Legal Trends in Home Care & Hospice Webinar Series
From May through December, NAHC will bring together the top experts in the industry to examine the most important legal topics in home care and hospice. This 10-part webinar series offers an in-depth analysis of the key legal topics every home care and hospice executive should understand. Learn more
Latest COVID-19 News & Resources for Home Care & Hospice
While the information on COVID-19 remains fluid, we have developed a resources page that includes the latest news, tools, and guidance to keep you, your staff, and your patients informed. Learn More
Support Diversity & Inclusion in Home Care & Hospice
In our mission to embrace diversity and promote a culture of inclusion for the home care and hospice community, we are taking the next steps. Visit our new Diversity & Inclusion webpage today to learn more about our new Task Force and the actions we are taking. Learn More
NAHC Report
- Expanded HHVBP Model – Achievement Thresholds and Benchmarks Now Available on IQIES May 16 at 2:02 pm
- Hospice Proposed Rule Listening Sessions – Health Equity RFI and Payment May 16 at 1:04 pm
- Federal Grant Will Create New Center to Support the Direct Care Workforce May 13 at 2:45 pm
- Provider Relief Fund: Extended Deadline to Submit Request to Report Late Due to Extenuating Circumstances May 13 at 2:41 pm
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As we continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as with any other newly identified virus there is much to learn about the disease process, mode of transmission, incubation period, symptoms, and treatment. We developed an extensive resource page to keep you informed and up-to-date.
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Featured Events
Hospice Proposed Rule Listening Sessions – Health Equity RFI and Payment
On March 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed FY2023 hospice rule containing a Request for Information (RFI) on health equity, a proposed cap on wage index losses from year to year and providing guidance on projected payment rates. NAHC invites you to participate in one or more of the following listening sessions to provide input on the RFI and proposals. This input will help inform comments NAHC submits at the end of the month.
*Please follow the link for each session to sign in.
Tuesday, May 17
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Join Zoom Meeting
Wednesday, May 18
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Join Zoom Meeting
Friday, May 20
Noon – 1:00 PM | Join Zoom Meeting
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Join Zoom Meeting
The RFI has two components:
- CMS is soliciting public comment on the following questions:
- What efforts does your hospice employ to recruit staff, volunteers, and board members from diverse populations to represent and serve underserved populations? How does your hospice attempt to bridge any cultural gaps between your personnel and beneficiaries/clients? How does your hospice measure whether this has an impact on health equity?
- How does your hospice currently identify barriers to access in your community or service area? What are barriers to collecting data related to disparities, social determinants of health, and equity? What steps does your hospice take to address these barriers?
- How does your hospice collect self-reported data such as race/ethnicity, veteran status, socioeconomic status, housing, food security, access to interpreter services, caregiving status, and marital status used to inform its health equity initiatives?
- How is your hospice using qualitative data collection and analysis methods to measure the impact of its health equity initiatives?
- CMS is seeking information on publicly reporting a composite structural health equity quality measure; displaying descriptive information on Care Compare from the data hospices provide to support health equity measures; and the impact of the domains and quality measure concepts on organizational culture change.
- Domain 1: Hospice commitment to reducing disparities is strengthened when equity is a key organizational priority. Candidate domain 1 could be satisfied when a hospice submits data on their actions regarding the role of health equity and community engagement in their strategic plan. Hospices could self-report data in the reporting year about their actions in each of the following areas, and submission of data for all elements could be required to qualify for the measure numerator
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- Hospice attests whether its strategic plan includes approaches to address health equity in the reporting year.
- Hospice reports community engagement and key stakeholder activities in the reporting year.
- Hospice reports on any attempts to measure input from patients and caregivers about care disparities they may experience and recommendations or suggestions
- Domain 2: Training board members, leaders, staff and volunteers in culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS)27, health equity, and implicit bias is an important step hospices take to provide quality care to diverse populations. Candidate domain 2 could focus on hospices’ diversity, equity, inclusion and CLAS training for board members, employed staff, and volunteers by capturing the following self-reported actions in the reporting year. Submission of relevant data for all elements could be required to qualify for the measure numerator.
- Hospice attests whether employed staff were trained in CLAS and culturally sensitive care mindful of social determinants of health (SDOH) in the reporting year. Example data include specific training programs or training requirements for staff.
- Hospice attests whether it provided resources to staff and volunteers about health equity, SDOH, and equity initiatives in the reporting year. Examples include the materials provided, webinars, or learning opportunities.
- Domain 3: Leaders and staff could improve their capacity to address disparities by demonstrating routine and thorough attention to equity and setting an organizational culture of equity. This candidate domain could capture activities related to organizational inclusion initiatives and capacity to promote health equity. Examples of equity-focused factors include proficiency in languages other than English, experience working with populations in the service area, experience working on health equity issues, and experience working with individuals with disabilities. Submission of relevant data for all elements could be required to qualify for the measure numerator.
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- Hospice attests whether equity-focused factors were included in the hiring of hospice senior leadership, including chief executives and board of trustees, in the previous reporting year.
- Hospice attests whether equity-focused factors were included in the hiring of hospice senior leadership, including chief executives and board of trustees, is more reflective of the services area patient than in the previous reporting year.
- Hospice attests whether equity-focused factors were included in the hiring of direct patient care staff (for example, RNs, medical social workers, aides, volunteers, chaplains, or therapists) in the previous reporting year.
