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.
The "How" and "Why" to Outsource/Centralize Operations
[3155] The "How" and "Why" to Outsource/Centralize Operations
How home care/hospice agencies can enact smart change management techniques to prepare for this new practice.
NOW AVAILABLE: RELEASED 2/25/2019 This program was presented on 02/14/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Winter Policy Conference in Austin.
It is one of 9 presentations captured and produced for online access.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: February 14, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Winter Policy Conference | Austin
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: There are many new business practices taking shape
in the home care/hospice industry. Outsourcing is one business practice used by companies to reduce costs or improve
efficiency by shifting tasks, operations, jobs or processes to an external contracted third party for a significant
period of time. This same process of centralization is utilized by many companies internally to achieve the same outcome.
Home care/hospice agencies must enact smart change management techniques to prepare for this new practice.
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will actively engage in a discussion on outsourcing and centralizing operations to reduce costs and improve efficiency in home care agencies.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Marcylle Combs, RN, MS, Founder, Foundation Management Services and William Simione III, Managing Principal, Simione Healthcare Consultants, LLC
About the Presenter:
Marcylle Combs has enjoyed 30 years in home health care and hospice,
holding many positions including field nurse, director, administrator and owner/president of a successful home health and hospice company.
She is well known in Texas and nationally for her leadership in both the home care and hospice community. She serves on the TAHCH Government
Affairs Committee since the ‘90s and is currently board of directors for The Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA); a
professional organization bringing together CFOs, CEOs, COOs and other financial positions who are employed by the nation’s 25,000 home care
and hospice agencies. She also chairs the Women in Leadership group for HHFMA. Marcylle enjoys speaking on various subjects such as mentoring,
leadership and communication and is best known for keeping her audiences awake.
About the Presenter:
Bill Simione III serves as Managing Principal at Simione Healthcare Consultants, leading all consulting, as well as
product and service delivery to support home care and hospice business improvement. He previously managed Simione's Financial Consulting division, and has been actively involved in the
home care and hospice industry for more than 25 years. Bill has held many interim management positions over the years, including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and
Director of Patient Accounting for numerous home care/hospice organizations ranging from single agencies to multi-state organizations and hospital-owned postacute entities. During his
interim management positions, he has been responsible for many agency turnarounds, including positioning an agency for acquisition.
Bill is a highly experienced speaker addressing many national home care and hospice organizations, as well as state and local associations. He is a graduate of
Villanova University with a B.S. in Accounting.
[3155] The "How" and "Why" to Outsource/Centralize Operations
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- Combs, M / Simione III, Wm
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$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
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- Campbell, Cindy
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$45.00
The Financial Side of Recovery: CARES Act Compliance-Where Do I Go From Here?
[3443] The Financial Side of Recovery: CARES Act Compliance-Where Do I Go From Here?
Covers PPP Forgiveness, Provider Relief Fund Reporting and Financial Planning.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 51st Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 3, 2020
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: Do you know how compliant you are with the components of the CARES Act? Amy Knight has been on top of
this topic since Day 1 and has kept Texas agencies educated and updated. In this presentation, Amy covers PPP Forgiveness, Provider Relief Fund Reporting and Financial Planning.
She will direct you on where you go from here. She will challenge you on preparing for the future and asks you “What are you doing to adapt to this compliance?”
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the discussion and identify where their agency stands on the
financial side of recovery and verbalize at least one item on how the agency is adapting to change.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Amy Knight, CPA, Knight CPA Group
About the Presenter(s):
Amy L. 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.
[3443] The Financial Side of Recovery: CARES Act Compliance-Where Do I Go From Here?
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- Knight, Amy
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$45.00
The Home Health Final Rule – Surviving the Attack on Rates
[3742] The Home Health Final Rule – Surviving the Attack on Rates
A deep dive into the current rates and all changes related to the home health final rule and how to survive.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event | Winter Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 9, 2023
Program Description: This presentation digs deep into the current rates and all changes related to the home health final rule
and how agencies should adjust their practices to survive the changes.
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
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.5 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 02.09.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
Bias, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC COA/LSNA) is the “tendency or inclination to cause partiality, favoritism, or influence.”
Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, Healthcare Provider Solutions
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.
