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.
[3739] OASIS-E Training
McBee Associates Lisa Selman-Holman and Michelle Horner present a review of the changes and clarify the intent and description of each OASIS item change.
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[3818] CY2024 Home Health Final Rule: QRP
CMS is making the move so that QRP, Care Compare and VBP include the same data.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: CMS is making the move so that QRP, Care Compare and VBP include the same data.
There are new QRP measures regarding transitions in care and the focus on falls has just gotten greater considering the OIG study on falls in home
health. The implications of other finalized changes will also be discussed, including the clinical aspects of PDGM updates in the functional,
clinical grouper and comorbidities.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.08.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, 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.
[3818] CY2024 Home Health Final Rule: QRP
[3817] CY2024 Home Health Final Rule: VBP
What’s now and what’s new?
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 8, 2023
Program Description: What’s now and what’s new? The TNC is currently 17.5% of the Total Performance Score of VBP, but CMS is implementing drastic changes.
Even though CMS is omitting the TNC from its programs and replacing it with the Discharge Function score, the TNC scores are still important through payment year 2026. Now is the time to ramp up for
the first performance year for Discharge Function, so learn what your plan should be for 2024. ACH and ED Use claims data currently comprise 35% of your Total Performance Scores. Even though your
ACH and ED Use scores are being jettisoned in favor of the new PPH, the ACH and ED Use will still impact your payment until 2026. New to VBP are the PPH and the Discharged to Community (claims-based)
quality measures, which together will comprise 35% and will require some adjustments in your Performance Improvement Programs. PPH will include hospitalizations (both ACH and LTCH) and observation stays.
The DTC measure will include readmissions for up to 31 days after discharge. Lisa discusses what actions can be taken now to improve those numbers.
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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.08.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, 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.
[3817] CY2024 Home Health Final Rule: VBP
[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)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.30.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): 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
[3552] Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics
All Texas nurses must obtain 2 contact hours continuing education on jurisprudence and ethics. This program fulfills that Texas Board of Nursing requirement.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | 52nd Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 15, 2021
Nursing - Targeted Continuing Education
Nursing Jurisprudence and Nursing Ethics
Texas Board of Nursing Rule 216.3(g)
All nurses must complete at least 2 contact hours of CNE relating to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics
before the end of every third two-year licensing period (applicable to licensing periods that began on or after January 1, 2014). The CNE course(s) must contain information related to:
the Texas Nursing Practice Act,
the Board's rules (including §217.11, Standards of Nursing Practice),
the Board's position statements,
principles of nursing ethics, and
professional boundaries.
Contact hours completed for this requirement do count towards completion of the 20 contact hours of CNE required for all nurses.
Certification may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
APRNs may not use CME to fulfill this requirement. Only CNE is acceptable.
Program Description: This program fulfills the requirements of the Texas Board of Nursing in an interactive format.
Become reacquainted with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas BON Rules and Position Statements. Every nurse is charged with knowing the Texas BON rules
that apply to nursing practice. The presenter will take the rules everyone needs to know and apply those rules to your practice in home care. Ethical principles and professional
boundaries will also be covered.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][4]ethics
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.00 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman, Vice President Quality and Education, McBee
About the Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman is a veteran of home care with over 35 years spent in
home health and hospice, both as an RN and as an attorney practicing exclusively in home care. She is the Vice President of Quality and Education for
McBee as of July 1, 2021. McBee is a full-service healthcare consulting firm providing coding and OASIS outsourcing, comprehensive medical review, and education. Lisa directs McBee's Post Acute Academy.
[3552] Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics
[3689] Practice, Practice, Practice...Applying the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Ethics to Home Care
This course will provide the 2 contact hours of continuing education on jurisprudence and ethics that is required for all Texas nurses.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Nursing - Targeted Continuing Education
Nursing Jurisprudence and Nursing Ethics
Texas Board of Nursing Rule 216.3(g)
All nurses must complete at least 2 contact hours of CNE relating to nursing jurisprudence and nursing ethics
before the end of every third two-year licensing period (applicable to licensing periods that began on or after January 1, 2014). The CNE course(s) must contain information related to:
the Texas Nursing Practice Act,
the Board's rules (including §217.11, Standards of Nursing Practice),
the Board's position statements,
principles of nursing ethics, and
professional boundaries.
