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Chicago, IL
July 27–29, 2025
All Sessions are in Central Time

Welcome to the Faculty Service Center

The National Alliance for Care at Home thanks you for agreeing to serve as faculty for the 2025 National Alliance for Care at Home Financial Summit. 

To support a smooth and successful experience, we’ve created the Faculty Service Center (FSC)—your go-to hub for important information, required tasks, and helpful resources related to your role. We hope you’ll find the FSC intuitive, convenient, and easy to navigate as you prepare for the event. Thank you again for your time, expertise, and commitment to advancing care at home.


Faculty Action Items

  • Review and complete the 2025 Alliance Fianncial Summit Faculty Disclosure form by May 21.

  • Registration is open! To receive your faculty rate, enter your exclusive code 2025FACULTY on the Profile Page next to “Discount Code.” Note: This code is for faculty use only and may not be shared.

  • Book your hotel: Visit the Hotel and Travel Information page to secure your accomodations at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. 

  • My Profile Update: Please make sure all your personal information is correct in this section, and make changes if needed. You will also notice the “Faculty Bio” at the bottom of the page. The information provided here will be posted on the event website and reprinted in event-related materials, so please double check this for accuracy, and revise as needed. 

  • Faculty Prep Call:  Schedule time with event planners using the Bookings link to speak with the Alliance team regarding your session. The call will last under 30 minutes and is your chance to ask questions, hear feedback, or brainstorm new and creative ideas to make your session great.

  • Faculty Office Hour:  Click below to reserve your spot in faculty office hours. Come prepared with questions or join and listen to other faculty share their best practices. Click below to reserve your spot:

  • Submit Session PowerPoint: Email your completed PowerPoint presentation to faculty@allianceforcareathome.org. This allows the Alliance Education Team to review and ensure accreditation standards are met. 

Questions? Contact Ebony Thomas-Blackman, Education Specialist at faculty@allianceforcareathome.org or 202-355-1641.

Review Steps: 
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  • In the Comments field, note any overlap or synergies with other proposals you have reviewed.
  • Once you have scored all criteria, select "Submit" at the bottom of the proposal page.
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  • Review Deadline: April 10, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET

Reference Sites: 

Monday, July 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Diving Deeper into Serving Dual Eligibles
  • Session Number: 1015
Serving individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid eligibility (referred to as Dual Eligibles) poses unique challenges and opportunities for providers. This session will build on the foundational understanding shared previously to profile successful Dual Eligible models of care. Speakers will provide an understanding of how Medicare and Medicaid funding streams are integrated which allows for integration of service delivery and enhanced outcomes performance. A particular focus will be provided as to how home care services feature prominently in this care model.
Faculty
Faculty
Damon Terzaghi MSA
Director of Medicaid HCBS
National Alliance For Care at Home
Faculty
Glenn Tolchin
CFO, Solutions 4 Community Health
Solutions 4 Community Health
Faculty
Jeremy Wiltz
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Midland Care Connection
Track(s)
    Enhancing VBP Performance: Building ROI and Strategies for Improving Performance Measures
    • Session Number: 1028
    As agencies begin to experience the financial effects of the first year of VBP performance in 2025, ongoing preparation will be essential for improving their results. This session will focus on how to prioritize performance measures, specific improvement strategies, and implementation techniques aimed at improving hospitalization rates, CAHPS scores, and documentation accuracy. Attendees will also explore the ROI of investing in analytics, training, education, and innovative programs designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
    Faculty
    Faculty
    Lindsay Doak MBA
    Director of Research and Education
    BerryDunn
    Faculty
    Michelle Horner BSN, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O, HCS-H, COS-C
    Manager of Clinical Consulting & Education
    McBee
    Track(s)
      Leading Through Change While Retaining and Engaging Your Greatest Asset – Your Staff
      • Session Number: 1042
      "Transforming your organization while retaining and motivating your most valuable resource—your staff—requires a delicate balance of strategic planning, communication, and care. This session addresses the unique challenges faced by home health and hospice leaders as they navigate organizational change, whether driven by regulatory updates, operational shifts, or evolving patient care needs. Participants will explore practical tools for implementing change management plans that prioritize staff engagement, professional development, and resilience. Attendees will gain insights into fostering a culture that embraces transformation while recognizing and addressing the human impact of change. Additionally, this session will delve into recruitment and retention strategies tailored to the home health and hospice industry. Leaders will learn how to attract top talent, ensure seamless transitions during periods of change, and create an environment where current staff feel valued, invested, and committed to the organization's mission. By equipping leaders with actionable strategies, this session empowers organizations to thrive in a constantly evolving landscape without losing sight of what matters most—their people. "Read More
      Faculty
      Faculty
      Mr.  Chris Gallarneau
      Senior Education Consultant
      MAC Legacy
      Faculty
      Kristina Wright-Peterson RN, MSN
      Executive Director
      Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care
      Track(s)

