ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education is perfect for a (1) designated Administrator or Alternate who must comply with TAC §558.260, and (2) a prior administrator or alternate not currently designated but maintaining compliance with TAC §558.260, and (3) anyone who wants to improve their knowledge on a broad range of topics specific to TX HCSSAs.
Continuing Education programs are added throughout the year soon after TAHC&H conferences/events conclude. All programs are à la carte, that is, you have the flexibility to browse and order programs that suit your specific needs and are applicable to your role and responsibility.
Labor Trends: The Future of Recruitment and Retention
[3468] Labor Trends: The Future of Recruitment and Retention
A look at the latest caregiver recruitment and retention trends...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 19, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: The economy changed nearly overnight with unemployment shifting from an all time low to a
Great Depression high. During a time when most people were told to stay home, the need for home care based services is expected to surge. Maggie Keen, VP of
myCNAjobs presents a look at the latest caregiver recruitment and retention trends. She explores what rules have changed, what's stayed the same, and how to attract and
retain the best workers to build a truly differentiated experience to grow your agency.
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and identify changes in recruitment
and retention trends and discuss methods on how to attract and retain workers.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Maggie Keen, VP, myCNAjobs
About the Presenter(s):
Maggie Keen is a national caregiver recruitment speaker and Vice President at myCNAjobs.
After spending the last 6 years consulting with top senior care companies across the country, Maggie has unique insight into what innovators are doing to tackle their
toughest recruiting challenges. She's on a mission to arm healthcare recruiters with more insight about Caregiver motivations to fuel the hiring and retention of a
workforce plagued with high turnover.
[3468] Labor Trends: The Future of Recruitment and Retention
- Speaker
- Keen, Maggie
- Model
- 3468
$37.50
Mergers & Acquisitions | Legal
[3469] Mergers & Acquisitions
Helps buyers and sellers prepare for the rebound in
transaction activity.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 19, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: M&A activity in the home health, hospice, and private duty space has increased in the past few years.
COVID-19 has resulted in a slight slowdown, but it is expected to be temporary. This program provides information to help buyers and sellers prepare for the rebound in
transaction activity and includes:
an overview of the transaction process
discussion of issues and considerations unique to acquisitions of post-acute care providers,
including unique diligence review and change of ownership processes
tips for buyers and sellers preparing for a transaction
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and will be able to identify unique
post acute provider merger and acquisition issues and discuss tips for buyers and sellers to consider.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Allison Shelton, Esq, Health Care Group, Brown & Fortunato | Tom Knapp, Esq, Health Care Group, Brown & Fortunato
About the Presenter(s):
Allison Shelton is Board Certified in Health Law, and she practices with the Health Care Group at Brown & Fortunato, P.C.
Ms. Shelton advises home health agencies and hospice providers on a variety of matters involving health care laws, such as the Conditions of Participation, the anti-kickback statute, the Stark Law, and HIPAA.
Tom Knapp is a member of Brown & Fortunato’s Corporate Group, where he is a shareholder. Tom serves as the lead advisor to buyers and sellers in numerous
health law transactions involving the sales and acquisitions of home health agencies, hospices, durable medical equipment companies, pharmacies, medical groups, and other healthcare related entities.
In that capacity, he assists clients ranging from individuals to private equity groups in all aspects of these transactions
[3469] Mergers & Acquisitions
- Speaker
- Shelton, Allison & Knapp, Tom
- Model
- 3469
$37.50
HOSPICE Election Statement & Addendum + Hospice Quality Reporting Program Updates
[3470] Changes Ahead: HOSPICE Election Statement and Addendum Plus Hospice Quality Reporting Program Updates
Get a better handle on the new hospice requirements.
