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[12HR_ADMINCE_PREPAID] 12 HR Annual CE | PrePaid Credit for Administrators | Choose Programs Later
Prepayment for 12 Hrs of Annual CE | Choose online programs later | Assign to yourself or other individual. Important Note: This is NOT a group of pre-selected CE programs! When you order this item you will receive a prepaid CE code that can be exchanged anytime within 12 months of purchase for 12 hours of Texas HCSSA Administrative CE training programs available on the HCIN Store. Ensure your administrators and alternates get their annual CE and stay in compliance by prepaying their annual CE hours! Provide the coupon code to an administrator or alternate; they select the programs they want and checkout with the prepaid CE code. How It Works: Place this Item in your Cart and checkout. During checkout you will identify who will be using this prepaid CE code. After payment, we generate a prepaid CE code and email it along with instructions on choosing training programs. When ready to use the prepaid CE code, visit the HCIN Store to browse and choose programs totaling 12 hours of annual CE. At checkout, enter the prepaid CE code in the field labeled [Discount Code] to apply the $360.00 credit. FAQ Do I need to choose all 12 hours at once? You can order less than 12 hours on your first order. We will recalculate your credit balance and email you a new prepaid code. Your next order must use the remaining balance in full. What if my program selections exceed the $360 amount? Once the prepaid CE credit is applied, any additional amount due will be shown. That amount can be paid during checkout using a credit/debit card or PayPal account. Will I receive a receipt for my order? Yes! You will receive a sales receipt for the purchase of the 12 HR Annual CE | PrePaid Credit for Administrators. When the prepaid CE code is used, you will receive another receipt that shows the programs chosen, the prepaid CE code that was applied and any additional payment that may have been made. Can I change who uses the prepaid CE code once it's assigned? Yes! Contact HCIN by email or phone and we can re-issue the prepaid CE code to a different individual. Questions? Contact HCIN directly if you have any questions! [12HR_ADMINCE_PREPAID] 12 HR Annual CE | PrePaid Credit for Administrators | Choose Programs Later

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2021 & Beyond - RAP Phase Out

[3464] 2021 & Beyond - RAP Phase Out
Ready for 5-day, no-pay RAPs in 2021? 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 1.5 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][7]financial management Program Description: There are significant changes that are going to occur in 2021 and 2022 with the Phasing out of the RAP and the introduction of the Notice of Admission. RAPs will have NO associated reimbursement in 2021, but will carry a monetary penalty if not filed timely. The Notice of Admission completely eliminates that RAP and carries a penalty that could erase all payments for the entire time you have cared for the patient! Preparation is KEY! Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the activity and will indicate an intent to change their practice by identifying the 2021 RAP requirements, including timeliness parameters, the 2022 Notice of Admission and the impact of PreClaim Review of the Review Choice Demonstration. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury | COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. About the Presenter(s):
Melinda A. 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. [3464] 2021 & Beyond - RAP Phase Out

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2021 Home Infusion Benefit: “HIT” It Out of the Ballpark With Home Infusion Therapy

[3508] 2021 Home Infusion Benefit: “HIT” It Out of the Ballpark With Home Infusion Therapy
Explore the requirements needed for your agency to set up a successful Part B revenue stream with Home Infusion. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | February 11, 2021 Program Description: Changes to Medicare Reimbursement are altering requirements for home infusion therapy, however, the good news is, this can be an additional revenue stream for your agency. J'non Griffin of Home Health Solutions-A Simione Coding company and explore the requirements needed for your agency to set up a successful Part B revenue stream with Home Infusion. Get accredited under the Home Infusion Therapy Supplier accreditation process and “HIT” it out of the ballpark by providing this niche service. The presentation includes a discussion of what is needed to get started, and marketing towards the accreditation. 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 1.25 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): 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 Griffinis 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. [3508] 2021 Home Infusion Benefit: “HIT” It Out of the Ballpark With Home Infusion Therapy

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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?

