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As the country responds to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the role of the home health industry in ensuring the delivery of safe home health care has not been fully appreciated by our health care community and governing regulatory bodies. Various elements contribute to the problems home health agencies have encountered in being able to meet the needs of this patient population including challenges with obtaining and sustaining adequate PPE,  shortages of home health nurses, and lack of adequate resources for employee and patient COVID19 testing supplies. As we journey through the response phase of this pandemic emergency, this session will discuss the importance of agencies continuing to have a monitoring and control plan to ensure staff and patient safety and delivery of patient care.  We will also discuss the importance of home health providers staying abreast of the most up to date advances in precautions, treatment, and control mechanisms within their clinical operations to minimize the spread of COVID19.  Lastly we will discuss the latest information related to COVID19 vaccines, data that discusses their effectiveness, and steps we can take as home health providers to participate in this community-wide mission to distribute these vaccines safely and effectively.   Course Author: Theresa Gates, PT, COS-C Read more

While providers were afforded some breathing room during the pandemic, through payments issued under the Accelerated and Advanced Payment (AAP) program, providers must ensure that they understand the recoupment of the AAP and how that will impact cash flow next year.  The Provider Relief Funds also have mandatory reporting requirements that have been adjusted several times and now have definite reporting requirements for 2021.  This session will bring you up to speed on the terms of repayment for AAP and provide the latest on reporting use of the Provider Relief Funds.  An updated tool from NAHC will be reviewed that will help you comply with the reporting requirements. Course Author: Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C Read more

Home Health programming has changed under PDGM, and modifications to how we develop and deliver rehab services have been a primary reform focus. When transitioning from the PPS model, with rehab visits as the primary payment factor, to PDGM programs based on clinical acuity, therapy care plans have been all over the map. By trading rehab volume for content value, PDGM has altered the therapy care landscape for all Home Health episodes, and in many cases, maintenance programs have been lost in the shuffle. In this presentation, we will discuss how Maintenance episodes can be optimized under PDGM, and how they differ from PPS era programs. Under PDGM, rehab programming should follow structural guidelines, including SOC FIL levels, and should be managed through an in-agency approach with ongoing rehab reporting. We will review these and other essential elements of Maintenance Therapy development and delivery under PDGM in this progressive presentation.  Course Author: Arnie Cisneros, PT  Read more

Home care agency owners want to grow their business, achieve their financtial goals, and help people in need. To do that means getting more clients, recruiting more caregivers, and standing out in an increasingly competitive market. But, many lack the marketing knowledge and support needed to grow and their current marketing strategy is broken, leaving many owners frustrated, unclear, and overwhelmed. Join HCAF as we welcome industry expert Jason Chagnon of Providentia Marketing so you can learn how to fix your marketing plan so you can start the new year by growing your business and caring for more people.  Course Author: Jason Chagnon  Read more

The most significant change in Homecare Reimbursement in 20 years went into effect January 2020. The Patient Driven Groupings Model - PDGM has brought with it many changes and the impact has been felt across the nation.  There are significant changes that are going to occur in 2021 and 2022 with the Phasing out of the RAP and the introduction of the Notice of Admission. RAPs will have NO associated reimbursement in 2021, but will carry a monetary penalty if not filed timely. The Notice of Admission completely eliminates that RAP and carries a penalty that could erase all payments for the entire time you have cared for the patient! Preparation is KEY! Course Author: Melinda Gaboury Read more

There are significant changes that are going to occur in 2021 and 2022 with the Phasing out of the RAP and the introduction of the Notice of Admission. RAPs will have NO associated reimbursement in 2021, but will carry a monetary penalty if not filed timely. The Notice of Admission completely eliminates that RAP and carries a penalty that could erase all payments for the entire time you have cared for the patient! Preparation is KEY! Course Author: Melinda Gaboury Read more