally from New Orleans, where she is
in the Krewe of Muses. Jo has an amazing husband and three wonderful children.
[3434] Partnering with Hospice for Palliative Care Program
- Speaker
- Alch, Jo
- Model
- 3434
$45.00
PAS Reporting Requirements
[3754] PAS Reporting Requirements
Why capture information about your clients and staff through documentation, and what reporting can and should look like for PAS.
Want to Save Time? This and 4 additonal programs are included in the Survey Preparedness Workshop for PAS Providers package.
Order PKG6986 to get all 5!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Spring Virtual Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 11, 2023
Program Description: When operating a PAS home care agency, it can be daunting to figure out which
rules apply to your agency, how to modify certain home health statutes that do apply, and to make sense of them for your non-medical business model.
This presentation discusses why it is important to capture information about your clients and staff through documentation, and what reporting can and should look like for PAS.
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
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 05.11.2025
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): Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner, SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Candyce Slusher As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies thrive while
providing the highest quality care to seniors in their communities, while educating, empowering and supporting agency owners in all aspects of operations and compliance.
[3754] PAS Reporting Requirements
- Speaker
- Slusher, Candyce
- Model
- 3754
$30.00
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Collaborative Care
[2598] The Quest for the Perfect Triad for Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH): Collaborative Care between Primary Care, Home Health and Hospital Teams
Education-Training Credits:
1.00 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary: Learn how PCMH strategies improved care coordination,
care delivery, and patient outcomes.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Faculty: Khan, Nusrat (Ness)
Program Description: The current void of collaborative care between
the primary care physician’s practice, inpatient care, and home health is
costly for the U.S. healthcare system and can result in poor outcomes. Home health and primary care in a patient-centered
medical home (PCMH) has a role in addressing this need through a new approach with better care-
team collaboration.
PCMH is a patient-centric model of healthcare delivery based on ongoing, personal relationships
between patients, physicians, and healthcare teams, which includes the patient as a team member. In this program a primary care physician
describes how a Texas physician practice transformed into a medical home, adopted PCMH
strategies and partnered with hospitalists and preferred home health partners to improve care coordination,
care delivery, and patient outcomes. Learn why...and how home care is part of the PCMH team.
Presentation Date: 8.20.2014
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Define the patient-centered medical home model of care delivery.
Discuss the importance of care coordination as it relates to improved care at a reduced
cost.
Describe the implications for future collaboration between home care providers and
physician practices.
About the Presenter:
Nusrat (Ness) Khan, MD, MBA, FAAP, is
the Medical Director of MedPeds Medical Clinic, PA in Weatherford, TX. He
completed his early education, college, and medical school in North Carolina and completed specialty training
and board certification at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. He is double board certified
in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. His love of teaching manifested early in his career; he has received
teaching awards at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and at University of North Texas Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Khan remains a strong believer patient centered medical care model. For the last 2 years he has being
working on creating and implementing models for patient centered care plans that allow seamless information
and care transfer at transitions of care between outpatient clinics, Home Health Care, and inpatient care.
[2598] The Quest for the Perfect Triad for Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH): Collaborative Care between Primary Care, Home Health and Hospital Teams
- Speaker
- Kahn, Nusrat
- Model
- 2598
$30.00
Paying Parents as Caregivers
[3683] Paying Parents as Caregivers
Exploring the potential benefits and challenges of parents as caregivers for their medically fragile children.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: Have you had questions about paying parents as caregivers?
Watch speakers Lisa Malone and Brian Nelson from AXXESS in exploring the potential benefits and challenges of states paying
parents as caregivers for their medically fragile children and walk away with valuable information for the benefit of your agency.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Malone, RN, Clinical Product Manager at AXXESS and Brian Nelson, Product Marketing Manager, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Lisa Malone is a Clinical Product Manager at Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare technology company.