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][5]quality improvement
Program Description: This program covers hot topics including the recently modified Hospice Election Statement/Addendum Requirements,
key developments in the Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) and new developments with the Hospice PEPPER. After viewing you will walk away with a better handle on the new requirements, including
understanding the common misperceptions and gaps in application, as well as tips and strategies to implement for compliance and plan for success.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Katie Wehri | Director, Home Care & Hospice Regulatory Affairs
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
About the Presenter(s):
Katie Wehri has 25+ years in the hospice, home health, private duty and palliative care industries
holding various executive level positions in these arenas. She has extensive experience in operations, healthcare regulation and accreditation standards interpretation and compliance,
quality assessment and performance improvement programming and compliance programs. She has worked for hospices and home health agencies in a variety of settings including multiple
locations in multiple states, hospice inpatient unit, pediatric hospice and adult and pediatric palliative care. She also has experience in opening and expanding sites for hospice
and home health organizations. Katie is educated in health care administration with a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
She is currently the Director, Home Care & Hospice Regulatory Affairs for NAHC.
[3470] Changes Ahead: HOSPICE Election Statement and Addendum Plus Hospice Quality Reporting Program Updates
- Speaker
- Wehri, Katie
- Model
- 3470
$45.00
OIG Fraud and Abuse Investigations of Hospice Providers
[3471] OIG Fraud and Abuse Investigations of Hospice Providers
How-to for hospice compliance teams...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 19, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][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
Program Description: Understanding is the first step to ensuring that your hospice agency is operating within the
guidelines set out by CMS and moving away from the OIG spotlight. In this program you will learn about the relationship between the OIG and CMS and other federal agencies,
communication practices of the OIG, where to find the most current information regarding the OIG Hospice workplan and how to lead their teams to strengthen their compliance programs.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Katie Wehri | Director, Home Care & Hospice Regulatory Affairs
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
About the Presenter(s):
Katie Wehri has 25+ years in the hospice, home health, private duty and palliative care industries
holding various executive level positions in these arenas. She has extensive experience in operations, healthcare regulation and accreditation standards interpretation and compliance,
quality assessment and performance improvement programming and compliance programs. She has worked for hospices and home health agencies in a variety of settings including multiple
locations in multiple states, hospice inpatient unit, pediatric hospice and adult and pediatric palliative care. She also has experience in opening and expanding sites for hospice
and home health organizations. Katie is educated in health care administration with a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
She is currently the Director, Home Care & Hospice Regulatory Affairs for NAHC.
[3471] OIG Fraud and Abuse Investigations of Hospice Providers
- Speaker
- Wehri, Katie
- Model
- 3471
$37.50
HOSPICE RESET: From Grieving to Detachment
[3472] RESET: From Grieving to Detachment
How to go from "burned-out" to resetting your leadership skills.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Administrator Program | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 19, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: Do you regularly find yourself burned out and searching for separation?
Are you honing in on your leadership skills to not only take care of your patients and caregivers but also tend to your staff’s needs?
Join this discussion with Anita Foster-Horne who will guide you in how we need to “reset” and focus on: Reflection, Revisiting, Recommitting, Reallocating and Reaffirming.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Anita Foster-Horne | MSW, Ph.D., Master Caregivers
About the Presenter(s):
Anita Foster-Horne A Doctor of Management in Organizational
Leadership qualifies Dr. Anita as an expert in management and leadership. An undergraduate and a Master’s in Social Work adds to her
educational advancement and knowledge of the social effects of equality. As a Certified Professional Coach, Dr. Anita is also qualified
as a motivator for professional and individual growth, intelligence, professionalism, ethical values, leadership skills, and educational
creativity. These are a few of the extraordinary attributes Dr. Anita exhibits as a speaker, teacher, mentor, trainer, coach, and motivator.
With over 25 years of leadership experience, Dr. Anita believes inclusion starts with diversity. In-Depth knowledge of federal and state
regulations allow Dr. Anita to train on policy and procedures at multiple levels. A resume holding positions of administrator, director,
owner, and operator of several organizations across her career makes Dr. Anita’s character and personality can be defined as an overall
professional in leadership, management, and simply hands-on in employee oversight.