[3742] The Home Health Final Rule – Surviving the Attack on Rates
- Speaker
- Gaboury, Melinda
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- 3742
$45.00
The Ins and Outs of a Vaccination Program: Give It a Shot!
[3526] The Ins and Outs of a Vaccination Program: Give It a Shot!
Learn about CDC Guidance on storage, handling, transport and administration requirements of vaccines.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 13, 2021
Program Description: Homebound patients deserve an opportunity to receive vaccines
in their own home and several laws and regulations govern home care on the best practices of this option. This informative program
provides practical guidance on the regulatory and policy expectations of an effective vaccination program at your agency.
While agencies are able to administer many vaccines including influenza, Hepatitis B,
pneumonia and perform TB testing, via Texas Administrative Code ch. 558.303, there is legislation moving through the Texas
Legislative process right now that once signed by our Governor, will allow home health agencies to administer the COVID-19
vaccine and any FDA approved or authorized Vaccine created to mitigate or treat a communicable disease. In this program, you
will not only learn about CDC Guidance on storage, handling, transport and administration requirements of vaccines, but you
will have plenty of take away tools to bolster your policies and logs and leave confident on how to bill for these services.
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
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): Jennifer Osburn, RN, Home Health Solutions, LLC.
About the Presenter(s):
Jennifer Osburn is a Registered Nurse with over 27 years of combined
home health staff nurse, clinical management, administration, and technology experience. This diverse background combined with certifications
for OASIS and ICD-10 coding knowledge creates a depth of connection to home health staff across the nation.As a seasoned Medicare regulatory
thought leader, Jennifer regularly trains on PDGM, Conditions of Participation, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, QAPI,
Documentation, Coding, OASIS, agency operations and management. Her heart for teaching and supporting home health professionals
has created opportunities to present for The Joint Commission, CHAP, NAHC, and numerous state home health associations.
[3526] The Ins and Outs of a Vaccination Program: Give It a Shot!
- Speaker
- Osburn, Jennifer
- Model
- 3526
$45.00
The Most Interesting Employment Issues in the World for HH & Hospice
[2819] The Most Interesting Employment Issues in the World...for Home Health and Hospice
Education-Training Credits:
1.50 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary:Key employment issues impacting the home health care and hospice industry.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Faculty: Stern, Daniel
Program Description:
Two years ago it felt like a new employment rule was put into effect each week but now it seems like a daily occurrence.
Most of the activity is being generated by state and federal agencies making it extremely difficult to remain up to date
on employment law issues. This program presents the hot buttons of liability including which employees are exempt under
the Fair Labor Standards Act and how to pay them (the new regulations will make it much more expensive).
The federal government has also issued new guidance regarding independent contractors.
Compensable time quandaries such as travel, on-call, waiting time and bonuses (discretionary and/or non-discretionary) are discussed.
If you use the companionship exemption, you need to know the Department of Labor seems to have succeeded in basically eliminating
it for home health care agencies. The need to provide leaves of absence seems to have expanded to the point that employees may not ever have to come to work.
Finally, we are still having fun reading what the National Labor Relations Board says employees may post on Facebook about employers...and not be disciplined! Presentation Date: 11.17.2015
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Identify key employment issues impacting the home health care and hospice industry
Discuss ways to effectively respond to the new issues impacting the home health care and hospice industry.
Identify expected changes in regulatory agency enforcement activity
Describe effective tools for preventing employment related claims
About the Presenter:
Daniel Stern advises employers on labor and employment matters including
affirmative action plans; wage and hour issues; and discrimination and harassment claims. By recommending and developing effective employment policies
and procedures, he helps clients reduce the risk of employment-related lawsuits.
Dan works with employer clients to bring their existing workplace policies into compliance with best practices in
the human resources field, and he provides day-to-day counseling which enables clients to make wise decisions in human resource matters. Understanding the
frequent and complex employment issues continually faced by today’s employers, Dan has designed his practice so that he is readily and quickly available to his clients.
He is a frequent speaker and author on employment matters and labor-related legislative changes, with a particular focus on wage and hour issues.
He is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
[2819] The Most Interesting Employment Issues in the World...for Home Health and Hospice
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- Stern, Daniel
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$45.00
The Road Back: How Home Care Agencies Can Grow and Be Safe After COVID-19
[3427] The Road Back: How Home Care Agencies Can Grow and Be Safe After COVID-19
Explores how agencies can reopen office operations in ways that keep employees and clients safe...