- Hospice attests whether equity focused factors were included in the hiring of indirect care or support staff (for example. administrative, clerical, or human resources) in the previous reporting year.
OASIS-E Webinar – Part 1
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET
Join us for three, consecutive OASIS E webinars dedicated to the OASIS E, which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2023. The three webinars build on one another so we hope you can join us for all of them. They will be held on the first three Tuesdays in June and launch on Tuesday, June 7 at 2pm EDT.
OASIS-E represents adjustments required to report standardized assessment data across post-acute care providers. It is critical for home health agencies to complete the OASIS accurately to ensure sound data can be used for changes in future payment design and policy. Learn the guidance for the new and updated items, best practice education and approaches for efficient assessment.
Session One presents an overview and evolution of OASIS to the current version. It will outline the new, revised, and deleted OASIS items that constitute OASIS-E. This session will also explore the new Transfer of Health quality measure.
Faculty:
Karen Tibbs, RN, MS, HCS-D, COS-C, Director Quality Assurance,
McBee
Mary Carr, RN, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Pricing:
NAHC Members: $99
Non-members: $199
Thank You to Our Sponsor
Initiating a Hospital at Home Program: Financial and Operational Considerations – Part 1
Tuesday, June 9, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Part One of this two-part webinar series will focus on the financial considerations and the value proposition that would impact your organizations’ decision about initiating a H@H program.
Faculty:
- Summer Napier, CEO Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
- Colleen Hole, VP Clinical Integration and CNE at Atrium Health Medical Group
- Patrick Kneeland, VP Medical Affairs at Dispatch Health
Pricing:
NAHC Members: FREE
Non-members: $99
Thank You To Our Sponsor
OASIS-E Webinar – Part 2
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET
Join us for three, consecutive OASIS E webinars dedicated to the OASIS E, which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2023. The three webinars build on one another so we hope you can join us for all of them. They will be held on the first three Tuesdays in June and launch on Tuesday, June 7 at 2pm EDT.
OASIS-E represents adjustments required to report standardized assessment data across post-acute care providers. It is critical for home health agencies to complete the OASIS accurately to ensure sound data can be used for changes in future payment design and policy. Learn the guidance for the new and updated items, best practice education and approaches for efficient assessment.
Session Two examines Section C: Cognitive Patterns and Section D: Mood. It will include an explanation of the guidance as well as best practice assessment of the Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) and the PHQ-2 to 9. Participants will learn strategies to prepare and promote efficiency and accuracy of these new items.
Faculty:
Karen Tibbs, RN, MS, HCS-D, COS-C, Director Quality Assurance,
McBee
Mary Carr, RN, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Pricing:
NAHC Members: $99
Non-members: $199
Thank You to Our Sponsor
OASIS-E Webinar – Part 3
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM ET
Join us for three, consecutive OASIS E webinars dedicated to the OASIS E, which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2023. The three webinars build on one another so we hope you can join us for all of them. They will be held on the first three Tuesdays in June and launch on Tuesday, June 7 at 2pm EDT.
OASIS-E represents adjustments required to report standardized assessment data across post-acute care providers. It is critical for home health agencies to complete the OASIS accurately to ensure sound data can be used for changes in future payment design and policy. Learn the guidance for the new and updated items, best practice education and approaches for efficient assessment.
Session Three explores Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), patient hearing, speech, and vision, nutrition, and high-risk drug classes. It will also examine Section O: Special Treatment, Procedures and Programs and changes to the pain items that are included under Section J: Health Conditions. Participants will learn strategies to prepare and promote efficiency and accuracy of these new items.
Faculty:
Karen Tibbs, RN, MS, HCS-D, COS-C, Director Quality Assurance,
McBee
Mary Carr, RN, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
Pricing:
NAHC Members: $99
Non-members: $199
Thank You To Our Sponsor
Care Management Considerations for Success
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EASTERN
Home Care providers are feeling the pressures of CMS mandated value-based payments, inadequate Managed Care rates and increased competition from an array of new providers supporting care at home. In response to these pressures, Home Care providers have begun to diversify its service offerings to include a wide range of Care Management products. These products can add value to your current business with value-based revenues, while enhancing patient outcomes and total cost of care.
This webinar will provide an understanding of the landscape of Care Management products, key financial, quality, and operational considerations necessary for any provider seeking to add Care Management or expand its offerings.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an understanding of the various Care Management products across Payer, Provider and Specialized Population Health organizations.
- Outline a framework across various patient types as to how products and services provide improved outcomes and provider-payer alignment.
- Explore the provider roles across post-acute transitional, palliative advanced illness management and long-term chronic and how personal, skilled, behavioral health and population health care mesh together into improved patient outcomes.
- Highlight the key success factors which enable the Provider-Payor partnership and incentive alignment in the framing of value-based contractual arrangements.
- Identify major elements of a successful strategy to operationalize a Care Management program.
Faculty:
- Moderator:
- Julie Hiett, LMSW Sr. Director of Population Health, Netsmart
- Panel:
- Jessica Fear, Senior Vice President Behavioral Health, VNSNY
- Devin Woodley, Vice President Managed Care Contracting, VNSNY
Pricing:
- NAHC Members: FREE
- Non members: $99
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