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<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) went into effect on January 1, 2020. This is the most significant change to the Medicare home health reimbursement structure since the introduction of the Prospective Payment System (PPS) in 2000. The new payment model has dramatically impacted agency operations, processes, and performance. January 2023 brings even more issues with rate changes for home health and the impending Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) nationwide expansion. This four-part webinar series will discuss key areas, strategies, and processes in assisting an agency in staying ahead of PDGM-related changes and reimbursement rates. This program will focus on best episode management and process improvement practices including the referral, intake, and scheduling processes, timely documentation, and physician and patient communication strategies — all of which are required to more tightly manage care within the 30-day payment period. Read more

MANAGEMENT ONLY. DO NOT ASSIGN TO CLINICIANS. This progressive, four-part webinar series for Home Health Administrators and Owners addresses Home Health challenges related to IMPACT Act reforms. Learn the effects of specific IMPACT Act reforms, and operational processes that address each reform to produce improved Clinical and Fiscal outcomes. Gain insight into the following areas: How the Patient-Driven Groupings Model(PDGM) outcomes can exceed PPS era results The why and how of Value-Based care programs Addressing the Home Health Culture Change required for success How VBP Expansion regulations are the natural enemy of Home Health recertification How to employ Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)-E to better outcomes under the PDGMWhy the PAC PPS will alter Home Health Utilization for acute care episodes How the PAC PPS will modify all Home Health programming How to lead your referral sources through the changes   With a Value-Based Home Health platform as the basis of the rewired Acute Care Episode that goes into effect in 2025 under the PAC PPS, now is the time to transition your agency for success. Home Health Providers who successfully complete this transition learn how to replace home care volume practices with real-time clinical management, and they report improved employee satisfaction as a result. Make sure you attend this important webinar series and start your journey on the Value path required for Home Health success today.   Speaker/Course Author - Arnie Cisneros; Kim McCormick Read more

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) represents, for many, the single largest small business stimulus in US history behind PPP loans. However, because PPP loans understandably got all the attention in 2020 and early 2021 with PPP 2nd-draw, many businesses don’t understand how the tax credits work, how much stimulus is available, and how to get it. The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was introduced as part of the CARES Act and included tax credits for businesses to retain employees during the pandemic. The  ERTC is a refundable tax credit that can be claimed when eligible employers report their total qualified wages for purposes of the  ERTC for each calendar quarter on their federal employment tax returns. Due to new legislation, employers can now RETROACTIVELY obtain both a PPP loan AND claim the ERTC. Read more

    Speakers/Course Authors - Andrew Kent, Esq., CVA, CHC; Chris Biedal  Read more

A new data study conducted by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and MissionCare Collective examined over 65,000 personal care workers across more than 90 data sources that identified seven personas of today's workers and key motivators and drivers to recruit, engage and retain caregiver talent. This month's chat will review the findings of the report, which will be distributed to all attendees. Please Note: Attendee name and email address will be shared with the presenter(s) at MissionCare Collective.   Speakers/Course Authors - Maggie Keen Read more

Home care agencies need to adopt marketing strategies at the grassroots level, and this presentation explains how to leverage community-based initiatives that will plant the seed for future growth. The best part is that grassroots programs are usually free or very inexpensive, you only have to invest your time! At the end of the session, the attendee should: Understand the role grassroots marketing plays in the Home Care industry, and will learn several proven initiatives that can be easily implemented immediately in their own markets Speakers/Course Authors - Sean McHale Read more