Calendar of Events
Save More, Stress Less: Discover the PHA Workers’ Compensation Trust
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Save More, Stress Less: Discover the PHA Workers’ Compensation Trust
Struggling with rising workers’ compensation costs? Employers have options to take control of their expenses and tailor coverage to their needs. The PHA Workers’ Compensation Trust offers member organizations a self-insured group solution that saves up to 10% compared to fully insured plans. This trust combines cost savings, aggressive claims management, and potential dividends—all while maintaining high-quality coverage.
Lunch & Learn Webinar
- Date: Tuesday, February 25th
- Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
During this free webinar, experts from PHA and AVI Risk Services will:
- Explain the differences between fully insured, self-insured, and self-insured group plans.
- Showcase how the PHA Workers’ Compensation Trust delivers financial benefits and enhanced control.
- Provide guidance on how to evaluate your organization’s best option for workers’ compensation.
- Share real-life examples of how the Trust has helped REAL PHA members reduce costs and improve outcomes.
Take the First Step Toward Savings!
Join us to explore how you can reduce your workers’ compensation costs and protect your bottom line.
Pricing:
- Members: free
- Non-Members: $50
2025 Recruitment Transformation Challenge: Recruiter Roundtables
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Session 4: Recruiter Roundtables (Bonus Session)
After three insightful sessions, join us for an engaging and interactive roundtable designed specifically for recruitment professionals. Connect with peers, share the strategies you’ve implemented, discuss challenges, and collaborate on solutions in a supportive and dynamic environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to exchange ideas and gain fresh perspectives!
Virtual Series Sessions:
Are you ready to revolutionize your recruitment process and secure top-tier talent for your team? Join us for an engaging four-part webinar series designed to transform the way you attract, engage, and onboard candidates. Led by our industry expert, these sessions will provide actionable strategies to enhance your hiring success.
- Session 1: Unlocking Candidate Motivation – The Psychology of Effective Recruitment
January 15th | 11 AM – Noon
Discover the psychological principles behind successful recruitment. Learn what motivates applicants, how timing impacts engagement, and the crucial difference between response variables and drivers. - Session 2: Magnetic Job Ads – Writing to Attract and Engage
January 22nd | 11 AM – Noon
Master the art of crafting job postings that captivate the right candidates while deterring the wrong ones. Explore cost-effective strategies to maximize your job ad performance. - Session 3: Seamless Onboarding – Bridging the Gap from Candidate to Employee
January 29th | 11 AM – Noon
Reduce ghosting, increase applicant conversion, and position your organization as the employer of choice. Discover how to set new hires on the path to success from day one. - Session 4: Recruiter Roundtables (Bonus Session)
February 26th | 11 AM – Noon
Connect with peers, share challenges, and exchange solutions in this interactive session tailored to recruitment professionals.
Why You Should Attend:
Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or new to the field, this series offers fresh perspectives and proven tactics to elevate your recruitment game. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tools and insights that will make a lasting impact.
Pricing:
Full Series (Access to All Sessions & Recordings):
- Member: $199
- Non-Member: $299
Spots are limited—register today to secure your place!
Hosted in conjunction with the Home Care Association of New York State
Meet Our Speaker: Leigh Davis
Known as the world’s leading expert on attracting and retaining top talent, Leigh Davis brings over two decades of expertise and unparalleled recruitment and retention success.
Leigh and his wife started their own home care company in 1996 after seeing a poor experience for his parents. That family ordeal solidified his resolve NOT to just start a “home care company” but to create systems and processes that would allow him to (reliably and predictably) attract and retain great care staff.
Davis “The Mad Scientist of Recruitment” has tested, developed and created numerous industry-crushing tactics and solutions in his “Lab.” He researches, tests and continues to develop a wide range of proprietary Magnetic Strategies, including his 57 Point Hiring System, B.E.A.P. and R.I.S.E. programs, the 2P Principle and Champions Club.
To read Leigh’s full bio, click here.
Unlocking the Power of OASIS Data for Value-Based Reimbursement (Session #1)
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Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.
We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care!
Session #1: Unlocking the Power of OASIS Data for Value-Based Reimbursement
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key components and goals of VBP, including improving care quality and patient outcomes.
- Explain how OASIS data affects reimbursement rates in a value-based system.
- Analyze the financial implications of OASIS data in determining payment adjustments, including bonuses or penalties.
- Identify the specific quality measures that impact VBP outcomes (e.g., hospitalization rates, functional status improvements).
