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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
- Don't Miss the 2021 AHHQI/NAHC Home Health Chartbook Webinar Nov 26 at 6:48 pm
- NAHC Membership is the Best Value in Home Care & Hospice Nov 26 at 6:42 pm
- 10 Reasons to be Thankful for Home Care & Hospice Nov 24 at 2:18 pm
- The State of Home Health 2021 Nov 24 at 2:18 pm
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COVID-19 Resources for Home Care & Hospice
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.
Resources Page | Vaccine Resources | Communications Guide | PPE Supplier Listing
Featured Events
New Publicly Reported Hospice Quality Measures: Hospice Care Index (HCI) and Hospice Visits in Last Days of Life (HVLDL)
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 – noon to 1 p.m. EASTERN
Description:
Two new claims-based measures will be publicly reported in 2022 – HCI and HVLDL. The HCI is brand new to hospices and includes ten different indicators of performance comprising the Index. It is a measure that is complex and utilizes hospice claims data over a two-year period. Hospices have many questions about each of the ten indicators, calculation of the Index score, and expected performance for each of the indicators as well as the Index. This session will focus primarily on these aspects of the HCI and what hospices should be addressing in daily operations to impact the HCI, but will also include a review of the HVLDL and its most frequently asked questions.
Objectives:
- 1. Describe the HCI measure and each of its ten indicators
- Explain the performance calculations for the ten HCI indicators and the Index
- Share a forecast of the expected public reporting timeframe for the HCI
- Provide suggestions for preparing for public reporting and performance improvement
- Review the HVLDL most frequently asked questions
Faculty:
- Katie Wehri, Director of Home Health & Hospice Regulatory Affairs, NAHC
Registration Fees
Members: Free
Non-members: $99.00
Emerging Legal Trends in Home Care & Hospice
Part 7: ACA Employer Mandate and Employee Retention Credits
Tuesday, November 30 2021 ; 2:00-3:00pm Eastern
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The employee retention credit provides financial relief for home health care providers. Eligible businesses can earn up to $33,000, per employee. Determining credit depends on identifying which employees were full-time equivalent and that determination mirrors the Affordable Care Act calculation. The Employee Retention Credit was introduced in 2020 and is a refundable tax credit that provides financial relief to employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The credit was extended through 2021, but the opportunity for employers to regain their losses will not be available for long. In this session we will cover the qualifying criteria your organization needs to satisfy to be eligible and how to qualify for the credit even if you received Paycheck Protection Program funding. We will also discuss, best practices for minimizing IRS audit risk for both ERC and ACA, while simultaneously maximizing credits for your organization.
Information on the Series
Beginning in May and continuing through December, NAHC will bring together the top experts in the industry to examine the most important legal topics in home care and hospice.
Home care and hospice is a highly regulated industry, as such, it forces providers to maintain a strong working knowledge of a bewildering array of legal issues just to stay in business — fortunately, NAHC has a solution. This 10-part webinar series offers an in-depth and practical analysis of the key legal topics every home care and hospice executive should understand.
Every part of your organization is impacted by legal and regulatory trends, that’s why we provide insight and guidance for every part of your organization from clinical to finance to legal. These webinars will help your entire organization stay ahead of the curve.
Faculty
- Gregg Kasubuchi, Vice President, Trusaic
Pricing
Individual Webinar
$29/member | $50/non-member
10-part Series
$199/member | $350/non-member
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Webinars in the Series
May 6: Patient Acceptance and Discharge
May 19: Government Audits and Investigations
Jun 9: HIPAA 101: Back to Basics
Jul 14: Fraud and Abuse: Stark and Anti-kickback Law
Aug 11: Employment Law Issues
Sep 22: Wage & Hour Law
Nov 30: ACA Employer Mandate and Employee Retention Credits
Dec 1: Legal Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Dec 13: Payment Audits and Appeals (w/Bill Dombi)
Emerging Legal Trends in Home Care & Hospice
Part 8: Legal Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Wednesday, December 1 2021 ; 2:00-3:00pm Eastern
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Should I buy? Should I sell? Should I think about a joint venture? It seems so overwhelming and confusing. This session will walk you through the steps that you need to consider as you think about these issues. This session will provide you with the information that you will need to ensure success with all your transactions.
Information on the Series
Beginning in May and continuing through December, NAHC will bring together the top experts in the industry to examine the most important legal topics in home care and hospice.
Home care and hospice is a highly regulated industry, as such, it forces providers to maintain a strong working knowledge of a bewildering array of legal issues just to stay in business — fortunately, NAHC has a solution. This 10-part webinar series offers an in-depth and practical analysis of the key legal topics every home care and hospice executive should understand.
Every part of your organization is impacted by legal and regulatory trends, that’s why we provide insight and guidance for every part of your organization from clinical to finance to legal. These webinars will help your entire organization stay ahead of the curve.
Faculty
- Alan E. Schabes, Partner at Benesch Healthcare+
Pricing
Individual Webinar
$29/member | $50/non-member
10-part Series
$199/member | $350/non-member
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Webinars in the Series
May 6: Patient Acceptance and Discharge
May 19: Government Audits and Investigations
Jun 9: HIPAA 101: Back to Basics
Jul 14: Fraud and Abuse: Stark and Anti-kickback Law
Aug 11: Employment Law Issues
Sep 22: Wage & Hour Law
Nov 30: ACA Employer Mandate and Employee Retention Credits
Dec 1: Legal Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Dec 13: Payment Audits and Appeals (w/Bill Dombi)
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In 2021 the Home Health industry has seen significant growth and opportunity, but it has not been without its challenges. From struggling to find qualified employees to fill open positions to retaining key employees, the race to a patient’s front door has never been more challenging.
