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Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance doesn’t end with a confirmed visit—it directly impacts whether and how quickly your agency gets paid. In Florida’s complex payer environment, breakdowns between EVV, authorizations, and claims can trigger denials, delays, and time-consuming rework. This session focuses on connecting EVV operations to revenue cycle performance so agencies can prevent denials and accelerate payment. Participants will learn how to implement a Florida-ready EVV-to-claim reconciliation process that ensures visits meet EVV requirements before claims are submitted. The session will also cover practical denial prevention strategies, including establishing minimum submission conditions, identifying common mismatch drivers, and reducing rework loops that slow down the cash cycle. Finally, attendees will learn how to prepare a standardized documentation package that strengthens audit readiness and supports effective appeals when needed. Designed for Florida home health billing, compliance, and operations leaders, this session will provide practical tools to move EVV data smoothly from visit confirmation to clean claims and faster reimbursement. Speakers/Course Authors - Julio Barea, CRO Read more

Don’t miss this must-attend Private Duty Lunch Chat where you will learn why long-term care insurance clients deliver significantly greater value than other payor sources — and how to attract, identify, and unlock the full potential of these high-value clients. Discover proven strategies to activate their benefits and make them long-term, loyal, stickier clients for your agency. Speakers/Course Authors - Kevin Dunn & David Wolf Read more

Florida’s Family Home Health Aide for Medically Fragile Children (FHHA) Program is officially moving toward implementation, and the finalized training requirements will have significant operational and compliance implications for Medicaid home health providers. To help agencies prepare, HCAF will cover the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) finalized training and supervision requirements, along with the recent approval of Florida’s Medicaid income disregard State Plan Amendment (SPA). Although the training and program requirements are now finalized, providers should begin evaluating staffing, policies, training capabilities, and compliance readiness now so they are prepared once broader implementation moves forward and family interest increases. Speakers/Course Authors - Denise Bellville, RN, BS Kyle Simon Read more

When CMS moves, providers need answers, and HCAF’s here to help!   On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollments for home health and hospice organizations, and the questions are coming fast.   HCAF has partnered with Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)'s Kim Skehan for a timely, no-fluff briefing on what providers need to know right now.   Join us as we walk through: What CMS has announced, and what it means for your organization Who is affected, including new enrollments and certain ownership changes How existing providers, operators, and organizations in transition should be thinking about readiness and next steps What HCAF and CHAP are monitoring and how they're supporting our provider community This briefing will reflect the latest available guidance. We know there’s still a lot of uncertainty, and that’s exactly why we’re bringing this conversation to you now.   Speakers/Course Authors - Kimberly Skehan, RN, MSN, HCS-D Read more

HCAF’s Home Care Connection event series returns this spring — and we’re bringing the conversation to you. Join fellow Florida home care professionals for two hours of timely insights, advocacy updates, and meaningful connection with peers who understand the work you do every day. You won’t want to miss the latest developments affecting your home care agency. HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville and Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications Kyle Simon will lead an engaging discussion designed for home care providers of all types — whether you serve Medicare beneficiaries, Medicaid recipients, or private pay clients. New and newly licensed providers just getting started are also encouraged to attend, as this session will offer valuable foundational insights to help you prepare for the road ahead. Speakers/Course Authors - Denise Bellville, RN, BS Kyle Simon Read more

With so much data available, we can sometimes lose sight of what it all means and how we can effectively use it for performance improvement. This session will focus on strategies on how to utilize common quality methods and tools for decision-making and process improvement. Speakers/Course Authors - Melinda A. Gaboury Read more