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In this informative session, we will explore the upcoming changes to the Medicare Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model scheduled for 2025. Crafted to elevate the assessment and recognition of high-quality home health care, these adjustments utilize 2023 as a baseline year, emphasizing the need for agencies to proactively acquaint themselves with these modifications. Key Topics: • Measure Replacement and Removal: Understand the changes to the HHVBP measures, including the replacement of the "Discharge to Community" measure with "Discharge to Community Post-Acute Care" and the removal of other measures. • Newly Introduced Potentially Preventable Hospitalization (PPH) Measure: Delve into the implications of the newly introduced PPH measure, which will evaluate and mitigate potentially preventable hospitalizations during home health care. • Consolidated Discharge Function Score: Examine the consolidation of the "Total Normalized Composite Change in Mobility" and "Change in Self-Care" measures into a single measure, which will streamline assessments using Section GG items. • Improving GG Item Responses: Discover the importance of GG items in determining the Discharge Functional Score, which contributes to 20% of the Total Performance Score in value-based purchasing. Learn strategies to enhance clinician familiarity with GG items and ensure accurate Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) documentation. Equip your agency for the future by acquiring a comprehensive understanding of these changes and formulating strategies to adeptly navigate the evolving landscape of the HHVBP program.   Speaker/Course Author - Melinda Gaboury, COS-C  Read more

This session explores the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and home health care, seeking to demystify its fundamentals and provide a comprehensive understanding of its applications and implications. Christopher Attaya, Vice President of Product Strategy for Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), will discuss real-world use cases tailored for home health, showcasing how AI is revolutionizing patient care within the familiar confines of their homes. Participants will witness the benefits of utilizing AI in home health, from the customization of treatment plans to the predictive analytics driving transformative improvements in the quality and efficiency of services. As we embrace the potential of AI, we will candidly address considerations and potential risks associated with its integration into home health care practices.   Speaker/Course Author - Christopher Attaya Read more

This Month's Hot Topic: Home Health Emergency Preparedness Is your agency prepared for an emergency? This session discusses testing, training activation, implementation, and evaluation of your emergency program to ensure agency readiness before, during, and after an emergency to protect patients, staff, business continuity, and agency assets. Discussion will include resources, tools, scenarios, and guidance to ensure your agency is emergency-prepared at all times.   Speaker/Course Author - Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C  Read more

In this edition of HCAF’s Private Duty Lunch Chat, we will explore the strategies to maximize the value of your agency by implementing a quality of earnings process. This process involves analyzing the sustainability and reliability of your agency's earnings. We want to equip you with the tools to maximize the value of your agency and achieve long-term success.  Speaker/Course Author - Nicholas Bright, CPA Read more

In this recorded webinar, Dr. Monika Virk presents an insightful webinar to explore the transformative power of technology in staff attraction, onboarding, training, and retention. She offers actionable insights and strategies, including: * Learn how advanced tools enhance employee satisfaction and reduce turnover, saving costs. * Adapt online training to different learning styles for staff growth. * Discover the value of data-driven feedback in assessing knowledge retention and employee development.   Speaker/Course Author - Monica Virk, M.D.  Read more

This exclusive webinar series will guide you through the intricacies of effectively managing your agency's revenue cycle. Designed for administrators, billing professionals, and home care executives, this series will cover essential topics to enhance your understanding and efficiency in the various aspects of home health revenue cycle management. You will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to optimize your home health agency's revenue cycle, ultimately improving financial outcomes, and facilitating the delivery of high-quality patient care. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the dynamic landscape of home healthcare finance! Read more