ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education programs are offered for (1) a 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 come from TAHC&H conferences & events to address a broad range of topics specific to Texas HCSSAs administrative responsibilities. Programs are added throughout the year as each conference/event concludes. All programs provide TX HCSSA Administration CE credits and many also provide Nurse CE. 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. Use the available FILTERs to narrow your search. Need help? Use our chat feature, email, or call for assistance!
Effective Drug Regimen Review as a Preventer of Acute Care Hospitalization (ACH)
[3788] Effective Drug Regimen Review as a Preventer of Acute Care Hospitalization (ACH)
Learn how effective management of medications can lower your agency's acute care hospitalization and emergency department use.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 30, 2023
Program Description: Identifying High Risk Drug classes has been a challenge under OASIS E,
but there are many challenges that have been with us since the beginning. Of 366 patients discharged from the hospital with a follow-up PCP appointment within two months:
64% used at least one med not ordered at discharge
73% failed to use at least one med ordered at discharge
32% did not take meds ordered at discharge at all
An effective drug regimen review includes recognizing and mitigating medication issues from the beginning and providing effective
teaching. Learn how effective management of medications can lower your agency's acute care hospitalization and emergency department use.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
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, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Vice President Quality and Education, McBee
About the Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman brings more than 35 years of experience in the home health & hospice industry, specializing
in regulatory compliance, both as an RN and a home care attorney. Lisa founded Selman-Holman & Associates and CoDR (Coding Done Right), a coding outsource and audit company in 2004.
Lisa has a wide range of regulatory experience in home health and has served on numerous committees and task forces. Selman-Holman was recently acquired by McBee in July 2021.
In her role as VP of Education and Quality, Lisa leads the quality audit team to ensure the highest-level of accuracy in coding and clinical documentation internally at McBee
and externally for clients nationwide. She will expand McBee’s educational offerings, including live events and on-demand online trainings through the McBee Post-Acute Academy.
[3788] Effective Drug Regimen Review as a Preventer of Acute Care Hospitalization (ACH)s
- Speaker
- Selman-Holman, Lisa
- Model
- 3788
$30.00
Emergency Preparedness
[3891] Emergency Preparedness
Learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined
in the Texas licensing regulations.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Program | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 12, 2024
Program Description: Emergency Preparedness is an essential part of providing quality care to patients and ensuring your
agency is prepared when an emergency event strikes. In this program you will learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined
in the Texas licensing regulations. Discover how to be compliant with Emergency Preparedness including:
policies and procedures
risk assessment
communication plan
training and testing
documentation of any actual events
This program also includes strategies for ongoing compliance for survey readiness.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.12.2026
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Rosalind J. Nelson-Gamblin, RJNG Health Care Consulting, LLC
About the Presenter(s): Rosalind J. Nelson-Gamblin is a consultant for RJNG Health Care Consulting, LLC.
Rosalind has been a public speaker and facilitator for home care and hospice since 2000. In August 2022, Rosalind retired from a 33-year career in
state government ending at Texas Health and Human Services, where she was a senior policy specialist for regulation of long-term care including hospice,
home health, and personal care, supportive palliative care, assisted living, and day activity and health services industries. As a health care consultant,
Rosalind is passionate about assisting entity leaders to understand and overcome compliance challenges while advocating for quality of life and quality of
care for clients, residents, and patients. She continues to analyze state and federal legislation for impact to providers and consumers, review state
regulations, develop and deliver continuing education and training to providers, and provide guidance to industry leaders through state and federal
survey preparation activities, such as mock surveys and leadership mentoring. Rosalind is a subject matter expert for federal/nationwide standards
and possesses a keen understanding of accreditation for home health and hospice care. Rosalind is well-versed in the regulations for the settings
where home care is delivered, including nursing/skilled nursing, assisted living, intermediate care for individuals with developmental disabilities,
and independent living settings. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas ~ New Mexico Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
She is an avid gamer, loves comics and reading, and resides in Austin with her husband, son, and cats.
[3891] Emergency Preparedness
- Speaker
- Nelson-Gamblin, Rosalind
- Model
- 3891
$45.00
Emergency Preparedness
[3987] Emergency Preparedness
Learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined in the Texas licensing regulations.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date: November 18, 2025
Program Description:
Emergency Preparedness is an essential part of providing quality care to patients and ensuring your agency is prepared when an emergency event strikes.
In this presentation you will learn the elements required in the emergency preparedness and response plan as outlined in the Texas licensing regulations.