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2025 Home Health Landscape | How do changes included in the Final Rule impact your agency?

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2025 Home Health Proposed Rule | What does the future hold?

[3864] 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule | What does the future hold?
This presentation provides a detailed review of the 2025 Proposed Rule for Home Health. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 11, 2024 Program Description: This presentation provides a detailed review of the 2025 Proposed Rule for Home Health. The many changes that are set to be implemented for 2025 will be reviewed with best practices for implementation. It includes the changes proposed & finalized to be implemented January 1, 2025 for the HH Value Based Purchasing Expansion. The significant rate changes and updates to the wage index & case mix weights will also be highlighted. Lastly a quick review of the Requests For Information that were included in this rule be conducted. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][5]quality improvement §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management §558.260[a][7]financial management Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.0 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 9.11.2026 Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151 Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation. Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.” Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. About the Presenter(s): Melinda A. 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 to OASIS-D1. [3864] 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule | What does the future hold?

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Gaboury, Melinda

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22 Tips to Find and Keep Non-Medical Caregivers

[742] 22 Tips to Find and Keep Non-Medical Caregivers Subscription Type: Individual Faculty: Tweed In this seminar, Stephen Tweed addresses the staff recruitment and retention challenges faced by private duty home care providers, focusing specifically on non-medical caregivers. Stephen shares with viewers practical tools and tips, discusses the importance of finding and keeping non-medical caregivers and offers advice on preparing a recruiting and retention action plan. For the past 25 years, Stephen Tweed has served the home care industry as a business strategist, professional speaker, author and consultant. He has served as a board member for three not-for-profit home care agencies and as the Interim President and CEO of a $25 million home care company. He is the father of a 36-year-old son who uses the services of home care on a daily basis. Stephen is also Past-President of the National Speakers Association, a professional society of 3800 experts who speak professionally. As principal of Leading Home Care, Stephen brings this wealth of knowledge and experience and applies it as the leader of this exciting company serving the home care industry. Education-Training Credits: 1.1 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate

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Tweed, Stephen

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A Comprehensive Look at Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models

[3690] A Comprehensive Look at Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
Presents information on new higher-acuity, home-based care models. Presentation Info: TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 1, 2022 Program Description: This session will educate attendees on new higher-acuity, home-based care models, update them on the latest legislative and regulatory environments and review certain operational considering for any companies looking to participate in these new models of care. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting §558.260[a][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): William A. Dombi, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice and Kurt Baumgartel, Executive Vice President of Home Based Care, COMPASSUS About the Presenter(s):
William A. Dombi is the President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) where he serves also as the Director, Center for Health Care Law and the Executive Director, Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association. Bill specializes in legal, legislative, and regulatory advocacy on behalf of patients and providers of home health and hospice care. With over 40 years of experience in health care law and policy, Bill Dombi has been involved in virtually all legislative and regulatory efforts affecting home care and hospice since 1975, including the expansion of the Medicare home health benefit in 1980, the formation of the hospice benefit in 1983, the development of Medicare PPS for home health in 2000, and the national health care reform legislation in 2010. He also has an extensive background in impact oriented litigation. Dombi was lead counsel in the landmark lawsuit that reformed the Medicare home health services benefit, challenges to HMO home care cutbacks for high-tech home care patients, lawsuits against Medicaid programs for inadequate payment rates, a nationwide class action against then-HCFA for its failure to enforce the federal HMO Act, litigation directed against the "Interim Payment System" for the Medicare home health benefit, a lawsuit addressing the so-called Medicare “case mix creep adjustments” in 2008-2010, a challenge to the Medicare face-to-face physician encounter rule, and litigation challenging changes to federal overtime rules. Bill is a longstanding and active member of the ABA and American Health Lawyers Association. About the Presenter(s):
Kurt Baumgartel is Executive Vice President of Home-Based Care for Compassus’ care continuum across Home Health, Home Infusion Palliative and Hospice. He joined Compassus in 2020 at a pivotal period of growth for the company as Compassus and Ascension became partners in Ascension at Home. Baumgartel has extensive experience leading home health and hospice organizations gained over more than 20 years in leadership in the health care industry. Previously Baumgartel was chief operating officer of Evolution Health and Ascension at Home. Before that he held executive positions that include president of Allegheny Health Network’s Home Health and Hospice division, president and chief operating officer of Celtic Healthcare, and president of subsidiary Celtic Living Assistance Services. Baumgartel is active in several professional associations, has been published in trade periodicals and invited as faculty at professional conferences on various home health care topics. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of business. He holds a master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, both from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [3690] A Comprehensive Look at Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models