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | 51st Annual Meeting & Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | August 25, 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
Program Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused deep changes in how businesses function, with no industry
facing as acute challenges that have direct consequences on the lives of Americans than health care. In this new landscape, home and community care has emerged
as an invaluable method to deliver services to those who need them safely while respecting physical distancing needs. In this presentation, Erin Vallier, Account Executive of AlayaCare
explores how agencies can reopen office operations in ways that keep employees and clients safe, while ensuring efficient scheduling, keeping lines of business open to new
referrals, and supporting infectious disease control, among other urgent considerations. Special focus is placed on leveraging technology available now to help home care
providers achieve these necessary measures. Joining Erin in her presentation is Amy Knight, President of Knight CPA Group and Candyce Slusher, Owner of Slusher Consulting,
who both support Erin with their Texas-specific expertise and fielded questions from the live audience.
Program Learning Objective(s): Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and identify strategies to
understand considerations for retrofitting offices, procedures and protocols both physically and digitally to support new rules and regulations that
agencies must consider now and in the future.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: Amy Knight, CPA, Knight CPA Group | Erin Vallier, Account Executive, AlayaCare | Candyce Slusher, LVN, CDCS, Owner, SLUSHER Consulting
About the Presenters:
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.
About the Presenters:
Erin Vallier earned an Individually Structured Liberal Arts degree in Physical Science, Psychology, and Music Performance
from the University of Colorado, Denver. She earned a Masters in Healthcare Administration and Management, with a Project Management Specialty, from Colorado State University.
Erin began her career in the fitness industry in 2005. After earning her bachelors, she transitioned to the home care space with a passion bred from personal and family experience.
She has held management roles in the QA, intake, OASIS, and HR departments, and has helped facilitate numerous successful state and CHAP surveys for the organization she worked for.
Erin was responsible for maintaining clinical documentation compliance, writing and revising policies and procedures, and for writing and facilitating new hire training for all clinical
employees, including EMR and OASIS education. Her last role in home health was marketing - a natural segway to her role at AlayaCare – Account Executive.
About the Presenters:
Candyce Slusher LVN, CDCS is the founder of SLUSHER Consulting and is a geriatric-focused nurse serving San Antonio
since 1995 in multiple settings, specifically PAS since 2004. As a Home Care Consultant her primary goal is to help agencies provide the highest quality care to seniors in their communities
through regulatory compliance, creating a culture of accountability, and simplifying work-flow systems. Candyce has spoken for the Alzheimer’s Association and has also served as
Board Member and past President for the Alamo Area Home Care Council.
[3427] The Road Back: How Home Care Agencies Can Grow and Be Safe After COVID-19
- Speaker
- Knight,A | Vallier,E | Slusher,C
- Model
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$45.00
Time for your Annual Inspection! A Review of the State & Federal Emergency Preparedness Rules
[3294] Time for your Annual Inspection! Review of the State and Federal Emergency Preparedness Rules
Understand how to prepare for potential disaster and emergency
situation, comply with state and federal requirements...
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 10/09/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice Fall Conference in Grapevine. It is one of 4 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: October 9, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Fall Conference | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.259[d][6]emergency preparedness planning and implementation
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description:The Federal Emergency Preparedness requirements are both similar and
different than the requirements that Texas agencies have been meeting. This presentation outlines in detail both these similarities
and differences so that agencies – both certified and non-certified – can understand how to prepare for potential disaster and emergency
situation, comply with state and federal requirements, and protect their businesses, clients, and employees. Regulatory changes since 2018 and lessons learned are also discussed.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change or enhance their practice
by revising their agency emergency preparedness policies to reflect regulatory requirements and teaching clinical staff how to implement the requirements.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Kay Hollers, RN, MPH, COS-C, HCS-D, Independent Consultant, HealthCare ConsultLink
About the Presenter:
Kay Hollers is well known to TAHCH audiences as she has been an active member or
associate member since her return to Texas in 1985. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas with a major in Nursing and a
Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health. She also earned a post-master’s Specialist Certification in
Health Care Evaluation from Wayne State University College of Nursing in Detroit. Kay taught Public Health Nursing at Michigan State University and has
practiced in and consulted with home health and hospice agencies large and small, public and private. Kay likes to share her experiences and knowledge
with audiences and has been a frequent presenter for TAHCH conferences and seminars.