Discover how to be compliant with Emergency Preparedness including:
policies and procedures
risk assessment
communication plan
training and testing
documentation of any actual events
This presentation also includes strategies for ongoing compliance for survey readiness.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§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 11.18.2027
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, the participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias:
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants
may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities,
especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line to report any noted
bias or conflict of interest in the education activity.
The toll-free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O, Senior Clinical Education Consultant, MAC Legacy
About the Presenter(s): Lisa McClammy
Lisa McClammy has more than 26 years of diverse nursing experience. Her experience includes Director of Customer Success for
a Home Health Software Company and Director of Patient Care and Alternate Administrator for a home health agency, which gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges home care
agencies face. Her clinical and consulting experience in the home care industry is the foundation for a variety of education topics presented to agencies, state associations, webinars, and workshops.
Lisa is a CHAP and ACHC certified consultant.
[3987] Emergency Preparedness
- Speaker
- McClammy, Lisa
- Model
- 3987
$45.00
Emergency Preparedness for Texas HCSSAs [A Four Program Package]
[PKG7361] Emergency Preparedness for Texas HCSSAs [A Four Program Package]
Is Your Agency Ready for all potential Emergencies that can come your way? Take advantage of this specially-priced package [ 6 hours of CE for the cost of 5 hours! ] and you will be able to answer that question!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Fall Virtual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date: October 10, 2024
Package Description:
This is a specially-priced package of four (4) Emergency Preparedness programs specific to and applicable to ALL Texas HCSSAs! Read descriptions below of the four programs included in this package.
[PGM3936] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 01 | Hurricanes, Hacks, and Shooters, Oh My!
Program Description:
This is a moderated panel where member agencies share their firsthand experiences in navigating a wide range of emergencies, from active shooter incidents to severe weather events and ransomware attacks,
as well as critical financial challenges. You will gain valuable insights into how these agencies responded to real crises, what worked for them and what didn’t.
Take this opportunity to enhance your own Emergency Preparedness Plan by learning from the lessons and best practices of your peers.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
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 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Amy L. Taylor, CPA; Knight Home Care Financial; Lynn Speckels, BSN, RN, HCS-D, CMCO, Hendrick Home Health;
Colleen Woods, MSNED, RN, Senior Consultant, Primary Nurse Planner, JCC; Jonathan Willman, Director of Professional Services & Nursing for Consolidated Home Health
[PGM3937] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 02 | Live in the Safe Zone: The Compliance Side of the Emergency Preparedness Plan
Program Description:
Emergency Preparedness compliance is not easy. Have you ever wondered...
Does this apply to our agency?
Do we have to do that?
What if we're a small agency with limited resources?
Should we be monitoring infections?
Do OSHA guidelines apply to us?
Then this session is for you! Navigating the compliance landscape of emergency preparedness is crucial for Home and
Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSAs) and is not easy. This session dives into the common pitfalls that lead to
citations and explore the often-overlooked compliance elements of your emergency preparedness plan. From documentation to training and everything
in between, make sure your agency is not only prepared for emergencies but also fully compliant with regulatory requirements.
Don’t get caught off guard! Understand what’s expected and avoid those dreaded citations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
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 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Colleen Woods, MSNED, RN, Senior Consultant, Primary Nurse Planner, JCC
[PGM3938] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 03 | Sliding Into the Financial and Cyber Security Details
Program Description:
This session delves deeper into the critical aspects of financial and cybersecurity preparedness.
Many agencies believe they’re ready for emergencies, but the reality since 2020 has shown that unforeseen challenges, like the recent Change Healthcare attack affecting billing
and payments, can disrupt even the best-laid plans. Having a robust financial contingency plan during an emergency is not just important—it’s vital. How will your agency ensure
payroll is covered? What about protecting your finances from a ransomware attack? It’s essential to evaluate and enhance your emergency preparedness plan to include comprehensive
cybersecurity measures. Ask yourself: are you truly prepared to face a financial or ransomware attack?
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
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 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Amy L. Taylor, CPA; Knight Home Care Financial; Lynn Speckels, BSN, RN, HCS-D, CMCO, Hendrick Home Health
[PGM3939] EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PART 04 | Home is Where You Win: The Framework of EP Planning
Program Description:
This session guides you through the final steps in crafting a compliant and
actionable Emergency Preparedness (EP) Plan. Regardless of your agency's size, compliance with federal and state requirements is essential.
It examines the critical framework pieces necessary for a robust EP Plan including, but not limited to:
Risk assessment and emergency planning
Policies and procedures
Strong communication strategies
Employee training and testing
Recovery plans
and much more! Ensure your plan has all of the latest updates including the necessary tools, training, and
resources before an emergency strikes. Now is the time to double-check everything to guarantee you are fully prepared for whatever may come!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
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 10.10.2026
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions Inc.