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A Corporate Integrity Agreement May be Good Medicine

[2821] A Corporate Integrity Agreement May be Good Medicine Education-Training Credits: 1.50 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary:Ensure your risk and compliance programs meet the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (FSG). 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 Faculty: Bommelje, Karen Program Description: In today's healthcare environment there is an ever-increasing amount of scrutiny and government oversight of home health and hospice providers. It may not be a question of "if" you are ever under investigation, but "when" your agency is under the microscope. It is becoming increasingly necessary to ensure your risk and compliance programs meet the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (FSG). This program looks at specific Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) and how closely mirrored they are to the FSG. A robust, effective and ethical compliance program that is more than a binder on the shelf will be a key to keeping the "medicine" away! Presentation Date: 11.17.2015 Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Identify the Seven Elements of a compliance program Explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of your current compliance plan Describe how an effective compliance plan will assist in reducing risk About the Presenter:
Karen Bommelje is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of nursing, management, and consulting experience in the health care industry, including: home care, pediatrics, hospice, long-term care, home care pharmacy/infusion, and medical equipment/respiratory. Prior experience includes Corporate and Regional positions with multi-site Home Health and Hospice providers. Karen’s focus since 1991 has been in Regulatory, Quality, Accreditation and Compliance areas. Karen has been with Simione Healthcare consultants for the past five years where she is a Senior Manager on the Compliance Team responsible for management of regulatory and compliance projects for attorneys and clients. [2821] A Corporate Integrity Agreement May be Good Medicine

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Bommelje, Karen

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Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

[3804] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation
Self-reporting expectations and detailed, step by step, process for reporting according to the HCSSA regulations. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | November 7, 2023 Program Description: What is self-reporting and how can an agency stay in compliance with the HCSSA requirements? You will hear the expectations listed in the Texas Administrative Code for Agency Investigations and provided a detailed, step by step, process for reporting according to the HCSSA regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 Clock Hr(s) Continuing Education for Nurses 1.5 Contact Hr(s) This program awards CNE until 11.07.2025 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): Rosalind J. Nelson-Gamblin, RJNG Health Care Consulting, LLC About the Presenter(s): Rosalind J. Nelson-Gamblin recently retired from a 33-year career in state government at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, where she was a senior policy specialist for regulation of the home health, hospice, and personal assistance services industry including supportive palliative care, assisted living, and day activity and health services. In her state career, she analyzed state and federal legislation for impact to providers and consumers, promulgated and interpreted state regulations, developed and delivered continuing education and training to providers and surveyors, and provided regulatory guidance to both industry representatives and leaders and state of Texas surveyors and investigators. Rosalind is also a subject matter expert for federal standards and possesses a keen understanding of accreditation for home health and hospice care. Rosalind is well-versed in the regulations for the settings where home care is delivered including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities, and independent living settings. [3804] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

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Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind

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Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

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Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind

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Achieve Rewards from Your Performance Data