[3294] Time for your Annual Inspection! Review of the State and Federal Emergency Preparedness Rules
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- Hollers, Kay
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$45.00
Trends in Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
[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
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- Sauter, Mindy & Elliot
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$45.00
TWC Employment Law Update for Pandemic & 2021
[3523] TWC Employment Law Update for Pandemic & 2021
The most important employment
law developments that face employers during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Virtual Event | Spring Conference | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | May 13, 2021
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.50 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 program Mr. Simmons will discuss the most important employment
law developments that face employers during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to other hiring, pay, and discrimination issues,
he highlights the extent to which an employer may be liable for employees and patients becoming infected, whether employees can be required
to get vaccinated, whether employers can make vaccination a condition of applying for a job, and what policies an employer can legally
adopt to ensure health and safety in the workplace. He also covers how the pandemic has affected unemployment claims and what employers can
do to minimize the financial impact of claims during the pandemic.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): William T. (Tommy) Simmons, Texas Workforce Commission
About the Presenter(s):
William T. (Tommy) Simmonsserves as legal counsel for the Commissioner
representing employers at the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on final-level unemployment and wage claim appeals,
assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. He is the author of the
book Especially for Texas Employers and is also the editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business.
[3523] TWC Employment Law Update for Pandemic & 2021
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- Simmons, Tommy
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$45.00
Understanding & Implementing the Comprehensive Assessment, CoPs, & Care Coordination...
[3282] Taking the Bull by the Horns: Understanding and Implementing the Comprehensive Assessment, CoPs, and Care Coordination in Effective Care Management
An in-depth understanding of Medicare’s definition of the four “C’s” along with how they build upon each other...
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/28/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from
both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 28, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: Prior to Jan. 13, 2018, many of the things we “kinda” did okay, such as care coordination,
comprehensive assessment and plan of care management, became mandatory measures under the new Conditions of Participation. And agencies have struggled!
Surveyors continue to site quality of care, care coordination and care planning collectively as one of the top two deficiencies for agencies across the board.
By having an in depth understanding of Medicare’s definition of the four “C’s” along with how they build upon each other will lead to more streamlined processes,
develop effective care coordination practices and provide better, more patient-centered plans of care thereby helping to “survey proof” your agencies.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an
intent to change their practice by developing effective care coordination practices in line with the updated home health conditions of participation to contribute to improved patient outcomes.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Apryl Swafford RN, BSN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-H, Home Health Solutions, LLC
About the Presenter:
Apryl Swafford began her nursing career in 1993, obtaining a BSN from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama.
Her first few years were spent learning nursing, trial by fire style, in a 16 bed ICU unit. She transitioned into home health in late 1997 working PRN and weekends while learning her way and has
spent the majority of the years since working home health in some capacity. She has worked as a field clinician/case manager, clinical manager and leader of a cardiopulmonary specialty program.
During her tenure at the last two positions, she was responsible for chart audits, OASIS review and coding plus management of a team of nurses, therapist and home health aides.
Apryl is certified as an OASIS Specialist - Clinical (COS-C), and is a credential holder of the Homecare Coding Specialist (HCS-D) for both ICD-9 and ICD-10. During her free time, she enjoys
her family (there’s a lot to enjoy with 4 children and 9 grandchildren), working on the family’s small farm and running.
[3282] Taking the Bull by the Horns: Understanding and Implementing the Comprehensive Assessment, CoPs, and Care Coordination in Effective Care Management
- Speaker
- Swafford, Apryl
- Model
- 3282
$45.00
Using Technology to Optimize Home Care Staffing Resources
[3373] Using Technology to Optimize Home Care Staffing Resources
Learn how implementing a virtual care platform can help your agency better utilize in-demand specialists and
available staff ...
