Hospice Boot Camp
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 ; 1:00-4:00pm Eastern
Getting back to the basics has never been more important as hospice continues to grow and mature as a health care program. This workshop provides an updated and thorough overview of the financial aspects of hospice, including a discussion of emerging national economic and policy changes, which will impact hospice operations, regulatory issues, and revenue-enhancing strategies.
This program is designed for Intermediate-Advanced hospice executives seeking to sharpen the skills and knowledge needed to improve the management of hospice financial operations in this changing environment.
This workshop will focus on:
- Compliance best practices;
- Election Statement & Addendum Updates;
- Updates on CMMI demonstration that carves in hospice into some MA plans;
- How to integrate communications between financial and clinical staff;
- Hospice staff strategies for improved productivity and case capacity;
- Hospice Cost Reporting – Accuracy in Level of Care Costing;
- Hospice cap calculation updates – how to monitor during the year; and
- Essential benchmark data needed to manage a hospice agency.
Agenda
(all times are in Eastern Standard Time)
1:00 – 1:45 PM – Compliance & Billing
1:45 – 2:30 PM – Financial & Clinical Management
2:30 – 2:45 PM – Break
2:45 – 3:20 PM – Cost Reports
3:20 – 4:00 PM – Benchmarking
Faculty
- Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, Cofounder and CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS)
- Christine Lang, Director of Data Consulting, Simione Healthcare Consultants
- Dave Macke, MBA, CHFP, FHFMA, Shareholder and Director of Reimbursement Services, Von Lehman
- Mike Simione, Manager, Simione Healthcare Consultants
Registration Fees
Hospice Boot Camp Only – Register
Members: $99
Non-members: $200
Both Home Health & Hospice Boot Camps – Register
Members: $150
Non-members: $300
Commercial support provided by:
Private Duty Home Care at NAHC Monthly Update
Marketing in the Age of COVID
Thursday, December 3, 2020 ; 3:00-4:00pm Eastern
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Stephanie Johnston, President & CEO, Transcend Strategy Group
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Jeff Salter, CEO, Caring Senior Service
Registration Fee:
Member: Free
Non-member: $45
Post-Acute Care: What is the Future Likely to Bring?
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | 12:00-1:30pm Eastern
On Tuesday, December 8, NAHC will partner with the American Health Law Association for their presentation on “Post-Acute Care: What Is the Future Likely to Bring?”
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted the entire post-acute care sector, including the long term care, home health, and hospice industries. New financial pressures, regulatory changes, enhanced risk factors, and other marketplace and governmental pressures will continue to impact how post-acute care services are provided in this and the next decade.
A panel of experts composed of the top executives of the three leading associations representing the providers within these three industries will provide insights into likely future developments and the issues those developments will present health care lawyers and their post-acute clients. This webinar presents a rare opportunity to hear from the experts covering the entire post-acute care sector.
Faculty
- Moderator: Harvey Tettlebaum, Partner, Husch Blackwell
- Edo Banach, CEO, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
- Bill Dombi, President, National Association for Home Care & Hospice
- Mark Parkinson, President & CEO, American Health Care Association
Registration
Discounted Rate for NAHC members: $150 with promo code PAC120820
The New Home Infusion Therapy (HIT) Supplier Benefit
Thursday, December 10, 2020 ; 2:00-3:00pm Eastern
The 21st Century Cures Act provided for a new benefit that covers the professional services associated with Medicare Part B infusion drugs. The benefit becomes permanent on January 1, 2021, and will have significant implications for the home health agencies that provide Part B infusion services.
This session will review the genesis of the benefit, the Medicare coverage and payment policies, and details related to the billing requirements.
Faculty
- Mary Carr, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Registration Fees
- 2020 Home Care and Hospice Conference Attendee: Complimentary
- Member: $45
- Non-member: $95
Home Care Industry Update:
Year in Review and 2021 Projections
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 ; 2:00-4:00pm Eastern
NAHC and Littler have partnered with the goal of assisting home health, hospice, and private duty home care providers in navigating the complex and ever-changing legal landscape. In this webinar, Angelo Spinola, a leading attorney for the industry, will present a high-level overview of major legal developments that have occurred throughout 2020.
During this event, he will provide a breakdown of the latest legislative changes concerning the COVID-19 response and the projected impact on the home care and home health industries after the presidential election outcome. Angelo will analyze the industry-specific employment practices projected to result in new lawsuits and outline the critical strategies and tools providers should leverage to reinforce compliance.
Faculty
- Angelo Spinola, Shareholder, Co-Chair, Home Health and Home Care Industry Group, Littler
- William Vail, Special Counsel, Littler
- William A. Dombi, Esq. President, NAHC
The Event is Free, but Registration is Required!
SAVE-THE-DATE
Private Duty Home Care at NAHC
Winter Leadership Summit
February 23, 2021 ; Time: TBD
Save-the-Date for the first annual Winter Leadership Summit, a virtual meeting focused on Leadership, Education, Advocacy, and Innovation. This inaugural, one-day educational event is focused on our core service offerings, with content curated and cultivated specifically by and for the private duty home care community.
We are committed to empowering you and your organization through education, by consistently delivering the highest quality services and setting the standard for excellence in practice today and in the future.
With insight and advice from the most trusted and experienced experts in home care, the Winter Leadership Summit will be a must-attend event, featuring critical content you cannot get anywhere else.
Registration and more details will be available soon, so stay tuned.
We look forward to seeing you on February 23, 2021!
2021 Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo
October 3-5, 2021 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Save-The-Date
More information will be available in 2021.