        Monday, July 28, 11:00 AM - 12:40 PM

        Home Health Revenue Cycle:
        • Session Number: 1034
        As we continue a deep transition from the majority of patients being Traditional Medicare payers to being enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, Home Health Agencies must be effective at managing each and every patient episode from accurately confirming the payer to authorizations, caring for the patient and collecting payment. The Home Health Revenue Cycle begins at intake and each payer must be dealt with individually. In addition, the new CoP, Acceptance-to-Service Policy requires that agencies document the process of evaluating and accepting patients into their home health care. Another piece that directly impacts the Revenue Cycle. Join us to unpack the Home Health Revenue Cycle and all it has become from start to finish!Read More
        Faculty
        Faculty
        Elizabeth Wilson
        Director
        Forvis Mazars LLP
        Faculty
        Melinda Gaboury COS-C
        Chief Executive Officer
        Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
        Track(s)
          HOPE is HERE - Don't let it blow you away!
          • Session Number: 2004
          The HOPE tool has been finalized for implementation October 1, 2025, as a new required instrument for standardized data collection contributing to the HQRP. HOPE will replace the HIS and expand the time points for documentation requirements that CMS will utilize to collect data to enhance the HQRP and potentially be used to in future payment refinements. Additional time collection time points, beyond admission and discharge known as HOPE Update Visits (HUV) may now be required, dependent on LOS and patient symptom control required follow up that all will impact clinical and operation staff for scheduling, completion and submission. The submission requirements for the HOPE tool are mandatory and will result in a 4% payment penalty for providers not meeting the 90% timely submission threshold. Join this session to learn about the HOPE tool, requirements and how to successfully implement this new tool in your organization.Read More
          Faculty
          Faculty
          Katherine Morrison RN, MSN, CHPN, CCS-HH
          Director of Hospice Consulting
          WellSky
          Faculty
          Ms  Kristie Meers RN, BSN, CHPN
          Chief Clinical Officer
          Careficient
          Faculty
          Raianne Melton RN, BSN, CHPN
          Director of Clinical Services for Professional Services
          Axxess
          Track(s)