About the Presenters of Programs in this Package:
About the Presenter(s): Amy L. Taylor
Amy Taylor (formerly Knight) founded Knight Home Care Financial in 2002 with a mission to deliver expert healthcare financial
services and consulting to post-acute and long-term care industries. For 22 years, Amy has been bringing her creative and innovative healthcare accounting solutions to TAHCH, where she was
honored as the 2011 & 2023 TAHCH Associate Member of the Year. Her journey in healthcare finance has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping others.
About the Presenter(s): Lynn Speckels
Lynn Speckels is a registered nurse by trade with an accounting background She has 29 years’ experience in the home health
industry from working in the field as a clinician, a case manager, director/vice-president, and then many years of consulting with agencies assisting with Quality Improvement and
Outcome Based Quality Initiatives and Research, Value Based Purchasing, providing overall education individually and at conferences on topics to include ICD10 Coding, OASIS, Documentation,
Regulatory Requirements, and Potential Fraud & Abuse Issues, etc. She currently owns and operates Medical Coding Answers, LLC. a coding and consulting business for home health agencies as
well as serves as an Administrator and Director at Hendrick Home Health, a privately owned hospital based home health agency. Lynn maintains her HCS-D coding certification through the
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and her Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO) certification through Practice Management Institute. Lynn is able to help others in the industry with
a wealth of knowledge learned throughout the years as well as remaining current working hands on in the industry today.
About the Presenter(s): Colleen Woods
Collen Woods has worked in the home care industry since 1996, holding various positions in both home health & hospice agencies
including field nurse, case manager, educator, QA manager, DON and Administrator. Colleen is currently a senior consultant and lead educator with JCC Consulting, and services home health and hospice agencies in Texas.
Colleen enjoys helping agency leaders navigate the constant changes and challenges in the current home health and hospice industries. She enjoys assisting in the incorporation of meaningful and impactful
changes into their agency’s operations – both administrative and clinical, in order to provide high quality care that is both sustainable while maintaining regulatory requirements and promoting excellent patient care.
About the Presenter(s): Jonathan Willman
Bio coming soon
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Osburn
Jennifer Osburn is a Clinical Consultant with Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS). With over 30 years of home health experience, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise which
includes education and training, agency management, quality, clinical case management, and software technology. She is also a credentialed OASIS and ICD-10 Coding expert. Jennifer began her home health
career in a large privately owned agency after transitioning from Medical-Surgical Urology hospital nursing; however, she has worked for all types of agencies in multiple states.
Her love for sharing knowledge and experience led her to clinical consulting, where she enjoys translating technical guidance into information that the busy home health professional can
deploy to improve the efficiency and quality of care being delivered to the patients they serve. Jennifer Osburn has led numerous home health educational seminars for state and national
associations as well as specifically designed education training plans for agencies for the past 12 years. In addition to consulting across the US, she has trained staff for
The Joint Commission and ACHC, has authored numerous industry blogs and articles, and has assisted home health software companies with solutions that ensure compliance with
Medicare guidelines. Her areas of expertise and firsthand experience include OASIS, ICD-10-CM Coding, Case Management, Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation,
Billing Requirements, Documentation Compliance for Quality and Payment, Emergency Preparedness, Agency Operations, and PDGM.
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
All programs in this package meet 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, the 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.
[PKG7361] Emergency Preparedness for Texas HCSSAs [A Four Program Package]
- Speaker
- Multiple Presenters
- Model
- PKG7361
$180.00 $150.00
Emergency Preparedness: Every PAS Provider Should Have a Plan
[3753] Emergency Preparedness: Every PAS Provider Should Have a Plan
Learn the simple measures that home care providers
can implement to increase the personal readiness of their clients and themselves.