She drives the partnership with internal stakeholders to guide solutions from concept to launch. Prior to joining Axxess, she served as the Director of Clinical Services for a
home care organization, where she led a team of professionals in providing exceptional care.
About the Presenter(s):
Brian Nelson is the Home Care Product Manager at Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare
technology company. He provides leadership for the Home Care team by working with both clients and engineers to ensure operational success of the Home Care solution.
Prior to working with Axxess, he served as the regional field operations manager at Maxim Healthcare Services where he successfully led several software implementations throughout his region.
[3683] Paying Parents as Caregivers
- Speaker
- Malone,Lisa & Nelson,Brian
- Model
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$30.00
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!
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- Gaboury, Melinda
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- 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?
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- Griffin, J'non
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- 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
Pediatric QAPI Compliance - How to Avoid Costly QAPI Fines by Collecting Relevant Pediatric Da
[3749] Pediatric QAPI Compliance - How to Avoid Costly QAPI Fines by Collecting Relevant Pediatric Data
l\Learn the required elements for QAPI documentation, recommendations for
pediatric data collection and how to confirm all performance monitoring is being implemented
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2023
Program Description: In this presentation you will learn the required elements for QAPI documentation, recommendations for
pediatric data collection and how to confirm all performance monitoring is being implemented. Learn how to document identified areas for performance improvement and write a plan for correction.
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.09.2025
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): Beverly Sepulveda, MBA, BSN, RN, CEO, Founder, Principle Consultant, SynerImages Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Beverly Sepulveda is the founder, CEO, and Principle consultant for SynerImages Healthcare Consulting, a national
healthcare and regulatory consulting firm in operation for over 23 years. She holds a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her nursing specialization
is in quality assurance and accreditation compliance. Ms. Sepulveda's consulting expertise covers a broad array of areas including Home Health Agencies, Therapy clinics, ORFs, CORFs,
Hospitals and the MCO industry. Ms. Sepulveda's company specializes in start-up healthcare business seeking state and federal licensure, cloud-based policies and procedures, on-going
regulatory compliance services and insurance contracting assistance.
Prior to her working for SynerImages, Ms. Sepulveda was the Executive Director for PCA Health plans of Texas [later purchased by Humana] and held senior
management positions with Aetna, CIGNA, and MetLife insurance companies. Her medical experience was at St. David's Hospital, Bellaire Hospital, Critical Care of America Home Health,
North American Medical Management and Princeton Medical Management services.
SynerImages is a Texas-based healthcare consulting firm with offices in Houston and South Texas. In addition to offering home health startup
and compliance services, her firm also facilitates other business needs such coordinating medical equipment inspections, application management services, educational
conferences/webinars and other business operations assistance.
[3749] Pediatric QAPI Compliance - How to Avoid Costly QAPI Fines by Collecting Relevant Pediatric Data
- Speaker
- Sepulveda, Beverly
- Model
- 3749
$30.00
Personal Branding for Private Pay
[PGM1806] Personal Branding for Private Pay: The Magic is in Your Message Summary: The value of branding in agency marketing and how one agency successfully does so. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][10]marketing Faculty: Roth Program Description: Learn the value of personal Branding from a private duty agency that has had great success by using this element of marketing. This program provides: a discussion on what is personal Branding in the Private Pay arena ability to learn the importance of identifying what your company stands for how to include your staff in the Brand development process the importance of consistency with your Brand message Once developed, you can use the Brand to communicate your message or messages consistently in your community to consumers using mass media and multimedia to recruit caregivers. Real-world examples of print, radio, tv and web content are included. Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Define a brand Discuss how to define your message Discuss making sure your message is consistent Describe partnering with vendors that understand our business Explain how to utilize multi-media because it engages all of your senses About the Presenter: Managing Partner, Bob Roth helped start Cypress HomeCare Solutions with his family in 1994. With 26 years of consumer products, health care and technology experience, Bob is considered an innovator of technologies used to enhance communication and effectively support customers and peers. Cypress HomeCare Solutions has been honored to receive a number of awards over the years. In October 2007 they were awarded Small Business of the Year award from Goodwill Industries of Central Arizona. Cypress was also named one of the 2009 Comerica Bank Arizona Companies to Watch. Bob is proud to say that after ranking among the top three for the past three years, Cypress has been ranked #1 in Ranking Arizona’s Top Arizona Home Care Agencies for 2010. Most recently Bob and his father Sheldon Roth were nominated for the Spirit of Philanthropy Award for their generosity and community involvement. Bob’s background in consumer products marketing and his creative approach to marketing in home care has afforded him invitations to join the faculty and be an advisor to the following associations; National Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), Private Duty Home Care Association (PDHCA), Decisions Health and Private Duty Insider, and National Private Duty Association (NPDA). In 2009 Bob was asked to join the board for PDHCA. Education-Training Credits: 1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [PGM1806] Personal Branding for Private Pay: The Magic is in Your Message
- Speaker
- Roth, Bob
- Model
- 1806
$45.00
Practical Advice for Strengthening Your In-House Home Health or Hospice Compliance Program
[3650] Building from Baseline | Practical Advice for Strengthening Your In-House Home Health or Hospice Compliance Program
A 2022 TAHC&H Member Webinar - Now Available to All!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 2022 Monthly Member Webinars | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 2, 2022
Program Description: Despite your best efforts, regulatory violations are likely to still occur.
Nevertheless, there are a number of steps you can take that can significantly improve your home health and hospice agency’s compliance.
Attorneys Regina Morano and Richard Pecore will discuss ways your organization can reduce its level of risk through the successful enhancement of your compliance program.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Richard Pecore and Regina Morano | Liles Parker Attorneys & Counselors at Law
About the Presenter(s):
Richard Pecore is a licensed Texas attorney with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Pecore is a graduate of the University of Texas
and South Texas College of Law Houston. Mr. Pecore joined Liles Parker as an associate attorney in January 2012 and became a partner with the firm in February 2016. Mr. Pecore has worked
on a variety of health care related matters, and the past 6 years focusing on Medicare and Medicaid administrative provider appeals and creating provider regulatory compliance plans.
Since joining Liles Parker, Mr. Pecore has focused on “big box” Medicare and Medicaid overpayments. He has successfully defended overpayment cases ranging in value from $15,000 to
$6 million dollars. Mr. Pecore is a Certified Medical Compliance Officer with PMI, is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Mr. Pecore lives in Kingwood, Texas.
About the Presenter(s):
Regina Morano J.D., CHC is a healthcare regulatory attorney and compliance executive with more than
two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors. Ms. Morano began her healthcare career as a Jesuit Volunteer and founding staff member of Baltimore’s
Health Care for the Homeless Program, and has served in key legal and compliance positions with leading healthcare and regulatory organizations. Ms. Morano focuses her practice on
regulatory compliance matters involving hospitals, physician practices, laboratory and interventional pain providers, workers compensation regulations, and strategic
implementation of corporate integrity agreements for healthcare providers who have been subject to government enforcement. She has been certified in healthcare compliance since 2007.
[3650] Building from Baseline | Practical Advice for Strengthening Your In-House Home Health or Hospice Compliance Program
- Speaker
- Liles Parker Attorneys
- Model
- W3650
$30.00
Practice, Practice, Practice...Applying the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Ethics to Home Care
[3689] Practice, Practice, Practice...Applying the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Ethics to Home Care
This course will provide the 2 contact hours of continuing education on jurisprudence and ethics that is required for all Texas nurses.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Nursing - Targeted Continuing Education
Nursing Jurisprudence and Nursing Ethics
Texas Board of Nursing Rule 216.3(g)
All nurses must complete at least 2 contact hours of CNE relating to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics
before the end of every third two-year licensing period (applicable to licensing periods that began on or after January 1, 2014). The CNE course(s) must contain information related to:
the Texas Nursing Practice Act,
the Board's rules (including §217.11, Standards of Nursing Practice),
the Board's position statements,
principles of nursing ethics, and
professional boundaries.