[3049] Achieve Rewards from Your Performance Data Education-Training Credits: 1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary: TX MCOs present potential VBP/VPC approaches. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers Faculty: Angie Parks, United Healthcare; Robert Wells and Ceseley Rollins, Superior Health Plan; Kelley Longhofer, Community First Program Description: Texas Medicaid payors are beginning to look at new payment models called “Value-Based Payments (VBP) and/or Value Based Contracting (VBC).” The idea behind the new models is for payors to work with providers to ensure delivery of high quality and cost-effective care to their members. TAHC&H brings you three (3) Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to present a panel discussion about steps a provider might want to take for structuring a VBP/VBC with a payor. Providers will also learn how these (3) Texas MCOs are currently rolling-out VBP/VBC. They will spend time discussing the process they implement with providers and elements needed to create VBP/VBC. Implementing a program in collaboration with your MCO could earn your organization rewards for quality services and care. Understanding how your data is involved as well as other reporting requirements is critical to your success, so don’t miss this opportunity to be ahead of the curve rather than behind it! Presentation Date: 08.09.2017 Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and implement agency data evaluation projects that will enhance their ability to participate in Value-Based Purchasing programs. About the Presenter:
Angie Parks serves as the Senior Director for Quality Management & Performance for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Texas. She has been with the plan since 2013. She oversees the local quality programs for UHC’s Medicaid, MMP and DSNP plans. Ms. Parks is a registered nurse who holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center, and a Bachelor of Science in Adult & Corporate Fitness/Wellness from Abilene Christian University. About the Presenter:
Ceseley Rollins has been working with the STAR+PLUS program since 1998. She began working in Houston, Texas shortly after the initial implementation for the STAR+PLUS program and has been working for the program ever since. Ceseley has played a significant role with each STAR+PLUS expansion/implementation due to her role as Provider Relations Manager, Director of Operations, through her current role as Vice President, Medicaid Operations for Complex Care Programs which includes STAR+PLUS, STAR Kids and STAR Health. About the Presenter:
Robert Wells is the manager of Superior Healthplan’s Transformation Projects group. He designs and manages value based incentive projects and works closely with HHSC to implement state directed alternative payment models. For several years, Robert has been on the forefront of finding new ways for managed care organizations and Superior to interact with their provider networks. Robert has a background in provider relations and business operations and lives in Austin with his wife, three children and six chickens. About the Presenter:
Kelley Longhofer has 25 Years in Health Care Operations for Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid, 20 Years in Managed Medicaid Program Management and Operations as well as Provider Network Management, and 18 Years with STAR+PLUS and now STAR Kids in Program Management and Operations. Kelley has worked in national health plan organization as well as local Texas provider sponsored health plans. Kelley is currently working with Community First Health Plans in San Antonio after a long tenure with Amerigroup. [3049] Achieve Rewards from Your Performance Data

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Achieving Efficiencies in Back Office Staffing & Structure

[2662] Achieving Efficiencies in Back Office Staffing & Structure Education-Training Credits: 1.00 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary: How to measure & control back office costs. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][7]financial management Faculty: Gaboury, Melinda Program Description: Having and efficient back office that is accountable to key performance metrics is a key component to financial wellbeing. As an administrator, you are responsible for “implementing an accounting and budgeting system that promotes the health and safety of the agency’s clients” (TAC §558.243). This program presents the cost indicators that must be understood in making operational decisions, items needed to develop billing performance measures that hold the billing department accountable and detail items to review in order to evaluate your back office structure. Supervising nurses may also benefit from a working knowledge of back-office processes to improve collaboration between billing and clinical aspects of patient care. Presentation Date: 11.18.2014 Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Identify the cost indicators that must be understood in making operational decisions regarding back office staff Develop billing department performance measures Detail items to review to evaluate back office structure About the Presenter:
Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS). Melinda and Mark Cannon founded the company in April 2001 to provide financial, reimbursement, clinical and cost reporting services to the home health industry. She has over 20 years’ experience in Medicare Home Health Reimbursement and has remained on the cutting edge of Medicare PPS since the regulation’s inception. She has helped her clients bridge the gap between clinical and financial issues and has been a seminar and webcast presenter for 20+ State Home Care Associations. She is also the author of “Home Health Pocket Guide to OASIS-C.” [2662] Achieving Efficiencies in Back Office Staffing & Structure