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: As a home care provider, planning is important because you have to make sure your agency and its staff members
have the supplies needed to safely care for your clients in times of emergency. When planning for contingencies, home care providers must consider a variety of hazards and events
that could impact their patients. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, radiation releases, chemical exposures, seasonal and pandemic influenza, and acts
of terrorism are just a few examples. There are 5 phases of emergency preparedness that must be in place. In this presentation you learn the simple measures that home care providers
can implement to increase the personal readiness of their clients and themselves. Additionally, you become familiar with existing emergency response plans, processes, and procedures
in both the workplace and community. Once you are armed with the necessary resources, help your clients, their family members, and other caregivers to be prepared, assemble a kit,
make a plan and be informed.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 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): Sheila Davis, Senior Executive Vice President, Area Operations, Always Best Care Senior Services
About the Presenter(s): Sheila Davis is an accomplished Healthcare administration executive with comprehensive experience directing
successful operational strategies and driving academic and research facility. Her background includes extensive years of excellent experience overseeing healthcare operations
while spearheading financial reporting and management, budgeting, staff recruitment, revenue generation, and service line expansion. Ms. Davis was one of HomeCare University’s
inaugural class, earning her certification as a Certified Home/Hospice Care Executive (CHCE). Additionally, she excels at propelling healthcare initiatives and policies
while driving optimal facility efficiency and productivity within multimillion-dollar businesses. Ms. Davis serves on the NAHC Strategic Planning Committee, Advisory Council,
Quality Data Implementation Committee, Rural Advisory Council, Finance Committee & Home Care Workforce Action Alliance; PDHCA Advisory Board; HCAOA Medical Advisory Board,
Quality Data Review Committee & VA Committee; TAHC&H Board of Directors, Government Affairs Committee, Private Pay Committee, Membership Committee, and Community Care
Services Committee. She is also a founding member of the Home Care Action Alliance; member of the Texas State Preventive Health Advisory Committee (SPHAC); serves on
the WellSky Home Client Advisory Board; and is an ACHC Certified Consultant. Ms. Davis is engaged as the Senior Executive Vice President, Area Operations at Always Best Care Senior Services.
[3753] Emergency Preparedness: Every PAS Provider Should Have a Plan
- Speaker
- Davis, Sheila
- Model
- 3753
$30.00
Employee Tax Credits: What You Need to Know
[3795] Employee Tax Credits: What You Need to Know
Find out if your agency qualifies for tax credits.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: What is the work opportunity tax credit? What is the Employee retention tax credit?
Are they really as lucrative as some people claim? (the answer is YES for private duty!) What are other tax credits that I should be tracking in my business? How can those tax credits help offset my labor cost?
Learn who is eligible
Learn how to receive the credits
Best practices for implementing in your company
Top vendors and providers to partner with for tax credits
Strategic Tax Planning: Federal and State tax Implications for credit tracking
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)
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): Shelby Betts, Whirks
About the Presenter(s): Shelby Betts is a consultant for small and mid-sized businesses who want to utilize great technology to enhance their
businesses and drive their mission. Shelby is passionate about seeing owners succeed, creating great places to work for their employees, and making operational processes make sense. When she’s not
at work, Shelby enjoys hiking, hanging with her sweet husband, and being the neighborhood cat lady.
[3795] Employee Tax Credits: What You Need to Know
- Speaker
- Betts, Shelby
- Model
- 3795
$30.00
Employment Law
[3979] Employment Law A review of key tenets of several important employment law regulations. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date: November 17, 2025 Program Description: In this informative session, Attorney Brian Aslin will review the key tenets of several important employment law regulations providing you not only a clear understanding of each but also practical takeaways that can be utilized by organizations to be better positioned and protected from missteps. Core employment law regulations include: Title XII of the Civil Rights Act The Americans with Disabilities Act The recent PWFA & PUMP Acts Family Medical Leave Act Brian will also present a look at EEOC Cases, the agency's focus in the coming months/years in addition to a glance at recent NLRB case law. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[c][2]information on the state and federal laws applicable to an agency §558.259[c][2][C]the Americans with Disabilities Act §558.259[c][2][D]the Civil Rights Act of 1991 §558.259[c][2][E]the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 §558.259[c][2][F]the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.5 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): Brian Aslin, Jackson Lewis P.C. | Austin About the Presenter(s): Brian Aslin Brian A. Aslin is a labor and employment attorney with a record of achieving success for clients as lead counsel before juries, judges, and appellate courts. Brian represents Fortune 50 corporations and small businesses alike, providing responsive, practical counsel to employers with a focus on the technology and healthcare sectors. Brian’s substantial courtroom experience distinguishes him from his peers as a credible and persuasive advocate who leads client matters with confidence. Brian has served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas where his practice focused on high-impact employment litigation. At the Office of the Attorney General, he obtained successful results for clients at jury trial, appellate oral argument, and in hearings on emergency temporary restraining orders, temporary injunctions, and dispositive motions—all as attorney-in-charge. Brian’s clients included Texas’s flagship university systems, nationally top-ranked medical centers, and statewide elected officials. A former prosecutor, Brian began his career as an Assistant District Attorney where he achieved an undefeated first-chair jury trial record. On top of his success in the courtroom, Brian was appointed to manage a team of prosecutors and staff as a Court Chief. Brian earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Barristers, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance with a minor in Religion from Baylor University. In 2023, Brian was elected a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. [3979] Employment Law
- Speaker
- Aslin, Brian
- Model
- 3979
$45.00
Enhancing Communication Skills to Improve Patient, Employee and Referral Source Satisfaction
[3442] Enhancing Communication Skills to Improve Patient, Employee and Referral Source Satisfaction (And Your Bottom Line Too!)