Contact hours completed for this requirement do count towards completion of the 20 contact hours of CNE required for all nurses.
Certification may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
APRNs may not use CME to fulfill this requirement. Only CNE is acceptable.
Program Description: Become reacquainted with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas BON rules and Position Statements.
Every nurse is responsible to know the Texas BON rules that apply to nursing practice. Also covered are ethical principles and professional boundaries.
Lisa Selman-Holman will take rules that every Texas nurse needs to know and practically apply those to home care.
This course will provide the 2 contact hours of continuing education on jurisprudence and ethics that is required for all Texas nurses
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][4]ethics
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.00 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman, Vice President Quality and Education, McBee
About the Presenter(s):
Lisa Selman-Holman is a veteran of home care with over 35 years spent in
home health and hospice, both as an RN and as an attorney practicing exclusively in home care. She is the Vice President of Quality and Education for
McBee as of July 1, 2021. McBee is a full-service healthcare consulting firm providing coding and OASIS outsourcing, comprehensive medical review, and education. Lisa directs McBee's Post Acute Academy.
[3689] Practice, Practice, Practice...Applying the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Ethics to Home Care
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman, Lisa
- Model
- 3689
$60.00
Prepare for 2024 with a Financial & Operational Perspective of the Hospice Final Rule
[3822] Prepare for 2024 with a Financial & Operational Perspective of the Hospice Final Rule
This program is a MUST for all Hospice staff.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: It is crucial for hospice agencies to understand how the Hospice Final Rules impact agency operations both financially and operationally.
The Hospice Final Wage Index & Payment Rule is packed full of changes for 2023-2024 including a projection of 3.1% increase in total hospice payments. However, it is not an overall increase in reimbursement
rates for everyone due to the significant and widely varying changes in the wage index that drives the local rates an agency receives from Medicare. This program also includes strategic
insights with a comprehensive breakdown of the updates to Hospice Conditions of Participation and Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements. See SimiTree’s national speakers, Mike Simione and Laurie Newlun,
as they delve into the conversations that matter. You will gain the knowledge and resources for preparing your agency for the impact of both the value piece and financial piece as well as outline
anticipated actions providers should take now. This program is a MUST for all Hospice 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][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 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 and Laurie Newlun, MSN, RN, CHC, CHPC, Senior Manager SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
About the Presenter(s): Mike Simione is a Manager with Simione Healthcare Consultants and has been an employee since 2011. Michael has wide-ranging experience in budgeting,
strategic planning, cost reporting, financial, clinical and marketing analytics and benchmarking. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Bucknell University, graduating magna cum laude and a
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Quinnipiac University, where he received the Faculty Award for Academic Excellence as the top graduate in his class.
Michael’s extensive work with Simione Healthcare Consultants includes the development of comprehensive financial, clinical, staffing and marketing analysis tools to improve efficiencies
and financial performance for various home health, hospice and private duty companies. In addition, Michael has in-depth experience providing services for interim management, cost reporting, budgeting, accounting,
financial feasibility studies, competitor analysis, strategic planning and regulatory compliance to both freestanding and hospital-affiliated home health, hospice and private duty organizations.
Michael is one of Simione Healthcare Consultants experts on Value-Based Purchasing, providing in-depth evaluations and trending of quality initiatives, as well as detailed projections
on the potential financial impact to home health organizations. As an active participant in his profession and community, Michael is a member of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, the Home Care
and Hospice Financial Managers Association, the Young Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association and the Arizona Association for Home Care.