            Monday, July 28, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

            Avoiding Your Dark (K)Night: Success Under Value-Based Purchasing
            • Session Number: 1005
            Value-Based Purchasing is here! Agencies should understand how they can successfully compete and win under VBP. This session will help them know where to find the data they need and give them concrete steps they can take to win in a value-based purchasing world.
            Faculty
            Faculty
            Chris Attaya MBA
            Vice President, Product Strategy
            Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP)
            Track(s)
              The Data Loop: Leveraging Analytics to Optimize Private Duty Home Care Operations
              • Session Number: 1055
              In today’s data-driven world, analytics are no longer optional – they’re essential. This session explores how private duty home care agencies can harness the power of analytics to improve operational efficiency, enhance client outcomes, and drive profitability. Discover practical ways to implement data tools for scheduling optimization, workforce management, client satisfaction tracking, and more. You’ll also hear success stories of agencies that have leveraged AI and advanced data systems to achieve measurable results. Join us to close the loop on inefficiencies and unlock the full potential of your business.
              Faculty
              Faculty
              Cindy Campbell MHA Healthcare Informatics, BSN, RN
              Senior Director Advisory Services
              WellSky
              Faculty
              Mr.  Michael Slupecki
              CEO
              Griswold
              Track(s)
                BA.I.by What A Big Surprise: Using Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Settings
                • Session Number: 1069
                The past few years have seen an explosion of innovation in artificial intelligence, which promises to transform home health agencies both in the back office and in the field. This session will focus on the advances that artificial intelligence has made in clinical care and give agencies the tools they need to be more effective in the field.
                Faculty
                Faculty
                Beau Sorensen
                COO
                VisionBound International
                Faculty
                Mike Brents PT, DPT, MHA
                Managing Director, Technology Consulting
                SimiTree
                Track(s)
                Handout(s)

                  Monday, July 28, 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM

                  A New Era in Nonprofit Affiliations, Mergers & Acquisitions – Strategic Choices for Nonprofit Organizations
                  • Session Number: 1029
                  Faculty
                  Faculty
                  Andrew Voss MA, JD
                  Shareholder
                  Polsinelli PC
                  Faculty
                  Barrett Kulik
                  The Braff Group
                  Faculty
                    Mark Kulik MAMI
                  Senior Managing Director.
                  The Braff Group
                  Track(s)
                  • Educational Session
                  Hospice Revenue Cycle: Managing Payment, Compliance, and Data
                  • Session Number: 1066
                  "The hospice revenue cycle is not only responsible for cash flow necessary to sustain operations, but it also supplies critical data to CMS used for Medicare cost reporting compliance, Medicare and Medicaid rate setting, public reporting of outcomes, the Special Focus Program algorithm, and Targeted Probe & Educate selection. With the heightened scrutiny on hospice compliance and the potential for near future payment reform, it is important now more than ever to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of the hospice revenue cycle. This session will provide attendees with the latest information on the payment and compliance landscape that influence the revenue cycle but will also focus on how revenue cycle processes ultimately influence the data used for Medicare cost report compliance and, in turn, payment reform. Industry benchmarks for key performance indicators will be shared to allow attendees to assess revenue cycle performance. "Read More
                  Faculty
                  Faculty
                  Adam Rice
                  Manager of Operations Finance
                  Liberty Healthcare
                  Faculty
                  Mr  Robert Simione CPA
                  Senior Vice President
                  SimiTree
                  Track(s)