How to utilize certain tools to enhance communication and improve these integral relationships.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 51st Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 1, 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
Program Description: In the fast paced world of home health care, it can be hard to make connections with
people, especially during a worldwide pandemic, such as COVID-19; unless time is set aside to connect for this purpose. Monotonous regime,
lackluster communication skills and unsustainable satisfaction can all lead to employee burnout, unhappy patients and loss of referral sources.
Once you make the decision to utilize tools such as social media, video conferencing technology and other tips you will learn in this session,
you will begin enhancing your communication skills and improving these integral relationships.
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the discussion and incorporate best practices for
identifying 10 steps to implementing communication tips that will improve working relationships, explaining how communication needs to be tailored to each of
the current generations in the workplace and describing how improved communication will have a lasting effect on their organization.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Marcylle Combs, MS, RN, BS, CHCE, President, MAC Legacy
About the Presenter(s):
Marcylle CombsAfter over 30 years in home health care and hospice, holding many positions
including field nurse, director, administrator and owner/president of a successful home health and hospice company, Marcylle sold her business to embark on new
opportunities. She has since founded 3 companies, serving as President over The Marcylle Combs Company, MAC Legacy Investments, a real estate development company and
MAC Legacy – a home health care and hospice resource company. Marcylle is well known in Texas and nationally for her leadership in both the home care and hospice
community. She has served on the TAHCH Government Affairs Committee since the ‘90s and is currently serving on the board of directors for The Home Care and Hospice
Financial Managers Association (HHFMA); a professional organization bringing together CFOs, CEOs, COOs and other financial positions who are employed by the nation’s
25,000 home care and hospice agencies. She also chairs the Women in Leadership group for HHFMA. She enjoys speaking on various subjects such as mentoring,
leadership and communication.
[3442] Enhancing Communication Skills to Improve Patient, Employee and Referral Source Satisfaction (And Your Bottom Line Too!)
- Speaker
- Combs, Marcylle
- Model
- 3442
$45.00
Enhancing Home Health Quality Improvement: Insights, Innovations, and Impact
[3796] Enhancing Home Health Quality Improvement: Insights, Innovations, and Impact
Distill the latest CMS report formats to prioritize and implement performance improvement efforts for the highest impact at your agency.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: In the evolving landscape of healthcare, home health performance improvement plays a
vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This presentation aims to distill the latest
CMS report formats to prioritize and implement performance improvement efforts for the highest impact at your agency. It will delve into the realm of
home health quality reporting and discuss the significance of interpreting results and prioritizing measures for improvement efforts. Discover the
latest insights and best practices that contribute to improved patient outcomes, enhanced care coordination, and increased transparency within
the home health industry. Gain valuable insights, engage in meaningful discussions, and shape the future of home health performance improvement.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 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, Prinicpal, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
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.
[3796] Enhancing Home Health Quality Improvement: Insights, Innovations, and Impact
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3796
$37.50
Enhancing Interoperability: Mitigating Fraud, Re-hospitalizations, and Enhancing Disaster Prep
[3883] Enhancing Interoperability: Mitigating Fraud, Re-hospitalizations, and Enhancing Disaster Preparedness
The Texas Health Services Authority provides a current state analysis of electronic exchange of
clinical information in Texas.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 55th Annual Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 11, 2024
Program Description: The Texas Health Services Authority provides a current state analysis of electronic exchange of
clinical information in Texas. Use cases and interoperability strategies will be explored for mitigating fraudulent billing practices, controlling re-hospitalization,
medication reconciliation, managing resource consumption and disaster preparedness.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Katherine Lusk, VP, Texas Health Services Authority
About the Presenter(s): Katherine Lusk Texas Health Services Authority was created in 2007 by the Texas Legislature
as the public/private entity to promote and coordinate electronic health information exchange in the State of Texas. THSA serves to facilitate and promote interoperability
with a goal of improving patient safety, increasing administrative efficiencies, and decreasing costs. Katherine Lusk, Vice President Strategic Partnerships
managing relationships that support THSA’s initiatives and works closely with PointClickCare leveraging technology tools available to THSA.