Contact hours completed for this requirement do count towards completion of the 20 contact hours of CNE required for all nurses.
Certification may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
APRNs may not use CME to fulfill this requirement. Only CNE is acceptable.
Program Description: Become reacquainted with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas BON rules and Position Statements.
Every nurse is responsible to know the Texas BON rules that apply to nursing practice. Also covered are ethical principles and professional boundaries.
Lisa Selman-Holman will take rules that every Texas nurse needs to know and practically apply those to home care.
This course will provide the 2 contact hours of continuing education on jurisprudence and ethics that is required for all Texas nurses
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][4]ethics
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
2.00 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
2.00 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.31.2024
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): Lisa Selman-Holman, Vice President Quality and Education, McBee
About the Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman is a veteran of home care with over 35 years spent in
home health and hospice, both as an RN and as an attorney practicing exclusively in home care. She is the Vice President of Quality and Education for
McBee as of July 1, 2021. McBee is a full-service healthcare consulting firm providing coding and OASIS outsourcing, comprehensive medical review, and education. Lisa directs McBee's Post Acute Academy.
[3689] Practice, Practice, Practice...Applying the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Ethics to Home Care
[3794] The Value of Reporting in Value-Based Purchasing
Lisa Selman-Holman reviews reports, forms, tracking/trending data, and strategies to ensure success in VBP.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: The first Interim Performance Report is out. What does this mean and how do you
use the reports? How are you maintaining and/or improving your Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) outcomes data? Lisa Selman-Holman reviews reports, forms, tracking/trending data, and strategies to ensure success in VBP.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.0 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 08.31.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): 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.
[3794] The Value of Reporting in Value-Based Purchasing
[3836] VBP and OASIS: Where Are Your Opportunities?
Takes a good look into the stand-alone OASIS items and describes how the TNC is calculated, along with future changes to the TPS.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Fort Worth | Rich-Media Presentation Capture for Your Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 22, 2024
Presentation Track | Medicare Home Health
Program Description: Part of your Total Performance Score (TPS) is based on OASIS outcomes. Currently it is based on two composite scores for self-care and
mobility (the TNC) along with improvement in dyspnea and oral medication management and discharged to community. This program takes a good look into the stand-alone OASIS items and describes how the TNC is calculated.
It also discusses the future changes to the TPS with the omission of the TNC from the TPS altogether. The TNC is currently 17.5% of the Total Performance Score of VBP, but CMS is implementing drastic changes by
omitting the TNC from its programs and replacing it with the Discharge Function score. Learn the impact of the changes and how your strategies should have a new focus in 2024.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.22.2026
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, 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.
[3836] VBP and OASIS: Where Are Your Opportunities?
[3368] They Keep Asking for My Money Back - How to Calculate Your Proportional CAP
The calculation method to
determine your patient count and compare to the revenue you are billing to Medicare to see if you are within limits or have to pay money back.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/12/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home
and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 12, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
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][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: In 2012 CMS changed the Hospice Cap method of calculation for all
new providers and those who chose not to grandfather themselves. This presentation will discuss and give you the calculation method to
determine your patient count and compare to the revenue you are billing to Medicare to see if you are within limits or have to pay money back.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Jill Schuerman, Founder and CEO, Schuerman Business Consulting, LLC
About the Presenters: Jill Schuerman has over 14 years in hospice, serving as regional and national Director of
Reimbursement overseeing billing/collections for 17 agencies in 6 states, and collaborating with the Compliance officers in the review of Medicare and Medicaid
regulations and changes and the creation of related Policy and Procedures. Currently, Ms. Schuerman is the Founder and CEO of Schuerman Business Consulting, LLC.,
which provides outsourced billing services, billing training, and billing due diligence audits for hospice agencies. She has been an Associate Member of TAHCH since
starting her business in 2016, as well as a member of the Palmetto Home Health and Hospice Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group, and a Patron Member and
Board Member of the Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization. Ms. Schuerman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and is a frequent speaker on hospice billing topics.
