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Could the world of home health get any more dramatic? Due to the reimbursement system's dependence on data collection, the recent global pandemic will impact benchmarks and trends in care practices for years to come. The after-effects, coupled with the national rollout of the Expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model and ongoing refinements to the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), will make it necessary for home health to adjust operationally and financially. For agencies seeking to exceed expectations in this new health care landscape, what is the best course of action? We'll look at where it all starts — the referral. Find out how to evaluate a referral for the appropriate level of care and forecast the care path for each patient to achieve optimal outcomes and financial success.    Speaker/Course Author - Brian Lebanion  Read more

Medical necessity audits can be time-consuming, expensive, and frustrating for providers. This session will examine the expectations of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding effective documentation as well as the most common reasons for claim denials. Skilled services are frequently denied due to insufficient documentation supporting medical necessity. This session teaches participants how to document effectively and accurately. It also teaches them to identify reasonable criteria for skilled therapy services and develop and write functional-based goals. Additionally, the speaker will review the regulatory requirements for medical necessity, common mistakes, and how to skillfully paint a picture of their current functional abilities. This session is intended for occupational, physical, and speech therapists, quality improvement personnel, and administrators/managers responsible for agency success. Read more

During this general session, participants will hear directly from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding home care trends and changes observed from Tallahassee's perspective, as well as the implications of new laws, regulations, and leadership within AHCA. Will these changes be like the good guys like Optimus Prime or the bad guys like Unicron from the Transformers series? The state government has a huge impact and can transform home care businesses. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and ask questions directly to AHCA leadership. Autobots, transform and roll out!  Read more

Discover how the Total Patient Care Delivery Model spans the continuum and elevates your professional identity to a Post Acute Care Expert and Resource!  Time to "level up" and get a seat at the table as a trusted advisor for your referral sources and partners.  Your ability to help every patient who deserves a referral - gets one- will unlock care and impact thousands of lives!  Post Acute Care Saves the World and it is spearheaded through your leadership and Sales Team!  Read more

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> As home care providers strive to improve patient outcomes, a number of "must-dos" remain unfulfilled. Most often, sustainably improving performance remains a challenge, leading us to wonder if it is the amount of information we gather or the way we approach care. In this session, we will examine how a growing number of health care systems are reshaping care by focusing on four key components that result in sustainable improvements to care through a simplified framework, and how your organization can reframe care to improve patient/client outcomes. Read more

The health care workforce shortage remains among the top challenges facing home care and hospice sectors. Identifying and recruiting top candidates for your organization at all levels is a fiercely competitive process. During this session, participants will learn how the leading health care recruitment firm outpaces its competition and identifies top talent. Additionally, discover how professional recruiters properly vet and screen candidates for their clients. Remember, retaining staff starts with hiring, right? This session will give you the tools you need and a competitive advantage over the competition.  Read more