                    Monday, July 28, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

                    Windy City Vision: Charting the Future of Private Duty Home Care in a Changing Market (100 Minutes)
                    • Session Number: 1054
                    Private duty home care is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead of market trends is more important than ever. This session will provide a high-level overview of the key drivers shaping the industry, from shifting demographics to emerging care models and regulatory changes. Discover how strategic partnerships, such as collaborations with other post-acute care providers, health systems, and hospital-at-home programs, can position your agency as a vital part of the continuum of care. Learn actionable strategies for growth, operational resilience, and adapting to a dynamic marketplace. Whether you’re navigating early supportive discharge programs or anticipating industry-wide changes, you’ll leave with a clear vision for steering your business into the future.Read More
                    Faculty
                    Faculty
                    Bob Roth BS
                    Managing Partner
                    Cypress HomeCare Solutions
                    Track(s)
                      State and National Medicaid Happenings
                      • Session Number: 1067
                      What’s happening in Medicaid these days? A better question might be what isn’t happening…. This session will discuss updates from around the country regarding state payment, coverage, and regulatory changes in Medicaid home care, particularly those changes that have outsized influence or that may be adopted by other states. The session will also discuss Federal legislative issues and how they may impact state programs. Lastly, the session will discuss opportunities for members to influence state and federal decisions.
                      Faculty
                      Faculty
                      Damon Terzaghi MSA
                      Director of Medicaid HCBS
                      National Alliance For Care at Home
                      Faculty
                      Jim Melancon JD
                      SVP, Government Affairs
                      Aveanna Healthcare
                      Faculty
                      Richard Edwards
                      VP Government Relations
                      Community Based Care, LLC
                      Track(s)
                        Preparing for the storm: Organizational tactics and tools for the continuing surge of Medicare Advantage and the new age of contracting in home care, hospice and personal care service
                        • Session Number: 1072
                        Medicare Advantage and other managed care payers growth continues to impact home health care and is spreading to other segments of home care to include hospice and personal care. This session will provide tactics and tools agencies of all sectors can use to analyze areas of managed care contracting and develop strategies to respond to the large impacts being felt by providers.
                        Faculty
                        Faculty
                        Brent Korte MHA
                        CEO
                        Frontpoint Healthcare
                        Track(s)
                          Interacting with Hospital at Home Programs
                          • Session Number: 1082
                          Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) innovation programs are not going away. CMS recently extended the waiver for this program for another 5 years. CHAP also recently announced their efforts to create standards and accreditation for these services. Is AHCAH competing with Home Health? What have we learned from some of the best practices and where does Home Health and Community-Based Services fit in? Join our speakers as we unpack how this program redefines how acute care is delivered in the home and how to be a partner in post-acute care.
                          Faculty
                          Faculty
                          Guy Tommasi MS
                          President & CEO
                          Corcoran Consulting Group
                          Track(s)
                            Utilizing data effectively to enhance your success in sales and marketing to drive your business in a competitive market
                            • Session Number: 2003
                            """Success in business comes from knowing your numbers—and using them to tell a story of growth and excellence."" (Peter Drucker) In today’s competitive world of care provided in the home, success requires more than compassion and clinical excellence—it demands a strategic approach to sales and marketing powered by data. This workshop is tailored specifically for professionals in the home health and hospice sectors, providing actionable strategies to align sales and marketing goals, strengthen referral networks, and attract patients effectively. It will provide examples of ROI for this important budget item. Participants will learn how to harness the power of industry benchmarks and real-world statistics to make informed decisions, streamline operations, and showcase the unique value their services bring to patients and families. From improving referral conversion rates to optimizing the patient experience, this session equips attendees with tools to elevate their organizations while maintaining a patient-first approach. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this workshop will help you unlock the potential of data-driven decision-making to ensure your home health or hospice organization thrives in a competitive market. "Read More
                            Faculty
                            Faculty
                            Ms  Hannah Patterson
                            VP & General Manager, Care at Home
                            Netsmart
                            Faculty
                            Ms  Nicole McCann-Davis PhD Candidate
                            Sr. Client Advisor and Research Director
                            Transcend Strategy Group
                            Track(s)