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, March 10th
- Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
- Microsoft Teams Webinar
Pricing:
- Members: $59/Session
- Non-Members: $109/Session
MEET OUR SPEAKER:
Heather Curren – SimiTree
Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1992. She has extensive field and case management experience in both home health and hospice. Heather has held various positions in home health and hospice agencies but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. She has authored a book on medical necessity for home health. Heather currently works as a Director of Education for SimiTree HC in the coding and OASIS division. She enjoys spending time with family, is an avid college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.
EVV Compliance Collaborative – Spring 2025
Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PAEvent Details
With the EVV compliance threshold now at 85%, it is time to ensure your agency is operating at optimal performance! This session delivers data insights, tools and strategies to drive compliance and ultimately quality care. Engage with your peers and hear the latest DHS updates, industry best practices, and expert insights.
HHAeXchange representatives will be presenting and will be available on site for personalized support.
Whether you’re striving to boost your compliance rate or maintain top performance, this workshop is designed to set you up for success!
EVENT DETAILS
Time: Tuesday, March 11, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel – 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Register for in person or virtual attendance here:
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
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Effective Interventions & Goals on the Plan of Care
Do you struggle with writing an individualized home health plan of care? This webinar will provide you tools and insights on how to develop interventions and goals to meet the needs of your patients and to ensure you are ready for your next home health survey.
Date: March 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Tammy Stewart, RN, CPHQ, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She is a member of the National Association for Healthcare Quality and holds a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification. As a part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Tammy provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance.
Tammy’s commitment to service and compassionate nursing care started 30 years ago as a home health nurse. Her experience includes successfully starting a Hospice QAPI program and serving as a Hospice Quality Manager.
Tammy has experience as a Home Health Clinical Manager as well as case management of home health patients. Tammy has provided education and leadership for home health, hospice, and acute care settings throughout her nursing career. Her knowledge of Federal and State Regulations along with her clinical experience motivates her to continually seek solutions to the barriers of healthcare in all settings. Tammy’s experience includes developing and implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice in addition to performing data analysis, clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews and provider education.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
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- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Hospice Hot Topics Series: What’s New- CAHPS Hospice Survey
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What’s New- CAHPS Hospice Survey
This session will review changes that are going into effect April 1, 2025, for the CAHPS Hospice Survey. New and Improved may be deceiving. Join us to ensure that you are on top of all the updates related to CAHPS!
Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Leveraging OASIS to Capture Social Determinants in Home Health (Session #2)
Event Details
Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.
We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care!
Session 2: Leveraging OASIS to Capture Social Determinants in Home Health
Learning Objectives:
- Define social determinants of health and explain their significance in patient outcomes and health disparities.
- Discuss how SDOH can affect patient care, recovery, and overall well-being in the home health setting.
- Identify specific OASIS items that capture data related to social factors (e.g., living situation, access to food, transportation, social support).
- Discuss how OASIS data related to SDOH can influence care planning and decision-making.
- Share strategies for integrating SDOH data into care plans to address patient needs holistically and improve health outcomes.
- Discuss how the inclusion of social determinants in home health assessments may evolve and impact policy, care delivery, and reimbursement in the future.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, March 17th
- Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
- Microsoft Teams Webinar
Pricing:
- Members: $59/Session
- Non-Members: $109/Session
MEET OUR SPEAKER:
Heather Curren – SimiTree
Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1992. She has extensive field and case management experience in both home health and hospice. Heather has held various positions in home health and hospice agencies but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. She has authored a book on medical necessity for home health. Heather currently works as a Director of Education for SimiTree HC in the coding and OASIS division. She enjoys spending time with family, is an avid college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.
Legal Track – Overview of Antikickback and Antitrust Laws in the Home Care Industry
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Join PHA for an insightful webinar, “Overview of Antikickback and Antitrust Laws in the Home Care Industry,” designed to empower home care professionals with essential legal knowledge. Explore the fundamentals of antikickback and antitrust laws, learn from real-world compliance case studies, and gain actionable best practices to protect your organization. Discover how recent policy changes and emerging trends impact the industry and ensure your team stays ahead of the curve. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your compliance strategies and safeguard your business.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of antikickback and antitrust laws.
- Identify common compliance issues using real-word case studies.
- Identify employer best practices for ensuring compliance.
- Examine recent policy changes and emerging trends.