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Gaboury, Melinda

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Achieving HIPAA Compliance

[2513] Achieving HIPAA Compliance Education-Training Credits: 1.00 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Summary: HIPAA compliance is a hot topic again...and will remain that way. Find out why. 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 §558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management Faculty: Acevedo, Luis Program Description: Achieving compliance with current HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules continues to prove an overwhelming task for home health and hospice administrators. Policy development, employee training requirements, technical oversight and notice requirements may seem too onerous or burdensome to your daily operation. Never fear! It is not the end of the world! You can learn to be compliant and minimize your agency’s risk and potential liability and protect your patients privacy rights. Presentation Date: 11.19.2013 Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Describe an example of an administrative safeguard under the Privacy Rule List one example of when a healthcare provider can release protected health information without authorization Identify one situation in which a healthcare provider can be subject to a penalty for a HIPAA violation Identify one entity to which the Security Rule would apply Identify one duty of the HIPAA Privacy Officer About the Presenter:
Luis Acevedo, JD, with Brooks Acevedo Attorneys at Law, has substantial experience in executive management of large healthcare corporations as well as extensive knowledge of Health Law including access, regulation, compliance, Stark Law, anti-kickback and e-health. As a former in-house counsel for Atlantis Health Care Group, Inc. he offers impressive experience in corporate, real estate and business counseling. Mr. Acevedo has used his extensive background to help health care clients resolve internal conflicts, sales and transactions, and conflicts with government agencies. [2513] Achieving HIPAA Compliance

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Achieving Regulatory Efficiencies

[3106] Achieving Regulatory Efficiencies
Many tips and ways to streamline and simplify the execution of compliant management. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Kay Hollers Presentation Info: Presentation Date: November 14, 2017 TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston Subscription Type: Individual Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.00 Clock Hr(s) CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Program Description: Today’s Home Care Executive is confronted with myriad regulatory requirements about State and Federal compliance, reimbursement requirements, personnel management, confidentiality and safety requirements, taxation and much more. This presentation focuses on and proposes changes to processes and systems that streamline and simplify the execution of compliant management. Maintaining the focus on efficiencies, the presentation also discusses: appropriate delegation strategic outsourcing time management hints communication techniques useful technological tools Program Learning Outcome: Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by implementing efficiencies to streamline operations related to regulatory requirements. About the Presenter:
Kay Hollers, RN MPH COS-C HCS-D is an Independent Consultant for HealthCare ConsultLink and has over 35 years’ experience in administration of and consulting with home health and hospice agencies. She holds a post-Masters certification in Healthcare Evaluation from Wayne State University with emphasis on quality evaluation in healthcare settings and is a frequent presenter to public and private audiences on topics such as OASIS accuracy, care planning, clinical best practices, and QAPI procedures. [3106] Achieving Regulatory Efficiencies

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Achieving Success During VBP Pre-Implementation with Clinical Operational Best Practices