[3368] They Keep Asking for My Money Back - How to Calculate Your Proportional CAP
[3047] Trends in Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Education-Training Credits:
1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary:Former Federal Prosecuters explain how your data helps determine fraud.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Faculty: Mindy Sauter, JD and Mike Elliott, JD
Program Description: In order to curtail the continued presence of fraud, waste, and abuse within
government programs, specifically home health and hospice, the OIG has implemented the use of data analytics to highlight providers who are outliers
in terms of billing trends. It is essential that providers become aware of how their data analytics will be observed by an outside party.
Along those same lines, emphasis is now being placed on provider-administered compliance programs. Successfully administered compliance
programs will be key if a provider’s data analytics ever come into question. Use this presentation to gain insight from the original Federal
prosecutors in the Dr. Roy case who successfully led the indictment for one of the largest fraud cases in home health.
Presentation Date: 08.09.2017
Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and
indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice by implementing compliance training and education within the agency’s operations.
About the Presenters: Mindy Sauter, JD and Mike Elliott, JD are both former Assistant United States Attorneys
who investigated and prosecuted health care fraud throughout the United States.
Mindy is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and SMU law school. Before she was a federal prosecutor,
Mindy was an Assistant District Attorney in Dallas where she tried hundreds of cases and supervised felony prosecutions.
Mike is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and the University of Miami School of Law.
Prior to working in both the Southern and Northern Districts of Texas with the Department of Justice, Mike was in private practice in New York City.
Their firm, Elliott Sauter, focuses on representing health care organizations and professionals in regulatory, compliance and criminal matters.
Elliott Sauter is based out of Dallas, TX.
[3047] Trends in Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
[3364] Understanding UMCC Standards and MCO Responsibilities
Hear HHSC staff discuss key sections of the UMCC, its standards and MCO responsibilities...that affect HCSSA providers.
NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 03/02/2020 This program was presented on 2.12.2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Winter Conference in Denton.
It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 12, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hrs
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: What is the UMCC? The UMCC is the Uniform Managed Care Contract that governs
Texas Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care Services. In this session providers will learn why it’s so important to understand the States’ contract
which sets forth the terms and conditions for Health Plans participating in Texas Medicaid Managed Care, administered by HHSC.
Hear HHSC staff discuss key sections of the UMCC, its standards and MCO responsibilities so that you know what standards the MCO’s must meet and
why they may require certain processes for providers.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will be able to verbalize understanding of key sections of UMCC standards and MCO responsibilities and identify the importance of understanding the State’s contract.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Sylvia Salvato, TX HHSC, Manager, Policy & Program Development, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department
About the Presenter: Sylvia Salvato is a Manager of Medicaid Policy and Program Development with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
She has a Master’s of Social Work degree from Texas State University. In addition to nearly ten years of service to the state of Texas, Ms. Salvato has previous experience working in
environments including the federal government, long term care, acute care, behavioral health services, and clinical research.
[3364] Understanding UMCC Standards and MCO Responsibilities
[3361] What's New in Star Plus?
Hear the latest on the Star Plus initiative including expansion into 13 new service areas.
NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 03/02/2020 This program was presented on 2.12.2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Winter Conference in Denton.
It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 12, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hrs
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: The Texas Medicaid Star+Plus program, is a managed care program worth nearly $10 billion
in premium revenue for managed care organizations and serves nearly 525,000 seniors and people who are blind and disabled. In October 2019, Texas Health
and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced that after a competitive procurement, HHSC intends to award new contracts in 13 different service areas for the STAR+PLUS product.
Hear directly from HHSC staff who provide an update for all of Texas Managed Care products, give you a preview of any changes related to the re-procurement and report on any
upcoming legislative and policy initiatives. Invited Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) including Superior, Molina, United, Amerigroup have also confirmed to participate in a
panel discussion to talk through changes and respond to audience questions!
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the discussion by describing any changes related to the re-procurement and any upcoming legislative and policy initiatives.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Sylvia Salvato, TX HHSC, Manager, Policy & Program Development, Medicaid and CHIP Services Department
About the Presenter: Sylvia Salvato is a Manager of Medicaid Policy and Program Development with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
She has a Master’s of Social Work degree from Texas State University. In addition to nearly ten years of service to the state of Texas, Ms. Salvato has previous experience working in
environments including the federal government, long term care, acute care, behavioral health services, and clinical research.
