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<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> More than half of U.S. states have legalized medical marijuana in some form and this number is on the rise. Have you established a Drug-Free Workplace? Do you know how to protect your agency when you encounter patients or staff who are using medical marijuana? Do you have appropriate policies in place to address such issues? This is one legal snafu that will only continue to grow as the legalization of medical marijuana grows. Do not get blindsided; join industry expert Grant Kindrick, Esq., as he guides you through the legal ins and outs related to medical marijuana in the home health setting. Speaker/Course Author - <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Grant Kindrick Read more

With pressure ulcer prevalence rates between 2.9% and 19.1% in home care, managing wounds efficiently and effectively has always been a priority. With the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) on the horizon it is even more critical to your success to have a strong understanding of how to manage these patients with an outcomes driven mindset. In this session you will learn how together we can adequately manage wounds while generating positive patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Amy Cassata, Vice President of Clinical Services at Swift Medical, has implemented hundreds of wound care programs and she will share her best practices from over the years, including clinical best practices, technology recommendations, and change management techniques. Speaker/Course Author - Amy Cassata, RN, WCC Read more

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> With the growing Medicare Advantage population, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finally added non-skilled in-home care such as personal care and housekeeping as a benefit. This historic long-awaited decision by CMS recognizes the importance of non-skilled home care and how it can bridge the gaps in home care. Learn how home care provider, SeniorBridge, is teaming up with Humana, one of the leading health care companies in the country, to provide high-quality home care to our most vulnerable population. Speaker/Course Author - <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ruthi Farrago Read more

This session will explore 2019 issues that you should be preparing for including efforts to unionize caregivers, predictive scheduling challenges, targeting of live-in pay practices, the proposed national domestic worker act legislation, and state law updates likely to lead to future litigation. This session will also discuss the various home care provider coalitions that have formed to defend the industry from these challenges in various jurisdictions. Over the course of the session we will also discuss the latest type of litigation targeting home care providers and their owners and provide specific strategies to minimize the risk to your organization. Speaker/Course Author - Angelo Spinola, Esq. Read more

The Medicare home health benefit has undergone significant policy changes over the past several years, and the future will be no different as we face the overhaul of the payment methodology system, continued scrutiny by auditors, and more demonstrations. Attend this informative session for a look at how Washington is reforming long-term care and explore myriad legislative and regulatory issues impacting providers, including the Patient- Driven Groupings Model, the Review Choice Demonstration, and more. Course Author:  <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> William A. Dombi, Esq. Read more

Home health providers in Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, and Texas are gearing up for implementation of the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) in their states. During this presentation, Palmetto GBA’s Tammy Tucci will focus on the RCD program and selection process through the eService portal. She will discuss in detail the initial review and subsequent review choices. Additionally, Palmetto's CJ Sims will wrap up the session with a review of the clinical side of the home health benefit and what Palmetto is looking for when submitting a pre-claim review.    Course Author: Tammy Tucci, BA, Manager of Provider Outreach & Education, Palmetto GBA and CJ Sims, Senior Provider Education Consultant, Palmetto GBA  PT credits awarded for course completions are approved for 1 year and expire at the end of the calendar year unless otherwise stated. For a complete list of courses offering PT credits for this year, click here. Read more