[3630] Achieving Success During VBP Pre-Implementation with Clinical Operational Best Practices
View and walk away with a foundational knowledge of VBP and practical solutions to implement in your organization. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | February 24, 2022 Program Description: Under the Final Rule policies, CMS will assess achievement or improvement of performance based on designated quality measures and home health providers will compete nationally in their applicable size cohort, smaller-volume providers or larger-volume providers. Financial Success starts with clinical and operational best practices. In order to ensure that agencies do not incur a negative revenue adjustment, CMS has granted a one-year pre-implementation phase for Value Based Purchasing. Organizations should use this year to focus on quality value-based performance metrics that will ensure success under the new revenue adjustment model. Having a quality plan that addresses both outcome and process measures as well as patient satisfaction is the foundation to success under VBP. This presentation is a must for all areas of home health to include financial managers, clinical staff and operational leaders as they learn the value of collaboration and team metrics while exploring the details of Value Based Purchasing. Participants will walk away with a foundational knowledge of VBP and practical solutions to implement in their organizations. 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): Mike Carr, PT, COS-C, AXXESS and Andrew Awoniyi, ND, RN-BC, CDE, AXXESS 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. About the Presenter(s):
Andrew Awoniyi is the Director of Patient Engagement and Clinical Education for Axxess. In this role, Andrew is responsible for providing industry thought leadership and the strategic direction and delivery of AxxessCAHPS, a patient engagement solution aimed at improving client organization’s patient survey and quality ratings. Prior to joining Axxess in 2014, Andrew accumulated more than 25 years of experience designing, building, testing, implementing and evaluating various aspects of electronic health records across various clinical settings. [3630] Achieving Success During VBP Pre-Implementation with Clinical Operational Best Practices

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Carr, Mike | Awoniyi, Andrew

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Acquisitions - Financial Considerations When Buying or Selling an Agency

[3695] Acquisitions - Financial Considerations When Buying or Selling an Agency
Reviews the financial considerations involved when an agency is bought or sold. Presentation Info: TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 1, 2022 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.25 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: Mergers & Acquisitions have been in full swing for a while now and many agencies are expanding by acquisition. This program reviews the financial considerations involved when an agency is bought or sold. We'll discuss the difference between a Stock Purchase and an Asset Purchase as well as what information should be available and presentable for any potential acquisition - both from the seller's perspective and the buyers'. For those not looking to sell soon, we'll also discuss steps you can take now to increase your potential sales price and attractiveness to buyers down the line. Even if you never sell, being prepared to do so sets you up as a successful agency. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Amy Knight, CPA; Knight CPA Group About the Presenter(s):
Amy Knight is a CPA, originally from Oklahoma and now based in Austin, Texas with over 20 years experience almost exclusively in home health and hospice. Her CPA firm, Knight CPA Group, has extensive experience with all financial issues pertaining to home health, hospice and other healthcare providers including cost reporting, accounting & payroll issues that are specific to healthcare providers. [3695] Acquisitions - Financial Considerations When Buying or Selling an Agency

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Knight, Amy

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Actionable VBP BI Dashboards: Understanding & Taking Action on KPIs That Lead to Success

[3624] Actionable VBP Business Intelligence Dashboards: Understanding and Taking Action on KPIs That Lead to Success
This presentation is a must for those wishing to streamline their operations and achieve VBP financial success. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access Presentation Date | February 24, 2022 Program Description: Information overload describes the excess of information available to a person aiming to complete a task or make a decision; resulting in a poor decision or no decision being made. This often happens in the fast-paced world of home care operations. Leaders are inundated from metrics from multiple sources that are often not actionable and not concurrent. This leads to no action and poor outcomes. Understanding the value of KPIs is the first step to successful outcomes. Developing a business intelligence dashboard that contains the Metrics that Matter in the new world of Value Based Purchasing is the next and most critical step. Metrics should be easy to understand and lead operators to implement corrective action concurrently. Thus, turning a possible negative outcome into a positive one. Participants will walk away with an understanding of root cause analysis and multi contributing factors affecting metrics so that they can apply rapid corrective action measures. This presentation is a must for those wishing to streamline their operations and achieve VBP financial 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 1.25 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): Mike Carr PT, COS-C, Senior Product Manager, AXXESS & Jaime Carlson, Senior Director of Business Intelligence, AXXESS ​ 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. About the Presenter(s):
Jaime Carlson is the Senior Director of Business Intelligence of Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare technology company. In this role, Jaime strategizes and implements the Axxess Business Intelligence solution and leads data integrations for new enterprise clients. He is also responsible for training and supporting clients on the company’s Business Intelligence solution. Prior to joining Axxess in 2018, Jaime was the Director of Software development at AccentCare. In this role, he oversaw all matters regarding business intelligence, integrations, and custom software development. Jaime is involved with Habitat for Humanity and The Medical, Eye and Dental International Care Organization (MEDICO). He earned both his Bachelor of Business and Management Information Systems degree and his Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Texas at Austin. [3624] Actionable VBP Business Intelligence Dashboards: Understanding and Taking Action on KPIs That Lead to Success