[3361] What's New in Star Plus?
[3682] Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
Jeff Salter shares how his company has evolved to meet today's
challenges in operating a non-medical homecare business.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2022
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: With over 30 years of helping families achieve their goal of
aging in-place, Caring Senior Service CEO, Jeff Salter, will share key methods of how his company has evolved to meet today's
challenges in operating a non-medical homecare business. For the most part, non-medical homecare changed very little, despite
new challenges. How will your business be competitive in tomorrow's homecare landscape?
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Jeffrey Salter, CEO and Founder, Caring Senior Service
About the Presenter(s): Jeffrey Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health
care agency in Odessa, TX. He started his own company 4 months later serving seniors that needed additional non-medical care to remain at home. Jeff expanded
the business to include other locations in Texas - Midland, McAllen, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin. After operating for 12 years he began offering
franchises in 2003, and today Caring Senior Services is in 14 states with nearly 40 locations. Jeff’s company continues to add locations through addition
of franchises and corporate locations, and his existing offices benefit from focused efforts in marketing and sales. Caring Senior Service was named one of
the top 500 franchises in the United States, by the Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 as well as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the
United States as named by Inc. Magazine.
[3682] Innovation For Tomorrow's Homecare
[2011] Owning and Operating a PAS from the Ground Up
Summary: What you need
to know to open and operate a PAS 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][10]marketing
Faculty: Salter, Jeffrey
Program Description:
This program walks you through the steps necessary to open a PAS business from beginning to end.
It covers market research, pricing, caregiver pay, marketing, sales, software, equipment and management.
The presenter also provides many helpful answers to audience questions based on his 21 years experience in private duty home care.
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Discuss reasons to open a personal assistance service agency
Determine the steps to take when opening a PAS
Understand the pitfalls and how to avoid them
Understand special considerations and additional items that must be
addressed
About the Presenter: Jeff Salter began his career
in senior care in 1991 working for a home health care agency in Odessa, TX. He started his own company 4
months later serving seniors that needed additional non-medical care to remain at home. Jeff expanded the
business to include other locations in Texas - Midland, McAllen, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin.
After operating for 12 years he began offering franchises in 2003, and today Caring Senior Services is in
14 states with nearly 40 locations. Jeff’s company continues to add locations through addition of franchises
and corporate locations, and his existing offices benefit from focused efforts in marketing and sales.
Caring Senior Service was named one of the top 500 franchises in the United States, by the Entrepreneur
Magazine's Franchise 500 as well as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States as
named by Inc. Magazine.
Education-Training Credits:
1.50Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[2011] Owning and Operating a PAS from the Ground Up
[3792] Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride
Learn from their successes and mistakes to
better prepare your team for any length of time away.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event 54th Annual Meeting | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 31, 2023
Program Description: Does your business feel like it has you in shackles? Can't get away for a weekend? How about 4 months out of the office?
During this session you will hear from Jeff Salter, CEO and Ian Klaes, VP of Caring Senior Service on how a 53 location system was able to thrive while the founder went on a 4 month, 9500 mile
bike ride around the country. While Ian called it Jeff's "Vacation", Jeff was riding 8-10 hours every day while camping out most nights on the road to raise funds and awareness to the needs of seniors.
Hear from both Jeff and Ian on their experiences, including Jeff's rigorous daily routine and Ian's challenges of managing the business in Jeff's absence. Learn from their successes and mistakes to
better prepare your team for any length of time away.
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): Jeff Salter, CEO, Caring Senior Services
About the Presenter(s): Jeff Salter began his career in senior care in 1991 working for a home health care agency in Odessa, TX. He started his own company 4 months
later serving seniors that needed additional non-medical care to remain at home. Jeff expanded the business to include other locations in Texas - Midland, McAllen, Corpus Christi, San Antonio and Austin. After
operating for 12 years he began offering franchises in 2003, and today Caring Senior Services is in 20 states with over 50 locations. Jeff’s company continues to add locations through
addition of franchises and corporate locations, and his existing offices benefit from focused efforts in marketing and sales. Caring Senior Service was named one of the top 500 franchises
in the United States, by the Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 as well as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States as named by Inc. Magazine.
