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Now that the Medicare Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) phased-in approach has begun, some Florida home health care providers are participating in the pre-claim review (PCR) process. In fact, during last month's RCD webinar 72.44% of attendees stated they planned to gradually increase the claims they submit in order to achieve 100% compliance within the 60 days following the August 31, 2020 start date. As a result, HCAF is now planning biweekly check-up webinars where Florida home health providers can check in and learn about how things are going for those who started the process. Attendees will also hear from industry expert Melinda Gaboury, CEO of Healthcare Provider Solutions, who will provide you with food for thought on key things to consider throughout the RCD implementation process. Whether you have started the process or are waiting to start until it becomes absolutely necessary, now is the time to come together to learn about how to achieve success in this demonstration while minimizing missteps.  Course Instructor - Melinda Gaboury Read more

On October 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new repayment terms for payments issued under the Accelerated and Advanced Payment (AAP) Program. Come hear industry expert, Melinda Gaboury of Healthcare Provider Solutions, about the specific changes that were made and how your agency will need to comply not only with the repayment terms, but also about the recently released reporting requirements. Take advantage of the opportunity to get your questions answered during an extended Q&A session that is being planned within the scheduled program. Plus, you will be the first to hear the breaking news regarding the newly released reporting requirements for relief funds! With a potentially newly elected Congress on the horizon, home care providers can hope that new relief opportunities will follow. Please join us for this affordable briefing even if you have not taken out a loan or have recently already repaid yours. This webinar will supply valuable information for the next potential round of Covid-19 relief responses by our federally elected legislators. By attending, you will be better equipped to know whether or not accepting future assistance is worth the effort that will be needed in meeting the likely reporting requirements and how stringent the repayment terms are likely to be. What we seen throughout this pandemic is that you cannot afford to make such decisions slowly as the funds are often used up very quickly by those that respond and accept first. Course Instructor - Melinda Gaboury Read more

If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that Florida’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) isn’t just about hurricanes! Emergency preparedness has to be all-inclusive — from storms to active shooters and, yes, pandemics and epidemics. Join Hernando County Disaster Manager Nina Mattei, Emergency Management Planner Erin Thomas, and Florida Department of Health Special Needs Consultant Judy Silverstein for an in-depth discussion about preparing your agency, your clients, and yourself for every emergency.  Course Author: Nina Mattei, Hernando County Department of Health; Judith Silverstein, MPH, MAOM, Florida Department of Health; Erin Thomas, Hernando County Emergency Operations Center  Read more

Many providers are nearing desperation when it comes to hiring new caregivers, but here’s what you can do today to optimize your recruitment efforts. Join Todd Austin, Chief Operating Officer of Home Care Pulse, and a panel of Florida home care providers as they talk specifics when it comes to what’s working and what’s not for caregiver recruitment. We’ll hit on: Recruitment – Employee referral programs, tweaking your job ads, and which partners/platforms are actually driving results; Interviewing and Hiring – Improving time to hire, leveraging your current staff, and using technology to enhance interviews and onboarding; and, Onboarding – Creating a blended learning orientation, building a caregiver mentorship program and tracking everything during the first 90 days.  Course Author: Todd Austin  Read more

Home health agencies everywhere have become the favorite targeted acquisitions of the financial world and transaction activity is in full swing. Selling your home health business is an exciting time, but not one where you want surprises. This dynamic expert panel includes three high level advisors from the Florida Healthcare Law Firm; Florida Board Certified Health Law Experts Jeff Cohen and Dave Davidson, alongside seasoned financial and tax expert Susan St. John. They’ve seen it all, seen what works and what doesn’t work. They will provide educational commentary regarding healthcare business transactions — from their “boots on the ground” industry insight to the challenges, risks and operational strategies you will want to know about.  Course Author: Jeffrey L. Cohen, Esq., David J. Davidson, Esq., and Susan St. John, Esq.  Read more

The Medicaid Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) mandate is officially here! As the mandate rolls out, Statewide Medicaid Managed Care health plans are responsible for meeting monthly targets. Specifically, plans must meet a minimum of 60% of all visits paid are verified using EVV technology. During this live panel discussion, representatives from the two aggregators and home care providers will discuss their experiences implementing the EVV mandate, as well as best practices and lessons learned for successful compliance.  Course Author: Joe Marte, Janet Monserrat, Cindee Kelly, Jay Rittenburg  Read more