[3472] RESET: From Grieving to Detachment
- Speaker
- Foster-Horne, Anita
- Model
- 3472
$37.50
Wrapping Your Arms Around RAP Requirements for 2021 and Beyond
[3500] Wrapping Your Arms Around RAP Requirements for 2021 and Beyond
Learn what is needed for filing a RAP and the penalty calculation for untimely RAPs
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
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: Still questioning how your agency may be impacted by the full RAP requirements for 2021?
In this presentation Melinda Gaboury provides you with the opportunity to learn what is needed for filing a RAP and the penalty calculation for untimely RAPs.
Don't miss out on an outline of the NOA timing parameters along with operational processes for being effective with RAP submissions.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s):
Melinda Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and
educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops
and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart
reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving
on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home
Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-D1.
[3500] Wrapping Your Arms Around RAP Requirements for 2021 and Beyond
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3500
$45.00
The Secret World of HIS Measures - How CMS Validates and Changes Your HIS Responses
[3501] The Secret World of HIS Measures - How CMS Validates and Changes Your HIS Responses
Are your agency's HIS scores lower than you expected? Are you trying to figure out how you could be less than 100%?
You are not alone!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
Program Description: Are your agency's HIS scores lower than you expected? Are you trying to figure out how you could be less than 100%?
You are not alone! Hospice agencies across the nation are surprised that their comprehensive assessment composite, as well as some of the individual scores are lower than expected
per CMS data. Did you know that even if you answer positively to some of these process measures, CMS has "Validation questions" embedded in the HIS to ensure your answers represent
the measure, as CMS defines it. Literally, you may say "Yes, we screened the patient for pain"- but if any of the following questions - date, rating or type of standardized tool are
not answered correctly, per the measure, CMS will change your answer to "No, we did not screen the patient for pain". This presentation uncovers these validation questions, and provides
a thorough understanding of the measures, per CMS guidance, and how to be successful 100% of the time!
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 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): Annette Lee, RN, MS, HCS-D, COS-C
About the Presenter(s):
Annette Lee has been in the home health and hospice arena for nearly 30 years!
10 of those years were spent working for the CMS MAC doing reviews and education for hospice and HH agencies. Annette left the MAC to found Provider Insights, Inc-
a consulting company that solely focuses on home health and hospice agencies. She brings her expertise from working with CMS, and the "real world" and marries these
experiences together to ensure compliance, quality and efficiency.
[3501] The Secret World of HIS Measures - How CMS Validates and Changes Your HIS Responses
- Speaker
- Lee, Annette
- Model
- 3501
$37.50
Avoiding Risky Business – A Texas Home Care Compliance Discussion
[3502] Avoiding Risky Business – A Texas Home Care Compliance Discussion
The latest legal updates in the home care
industry at the national, state, and local levels...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: In this presentation Littler Shareholder, Angelo Spinola, provides a high-level overview of the latest legal updates in the home care
industry at the national, state, and local levels. Angelo will advise on best practices to remain in compliance with the rapidly changing
legal landscape and discusses the highly anticipated legal practices that are most likely to result in new lawsuits as we move
through 2021. With a new administration in the White House and the COVID-19 vaccine, we must anticipate new challenges the industry
may face. Angelo provides you with the solid foundation you’ll need for your business to continue to thrive through 2021.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Angelo Spinola, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, P.C.
About the Presenter(s):
Angelo Spinolais a Shareholder with Littler Mendelson P.C., and is a lead attorney for the
Home Care Practice Group. He represents home care employers across the country in various types of actions brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act and various
state wage and hour laws. Appearing on behalf of employers in federal and state courts and administrative tribunals throughout the U.S., Angelo has litigated all
types of discrimination cases, including age, disability, race, national origin, sex, harassment and retaliation. Angelo’s experience also includes helping employers
respond to wage and hour investigations by the Department of Labor and state agency equivalents, conducting wage and hour practices audits, developing compliance
measures that minimize wage and hour exposure, and representing management in grievance arbitration. Additionally, Angelo assists employers with promoting an
issue-free work environment through counseling, training and other preventive strategies. He also conducts training on employment-related issues for management
personnel, lawyers and human resources professionals. Angelo received a J.D. from George Washington University Law School.