[3883] Enhancing Interoperability: Mitigating Fraud, Re-hospitalizations, and Enhancing Disaster Preparedness
- Speaker
- Lusk, Katherine [THSA]
- Model
- 3883
$30.00
Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners
[3117] Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners
How to help Discharge Planners make fact based transition of care decisions.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/08/2018 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 8, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hrs
Social Worker
1.5 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][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
§558.260[a][9]community resources
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description:Effective hospital discharge planning and transitions of care have real
benefits in improved patient outcomes and lower hospitalization rates. Though the American Medical Association and the
Joint Commission offer recommendations for discharge planning, there is no universal system used within hospitals. Being
able to work with your hospital discharge planners to help them make fact based transition of care decisions, even if it’s
not to your practice setting, may influence the rest of patients’ lives.
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by
utilizing techniques to help discharge planners make fact-based decisions when assisting with transitions of care.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Cheryl A. Acres RN, CCM, CDP
About the Presenter:
Cheryl Acres has been an RN since 1978, and a certified case manager since 1998.
As of February 2018, she obtained her credentials as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and her certification as an Assisted Living Manager (CALM) in Texas.
Clinical practice areas have included acute care and home health care, and case management practice has included group health insurance, home health care, Workers’
Compensation, disability management and consulting, with multiple areas of expertise. She founded her company, Comprehensive Care Management LLC in 2007, in order to
assist seniors and families to develop a care road map, providing education about illness and services for their aging loved ones, and to aid seniors in maintaining their
health, independence, while aging with dignity.
[3117] Ensure Appropriate Setting Selection by Working with Hospital Discharge Planners
- Speaker
- Acres, Cheryl
- Model
- 3117
$45.00
Ethical and Legal Practices in Home Care
[726] Ethical and Legal Practices in Home Care Subscription Type: Individual Faculty:Tischer Gene Tischer is an attorney with more than 30 years of home care experience. Gene served from 1993 to 2009 as the Executive Director of Associated Home Health Industries of Florida, one of the country's largest home care associations. In this program, Gene reviews a variety of legal and ethical issues that confront home care providers across the country. Among the key issues he tackles are: patient choice federal anti-kickback laws questionable referral arrangements patient remuneration false claim filing and whistleblower statutes Gene walks through relevant federal laws and regulations and discusses key OIG rulings to help home care executives identify potential pitfalls and legal landmines. Education-Training Credits: 1.1 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
- Speaker
- Tischer, Gene
- Model
- 726
$30.00
Expand Your Business Line: How to Start a Private Pay Agency
[3431] Expand Your Business Line: How to Start a Private Pay Agency
Hear strategies on how to start a private-pay line of business...
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][10]marketing
Program Description: Starting a private-pay business line can be a daunting task if you do not know where to begin.
In this presentation, the learner will be able to identify the various models of private pay revenue and the key elements for a successful private pay line of business.
The learner will hear strategies on how to start a private-pay line of business for their agency, make changes along the way as needed and implement the plan with success.
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and identify steps to
key elements for starting a private-pay business by discussing the 3 types of private pay business models that may be used for expanding their line of
business and the 8 strategies for how to expand their current payor mix to include private pay revenue.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Beverly Sepulveda MBA, BSN, RN, 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. 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 c
onferences/webinars and other business operations assistance.
[3431] Expand Your Business Line: How to Start a Private Pay Agency
- Speaker
- Sepulveda, Beverly
- Model
- 3431
$45.00
Financial Reporting for Non-Financial People
[3855] Financial Reporting for Non-Financial People
Tailored exclusively for caregivers operating their own home care or hospice agencies, this program demystifies financial statements and empowers you to make informed financial decisions.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | All HCSSAs
Program Description: This engaging one-hour program is tailored exclusively for caregivers operating their own home care or hospice agencies.
It breaks down the complexities of financial statements, empowering non-financial individuals to confidently read, interpret, and set up financial documents that make sense for our unique industry.
You will walk away with these key Highlights:
Navigating Financial Jargon: Unravel the mystery behind financial terminology as we simplify complex concepts, ensuring you grasp the essentials without drowning in industry jargon
Understanding the Basics: Learn the fundamental components of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and other KPIs. Discover how each element contributes
to the overall financial health of your agency.
Setting Up User-Friendly Statements: Explore practical strategies for organizing and presenting financial information in a way that is clear, concise, and accessible to
non-financial professionals. Gain insights into formatting and structuring statements for maximum comprehension.
Financial Health Indicators: Identify key financial indicators relevant to the home care and hospice industry.
Understand how to assess the financial health of your agency and make informed decisions to support long-term sustainability.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the financial aspects of running a care agency,
this program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the financial landscape effectively.
