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2024 HCAF HomeCareCon 35th Annual Conference & Trade Show

Speaker(s): Melinda A. Gaboury, CEO, Victoria Barron, Clinical Consultant, Regina Wild, Director of Managed Care Consulting and Jennifer Osburn, Clinical Consultant

Category: Home Care

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Speaker(s): Melinda A. Gaboury, CEO, Victoria Barron, Clinical Consultant, Regina Wild, Director of Managed Care Consulting and Jennifer Osburn, Clinical Consultant

About the Speaker(s)

Melinda A. Gaboury, with more than 30 years in home care, has over 22 years of executive speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country.  Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is currently serving on the Board of Directors for both the Home Care Association of Florida & Tennessee Association for Home Care. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E  and Home Health Billing Answers, 2023.

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2024 HCAF HomeCareCon 35th Annual Conference & Trade Show Jul 16 - Jul 19, 2024
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Tuesday, July 16 – Pre-Conference:
Achieving Compliance Excellence: Shaping the Future of Home Care
Speaker: Melinda A. Gaboury, CEO and Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, Clinical Consultant
9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST 

Join us for a dynamic workshop aimed at advancing compliance excellence in home health. Throughout this workshop, the speakers will delve into crucial compliance components, offering innovative strategies to navigate and mitigate the top 10 survey denials. Additionally, they will navigate essential details regarding infection control and emergency preparedness protocols, ensuring your agency remains resilient in the face of challenges. 

Participants will gain valuable insights into the eligibility documentation requirements for admitting home health patients, including critical criteria such as homebound status and face-to-face requirements. Prepare to elevate your agency’s compliance practices and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of home care.

Mastering OASIS-E Discharge Function GG Items for Quality & Payment Excellence
Speaker: Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Clinical Consultant
9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST 

Discover the critical role of Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) Section GG items in achieving quality and payment success in home health care. With the new Discharge Function Score quality measure set to be publicly reported on January 1, 2025, it’s essential to ensure the accuracy of GG 0130 and GG 0170 OASIS data collected by your agency. Join us for an in-depth workshop focused on Section GG, equipping you with the necessary tools to capture precise assessment data reflective of your agency’s quality care. Explore the new reporting schedule for Discharge Function, official guidance for GG 0130 and GG 0170, and key OASIS items used in Home Health Quality Reporting Program (HH QRP). Attendees will gain valuable insights into comparing M1800 Functional items with Section GG, understanding differences in use between the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) and HH QRP programs, assessment strategies, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and maximize your agency’s success! 

Thursday, July 18 – Main Conference:
Understanding the 2025 Home Health Proposed Rule & Revenue Cycle Updates
Speaker: Melinda A. Gaboury, CEO
10:35 am – 11:55 am EST 

In the upcoming year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will introduce significant modifications through their proposed payment rule for home health agencies, impacting operational procedures and revenue cycles. This session offers a comprehensive review of the proposed rule, addressing both policy and technical changes. Attendees will gain timely and critical insights into adapting and thriving amidst these transformations, ensuring their agencies remain resilient and successful in the dynamic realm of home health care. 

Friday, July 19 – Main Conference:
Empowering Home Health Agencies in Managed Care Success
Speaker: Melinda A. Gaboury, CEO and Regina Wild, LPN, Director of Managed Care Consulting
10:35 am – 11:55 am EST 

Join us for a session designed to equip you with essential tools for effectively managing the process of contracting and negotiating managed care agreements. Our expert speakers will share invaluable insights and best practices to optimize the potential of these contracts, ensuring your agency is well-prepared for sustained success and growth in the ever-evolving health care landscape. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to fortify your agency and thrive in managed care environments.