                              Monday, July 28, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

                              Cybersecurity in Emergency Preparedness: Safeguarding Systems on a Budget
                              • Session Number: 1003
                              In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, healthcare organizations must integrate robust cybersecurity measures into their emergency preparedness plans—even with limited resources. This session will explore practical, cost-effective strategies to protect critical systems and patient data during emergencies. Attendees will gain insights into prioritizing cybersecurity investments, leveraging existing tools, and fostering a culture of cyber resilience across their organizations. The session will conclude with an interactive group exercise, walking participants through a real-world cyberattack scenario to reinforce key takeaways.
                              Faculty
                              Faculty
                              Beau Sorensen
                              COO
                              VisionBound International
                              Track(s)
                                Winning at Value-Based Contracting: Navigating Provider Affiliations in Home Health and Hospice
                                • Session Number: 1016
                                Faculty
                                Faculty
                                Dennis Weaver
                                Chief Clinical Officer
                                Pearl Health
                                Faculty
                                Glenn Tolchin
                                CFO, Solutions 4 Community Health
                                Solutions 4 Community Health
                                Faculty
                                Nir Katz
                                CEO, CO-FOUNDER
                                Ruby Health
                                Track(s)
                                  Hospice Audits and Appeals
                                  • Session Number: 1030
                                  With the increasing frequency of hospice audits and the introduction of new auditors reviewing hospice conditions of payment, there has been a rise in the number of denials. This session will constitute conditions of payment and provide strategies to effectively argue denials in this category.
                                  Faculty
                                  Faculty
                                  Annette Lee RN, MS, COS-C, HCS-D
                                  Owner
                                  Provider Insights, Inc.
                                  Faculty
                                  Jason Bring JD
                                  Healthcare Attorney
                                  Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP
                                  Track(s)
                                    Don't Be Home Alone! Bridge the gap between you clinical and financial teams
                                    • Session Number: 2000
                                    As an industry with a clinically driven revenue cycle, it is critically important that your financial and clinical teams are aligned, working together and pulling the same direction in order to effectively and efficiently keep the revenue cycle flowing smoothly. With the mounting challenges of various Medicare Advantage Plans, bundled payments and audits invading the space, there are various traps that can leave your organization financially out in the cold. Join this must attend session to learn and optimize strategies to align your clinical and financial team's communications, goals and performance to keep your cash safe and flowing.
                                    Faculty
                                    Faculty
                                    Molly McDonald PT, DPT, MBA, CHC, COS-C
                                    Vice President of Quality and Compliance
                                    Frontpoint Health
                                    Faculty
                                    Mr  Robert Simione CPA
                                    Senior Vice President
                                    SimiTree
                                    Track(s)

                                      Tuesday, July 29, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                      Beyond the Bedside: Leveraging AI in Non-Clinical Healthcare Operations
                                      • Session Number: 1007
                                      AI is not only transforming clinical care but also revolutionizing non-clinical operations, creating significant opportunities for cost savings, efficiency gains, and smarter decision-making. This session will focus on AI's impact in areas such as scheduling, supply chain management, revenue cycle optimization, and workforce planning. Attendees will learn how to identify the right AI tools, assess their costs and benefits, and prioritize quick-win opportunities that deliver substantial ROI. Real-world examples will illustrate how AI-driven strategies not only improve financial performance but also address and mitigate immediate administrative pain points for sustainable operational success.
                                      Faculty
                                      Faculty
                                      Ms  Erica Gregory Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
                                      SVP and GM, Revenue Cycle Management
                                      Netsmart
                                      Track(s)
                                        How to create a financial plan utilizing your budget and industry benchmarks  to offset reimbursement changes and increase costs.
                                        • Session Number: 1033
                                        This session will prepare financial leaders to prepare for future changes in reimbursement and increasing costs to run an agency. Through utilizing a best practice budget, dashboards, industry benchmarks and analytics an agency can continue to achieve success in providing quality care in its community.  This session will review how to utilize key revenue and cost drivers to measure changes in regulations, reimbursement and agency performance.   Attendees will walk away with best practice industry benchmarks around PDGM, overall profitability, direct cost staffing, and indirect and administrative costs.   The session will cover how to utilize these benchmarks in everyday measure of performance to continue to drive financial success.Read More
                                        Faculty
                                        Faculty
                                        Brian Harris
                                        VP of Financial Consulting
                                        SimiTree
                                        Faculty
                                        Cynthia Gibbons MBA, CHCE
                                        Director, Business Operations/Finance
                                        Home Care Plus
                                        Faculty
                                        Mr.  James Manahan MBA
                                        Chief Financial Officer
                                        Granite VNA
                                        Track(s)
                                          Hard to Say I'm Sorry: Strategies for Budgeting to, Monitoring and Managing the Hospice CAP
                                          • Session Number: 1047
                                          The number of hospices exceeding the Medicare CAP continues to grow because of increasing lengths-of stay and the current payment model. Proposed payment changes and CAP calculation modifications, if enacted, will significantly influence the need to monitor and manage the hospice CAP. Additionally, hospices struggle to understand the factors that influence the CAP as well as reporting CAP liabilities for financial statement and tax return presentation. Learn how you can make your CAP calculations a part of your overall budgeting and organizational process and avoid surprises at the end of the year.
                                          Faculty
                                          Faculty
                                          Ms  Morgan Crews CPA
                                          Director
                                          Forvis Mazars
                                          Faculty
                                          Natalie Alexander MAcc
                                          Director
                                          SimiTree
                                          Track(s)