It demystifies financial statements and empowers you to make informed financial decisions for the success and sustainability of your home care or hospice agency.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Amy Knight, CPA, Knight Financial Group | Knight Home Care Financial
About the Presenter(s): Amy Knight is a CPA, originally from Oklahoma and now based in Austin, Texas with over 20 years experience
almost exclusively in home health and hospice. Her CPA firm, Knight CPA Group, has extensive experience with all financial issues pertaining to home health, hospice and
other healthcare providers including cost reporting, accounting & payroll issues that are specific to healthcare providers.
[3855] Financial Reporting for Non-Financial People
- Speaker
- McKelvey, Petria
- Model
- 3855
$30.00
Financial Reporting Overview
Financial Reporting Overview Summary:Overview of the basic financial records of an agency. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities Faculty: Peterson Program Description: In this program you will learn how to read financial statements, the significant aspects and relationships of the balance sheet, the statement of income and accrual versus cash basis accounting. Also included is a discussion on the bank account, accounts receivable, start up costs, liability accounts and revenue recognition. Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to: Discuss the significance of your financial statements Discuss how to read a financial statement and balance sheet Examine the statement of income and accrual versus cash basis accounting Define the basic business transactions recorded in your accounting system About the Presenter: Presented by John Peterson, CPA, MBA, President, Peterson & Peterson, PC. John Peterson is President of Peterson & Peterson, P.C. He is a Texas licensed Certified Public Accountant and has a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Nebraska. He is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Beta Gamma Sigma, the national honorary business scholastic society. John developed tax, accounting, cost reporting, audit representation and management services practice to small and medium sized businesses. He also developed the health industry market niche including home health agencies, hospice agencies, comprehensive outpatient rehab facilities, skilled nursing facilities and Texas Home & Community Based Services agencies. His firm’s current client list totals over 800 and covers businesses throughout Texas, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, and New York. He has created and provided health industry workshops to home health executives and made presentations to the health industry association conferences. John also represents the State of Texas on the 16 State Coalition Group that meets regularly with Palmetto officials to discuss current health industry practices and problems. He is a past member of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of MetroCorps Bancshares, Inc., a publicly traded bank holding company with banks in Texas and California. Education-Training Credits: 1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate [1582] Financial Reporting Overview
- Speaker
- Peterson, John
- Model
- 1582
$30.00
Financial Responsibilties of the Texas HCSSA Administrator
[1354] Financial Responsibilities of the Texas HCSSA Administrator Subscription Type: Individual Faculty: Berman This program covers a variety of topics to provide administrators with knowledge and tools to improve their financial oversight responsibilities. Topics include: cash management techniques for home care banking relationships use and control of bank accounts employer implications of health care reform and in particular: compliance dates small vs. large employer penalties employer subsidies tax credits required disclosures This program is presented by Sheldon J. Berman, CPA, CVA, Principal, Simione Consultants, LLC. Shelly Berman is a Principal for Simione Consultants and is responsible for the firm’s Merger & Acquisition Department which includes the supervision and review of merger & acquisition activity for home care, hospice and private duty providers. Shelly has extensive expertise in the valuations of health care and in particular home health care including, but not limited to, providers of skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home infusion, respiratory, hospice, private duty and medical equipment suppliers. These companies include all auspices of the health care industry. He has performed valuation assignments including merger & acquisition appraisals, sales and divestitures, fairness opinions, shareholder transactions, litigation support and appeared as an expert witness in court proceedings. Education-Training Credits: 1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
- Speaker
- Berman, Sheldon J.
- Model
- 1354
$30.00
Finding the Value in OASIS E
[3684] Finding the Value in OASIS E
Learn about the link between OASIS-E and HHVBP.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Program Description: In this session, SimiTree’s J'non Griffin demonstrates how OASIS E data
will be used to define your agency’s Home Health Quality Reporting portfolio and performance scoring for Value Based Purchasing. Learn which items
are used in these programs, how the new Social Determinants of Health items will impact your agency, and why accurate data collection is imperative to agency 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][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, Prinicpal, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
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.
