2019 March on Washington – National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Testimonials

When I first became a homecare executive, my predecessor and first home health & hospice mentor advised me to join HHFMA. “And never miss the Finance conference!” It was fantastic advice. The HHFMA has been a great source of current information over my career, and its mentoring program was a terrific additional benefit. I was fortunate to be assigned a wonderful mentor, Marcylle Combs. She answered my questions, introduced me to others, and helped me navigate all the resources available to members through NAHC and the HHFMA. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring others over the years. If you are new to the HHFMA, a mentor can help you optimize your membership. If you are experienced, serving as a mentor is a wonderful way to give back to the homecare and hospice community.
Carolyn Flietstra BSN RN, Executive Vice President (Retired), Christian Living Services
One of the most significant benefits of joining a professional organization, like NAHC, is the opportunity it provides to either be a mentor or to find one. As a previous “mentoree,” I am a huge advocate for the NAHC Mentorship program. I was blessed to gain Carolyn Fleistra as a mentor. Carolyn offered me the ability to learn the industry and association from someone who had worked in the industry at the executive level for years and someone who had been involved in the organization at a high level. She shared her experiences, shared tips, ensured I knew where to be, and above all, gave me a sense of belonging. I highly encourage anyone to seek mentorship
Summer Napier, President, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
The HHFMA Mentorship program has provided me with a great professional relationship with someone outside of my own organization. My mentor has been a great sounding board and someone I can reach out to as for insight and guidance related to professional development, speaking opportunities, educational resources and especially career aspirations. We often work together to discuss both financial and regulatory changes that will impact the home health and/or hospice industries. I cannot stress enough the value I have received being in the HHFMA Mentorship program and plan to become a mentor myself.
Mike Simione, Director of Cost Reports, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
Through the HHFMA Mentorship program I have had several formal and informal conversations with my assigned mentor. This has provided the opportunity to evaluate and achieve my career goals within the industry – like being appointed to the HHFMA Workgroup. The knowledge I have gained since joining the industry has been extensive and the HHFMA Mentorship program has played a major role in my career development. I will continue to contribute to the success of this initiative, including becoming a mentor myself.
RJ Gagnon, CFO, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice

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March on Washington
April 1-2, 2019

Hotel Options

Advocacy Tips

2019 MOW Virtual
Lobby Day Toolkit

Legislative Priorities Executive Summary

HH Care Planning Improvement Act

Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act

Medicare HH
Rural Add-on

Refine New Medicare Home Health Payment Model

Hospice and Medicare Advantage

Private Duty

Overview

Join the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) in the fight to advocate for home care and hospice patients and providers across the country. We invite you to come to Washington, DC for two days and make a difference for our community. Lending your voice to ours is the key to our shared success.

Take Action!

You are the best advocate for the home care and hospice community and you and your staff are the hard-working people delivering invaluable services to millions of Americans in their homes each and every day. Your representatives care what you think and your message is extremely powerful.

The time is now to step up and take on the role of home care and hospice champion. Help protect our community— and your agency— and build essential relationships with the lawmakers who will serve as NAHC ambassadors.

We look forward to having you join us in Washington, DC where we’ll be beside you every step of the way and will provide you the tools you need to make your day of advocacy on Capitol Hill a tremendous success.

What are the Issues?

PDGM – Stop Patient-Driven Groupings Model-related rate cuts
NPP – Allow non-physician practitioners the authority to order home health under Medicare
Rural Add-on – Ensure safeguards for rural patients and providers

Who Should Attend?

All NAHC members are invited to join their colleagues on Capitol Hill to make an even greater impact on our current efforts on the Hill and to ensure our voice is heard by influential lawmakers.

Where Will it Be Held?

On Monday, April 1, the March on Washington reception and panel will be held at The Loft at 600 F. (600 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004)

Agenda

Monday April 1st
- 4:00 – 5:00 Reception
- 5:00 – 7:00 Washington Update Panel,
  - William A. Dombi – NAHC President
  - Theresa Forster – Vice President of Hospice Policy and Programs
  - Calvin McDaniel – Director of Government Affairs
Tuesday April 2nd
- Advocacy Day – Meetings with Congressional offices on Capitol Hill

How Do I Register?

Registration is now closed. Please stay tuned for next year’s event.

March on Washington April 1-2, 2019

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March on Washington
April 1-2, 2019