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 2/13/2020 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 13, 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][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][9]community resources
Program Description: Many Texas home health agencies are currently dealing with a staffing
shortage and also anticipating a greater health workforce shortage in the coming years. Employee churn – which can lead to canceled/rescheduled
appointments and undermine an agency’s ability to take on new patients – can lead to a breakdown in the continuum of care, weaker overall outcomes,
and an increased risk of readmissions. Learn how implementing a virtual care platform can help your agency better utilize in-demand specialists and
available staff while being able to provide better – meaning, more timely and higher quality – care to their patients.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenters: AnnaMaria Turano,VP Marketing, SYNZI; Dave I. Davis, RN-BC, BSN, MA, ACRN, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, AccentCare
About the Presenters:
AnnaMaria Turano AnnaMaria M. Turano is the Vice President of Marketing for Synzi.
She is responsible for leading all marketing and branding initiatives for the company. Prior to her client-side roles, AnnaMaria co-founded MCAworks, a
strategic marketing consulting firm advising Fortune 500 companies on developing growth strategies. A published writer, she is the co-author of Stopwatch
Marketing: Take Charge of the Time When Your Customer Decides to Buy (Portfolio: 2008) and has also been an Adjunct Professor of Marketing at NYU, Fordham
University, and the University of Tampa. She received both her B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.
Dave I. Davis Coming Soon
[3373] Using Technology to Optimize Home Care Staffing Resources
- Speaker
- Davis, Dave & Turano, AnnaMaria
- Model
- 3373
$45.00
Violence in Home Care: Protecting Your Workforce
[3048] Violence in Home Care: Protecting Your Workforce
Education-Training Credits:
1.5 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary: The risk of violence from clients, family and community against your workforce.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§558.260[a][8]skills for working with clients, families, and other professional service providers
Faculty: Robert Liles, JD and Anthony Cutrona, JD
Program Description: Home healthcare workers often face an unsafe and unpredictable
environment as they visit a client’s neighborhood and home. Since more violent incidents occur in health care settings than any other profession,
your administrative staff are also vulnerable. The presenters discuss the extent of the problem and what measures your home health agency or
hospice can take to help protect your workforce from violence.
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 reporting programs that will encourage healthcare staff to more readily report incidents of violence.
About the Presenter:
Robert Liles, JD has a background that is somewhat unique. In addition
to a law degree, he holds a Master’s in Health Care Administration. Robert has worked on the provider side, as a federal prosecutor and now represents
home health and hospice agencies around the country in connection with Medicare and Medicaid audits and investigations. While working as a federal prosecutor,
he was asked to serve as the first National Health Care Fraud Coordinator for the DOJ’s, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. In this capacity, he advised
prosecutors around the country regarding health care fraud statutes, schemes, investigative tools, privacy concerns, and compliance issues. Robert is a
nationally-recognized speaker and educator on health law regulatory issues. He has taught and lectured at regional and national conferences, seminars and
webcasts to federal and state prosecutors, auditors, industry representatives, providers and suppliers on a variety of regulatory issues.
About the Presenter:
Anthony Cutrona, JD began practicing home health law as general counsel
for a Houston home health agency in 1996 and opened his solo health law practice in 1997. In 2000, the Texas Association for Home Care named him its Associate
Member of the Year. Last year, after 20 years of representing home health care providers throughout Texas, Anthony joined Liles Parker as a Partner and opened
its San Antonio office. He continues to represent home health agencies in license and survey matters, administrative appeals, implementation of compliance programs,
employment issues, and defends nurses in Board of Nursing matters.
[3048] Violence in Home Care: Protecting Your Workforce
- Speaker
- Liles, R & Cutrona, A
- Model
- 3048
$45.00
What to Expect from a Texas OIG Investigation
[3292] What to Expect from a Texas OIG investigation
Overview of the major steps in a provider investigation.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/29/2019 at the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice 50th
Annual Meeting in Grapevine. It is one of 17 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive 24/7 on-demand access from
both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 29, 2019
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Grapevine
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
§97.260[a][7]financial management
Program Description: The Texas Office of Inspector General (OIG) presenter presents and discusses the role of provider investigations within the broader mission of the OIG and also gives an overview of the major steps in a provider investigation as well as the provider’s role in each step.
Includes potential outcomes of a provider investigation and examples of past investigations specific to cases involving pediatric care and home health care.
