Events
FY2025 Hospice Proposed Rule: What You Need to Know
CMS is signaling its interest in potential new directions for the hospice program through the provisions in this rule. Join NAHC hospice experts Davis Baird and Katie Wehri as they explain these provisions and their short-term and long-term implications on hospice policy and operations. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 hospice proposed rule was released on […]
Read MorePreparing for Medicare’s New Hospice Physician Enrollment Requirements: Are You Ready?
Join us for an essential webinar designed to guide hospice providers through the upcoming Medicare hospice physician enrollment requirements changes effective May 1, 2024. Under these regulations, Medicare will only pay for hospice services certified by physicians who are enrolled in or validly opted out of Medicare. An expert panel from NAHC and NHPCO will […]
Read MoreRevisions to Appendix B- Guidance to Surveyors: Home Health Agencies
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has revised Appendix B of the Medicare State Operations Manual, also referred to as the home health agency interpretive guidelines. CMS includes several changes to Appendix B that outlines the survey process and the expectations for home health agency compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation. This […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Hospice Quality: Essential Outcomes and Strategies for Success
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, hospice providers are under increased scrutiny, with CMS signaling ongoing and increasing oversight and program evaluation. Understanding and optimizing hospice outcomes are pivotal for agencies, impacting everything from operational efficiency to public perception. Moreover, the implementation of the Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP) adds a layer of importance to achieving […]
Read MoreHome Care Industry Update
Your reminder to join Polsinelli, The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) for an overview of the most significant legislative and legal developments and 2024 updates impacting your agency. We will be discussing the lessons learned from recent data breach and ransomware threats along with best […]
Read MorePart Three: Ways Home Care & Hospice Agencies are Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Right Now
What are home health and hospice agencies doing right now to utilize artificial intelligence? See how Amedisys is dramatically reducing overall QA time and energy by using artificial intelligence. Date/Time Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Speakers Price Part One | Part Two | Part 3 Jackpot: How Artificial Intelligence Will […]
Read MorePart Two: Legal & Regulatory Pitfalls for Artificial Intelligence (AI)
While the technology and promise behind artificial intelligence is exciting, it is essential that home health and hospice agencies stay compliant with government regulations, including patient privacy laws. This webinar will help you move your agency forward while keeping you up to date on the latest rules and regulations from Washington, DC, so that you […]
Read MorePart One: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Home Care & Hospice
Artificial Intelligence is prepared to transform companies worldwide with the promise of intelligent software doing tasks that, until now, have always required a human. This webinar will help agencies see where artificial intelligence is right now, where the technology is going, and what they need to do to fully unleash it in their organizations over […]
Read MoreNAHC Advocacy Day
Home health providers are facing devastating payment cuts. The Medicare hospice benefit is receiving more attention from lawmakers than ever in the past. Medicaid HCBS rates continue to be woefully inadequate while CMS proposes new unworkable compensation requirements. Despite unprecedented demand for our services, care-in-the-home providers need more robust policy support to address these and […]
Read MoreEmpowering Change: Advocacy in Private Duty Home Care
Join us for an insightful and comprehensive panel discussion designed for individuals new to advocacy or those who find it intimidating. This webinar will demystify the world of advocacy for home care providers by delving into the basics of what it means to advocate at the federal level for individual states. Attendees will be guided […]
Read MoreProvider Enrollment Changes in Medicare
Numerous provider enrollment changes were finalized for implementation in 2024 and a new CMS-855A was implemented last year. The changes impact providers when newly enrolling, while maintaining enrollment, and at the time of revalidation. Providers that are Medicare-certified but serve only Medicaid and non-Medicare recipients are also impacted. Revisions encompass everything from ownership disclosures on […]
Read MoreNAHC President Bill Dombi Shares 2024 Industry Outlook
Mark your calendar now to hear NAHC President Bill Dombi share expert insight on the big issues impacting home health and hospice in 2024. You will learn: Joined by Mike Dordick, McBee President and Netsmart SVP of Post-Acute Strategy, these two healthcare leaders will answer your questions and talk about what you need to know […]
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