EVENT DETAILS
Time: Tuesday, March 18, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Meet Our Speakers:
Emina Poricanin
Attorney & CEO
Forework LLC
Ms. Poricanin has been a wage and hour attorney for over 15 years, devoting her practice to defending home care providers against wage and hour class action lawsuits and government audits. She is the founder of Forework, an employment technologies company that was designed to comply with all the payroll and tax rules that are unique to home care providers.
Dzenela Becic
Associate Attorney
Poricanin Law
Ms. Becic specializes in corporate advising, financial transactions, and regulatory compliance. With experience in high-stakes securities work, including IPOs and equity offerings, she brings strategic expertise to complex legal challenges, particularly in the life sciences sector. A cum laude graduate of Brooklyn Law School, she combines academic excellence with practical insight to deliver innovative solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives. Her commitment to detail and client success makes her a trusted advisor in navigating intricate legal frameworks.
Quick Hits
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration no need to register multiple times*
Unlocking Success in Home Health: The Power of OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP (Session #3)
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Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.
We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care!
Session 3: Unlocking Success in Home Health: The Power of OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP
Learning Objectives:
- Highlight the importance of accurate and thorough OASIS E1 data collection to ensure optimal patient care and reimbursement.
- Define PDGM and explain how it has shifted the way home health agencies are reimbursed for services.
- Explain the key components of PDGM, including the role of OASIS data in determining case-mix, payment adjustments, and patient classification
- Discuss the importance of understanding PDGM for maintaining financial sustainability and providing high-quality care.
- Emphasize the critical role of accurate and complete documentation in OASIS E1 for ensuring proper reimbursement under PDGM and VBP.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, March 24th
- Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
- Microsoft Teams Webinar
Pricing:
- Members: $59/Session
- Non-Members: $109/Session
MEET OUR SPEAKER:
Heather Curren – SimiTree
Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1992. She has extensive field and case management experience in both home health and hospice. Heather has held various positions in home health and hospice agencies but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. She has authored a book on medical necessity for home health. Heather currently works as a Director of Education for SimiTree HC in the coding and OASIS division. She enjoys spending time with family, is an avid college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.
Mastering Functional Outcomes: Understanding the Functional Discharge Score under VBP (Session 4)
Event Details
Join us this March for a transformative educational series designed to equip home health professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel in value-based care. Across four engaging sessions—held on 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, and 3/31.
We’ll explore key topics like leveraging OASIS for value-based reimbursement, integrating social determinants of health into care planning, and navigating OASIS E1, PDGM, and VBP. Gain actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes and maximize your agency’s financial health. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your expertise and drive success in home health care!
Session 4: Mastering Functional Outcomes: Understanding the Functional Discharge Score under VBP
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of functional items in OASIS assessments and their relevance in evaluating a patient’s ability to perform daily activities.
- Discuss the different types of functional items, such as mobility, self-care, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Define the Functional Discharge Score and explain how it is calculated based on functional item data.
- Emphasize how capturing and analyzing functional data helps to deliver personalized care that aligns with patients’ goals and needs.
- Provide strategies for home health agencies to enhance patient functional recovery and improve their discharge scores.
Event Details:
- Date: Monday, March 31st
- Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
- Microsoft Teams Webinar
Pricing:
- Members: $59/Session
- Non-Members: $109/Session
MEET OUR SPEAKER:
Heather Curren – SimiTree
Heather has been in the home care industry for the past 30 years. She received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1992. She has extensive field and case management experience in both home health and hospice. Heather has held various positions in home health and hospice agencies but performance improvement, staff development and appeals are her areas of expertise. She has a vast knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines in both home health and hospice. Although, education remains Heather’s passion in this rapidly changing home health and hospice industry. Heather holds certifications in both OASIS competency and ICD 10 coding in home health and hospice. She has authored a book on medical necessity for home health. Heather currently works as a Director of Education for SimiTree HC in the coding and OASIS division. She enjoys spending time with family, is an avid college football fan and enjoys time spent with her new grandson.
Lunch & Learn Webinar: What to do in the Event of an ICE Raid
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What to Do in the Event of an ICE Raid
A Vital Training for Home-Based Healthcare Agencies
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws, including conducting workplace enforcement actions such as raids and audits. These actions can be unexpected and unannounced, and home-based healthcare agencies must be prepared to respond appropriately while protecting their employees and ensuring compliance with the law.
📅 Join our essential webinar to learn how to protect your agency, your employees, and your patients in the event of an ICE enforcement action.