Program Learning Outcome: Participants will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by
identifying the provider’s role in each step of an Office of Inspector General investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicaid program.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Glynn Bell, Manager - Provider Field Investigations, Dallas & Fort Worth Texas Health & Human Services Commission - OIG
About the Presenter:
Glynn Bell is the Manager of Provider Field Investigations for the Texas Health & Human Services Commission - Office of Inspector
General (OIG), Medicaid Program Integrity Division in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and has been with the OIG since February of 2018. Glynn has over 19 years of
investigative experience in the private insurance sector, handling large scale, organized fraud/major medical fraud cases. Glynn is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE),
Accredited Healthcare Fraud Investigator (AHFI) and Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI).
[3292] What to Expect from a Texas OIG investigation
- Speaker
- Bell, Glynn
- Model
- 3292
$45.00
What's New in Star Plus?
[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?
- Speaker
- Salvato, Sylvia [TX HHSC]
- Model
- 3361
$45.00
Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective
[3127] Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective
Provides knowledge of the current evidence-based standard of care management guidelines
for Wound Care.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 08/09/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care
& Annual Conference in Frisco. It is one of 16 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers receive
24/7 on-demand access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: August 9, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H Annual Meeting | Frisco
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.5 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][5]quality improvement
Program Description:This program provides subscribers
with knowledge of the current evidence-based standard of care management guidelines in the area of Wound Care. Understanding wound
management guidelines allows care providers to make appropriate decisions for their patients to ensure optimal outcomes. Management guidelines include:
Pressure Ulcers
Diabetic Ulcers
Arterial and Venous Ulcers
Burns
Wound Care for Hospice patients
Program Learning Outcome:
Learners will actively engage in the learning activity and indicate an intent to change their practice by applying
evidence-based wound management protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Furqan Khan, APRN, ACNS-BC, MSN, CWCN, WCN-C and Ket Harris Davis, APRN, FNP-C, DNP
About the Presenter:
Furgan (Alex) Khan started his career in 1996 as a U.S. Army Nurse and was assigned to Brooks Army Medical Center Burn unit
at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Khan completed his Master's degree in Nursing from Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia and
Post Master's from University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Khan has 20+ years of experience in Wound management in different clinical
settings. Mr. Khan currently works as an Advanced Practice Nurse and delivers care to clients at home, in clinic, nursing home and in assisted living facilities.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Ket Davis is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. She received her Bachelors of Nursing Science degree from
Grambling State University in 2004. She attended Grambling State University from 2010-2012 where she completed her Master of Nursing Science with a concentration in Family Practice.
She is a board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2012. Dr. Davis relocated to Fort Worth, Texas in 2012 where she became staff at the John Peter Smith Hospital from 2012-2013.
She later began working at Metrocare University in 2013. Dr. Davis went on to finish her doctorate training at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in 2017.
Dr. Davis currently provides comprehensive medical care & wound care services to the clients at home, in her clinic, in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
[3127] Wound Management: A Clinical Perspective
- Speaker
- Khan, Furqan & Harris Davis, Ket
- Model
- 3127
$45.00
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
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
A Comprehensive Look at Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
[3690] A Comprehensive Look at Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
Presents information on new higher-acuity, home-based care models.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H 53rd Annual Meeting | Round Rock | Rich-Media Capture | On-Line, On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | September 1, 2022
Program Description: This session will educate attendees on new higher-acuity, home-based care models,
update them on the latest legislative and regulatory environments and review certain operational considering for any companies looking to participate in these new models of care.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 09.01.2024
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): William A. Dombi, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice and Kurt Baumgartel, Executive Vice President of Home Based Care, COMPASSUS
About the Presenter(s):
William A. Dombi is the President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) where he serves also as the Director, Center
for Health Care Law and the Executive Director, Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association.
Bill specializes in legal, legislative, and regulatory advocacy on behalf of patients and providers of home health and hospice care.
With over 40 years of experience in health care law and policy, Bill Dombi has been involved in virtually all legislative and regulatory efforts affecting home
care and hospice since 1975, including the expansion of the Medicare home health benefit in 1980, the formation of the hospice benefit in 1983, the development of
Medicare PPS for home health in 2000, and the national health care reform legislation in 2010.