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Carr, Mike | Carlson, Jaime

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Adapting Clinical Risk Management for Cybersecurity

[3876] Adapting Clinical Risk Management for Cybersecurity
How the mindset and skillset used for clinical risk management can be applied to IT and Cybersecurity in your agency. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date | September 11, 2024 Program Description: Clinical risk management is often defined as a systematic process of identifying, preventing, and controlling the risks that may harm patients during health-care services. In this program find out how the mindset and skillset used for clinical risk management can be applied to IT and Cybersecurity in your agency. Large IT and Cybersecurity incidents are typically due to adverse events and poor outcomes not being managed early. IT and Cybersecurity do not get training for this and would benefit from integration with a broader risk management perspective. The program includes samples and discussion around scorecards, standards, and ways to identify IT And Cybersecurity risk to help you understand how to build that mindset and skillset within your teams. 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): Wayne Pierce, Cybersecurity Program Advisor, CyberForce | Q; ​About the Presenter(s): Wayne Pierce is an established cybersecurity consultant with over 26 years of experience in cybersecurity, skilled in information security program implementation, quantifiable measurement, and strategic advancement. He helps implement quantifiable information security programs with guaranteed improvement as well as successfully guides organizations through the alignment of security controls and regulatory requirements. Examples include CIS CSC 18, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, CMMC, and HIPAA. Wayne has helped organizations develop policies, procedures, reporting capabilities, and metrics to support program requirements. He collaborates with client leadership to develop reasonable and effective security strategies leading to the implementation of security technology integrations for real-time-audit of security controls. His professional certifications include Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). [3876] Adapting Clinical Risk Management for Cybersecurity

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Pierce, Wayne

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Administrator Training: Initial Training Requirements

Administrator Training: Initial Training Requirements Summary: Addresses seven (7) required topics for Texas HCSSA administrators. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[c][1] information on the licensing standards for an agency §558.259[c][2] information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency §558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives §558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality §558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution §558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation §558.259[d][8]infection control Faculty: Hammond, Rachel Program Description: This program presents the regulations required of home care agencies in order to comply with the rules and provide quality care. Topics covered include: licensing standards state and federal laws applicaple to agencies Advanced Directive law requirements client rights and responsibilities abuse, neglect, or exploitation complaints infection control Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Indentify licensing standards, state and federal laws applicable to their agency license Discuss Advance Directive law requirements Discuss Client Rights and responsibilities Identify what qualifies as abuse, neglect, or exploitation Identify what is considered a complaint Discuss infection control regulations About the Presenter: Rachel Hammon is the Director of Clinical Practice and Regulatory Affairs for TAHC&H. Rachel has been in health care for 17 years with over 11 years of home care experience, including pediatric case manager, Medicare case manager, Administrator/DON and Corporate Director of Clinical Services, with the majority of her time focused on supervision and management of home care pediatric programs. At TAHC&H, Rachel provides clinical and technical assistance related to both federal and state regulations. She currently serves on the Nursing Practice Advisory Council for the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Education-Training Credits: 0.75 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate addressing TX: §558.259[c][1] information on the licensing standards for an agency §558.259[c][2] information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency §558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives §558.259[d][3]client rights, including the right to confidentiality §558.259[d][5]complaint investigation and resolution §558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation §558.259[d][8]infection control [468] Administrator Training: Initial Training Requirements

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Hammon, Rachel

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