                                            Tuesday, July 29, 9:00 AM - 10:40 AM

                                            Merger & Acquisition Climate in Home Care. Variables Creating and Protecting Value Before, During and After the Transaction.
                                            • Session Number: 1024
                                            "The market fundamentals are set for a strong rebound in M&A activity across all segments of Home Care in 2025. In this session we will address macroeconomic & segment-specific forces driving increased transaction volumes. We will review a historical analysis regarding valuations across each segment within home care. Within this resurgence, owners and operators continue to manage through a more difficult operating environment. We’ll address how to leverage data, both internal and public, to create and protect long-term value. Where do buyers focus when modeling opportunities and preparing an offer? Why is this important to complete the thorough due diligence review? How does gathering and maintaining this information protect value through the entire dealmaking process – from the time of offer through integration execution? "Read More
                                            Faculty
                                            Faculty
                                            Joe Lynch
                                            Partner and Managing Director
                                            Stoneridge Partners
                                            Faculty
                                            Kristopher Kris Novak
                                            Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions
                                            The Braff Group
                                            Faculty
                                            Tom Lillis
                                            Partner
                                            Stoneridge Partners
                                            Track(s)
                                              Deep Dish Revenue: Building a Layered Payor Strategy for Private Duty Home Care
                                              • Session Number: 1040
                                              In the world of private duty home care, diversification isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a necessity. This session dives into how to create a “deep dish” payor mix that maximizes revenue, minimizes risk, and enhances financial stability. Explore innovative strategies for incorporating alternate payor sources, including managed care organizations, long-term care insurance, veterans’ benefits, and private pay clients. Learn how to navigate contract negotiations, mitigate concentration risk, and identify new revenue streams, all while staying true to your agency’s mission of delivering high-quality care.
                                              Faculty
                                              Faculty
                                              Ashley Hartwigsen
                                              Director of Post Acute Client Strategy
                                              Netsmart/McBee
                                              Faculty
                                              Thomas Rose MBA
                                              CEO
                                              21st Century Health Care Consultants
                                              Track(s)

                                                Tuesday, July 29, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

                                                Innovating Home Health Care: Embracing Change and Exploring New Opportunities
                                                • Session Number: 1001
                                                In this presentation, we will delve into the evolving landscape of home health care delivery models. As the demand for home-based care continues to rise, traditional methods are being challenged and redefined. We will explore the key changes that have shaped the industry, including advancements in technology, shifts in patient demographics, and the increasing emphasis on personalized care. This session will cover strategies being utilized to benefit revenue growth and provide insight for agencies as to what paths might be best for them as they look toward the future of caring for patients at home.
                                                Faculty
                                                Faculty
                                                Adam Rice
                                                Manager of Operations Finance
                                                Liberty Healthcare
                                                Faculty
                                                Sarani Doshi MHS
                                                VP of Corporate FP&A
                                                VNS Health
                                                Faculty
                                                Tiffany Karlin
                                                Principal, Senior Living and Services
                                                Wipfli
                                                Track(s)
                                                  Hospice in the Hot Seat
                                                  • Session Number: 1037
                                                  "Hospices are under ever-increasing governmental scrutiny with significant potential financial ramifications for non-compliance. Multiple government contractors are conducting audits of hospice providers, often at the same time. CMS has also been increasingly concerned about patient care, and the new survey enforcement penalties, as well as the SFP program, are aimed to focus on patient care issues. In addition, the Office of Inspector General has published updated compliance guidance to help providers evaluate and strengthen their compliance programs. This session will address the increased scrutiny hospices are under, lessons learned and provide guidance to help hospices be compliant in these challenging times. "Read More
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                                                  Faculty
                                                  Katie Wehri
                                                  VP, Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance
                                                  National Alliance For Care at Home
                                                  Faculty
                                                  Rachel Hold- Weiss
                                                  Partner
                                                  Benesch Friedlander Coplan and Aronoff LLP
                                                  Track(s)