As we look toward 2022, and what may be ahead for the industry regarding trends, opportunities, and challenges, join Relias and Bill Dombi, President of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) for our free, live, one-hour webinar, The State of Home Health on Thursday, December 2 at 2 PM ET.
During this session Bill will discuss:
- The impact of the recent 2021 CMS home health and hospice final rules
- The impact of pending legislation
- Preparing for outcome-driven, value-based reimbursement beginning in calendar year 2023
- Navigating staffing issues with an eye toward the end of the pandemic
- Where the bumps might be coming from in the upcoming year, and how to smooth the road before you get there
- Growth opportunities to continue to meet patient needs
- And much more!
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SAVE THE DATE!
The hospice industry is facing monumental changes in reimbursement. Join this group of experts for a lively and informative discussion on VBID and other reimbursement opportunities. The panel will examine the topic from many different perspectives including providers under existing VBID, payer source experience, and regulatory implications. Prepare for tomorrow today!
Faculty (NEW!):
- Melinda Gaboury
- Theresa Forster
- Laura Wilson
- Angela Huff
- Dr. Hany Abdelaal, President, VNSNY CHOICE, and
- Josie Aquino is Director Product Management, VNSNY CHOICE.
Pricing:
Free NAHC Members
$99 for Nonmembers
Webinars in the Series
May 6: Patient Acceptance and Discharge
May 19: Government Audits and Investigations
Jun 9: HIPAA 101: Back to Basics
Jul 14: Fraud and Abuse: Stark and Anti-kickback Law
Aug 11: Employment Law Issues
Sep 22: Wage & Hour Law
Nov 30: ACA Employer Mandate and Employee Retention Credits
Dec 1: Legal Considerations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Dec 8: Advanced Payment Models for Hospice
Dec 13: Payment Audits and Appeals (w/Bill Dombi)
Emerging Legal Trends in Home Care & Hospice
Part 9: Payment Audits and Appeals
Wednesday, December 13, 2021 ; 2:00-3:00pm Eastern
SAVE THE DATE! With significant home care and hospice funding through Medicare and Medicaid, claims audits and appeals are a routine part of business life. However, like any other business responsibility, there are steps to take to mitigate the burdens and improve the accuracy of claims. This program provides an in-depth overview of the strategies to reduce the risk of adverse audits and secure successful appeals on contested claim denials.
Please join Polsinelli, Home Care Association of America (HCAOA),The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and Sharecare for a legal update for the Home-Based Care Industry (home health, home care and hospice providers).
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Vicki Hoak and Bill Dombi will provide an update on the latest advocacy efforts and initiatives of HCAOA and NAHC, Mr. Spinola and Mr. Vail will provide an update on CMS and OSHA’s recent vaccine mandate requirements for private employers and what employers and HR departments in the home-based care and hospice industry are obligated to do.
Mr. Spinola will cover the latest industry-specific legislation and litigation including the status of state and municipality vaccination mandates and legal challenges to the same and much more. Erik Feingold, Sharecare’s Chief Innovation Officer and EVP of Health Security, will also demonstrate Sharecare’s newest product, the Health Security Pass, designed to help the Home-Based Care Industry establish compliance with the vaccine mandates and achieve client confidence via a verified employee health security certification technology.
Come prepared with questions about the biggest legal challenges facing your business today.
Agenda
- Updates on HCAOA and NAHC initiatives
- Updates on any new federal laws impacting the industry
- Updates on the new CMS Interim Rule and OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard on Mandatory Vaccinations
- Updates on State Vaccination Mandates
- Sharecare’s New Health Security Pass Product
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The webinar will serve as an overview for the 2021 AHHQI Home Health Chartbook, how to use it, key data from this year’s edition, and more. The webinar is free and will be recorded for later use.
We would like to thank 2021 Chartbook sponsor the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) for their support of the Alliance and the Chartbook. Learn more about NAHC at www.nahc.org.
Download your a copy of the 2021 AHHQI Home Health Chartbook today!
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Sessions
The Private Duty Home Care Winter Leadership Summit is returning February 22-24, 2022, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina!
We invite you to join us for two and half days of world-class education, networking to exchange knowledge, resources and strategies with leading industry professionals.
An interactive gathering created by the private duty nursing and home care community, get new insights, information, and best practices related to:
- Workforce Attraction, Engagement and Retention
- Financial Performance
- Service Delivery Excellence
- Operational Standards and Quality
Influential decision-makers for private duty agencies and traditional home care agencies that provide private duty services are encouraged to attend. Designed to meet the needs of c-suite and leadership professionals, executives in all areas of operations, financial management, service and delivery, business development, human resources, and training.
Leave empowered with education and networking opportunities to move your organization to the next level. Plus, take advantage of the many networking opportunities available to attendees.
*Non-members who register for the Summit and then join NAHC by March 31, 2022, will receive a $50 savings on their annual membership. Contact membership@nahc.org to learn more.
We look forward to seeing you on February 22, 2022!
You will be required to show a COVID-19 vaccination card or negative test result (within 72 hours of the event) when you pick up your conference credentials. The Sonesta Resort also requires masks to be worn except when eating or drinking.
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NAHC in the News
- Hospice Advocates Call on Congress to Extend Sequestration Moratorium Nov 24 at 2:10 pm
- Biden, Democrats want to start fixing the care crisis in Build Back Better Nov 24 at 12:57 pm
- Build Back Better bill offers significant investment in workforce training, recruitment: analysis Nov 23 at 6:54 pm
- NBC News TV: Officials Warn of Serious Home Health Care Crisis (Video) Nov 23 at 5:31 pm