[3502] Avoiding Risky Business – A Texas Home Care Compliance Discussion
- Speaker
- Spinola, Angelo
- Model
- 3502
$45.00
Handling COVID-19 Employees and Clients: A Licensure and HR Perspective
[3503] Handling COVID-19 Employees and Clients: A Licensure and HR Perspective
Addresses the latest changes to COVID-19 leave-related laws, as well as what to consider
on encouraging, incentivizing, or mandating employee vaccinations.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
Program Description: This presentation addresses the latest changes to COVID-19 leave-related laws, as well as what to consider
on encouraging, incentivizing, or mandating employee vaccinations. Ms Chapa also addresses common issues affecting employers in the health care industry, such as incomplete
documentation, wage and hour issues, and options for disciplinary action. Jennifer Elder addresses the Licensure perspective of having COVID-19 positive patients and employees
and demonstrates how to access the TAHCH COVID page and resources.
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): Velissa Chapa, Legal Counsel for the Commissioner, Texas Workforce Commission and Jennifer Elder, TAHCH, Home Care Regulatory and Policy Manager
About the Presenter(s):
Velissa Chapa serves as legal counsel to Aaron Demerson, the Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission.
Velissa specializes in employment law and advises the Employer Commissioner on high-level unemployment claim appeals and legislative changes. She is also responsible for answering the employer
hotline and is a regular presenter at TWC’s Texas Conference for Employers, where she discusses the laws surrounding employer policies and procedures. Velissa was born and raised in McAllen, Texas,
and worked in the private sector in the legal field for 7 years before joining the agency.
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Elder Jennifer Elder started with TAHC&H in September 2019. Her experience includes Home Health and Hospice
Administration, DME Management and Home Care Consulting. Prior to coming to TAHC&H she worked as a consultant from 2012 – 2017 for home health and hospice agencies and DME agencies throughout
Texas. She has hands on experience in the home care industry with the ADR process, QAPI programs, Marketing and Business Development, Licensing, Accreditation, Plans of Correction and Informal
Dispute Resolutions, Human Resources, Policy Development and Strategic Planning. Jennifer has been in the home care industry since 2007.
[3503] Handling COVID-19 Employees and Clients: A Licensure and HR Perspective
- Speaker
- Chapa, V [TX TWC] & Elder, J
- Model
- 3503
$37.50
Medicare Managed Care Billing
[3504] Medicare Managed Care Billing
Learn what you need to know BEFORE signing that Medicare Managed Care contract plus more...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: Do you often find yourself asking, "To be or not to be……In Network?" In this presentation Petria McKelvey will help you learn
what you need to know BEFORE signing that contract plus more including: Credentialing, Contracts, Rates, Rules and Negotiation. Understanding how you can bill makes a significant difference
in reimbursement. Do you know if you can bill Episodic billing vs. Per Visit billing? Petria shares her expertise on understanding Clearinghouses and Benefits vs. Eligibility vs. Prior
Authorization vs. Nothing and will share tools needed to be successful: Workflows, Processes, & Plans. This is a knowledge-packed presentation on Managed Medicare Billing!
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Petria McKelvey, CEO, Precision Medical Billing
About the Presenter(s):
Petria McKelvey is CEO and Founder of PMB, with 30 years of experience in the medical billing industry.
Petria's expertise runs wide and deep. She has helped hundreds of private practitioners and healthcare organizations solve their billing challenges and recover millions of dollars
in lost revenues. She personally has performed over 1000 audits.
[3504] Medicare Managed Care Billing
- Speaker
- McKelvey, Petria
- Model
- 3504
$30.00
Hospice Medicare Advantage Carve-In: The Time Has Come
[3505] Hospice Medicare Advantage Carve-In: The Time Has Come
Details of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model – Hospice Benefit Component.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
Program Description: This presentation covers the details of the Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) Model – Hospice Benefit Component.
