NAHC Committees, Advisory Councils, and Task Forces

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
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
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

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NAHC Committees

Audit Committee: This Committee shall conduct an annual review and oversee the organization’s annual audit, provide any needed answers to Board questions related to the annual audit, and communicate audit findings to the board. The Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the selection of an outside auditor for the Association and ensure the validity of the annual audit. The NAHC Board of Directors shall approve the engagement of the independent Audit Firm. The audit committee shall oversee and evaluate the audit process, meet with the auditor to review its content and present the audit to the full board for its review and acceptance. The Finance Committee and staff members shall not be eligible to serve on the Audit Committee.

Executive Evaluation and Compensation Committee: This Committee shall set annual performance objectives and compensation for the President, evaluate the President’s performance, and ensure appropriate succession planning. The Committee may contract external consultants for benchmarking and research support. The Committee is responsible for negotiating and recommending the President’s Employment Contract to the Board of Directors and any modifications for Board input.

Finance Committee: This committee shall review and make recommendations to the Board on all financial matters of the Association, including determining and collecting dues and formulating and implementing the budget. The Finance Committee shall oversee financial planning, record keeping, and annual audit; ensure assets are protected and anticipate financial challenges; draft organizational fiscal policies; and provide transparent reporting and understanding among the full Board.

Governance and Nominating Committee: This Committee shall ensure sustainable governance of the Association, including the makeup and interpretation of the Bylaws, oversee the recruitment, nomination, and election of the elected directors, oversee the recruitment, nomination, and selection of the six appointed directors, maintain an appropriate balance of representation of members on the Board through nominations and appointments, nominate board officers, conduct annual Board and individual Director evaluations, oversee new Director orientation, and monitor the effectiveness of Board governance policies and structure. While the Committee may provide recommendations to nominees for election to the Board for the state Association seat, the members of the State Association section have the final determination on such candidate’s nominations.

Public Policy Committee: This committee shall recommend positions on key industry regulatory and policy matters, review and present for board approval the annual regulatory and legislative priorities and provide yearly feedback on NAHC’s performance in policy and advocacy.

Advisory Councils

Advocacy Council: The NAHC Advocacy Council is responsible for developing consensus on initial policy positions on regulatory and legislative issues in home care and hospice. The Advocacy Council provides advice and direction to NAHC Staff on matters pending before Congressional and Regulatory bodies and recommends to the NAHC Public Policy Committee on issues pending before them.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Council: Review and respond to issues relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the home care arena. The DEI Advisory Council will work with the NAHC Staff and DEI Consultants on an in-depth evaluation of NAHC’s internal and external responsibilities relating to race, inequality, and increasing access to opportunities.

Education Advisory Council: The Education Advisory Council is actively working on building a timely and robust curriculum for the Home Care and Hospice Conference & Expo in October 2023. We are looking to form a small group to help identify content for the education sessions. This committee will review proposals with NAHC Education to finalize the education content and faculty. If interested in serving on this important committee, please contact Director of Education Amy Guberman at aguberman@nahc.org.

Hospice Advisory Council: The Hospice Advisory Council (HAC) advises the NAHC Board of Directors and other relevant bodies on policy issues related to hospice care on behalf of hospice providers and individuals and families in need of hospice services. HAC promotes understanding of hospice with the media and the general public and represents the interests of hospice providers and patients before Congress, federal regulatory agencies, and the courts.

Home Care Technology Advisory Council: The Home Care Technology Advisory Council (HCTAC) was established to amplify the voice of the home care technology industry within NAHC and with Congress and federal regulatory bodies and to support the provision of affordable, practical, and untethered technologies that supplement chronic and terminal disease management and care coordination for our most vulnerable citizens to home health, hospice, and home care providers.

Palliative Care Advisory Council: To develop and recommend to the Public Policy Committee positions on key industry regulatory and policy matters pertinent to the evolution of home-based palliative care in the United States as a distinct specialty within health care. The Palliative Advisory Council (PAC) monitors and evaluates industry trends and emerging issues regarding the care of those with serious and/or life-limiting illnesses. The PAC members shall also provide policy standards and recommended opportunities for state and federal advocacy efforts where indicated when such advocacy aligns with NAHC policy objectives.

Pediatric Advisory Council: Established to develop and recommend to the Public Policy Committee positions on key industry regulatory and policy matters pertaining to the evolution of home-based pediatric care in the United States as a distinct specialty within health care. To develop consensus-based policy positions regarding pediatric home care and hospice services based on open and transparent input opportunities from NAHC members who are invested and motivated to advance pediatric health care at home.

Private Duty Home Care Advisory Council: Created to render more focused support services and to recommend positions on key industry regulatory and policy matters pertinent to the expanding private pay and non-Medicare home care industry. Areas of focus are advocacy, education, networking, and providing needed business services.

Rural Advisory Council: Established to provide insights into the needs of health care providers serving rural areas through integration with and support of NAHC committees and advisory councils to ensure that NAHC actions are consistent with the interests of rural providers. The RAC will develop and inform NAHC policy positions on legislative, legal, regulatory, and reimbursement matters that affect this unique patient population and their providers who are NAHC members. The RAC shall also support NAHC regarding education and member services in rural areas.

Task Force

Mentoring Task Force: The NAHC Mentoring Task Force is comprised of HHFMA Young Professionals and Women In Leadership committee members who collaborated to build the success of the HHFMA mentoring program. The task force members seek to pair individuals at the early and middle growth stage of their careers with current established home health, hospice, and community-based service industry leaders for a structured mentorship to foster involvement and growth in the NAHC Community.