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Do you think OASIS only pertains to your Medicare and Medicaid patients? Think again! As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of regulatory changes is crucial for all home care providers participating in the Medicare or Medicaid program. The 2025 updates to the OASIS-E1 assessment tool introduce new requirements and adjustments that directly impact patient care documentation and reimbursement processes. This webinar will delve into these changes, with a special focus on the expectations and requirements when it comes to OASIS completion for Certified Home Health providers and those patients with reimbursement sources other than traditional or managed care Medicare and Medicaid. By understanding these updates, providers can ensure compliance, optimize reimbursement, and maintain high-quality care standards. Speakers/Course Authors - J'non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C Read more

Come join the HCAF Team as we talk about one of the most stressful times of the year for your scheduling team - the holidays! How do you balance the needs of your clients who need care with the needs of your caregivers and staff that need time off to recharge and celebrate with their loved ones? We'll talk through best practices in managing those conflicting needs as well as actionable ideas that you can use to recognize your office staff and caregivers during the holidays and beyond into the New Year! Speaker/Course Author - Jessica Devine, Patti Heid, MSPT, COS-C Read more

Rehospitalizations remain a key focus in health care quality strategy programs, including Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP). Home Health serves a high-risk population – elderly patients and those with complex medical and social comorbidities – addressing factors that contribute to rehospitalization is critical to improving your scores. This webinar will emphasize the importance of focusing on patient mental health as a strategy to reduce rehospitalizations, a key metric that is both monitored and incentivized through HHVBP and other similar programs. By integrating mental health management into patient care, providers can not only improve overall patient outcomes but also positively impact their quality performance. The session will explore practical strategies for managing mental health conditions, a prevalent comorbidity in home health patients, and how this focus can help reduce rehospitalizations and enhance care delivery. Speakers/Course Authors - Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C Read more

Is your agency prepping for a survey? If the answer is “yes”; this session is for you. Join us to discuss the latest Top 10 Home Health Deficiencies and the steps needed to identify issues and implement processes to minimize and prevent deficiencies. Speaker/Course Author - Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C Read more

Join your state home care association and industry colleagues this fall at a Home Care Connection event near you! This series is designed to provide you with valuable networking opportunities and ensure you stay informed and ahead of the game in the ever-changing field of home health. One of the highlights of this series is a special presentation by Healthcare Provider Solutions CEO Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, who will delve into every crucial aspect of the 2025 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule. In addition, you'll hear from HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville, RN, BS, COS-C, and Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications Kyle Simon. They will bring you the latest updates from Congress, give you a sneak peek into what to expect during the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, and explore the emerging trends that are shaping the industry. Speakers/Course Authors - Melinda Gaboury; Denise Belville; Kyle Simon Read more

Beginning November 2024, a covered entity’s obligations under the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination provisions have expanded, per recently published regulations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).    Join us for this 60-minute webinar to learn whether the nondiscrimination provisions of the Affordable Care Act (known as Section 1557) apply to your agency and what steps your agency must take to comply with these new regulatory requirements. Topics to be covered include conduct prohibited by Section 1557, types of health care services and provider types governed by Section 1557, and requirements of the new Section 1557 regulations such as policies and procedures, notices, multi-lingual documentation, appointment of a Section 1557 grievance coordinator, and staff training. The speakers also will discuss the status of lawsuits that have enjoined certain provisions of the new Section 1557 regulations pertaining to discrimination on the account of a patient or client’s sexual orientation.   Speaker/Course Author - Lani M. Dornfeld, Esq; Jay Sabin, Esq. Read more