Medicare Advantage (MA) has long had coverage for home health patients, but there has never been coverage for Hospice under the MA benefit. VBID is a demonstration that will begin
January 1, 2021. There are 9 Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAO) that will be participating and have coverage in multiple states. In addition to Hospice care there is an expansion
of Palliative Care services that will be offered to patients through the MAO. CMS is testing how the hospice benefit component can improve beneficiary care through greater care coordination,
reduced fragmentation, and transparency in line with recommendations by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and others.
CMS will require that MAOs provide beneficiaries with broad access to the complete original Medicare hospice benefit. This presentation covers all known aspects of the demonstration and prepares
hospices for the reality that Medicare Advantage is now in the Hospice world.
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): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
About the Presenter(s):
Melinda Gaboury, with more than 28 years in home care, has over 18 years of executive speaking and
educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops
and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart
reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving
on the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is Associate Director on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home
Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-D1.
[3505] Hospice Medicare Advantage Carve-In: The Time Has Come
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
- Model
- 3505
$37.50
Improving Care at Home For Veterans Using Private Duty as a Care Delivery Mode
[3506] Improving Care at Home For Veterans Using Private Duty as a Care Delivery Mode
Nearly 20 million veterans in the United States and 30% of those veterans have multiple
chronic conditions that may be managed by private duty care...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
Program Description: There are nearly 20 million veterans in the United States and 30% of those veterans have multiple
chronic conditions that may be managed by private duty care. Most veterans and private duty organizations are unaware of the multiple funding sources available to
pay for veterans care. Educating your team on the variety of benefits available to veterans for post-acute care (private duty, home health, and hospice care)
will ensure that your organization is ready to grow your referral sources while providing a niche market to those that have served our country so well. In this presentation
Tammy Ross will speak with retired Air Force Col. Terry Ross about where home care organizations and veterans can find the funding needed to cover care in the home
and will discuss practical considerations for caring for veterans.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][9]community resources
§558.260[a][10]marketing
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): Tammy Ross, Senior VP, Professional Services, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess,
the leading home healthcare technology company. She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational
solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry using technology. Prior to joining Axxess,
Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
[3506] Improving Care at Home For Veterans Using Private Duty as a Care Delivery Mode
- Speaker
- Ross, Tammy
- Model
- 3506
$45.00
Economic Stimulus Package Update
[3507] Economic Stimulus Package Update
The latest developments in the world of PPP Loans...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2021
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: In this presentation Amy Knight discusses the latest developments in the world of PPP Loans.
Amy specifically covers the round one loan forgiveness and updates for those with loans less than $150,000 as well as the qualifications for round 2 PPP Loans.
She also reviews how PPP Loan borrowers can also now participate in the Employee Retention Credit as part of the latest COVID Relief Package signed into law on 12/27/2020.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
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.
[3507] Economic Stimulus Package Update
- Speaker
- Knight, Amy
- Model
- 3507
$37.50
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
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3508
$37.50
Caring for Veterans On Hospice Care
[3509] Caring for Veterans On Hospice Care
Understanding care concepts for this population group will ensure positive outcomes for the hospice organization,
communities, families , and most importantly for the veteran hospice patient.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
Program Description: Because of the unique circumstances experienced during war and peace time, veterans require individualized
hospice compassionate care delivery focused on both physical, emotional and psychosocial needs. Veterans represent nearly a third of terminally ill patients and it is important
that organizations embrace the “ We Honor our Veterans “ concepts in order to serve this population that have served us so well. By understanding the resources and benefits
available to veterans and their families for end of life care, participants are well prepared to discuss these options with their patients. Texas has the second largest veteran
population targeted to be the largest in in just one year. Understanding care concepts for this population group will ensure positive outcomes for the hospice organization,
communities, families , and most importantly for the veteran hospice patient.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][9]community resources
§558.260[a][10]marketing
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): Tammy Ross, Senior VP, Professional Services, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Tammy Ross is the Senior Vice President of Professional Services at Axxess,
the leading home healthcare technology company. She oversees the professional services division at Axxess with a focus on practical operational
solutions for the home health, home care, and hospice sectors of the post-acute care industry using technology. Prior to joining Axxess,
Tammy served as an executive consultant at Fazzi and Associates, where she used her years of home health leadership experience to assist
clients with clinical and operational strategic planning and development.