[3792] Preparing Your Team for Your Absence: Lessons from CEO Jeff Salter's 9500-Mile Bike Ride
[2949] How to Improve Outcomes While Dealing with Reimbursement Cuts
Education-Training Credits:
1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary:CMS rebasing, Value-Based Purchasing, and episode management strategies to reduce risk
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
Faculty:Salmons, Laurie
Program Description:
With the third year of PPS cost rebasing around the corner, it remains very important for agencies to monitor
costs while improving clinical outcomes. Agencies MUST make their operations more efficient to preserve
margins. Meanwhile, on the clinical front, reporting measures call for agencies to focus heavily on reducing
ACH rates. Effective episode management that uses best practice processes and triggers will be the key to
success in both these areas. Presentation Date: 08.10.2016
Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Describe CMS rebasing, Value-Based Purchasing, and episode management strategies to reduce risk.
About the Presenter: Laurie Salmons, RN, BSN, Clinical Consulting Manager, McBee Associates, has been a
registered nurse for over 30 years with 20 of those years being spent in the home care industry. Her specialty is working with home care providers to
improve the care delivery services of the elderly while in their homes through episode and disease management strategies.
She has lectured on home care issues for the National Association of Home Care and Hospice and
at regional and state conferences as well. Laurie co-authored a manual on Best Practices for the Home Care Patient.
[2949] How to Improve Outcomes While Dealing with Reimbursement Cuts
[3362] Making Data Your Cutting Edge Tool for Success
Techniques, programs and uses for your data and how to make data-driven decisions for future growth.
NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 03/02/2020 This program was presented on 2.12.2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Winter Conference in Denton.
It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 12, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hrs
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Program Description: In this time of dramatic economic change in-home care,
agencies must be on the cutting edge of innovation to strategically position their agency for long term financial success.
Geographic information systems and data analysis are cutting edge tools that are underutilized in the field of healthcare.
The presenters talk about techniques, programs and uses for your data and how to make data-driven decisions for future growth.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will cite strategies to utilize systems
information and data analysis tools to change or enhance their practice to help their agencies make data driven decisions for future growth.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: David Sabol, Helping Restore Ability; Girish Shelke, Helping Restore Ability.
About the Presenters: David Sabol is the Director of Clinical Informatics with experience and focus with
Data Visualization and Database Management: SQL, OpenInsight, ArcGIS, Power BI; Experience in grant writing and outreach creating partnerships with local
universities and cultivating talent and Extensive experience building AHCA approved EHR systems.
Girish Shelke BDS, MPH has 5 years experiences with data research. He has worked with research institutes,
government agencies and non-profit organizations such as Center of Disease Control, Tarrant County Public Health Department, Helping Restore Ability and
John Hopkins – Geisinger Medical Center.
[3362] Making Data Your Cutting Edge Tool for Success
[3363] Creating a Profitable Dementia Service Line: Cracking the Code on Dementia Care
Teaches how to successfully implement a Dementia-specific service line
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/12/2020 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter
Conference in Denton. It is one of 18 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home
and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 12, 2020
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Conference | Denton
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Program Description: Dementia is a silver tsunami with almost 14 million Americans expected to be
diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by 2050. Providing safe and effective home care for these clients requires not only a different caregiver
skill set but also additional administrative support. This session will teach how to successfully implement a Dementia-specific service line.
