PDGM Education – National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Testimonials

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
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
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

Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) Education

PDGM 2020 Virtual Summits

PDGM, implemented on January 1, 2020, is revolutionizing the payment methodology for all Medicare Home Health Agencies in the United States. We’ve developed several education tools you need to ensure your agency will make a smooth transition.

As a follow up to last year’s successful one-day summits, we co-hosted one-day, virtual summits on April 28 and April 29 in partnership with the NAHC Forum of States. Visit the PDGM 2020 Virtual Summits website today to learn more!

PDGM Resource Partners

This page provides information for members on industry specialists that can assist agencies with navigating the complexities of the new payment model. Learn more

PDGM Webinar Series

The 2020 PDGM in Real Time Webinar Series allowed registrants the opportunity to participate in a series of six free webinars, that addressed a variety of PDGM-essential topics. In addition, each webinar allowed for an open forum where participants shared and gained valuable insights with HHFMA experts about what is working and not working in the early weeks of PDGM. These webinars are now available on-demand. Learn more

In 2019, we offered a webinar series for those who already have a clear understanding of PDGM and will hone in on specific topics related to PDGM at a more granular level. The series has been recorded and is available on demand. Dependent on your needs, you can register for a single webinar or the entire series. Learn more

Introduction to PDGM Video

PDGM: Strategies for Success in 2020 and Beyond. This course offers 5 1/2 hours of knowledge-building materials that will provide you with a complete overview of PDGM and what it will mean for your agency. Learn more

2020 Conferences

During the 2020 Financial Management Conference & Expo and Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo we will feature pre-conferences and educational sessions focused on PDGM.

“We could not have prepared for this major payment and process change without the direction NAHC provided. We used the NAHC Webinars, updates with the experts, conferences, summits, physician education, tools, etc. to steer our way through the preparation stage of PDGM. Without NAHC’s resources and the NAHC leadership team sharing their expertise, we are certain we would be much less prepared for PDGM and more at risk as an agency.”

— Susan VandeBrake, Administrator at Atrio Home Health