He also has an extensive background in impact oriented litigation. Dombi was lead counsel in the landmark lawsuit that reformed the
Medicare home health services benefit, challenges to HMO home care cutbacks for high-tech home care patients, lawsuits against Medicaid programs for inadequate
payment rates, a nationwide class action against then-HCFA for its failure to enforce the federal HMO Act, litigation directed against the "Interim Payment System"
for the Medicare home health benefit, a lawsuit addressing the so-called Medicare “case mix creep adjustments” in 2008-2010, a challenge to the Medicare face-to-face
physician encounter rule, and litigation challenging changes to federal overtime rules.
Bill is a longstanding and active member of the ABA and American Health Lawyers Association.
About the Presenter(s):
Kurt Baumgartel is Executive Vice President of Home-Based Care for Compassus’ care
continuum across Home Health, Home Infusion Palliative and Hospice. He joined Compassus in 2020 at a pivotal period of growth for the company as Compassus and Ascension
became partners in Ascension at Home. Baumgartel has extensive experience leading home health and hospice organizations gained over more than 20 years in leadership in the
health care industry. Previously Baumgartel was chief operating officer of Evolution Health and Ascension at Home. Before that he held executive positions that include
president of Allegheny Health Network’s Home Health and Hospice division, president and chief operating officer of Celtic Healthcare, and president of subsidiary Celtic Living Assistance Services.
Baumgartel is active in several professional associations, has been published in trade periodicals and invited as faculty at professional conferences
on various home health care topics. He completed a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of business. He holds a master’s degree in
Physical Therapy and a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, both from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
[3690] A Comprehensive Look at Higher-Acuity Home-Based Care Models
- Speaker
- Dombi,Wm & Baumgartel,Kurt
- Model
- 3690
$37.50
Achieving Success During VBP Pre-Implementation with Clinical Operational Best Practices
[3630] Achieving Success During VBP Pre-Implementation with Clinical Operational Best Practices
View and walk away with a foundational
knowledge of VBP and practical solutions to implement in your organization.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Winter Conference 2022 | Dallas | Recorded for On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | February 24, 2022
Program Description: Under the Final Rule policies, CMS will assess achievement or improvement of performance based on
designated quality measures and home health providers will compete nationally in their applicable size cohort, smaller-volume providers or larger-volume providers.
Financial Success starts with clinical and operational best practices. In order to ensure that agencies do not incur a negative revenue adjustment, CMS has granted
a one-year pre-implementation phase for Value Based Purchasing. Organizations should use this year to focus on quality value-based performance metrics that will
ensure success under the new revenue adjustment model. Having a quality plan that addresses both outcome and process measures as well as patient satisfaction is
the foundation to success under VBP. This presentation is a must for all areas of home health to include financial managers, clinical staff and operational leaders
as they learn the value of collaboration and team metrics while exploring the details of Value Based Purchasing. Participants will walk away with a foundational
knowledge of VBP and practical solutions to implement in their organizations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
§558.260[a][5]quality improvement
§558.260[a][7]financial management
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Mike Carr, PT, COS-C, AXXESS and Andrew Awoniyi, ND, RN-BC, CDE, AXXESS
About the Presenter(s):
Mike Carr is the Senior Product Manager for our Axxess Certification product. His clinical expertise
and industry knowledge has been critical to the development and implementation of the Axxess Certification program. Mike joined Axxess in 2018 through the acquisition of Home Health Gold.
Mike had worked directly for Home Health Gold for more than a decade where he served in a variety of roles, including business development, sales, product enhancement, implementation,
and clinical training. Mike has been intimately involved in the design, development, and creation of Axxess Certification and now oversees an international team of engineers and support personnel.
About the Presenter(s):
Andrew Awoniyi is the Director of Patient Engagement and Clinical Education for Axxess. In this role, Andrew is
responsible for providing industry thought leadership and the strategic direction and delivery of AxxessCAHPS, a patient engagement solution aimed at improving client organization’s
patient survey and quality ratings. Prior to joining Axxess in 2014, Andrew accumulated more than 25 years of experience designing, building, testing, implementing and evaluating
various aspects of electronic health records across various clinical settings.
[3630] Achieving Success During VBP Pre-Implementation with Clinical Operational Best Practices
- Speaker
- Carr, Mike | Awoniyi, Andrew
- Model
- 3630
$37.50