[3509] Caring for Veterans On Hospice Care
- Speaker
- Ross, Tammy
- Model
- 3509
$45.00
OIG Reports on Fraud, Waste & Abuse: Protecting the Integrity of TX Health and Human Services
[3510] OIG Reports on Fraud, Waste & Abuse: Protecting the Integrity of Texas Health and Human Services
Details specific to home care and hospice and the common areas where potential trouble can arise.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
0.5 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][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][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: Texas Inspector General Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman shares the results of her office’s efforts to
fight fraud, waste and abuse in Texas Medicaid and CHIP delivery. Included are details specific to home care and hospice and the common areas where potential trouble can arise in the health care industry.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Sylvia Kauffman, Inspector General, Texas HHS
About the Presenter(s):
Sylvia Kauffman As the Inspector General for Texas Health and Human Services, Sylvia Hernandez Kauffman leads 600 auditors,
investigators, lawyers and professionals engaged in protecting the integrity of $42 billion in health and human services each year in Texas. Throughout her career Inspector General Kauffman has
focused on the use of data to improve outcomes. During her leadership, the OIG has reported record recoveries, expanded the uses of sophisticated data analytics and focused on preventing fraud,
waste and abuse. Inspector General Kauffman earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Stanford University and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University.
[3510] OIG Reports on Fraud, Waste & Abuse: Protecting the Integrity of Texas Health and Human Services
- Speaker
- Kauffman, Sylvia [TX HHS]
- Model
- 3510
$15.00
PDGM and Visit Utilization: Does Your Documentation Support It?
[3512] PDGM and Visit Utilization: Does Your Documentation Support It?
Is your visit utilization based on acuity? Who determines that acuity, and is it based on benchmarks, or is it based off of “the way we have always done it”?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
Program Description: We are one year into the new PDGM payment model. How has your agency adapted to not only the processes,
the payment, but also to provide visit utilization based on acuity? Who determines that acuity, and is it based on benchmarks, or is it based off of “the way we have always done it”?
You will hear when it may or may not be appropriate for nursing, therapy, or other disciplines, based off of YOUR documentation.
Implement or continue developing a sound case management program which is comprehensive, collaborative, and patient centered.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): J'non Griffin, RN,MHA,HCS-D,HCS-C,HCS-H,COS-C, President, Home Health Solutions-A Simione Coding Company
About the Presenter(s):
J'non Griffin is a 34 year veteran of home care as an RN. She received her Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration
in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. J’non is certified as a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D),
Certified in OASIS competency, COS-C, Certified in Homecare Coding Specialist-Hospice (HCS-H), Home Care Specialist-Compliance (HCS-C) and is an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM trainer/ambassador.
J’non is an accredited ACHC and CHAP consultant. She has presented several webinars, and has been a nationally recognized speaker on a variety of subjects.
[3512] PDGM and Visit Utilization: Does Your Documentation Support It?
- Speaker
- Griffin, J'non
- Model
- 3512
$45.00
The Balancing Act: Stratifying Hospice Length of Stay Through Referral Sources
[3513] The Balancing Act: Stratifying Hospice Length of Stay Through Referral Sources
Best practice approaches to effecting change in the average
and median length of stay.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
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
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: Length of stay is one of the primary determinants in a hospice agency's clinical, quality, and financial success.