                                                    Tuesday, July 29, 11:00 AM - 12:40 PM

                                                    The Risky Business of Compensation Strategies - Getting it Right
                                                    • Session Number: 1002
                                                    Compensation is crucial to an agency's success and is a key lever that agencies can pull to meet organization goals but must be implemented correctly in order to mitigate risks which can lead to DOL audits, legal action and large fines. Join this session to learn about different models and the DOL/FLSA requirements pertaining to them. This session will cover the Pros, Cons, Do's and Don'ts of each model as well as using performance accountability in your model to drive agency compliance, quality and financial outcomes.
                                                    Faculty
                                                    Faculty
                                                    Ms  Angela Huff RN
                                                    Senior Manager
                                                    Forvis Mazars
                                                    Faculty
                                                    Jeff Aaronson
                                                    Vice President, Advisory Consulting
                                                    McBee
                                                    Track(s)
                                                      Medical Appeals: Starting Off on the Right Foot with Clinical and Legal Collaboration
                                                      • Session Number: 1018
                                                      This education will explore the vital role of collaboration between clinical and legal teams in the medical appeals process. Participants will learn effective strategies to navigate medical reviews and technical denials while leveraging teamwork to achieve successful outcomes and minimize financial risks. Discover how a unified approach can enhance the effectiveness of your medical appeals efforts! This course will highlight relevant Conditions of Participation (CoPs) related to medical reviews, ensuring a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements in the appeals process.
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                                                      Faculty
                                                      Marcylle Combs MS, RN, BS, CHCE
                                                      Owner
                                                      MAC Legacy
                                                      Faculty
                                                      Mr.  William Dombi JD
                                                      Senior Counsel
                                                      Arnall, Golden, and Gregory, LLP
                                                      Track(s)

                                                        Tuesday, July 29, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                                        How to Utilize Hospice Analytics to Measure Growth and Financial Performance
                                                        • Session Number: 1000
                                                        With Hospice changes on the horizon, it is important for an agency to utilize data on an ongoing basis. As the quote says What gets Measured, gets Managed. This session will cover market data, key revenue and cost drives, and industry best practice benchmarks that can be utilized to drive continued positive financial & operational performance. This session will cover key strategies on how to find growth opportunities, measure cost efficiencies and maintain quality of care for Hospice agencies.
                                                        Faculty
                                                        Faculty
                                                        Jeremy Witz
                                                        Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
                                                        Midland Care Connection
                                                        Faculty
                                                        M. Aaron Little CPA
                                                        Managing Director
                                                        Forvis Mazars
                                                        Track(s)
                                                          Making Medicaid Work: Strategies to Become and Remain Profitable in Medicaid home care programs
                                                          • Session Number: 1071
                                                          Are you hesitant to provide Medicaid services due to concerns about low reimbursement rates, compliance burdens, and unpredictable participant availability? This session is for you! Presenters will discuss ways to manage your Medicaid business in order to become and remain profitable. Topics will include volume vs. margin; leveraging service add-ons; and managing staffing. Presenters will also discuss opportunities to leverage technology to improve cost-effectiveness of services as well as strategies for negotiating with Medicaid managed care organizations.
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                                                          Faculty
                                                          Brian Lebanion MBA, RNC, HCS-O, HCS-D, CPC
                                                          CEO/Consultant
                                                          BC Healthcare Consulting
                                                          Faculty
                                                          Damon Terzaghi MSA
                                                          Director of Medicaid HCBS
                                                          National Alliance For Care at Home
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                                                          Molly Haislip
                                                          Chief Operating Officer
                                                          Amivie
                                                          Track(s)