In addition, we will conclude our session with a thought-provoking discussion regarding Medicare Advantage plans and homecare’s role in
delivering quality care to the plan’s members.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters:Bob Roth, Managing Partner, Cypress HomeCare Solutions; Michelle Cornelius-Toft, Director of Memory Care Programs at Cypress HomeCare Solutions and Program Specialist for Honor Care Network
About the Presenters: Bob Roth is Managing Partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions. Bob assisted in creating Cypress HomeCare Solutions
with his family in 1994. With nearly 35 years of consumer products, health care and technology experience, Bob has successfully brought the depth and breadth of his experience to the
home care trade and in doing so, Cypress HomeCare Solutions has been honored to receive a number of awards over the years, including Bob being chosen as the January 2014 CEO of the
Month and was a finalist for the 2015 Phoenix Business Journal’s Healthcare Heroes award. Cypress won the Better Business Bureau’s Business Ethics award in 2013, and in 2018. Bob
hosts a radio show called “Health Futures, Taking Stock in You.” This program airs every Friday from Noon to 1:00 pm on Money Radio 1510 AM, 105.3 FM. In addition, he writes a monthly
column called “Aging Today” for the Jewish News of Greater Phoenix, and Lovin Life after 50 newspapers. In March 2017 Bob was appointed to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging by
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. This was the first time in the Council’s 40 years that a home care/home health care agency owner/manager has served on the Council. On September 11, 2019
Bob was selected the winner for the Home Health Care News Future Leader Award - Recognizing up-and-coming leaders elevating the home health industry.
Michelle Cornelius-Toft earned her Master of Social Work in 1997 from Arizona State University, and in 2011 her Master of Education in Human
Resource Development from the University of Illinois. The majority of Michelle’s work experience has been with people diagnosed with dementia, either in their homes or in memory care
facilities. Michelle Toft is currently the Director of Memory Care Programs at Cypress HomeCare Solutions in Phoenix, AZ and a Program Specialist for Honor Care Network out of San Francisco, CA.
She is a public speaker at national conferences and provides consulting services to help others implement dementia programs within their own organization. At Cypress HomeCare Solutions and
Honor Care Network she has implemented a dementia training program for their caregivers, a family support and education program for the family members of those diagnosed, and provides public
educational sessions. Michelle has been a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association since 2013 as a support group facilitator, a member of their Speaker’s Bureau, and a member of the
Alzheimer’s Impact Movement. She is a member of the State of Arizona Alzheimer’s Task force and a volunteer for the Dementia Friendly Arizona movement.
[3363] Creating a Profitable Dementia Service Line: Cracking the Code on Dementia Care
[PGM1806] Personal Branding for Private Pay: The Magic is in Your Message
Summary: The value of branding in agency marketing and how one agency successfully does so.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][10]marketing
Faculty: Roth
Program Description: Learn the value of personal Branding from a private duty agency that
has had great success by using this element of marketing. This program provides:
a discussion on what is personal Branding in the Private Pay arena
ability to learn the importance of identifying what your company stands for
how to include your staff in the Brand development process
the importance of consistency with your Brand message
Once developed, you can use the Brand to communicate your message or messages
consistently in your community to consumers using mass media and multimedia to recruit caregivers.
Real-world examples of print, radio, tv and web content are included.
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Define a brand
Discuss how to define your message
Discuss making sure your message is consistent
Describe partnering with vendors that understand our business
Explain how to utilize multi-media because it engages all of your senses
About the Presenter: Managing Partner, Bob Roth helped
start Cypress HomeCare Solutions with his family in 1994. With 26 years of consumer products, health care and
technology experience, Bob is considered an innovator of technologies used to enhance communication and
effectively support customers and peers.
Cypress HomeCare Solutions has been honored to receive a number of awards over the years.
In October 2007 they were awarded Small Business of the Year award from Goodwill Industries
of Central Arizona. Cypress was also named one of the 2009 Comerica Bank Arizona Companies to Watch.
Bob is proud to say that after ranking among the top three for the past three years, Cypress has been
ranked #1 in Ranking Arizona’s Top Arizona Home Care Agencies for 2010. Most recently Bob and his father
Sheldon Roth were nominated for the Spirit of Philanthropy Award for their generosity and community involvement.
Bob’s background in consumer products marketing and his creative approach to marketing in home care
has afforded him invitations to join the faculty and be an advisor to the following associations;
National Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), Private Duty Home Care Association (PDHCA), Decisions Health and
Private Duty Insider, and National Private Duty Association (NPDA). In 2009 Bob was asked to join the board for PDHCA.
Education-Training Credits:
1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
[PGM1806] Personal Branding for Private Pay: The Magic is in Your Message
[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