The most effective way to impact the length of stay is by stratifying referral source types. This presentation details best practice approaches to effecting change in the average
and median length of stay through analysis of current census and referral source diversification. Participants will be able to describe their agency’s length of stay patterns as
they relate to referral sources and apply best practice approaches to stratify length of stay in multiple referral source types.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Cindy Campbell, MHA Healthcare Informatics, BSN, RN, Director Operational Consulting, Wellsky
About the Presenter(s):
Cindy Campbell is a nationally recognized thought-leader and management consultant to the continuum of healthcare at home.
Cindy holds a Masters of Health Administration with specialty in Healthcare Informatics, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She brings over 25 years of experience working across the continuum
of healthcare at home in advancing levels of leadership and eighteen years with Fazzi Associates, now proud to be a fully integrated member of the WellSky family of companies. As the Director of
Operational Consulting for Wellsky advisory services, Cindy and her team of highly skilled executives work nationally to help providers successfully navigate change in support of their mission
and business objectives. Cindy’s Wellsky advisory services teams help agencies leverage strategic thought and operational efficiency into organizational, work-process and clinical model design
for Home Health, Hospice, Advanced Illness Management, Palliative Care, Telehealth/RPM and Private Duty organizations throughout the United States. Cindy has served as a Board Member of the
National Association for Homecare & Hospice, Chair of the Pediatric Homecare & Hospice Association of America, member of the Executive Committee of the American Telemedicine Association’s
Homecare and Remote Monitoring Special Interest Group and Advisory Committee Member for Healthcare Unbound.
[3513] The Balancing Act: Stratifying Hospice Length of Stay Through Referral Sources
- Speaker
- Campbell, Cindy
- Model
- 3513
$45.00
Inclusive Leadership: A Critical Leadership Milestone
[3514] Inclusive Leadership: A Critical Leadership Milestone
Your role as a homecare leader for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
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 this session you'll discover a safe space to hear about and talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
After a brief overview of DEI, attendees are invited to complete a self-assessment to explore their readiness for the Inclusive Leadership journey.
Ms West shares how clarity of values and mastery of distinct traits can equip today’s leaders to become catalysts for meaningful change and a more effective fight against bias and discrimination.
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Belinda West, OTR, C-SIPT Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, Clinical Director, Therapy Occupation Humanity, Founder
About the Presenter(s):
Belinda West's career as a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist has spanned more than 35 years.
Settings include psychiatric, acute care, burns, SNF, school-based, adult, and pediatric home health. As the Clinical Quality Director, for Thrive SPC, Belinda provides leadership,
consultation, regulatory support, staff education, and program development. She frequently speaks on ethics, clinical excellence, and personal development topics for a variety of
entities across the country.She is the Founder of Occupation Humanity, LLC (in launch phase), which provides DEI consultation and experiential programming committed to fighting
healthcare disparity.She proudly served on the TAHCH Education and Pediatric Committees in the past and was accepted to resume service on the Pediatric Committee in 2019.
Belinda is also honored to serve as the Chair of the TAHCH DEI Task Force, which was formed in 2020.
[3514] Inclusive Leadership: A Critical Leadership Milestone
- Speaker
- West, Belinda
- Model
- 3514
$45.00
Growth Hacks for Your Agency
[3516] Growth Hacks for Your Agency
Educational and entertaining growth strategies you can implement sitting behind a computer!
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 11, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
0.75 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: In this presentation Jeff Howell delivers an educational and entertaining session on new growth strategies for the home care industry.
Witness real-life examples, demonstrating how a home care agency can grow sitting behind a computer!
Program Learning Objective(s): Coming Soon
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeff Howell, Director of Growth, Alayacare
About the Presenter(s):
Jeff Howell is the Director of Growth at AlayaCare and since joining Alayacare,
the company has grown from 74 to 500 employees and Jeff has overseen all of AlayaCare’s growth strategies. He has presentations on a myriad of growth
topics and a 30,000 foot view presentation as well.
[3516] Growth Hacks for Your Agency
- Speaker
- Howell, Jeff
- Model
- 3516
$22.50