About the Presenter(s): Laurie Newlun joined the team as a Senior Manager in 2021 and provides Compliance, Regulatory and Quality Consulting for home health and
hospice organizations. A Tennessee resident, she has more than 20 years of experience serving home health and hospice organizations and focused expertise in hospice and palliative care across clinical operations,
quality management, and corporate compliance in both hospital and community based settings. Certified in healthcare compliance and healthcare privacy by the Health Care Compliance Association, she is a former
national director of palliative and advanced illness and a hospice accreditation site visitor with the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), where she supported hospice initiatives and the development
and implementation of community based palliative care standards.
Prior to serving as vice president of regulatory and clinical compliance for home health and hospice with Healthcare Strategies Inc., Chattanooga, she spent four years as the lead
hospice compliance partner with Ensign Services, San Juan Capistrano, CA and Pennant Services, Eagle, Idaho, where she managed hospice compliance activities for more than 40 agency locations in 12 states.
During seven years with Hospice of Chattanooga, she served as senior vice president of compliance, executive director of palliative care and nurse manager for acute and long-term care services. She also
served as coordinator of both system service excellence and palliative care with Memorial Healthcare System, Chattanooga. At Saint Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, Laurie spent six years supporting
hospice and palliative care 2 SimiTreeHC.com delivery as a clinical supervisor, branch director of satellite services, and inpatient consultation nurse and coordinator. Laurie’s early nursing experience
includes staff and charge nurse roles at Children’s Medical Center, Tulsa. Prior to earning a master’s degree in nursing from University of Phoenix, Laurie graduated from Oklahoma City University with a B.S.
in health care administration and from Rodgers University with an associate degree of applied since in nursing.
[3822] Prepare for 2024 with a Financial & Operational Perspective of the Hospice Final Rule
- Speaker
- Simione, Mike & Newlun, Laurie
- Model
- 3822
$30.00
Preparing for HEART – Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool
[3125] Preparing for HEART – Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool
What's happening now with HEART.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care
& Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 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 9, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hrs
Social Worker
1.25 CEU
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description:HEART is a standardized comprehensive assessment tool that CMS will
require all Medicare certified hospices to use. While we do not have an exact tool or an exact date of implementation, this program
does discuss what is happening now with HEART, how it will be used, what might be in the tool, and a possible timeline. Lessons learned
from other provider types about mandated standardized assessments is shared with suggestions for preparation specific to hospices.
The presentation incorporates lessons learned so far in the hospice quality reporting program.
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by incorporating documentation
practices to allow for more detailed clinical data collection to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Katie Wehri, Healthcare Provider Solutions
About the Presenter:
Katie Wehri is Director of Operations Consulting for Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS) She joined HPS in 2017 with
more than 25 years in the hospice, home health, private duty and palliative care industries and is certified by the Health Care Compliance Association
in health care compliance and health care privacy compliance. She was a provider executive for 13 years and began consulting at the national level in 2009
specializing in regulatory and accrediting organization standards interpretation, all aspects of healthcare provider operations, and compliance. She has worked
with multiple state and national associations and has written numerous articles and provided numerous presentations on these topics.
[3125] Preparing for HEART – Hospice Evaluation and Assessment Reporting Tool
- Speaker
- Wehri, Katie
- Model
- 3125
$37.50
Preparing for Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing
[3680] Preparing for Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing
An analysis of Texas agencies overall
performance compared to providers in other states and insight into what to expect in the next phase of HHVBP to ensure success.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: After the five-year Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Demonstration came to an
end on December 31, 2020, CMS got busy digging into the data from across the nine HHVBP demonstration states. CMS has determined HHVBP saved money and
should be expanded nationwide in 2023. Join Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) data guru Chris Attaya for an analysis of Texas agencies overall
performance compared to providers in other states. Additionally, viewers will gain insight into what to expect in the next phase of HHVBP to ensure 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][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): Chris Attaya, MBA, Vice President, Product Strategy, Strategic Healthcare Programs
About the Presenter(s):
Chris 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.
[3680] Preparing for Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing
- Speaker
- Attaya, Chris
- Model
- 3680
$30.00
