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HPS FREE Webinar – How Medicare Reimbursement Is Impacted by OASIS & Outcome Programs
April 1, 2026
Numerous factors contribute to the calculation of Medicare reimbursement under the Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), as well as various other programs that can also impact reimbursement. Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP), Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HHCAHPS), and the Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HHQRP) program can all have a reimbursement impact for Medicare claims. This session will review the details of these programs and how they directly impact reimbursement for home health agencies.
HPS FREE Webinar – Hospice: Back to the Basics & Key Concepts
January 28, 2026
Hospice care is built on a foundation of compassion, dignity, and comfort, but it’s easy to get lost in in the regulations. This session will provide you practical insight into key concepts such as patient eligibility, levels of care and the vital role of the interdisciplinary team.
HPS Free Webinar: Home Health Value-Based Purchasing 2025/2026
October 30, 2025
This webinar will review the released 2024 Annual Reports and discuss how they compare to the 2023 results. We will also review the current 2025 items that were newly added and how the reports are presenting these results. This webinar will cover the changes that are proposed/final for 2026 and best practices for determining what your staff will need to focus on in education for improving outcomes, therefore improving scores.
HPS Free Webinar – If It Wasn’t Documented, It Wasn’t Done: Common Documentation Issues Impacting Home Health and Hospice Agencies
August 1, 2025
We’ve all heard the line, “if it wasn’t documented, it wasn’t done”. Join us for this informative session that provides examples of common documentation issues and tips to correct or avoid them and how documentation issues may negatively impact your agency during survey AND under medical review.
HPS Free Webinar – New HH Condition of Participation – Acceptance to Service Policy
April 1, 2025
A new Condition of Participation for Acceptance to Service Policy is mandated for 2025. This webinar will review what we know to date about the requirements of this CoP and how the home health surveyor will be assessing compliance with the new Medicare law surrounding it. In addition, the session will address the requirement for divulging and updating the list of services that your agency is currently providing, at least annually.
HPS Free Webinar – Hospice Billing Update 2025
January 7, 2025
This webinar will give you all the current key points to remember with hospice billing. We will review the finalized rates from the 2025 Hospice Final Rule and others updates from that rule. We will do a brief overview of the billing items that impact the Hospice Care Index (HCI) and the implications for public reporting and hospices being selected for the Special Focus Program. Please don’t miss this informative webinar that will answer your many questions about hospice billing.
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HPS Free Webinar – Home Health Billing Update 2025
December 4, 2024
This webinar will give you all the current key points to remember with home health billing. We will review the finalized rates from the 2025 Home Health Final Rule and others updates from that rule. We will do a brief overview of the 2025 Home Health Value Based Purchasing changes and discuss the implications for reimbursement. Please don’t miss this informative webinar that will answer your many questions about home health billing.
HPS Free Webinar – 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule
July 24, 2024
On June 26, 2024, CMS released the 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule, and with it comes some rather disheartening news. As anticipated, the Proposed Rule outlining the 2025 rate adjustments for home health has been released, and unfortunately, it includes another reduction to our permanent base rates. Watch as Melinda A. Gaboury, CEO discusses the changes outlined in the 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule.
HPS Free Webinar – Medicare Advantage: Contract Negotiation Tips
April 18, 2024
Home Health and Hospices alike are becoming more and more inundated with Medicare Advantage payer referrals. Agencies must navigate the roadmap of whether to contract with these plans or remain out of network. This session will bring a deeper understanding of the key elements of establishing contracts with MA plans and the keys to renegotiating rates after you are in network.
HPS Free Webinar – How Well Do You Know Your GG’s?
February 13, 2024
This session will cover interpreting how the calculation of the Discharge Function Score works for administrators and clinical leadership, as well as instructions for accurately coding the GG items using real-world scenarios and focusing on the most misunderstood aspects of the GG items for clinical leadership and clinicians.
HPS Free Webinar – Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP)
January 18, 2024
The Special Focus Program (SFP), will monitor hospices identified as poor performers based on selected quality indicators. This webinar will help you identify if you are at risk and understand how to prepare.
Two Free Evaluations. Two Critical Revenue Functions.
Choose between a receivables performance review or a coding & OASIS accuracy assessment, each designed to give leadership clear, structured insight into a different side of revenue performance.
Free AR Evaluation Analysis
Gain clear visibility into your receivables, build confidence in your billing performance, and take a proactive approach to managing cash flow.
- Clear visibility into how your receivables are performing
- Insight into what’s working well and where payments may be slowing
- A proactive way to manage cash flow with confidence
Free Coding & OASIS Review
A timely review of your charts can uncover missed revenue opportunities and highlight patterns that aren’t visible in standard reporting.
- An objective assessment of coding accuracy and OASIS alignment
- A second look at how consistently documentation supports the codes required
- Clear, practical observations that can be used to validate current performance or fine-tune process