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This recorded webinar will help you transform your agency’s utilization of home health occupational therapy and unlock the secret to success in improving M1800 and GG item scores. In this course you will learn how to identify the appropriate clients, implement programs to restore function and effectively use occupational therapy to enhance the quality of life. Join us to learn how to implement strategies to focus on safety utilizing occupational therapy to maximize your outcome measures and improve scores.  Speakers/Course Authors - Melinda Gaboury  Read more

In this recorded Zoom presentation, you'll hear directly from HCAF staff about statewide and national issues. Kyle Simon, HCAF Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications, will recap the 2024 Florida Legislative Session, share updates from advocacy efforts in Congress, and explore emerging issues from around the country. Jessica Devine, HCAF Director of Membership Growth & Retention, will provide updates on Department of Labor regulations, discuss the impending Medicaid 80-20 rule, and review recent announcements regarding the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) re-procurement. Additionally, Regina Wild, Director of Managed Care Consulting at Healthcare Provider Solutions, will share strategies and best practices for managing your business in the fast-paced world of managed care. Additionally a QR code will be provided that links to another recorded session by CHAP Growth Solutions's Priya Sipp. Her presentation explores strategic planning and business development, providing essential insights to help differentiate your services in today's competitive health care-at-home market.    Speakers/Course Authors - Jessica Devine, Kyle Simon, Regina Wild  Read more

HH’s Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Model is the latest of the Impact Act Volume to Value reforms to affect how we develop and deliver care to our homebound patients. By redefining HH quality in terms of positively rewarding rapid clinical and fiscal outcomes, VBP seeks to improve the HH Provider’s care efficiency. As a result, traditional HH Care production and management processes fail to achieve VBP-based quality baselines and the related bonus payment. Furthermore, the VBP model requires certain outcome levels that are significantly beyond what is routinely seen in HH.    When reviewing the HH VBP model, it quickly becomes apparent that the depth and specificity employed to track, define, and reward qualified care extends well beyond the current level of management in most HH agencies. The complexity of VBP contrasts starkly with both the Star Ratings and HH Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS) models we know, and it is much more difficult to achieve success. Though VBP focuses on outcome areas that are the traditional clinical and quality measures we are familiar with, VBP requires composite scores for success, so any areas where we might underperform will limit our success. Finally, HH VPB will deliver bonus payments to the top 10% of HH Providers nationally, and few if any Providers could hope to qualify for the bonus without a major VBP-based quality initiative in their agencies.    This progressive webinar series for Owners, Administrators, and Managers tackles the HH VBP reform from all angles for success, including the culture change required to assure your V2V performance produces newly identified outcome levels. These and other topics addressed will include:  Breaking down the HH VBP Model in performance terms for success Drilling down VBP-qualified outcomes and relating them to legacy HH Operations Identifying VBP performance outcomes and real-time management of best practice Establishing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Metrics for ongoing VBP tracking Assuring a successful V2V culture change occurs in your agency Review a KPI metric tracking worksheet you can use for VBP improvement  Receive Scripting for Success approaches for VBP and HHCAHPS outcomes Case study demoes of multiple HH Providers who achieved VBP outcomes based on Operational changes, KPI tracking and Scripting for Success  VBP Operational changes that will improve your clinical performance and related fiscal margins outside of the VBP bonus With a Value-Based HH platform as the basis of your care production, care delivery, and patient satisfaction programming, you will be on the path for VBP-qualified outcomes. In addition, you will be prepared for success under the subsequent Impact Act HH reforms, including PAC PPS. Don’t miss this essential webinar series and start preparing for VBP success today.   Speakers/Course Authors - Kimberly McCormick & Arnie Cisneros  Read more

In this Zoom recording of HCAF’s Private Duty Lunch Chat, we will discover a comprehensive roadmap from inception to execution of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software evaluation and selection. Gain an end-to-end view of the process, empowering you to make informed decisions. Learn to sift through options effectively with tips on assessing genuine organizational needs, ensuring alignment with your goals.  Engagement is key; understand which staff members to involve for enhanced outcomes and seamless change management. Explore strategies to foster internal collaboration and garner support throughout the transition.  Moreover, decipher the qualities of an ideal tech partner. Uncover essential traits to look for in a collaborative ally, enabling a successful EMR integration. From functionalities to support structures, delve into the criteria critical for a fruitful partnership. Join us to demystify the EMR journey, equipping yourself with the insights necessary to embark on this transformative process confidently.  Speakers/Course Authors - Erin Vallier Read more

This recorded webinar will cover LUPAs, PEPs, Outliers & Institutional Credit – PDGM Adjustments. Billing may seem pretty straight forward, but there are many adjustments and decisions, some clinical, that directly impact the calculation of your claim payments.  In this course we will discuss in detail the LUPA, PEP, Outlier & Institutional vs Community adjustments and discuss how they should be reviewed by your agency staff, both proactively and after payment adjustment is made.     Speakers/Course Authors - Melinda Gaboury  Read more

Are you up to date with the latest changes in regulatory standards? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently released an update to the Home Health State Operations Manual (SOM) Guidance for Surveyors on March 15, 2024, and these changes are already in effect.   Don't risk falling behind or facing penalties due to non-compliance. Join us for an insightful, live, online briefing where we will unpack these recent updates and provide you with insights to ensure your agency remains compliant, efficient, and committed to delivering top-quality care. Gain clarity on how surveyors are now focusing on compliance standards with increased scrutiny. Understand the areas they are likely to target, allowing you to proactively address any potential issues.   By understanding the ramifications of non-compliance and why a comprehensive review of all related standards is imperative you can ensure your agency is prepared for the changing regulatory landscape. Don't let non-compliance jeopardize the quality of care you provide or the financial stability of your agency.    Speakers/Course Authors - J'non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C  Read more