[3684] Finding the Value in OASIS E
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3684
$37.50
Fixing the Manager/Leader Gap that Breaks Companies
[3964] Fixing the Manager/Leader Gap that Breaks Companies This session gives you tools to close that gap by strengthening your mid-level managers and leaders. Presentation Info: TAHC&H Event | 56th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access Presentation Date: August 27, 2025 Program Description: Most companies don’t fail at the top or the bottom—they fail in the middle. Managers/Directors sit in the tension between strategy and the front lines—they must inspire and influence while also executing and holding others accountable. This session gives you tools to close that gap by strengthening your mid-level managers and leaders. Tired of struggling with the gap between vision and results? Want to become a better leader or manager? This session is for you. HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed: §558.259[d][4] agency responsibilities §558.260[a][3] basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting Education-Training Credits: TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education 1.0 Clock Hr(s) Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations. TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Tom Bouwer, co-author of multiple books and founder of The EOS Conference, The Bouwer Group and Pinnacle Guide About the Presenter(s): Tom Bouwer Tom is the co-author of What the Heck is EOS?, Profit Works, and Enjoy the Climb. He is a sought after speaker with extensive experience in helping business leaders get what they want from their organizations. He founded The EOS Conference which now draws over 2,000 attendees a year. In addition to starting and running his own companies in Turkey, Tom has worked for start-ups and Fortune 50 companies. Tom has consulting experience with Deloitte & Touche and Booz Allen Hamilton. Today, with The Bouwer Group and Pinnacle, he implements tools companies need to grow and make business easier. He has a B.A. from Hope College and MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. [3964] Fixing the Manager/Leader Gap that Breaks Companies
- Speaker
- Bouwer, Tom
- Model
- 3964
$30.00
Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Let’s Talk About Legal Marketing Practices
[3569] Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Let’s Talk About Legal Marketing Practices (Because No One Looks Good in Orange)
Reviews the current state of Federal and Texas state fraud and abuse law governing marketing plus tips for structuring compliant arrangements.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | HCSSA Administrator Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 16, 2021
Program Description: There’s been a rise in investigation, civil litigation and criminal prosecution and of marketing arrangements,
including in the home health and hospice industry sector. This presentation reviews the current state of Federal and Texas state fraud and abuse law governing marketing and
review several example cases. The presenters also present tips for structuring compliant arrangements.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][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
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): Heidi Kocher, JD, MBA, CHC, Partner, Liles Parker, PLLC and Jennifer Papapanagiotou, JD, Partner, Liles Parker, PLLC
About the Presenter(s):
Heidi Kocher Esq., MBA, CHC, is a partner with the law firm of Liles Parker. She has over 20 years of experience advising
and defending health care clients on legal and regulatory matters affecting providers of all sizes. She is an expert in all aspects of compliance and privacy programs, including developing and
deploying policies, procedures and training. Her experience includes serving as a Chief Compliance Officer and a Chief Privacy Officer, implementing the various requirements and aspects of
Corporate Integrity Agreements, and responding to and defending audits from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers up through the ALJ level. She received her J.D. from Georgetown University
Law Center. She is licensed in Texas and Maryland, and admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. She is also Certified in Health Care Compliance.
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Papapanagiotou's practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of health
care providers, including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for compliance with federal and state fraud and
abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers, and in Medicare and
Medicaid enrollment, including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with compliance plans, forming new businesses, and
addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues
[3569] Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Let’s Talk About Legal Marketing Practices (Because No One Looks Good in Orange)
- Speaker
- Papapanagiotou, J & Kocher, H
- Model
- 3569
$45.00
Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Recent Developments & Compliance Tips
[3993] Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Recent Developments & Compliance Tips
Relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement
activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date: November 18, 2025
Program Description:
Home care and hospice providers face a daunting array of complex laws and regulations, with non-compliance potentially
resulting in a host of criminal charges, civil sanctions and administrative enforcement actions. In this presentation
Jennifer Papapanagiotou reviews relevant federal and state laws pertaining to fraud, waste and abuse, recent enforcement
activity, and focus on tips for improving agency compliance programs.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][1]information regarding fraud and abuse detection and prevention
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.18.2027
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, the participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias:
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants
may use their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities,
especially in the presence of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line to report any noted
bias or conflict of interest in the education activity.
The toll-free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s):
Jennifer Papapanagiotou, Esq., Liles Parker PLLC
About the Presenter(s): Jennifer Papapanagiotou
Ms. Papapanagiotou’s practice focuses on compliance, regulatory and transactional matters for a wide array of health care providers,
including home health and hospice agencies. She has extensive experience in analyzing proposed and existing business arrangements for
compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, and drafting a wide variety of legal agreements. Ms. Papapanagiotou is
knowledgeable in all aspects of state licensing for home health and hospice providers, and in Medicare and Medicaid enrollment,
including initial enrollment, changes of ownership and appeals of revocation actions. Finally, she assists clients with
compliance plans, forming new businesses, and addressing Medicare and Medicaid program coverage and reimbursement issues.
[3993] Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Recent Developments & Compliance Tips
- Speaker
- Papapanagiotou, Jennifer
- Model
- 3993
$30.00