Time: Tuesday, April 1st from 12p-1p
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Price:
- PHA Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $25
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to Respond to an ICE Raid – Best practices for handling on-site enforcement actions
✅ Judicial vs. Administrative Warrants – Key differences and how they impact your agency
✅ Understanding ICE Operations – What to expect and how these raids typically unfold
✅ Creating a Response Plan – How to develop a clear, legally sound strategy before ICE arrives
Don’t wait until it’s too late—be proactive in protecting your agency & patients
📢 Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
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Home Health Hot Topic Series – OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
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OASIS GG Items: The Fine Print!
GG items are front and center for 2025 value-based purchasing measures, and accurate data collection is key. In this session, we will look at the fine print details of guidance and the discharge function score measure’s calculation.
Date: April 8, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant with Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS). With over 30 years of home health experience, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise which includes education and training, agency management, quality, clinical case management, and software technology. She is also a credentialed OASIS and ICD-10 Coding expert.
Jennifer began her home health career in a large privately owned agency after transitioning from Medical-Surgical Urology hospital nursing; however, she has worked for all types of agencies in multiple states. Her love for sharing knowledge and experience led her to clinical consulting, where she enjoys translating technical guidance into information that the busy home health professional can deploy to improve the efficiency and quality of care being delivered to the patients they serve.
Jennifer Osburn has led numerous home health educational seminars for state and national associations as well as specifically designed education training plans for agencies for the past 12 years. In addition to consulting across the US, she has trained staff for The Joint Commission and ACHC, has authored numerous industry blogs and articles, and has assisted home health software companies with solutions that ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines. Her areas of expertise and firsthand experience include OASIS, ICD-10-CM Coding, Case Management, Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation, Billing Requirements, Documentation Compliance for Quality and Payment, Emergency Preparedness, Agency Operations, and PDGM
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
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- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Advocacy Day
The State Museum of Pennsylvania 300 North Street, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaEvent Details
Advocacy Day 2025: United for Home Care!
Join us for Home Care Day on the Hill and make your voice heard! This is your opportunity to advocate for policies that support home-based care and private duty nursing in Pennsylvania. Together, we can make a powerful impact for providers, caregivers, and the patients they serve.
Event Details
When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Where: Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, PA
Schedule:
- 7:00 AM: Registration & Networking at The Pennsylvania State Museum, 300 North Street | Harrisburg, PA 17120
- 7:30 AM: Kick-Off Rally
- Travel (walking) to Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, PA
- 9:00AM – 1:00 PM: Legislative Meetings (scheduled individually)
- 1:00 PM: Press Conference
Why Attend?
Meet with legislators to discuss the critical need for fair reimbursement rates and resources for home care.
Rally alongside fellow advocates to showcase the strength of the home care community.
Share your stories and expertise to make a lasting impression.
Let’s come together to champion the future of home care and private duty nursing. Your voice is essential!
Register Today and Be Part of the Change!
Hospice Hot Topics Series: Hospice Eligibility Documentation
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Hospice Eligibility Documentation
Does your clinical documentation truly support the eligibility for Hospice services? Understanding the impact of skilled documentation is crucial to your agency’s success under medical review. Join us to learn the critical foundations of how to appropriately document hospice eligibility as well as recognize common mistakes to avoid them. In this session, we will take a deep dive into documentation requirements and best practices to support Hospice eligibility.
Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Tammy Stewart, RN, CPHQ, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She is a member of the National Association for Healthcare Quality and holds a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification. As a part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Tammy provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance. Tammy’s commitment to service and compassionate nursing care started 30 years ago as a home health nurse. Her experience includes successfully starting a Hospice QAPI program and serving as a Hospice Quality Manager. Tammy has experience as a Home Health Clinical Manager as well as case management of home health patients. Tammy has provided education and leadership for home health, hospice, and acute care settings throughout her nursing career. Her knowledge of Federal and State Regulations along with her clinical experience motivates her to continually seek solutions to the barriers of healthcare in all settings. Tammy’s experience includes developing and implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice in addition to performing data analysis, clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews and provider education.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Growth Without Risk- Financial Planning & Capital Strategies for Home Care Agencies
Virtual on Microsoft TeamsEvent Details
Growth Without Risk: Financial Planning & Capital Strategies for Home Care Agencies
🚀 Thinking about growing your home care agency? Whether it’s hiring more caregivers, adding services, or opening new locations, scaling without the right financial plan can be risky.
Join this power-packed session to learn:
✅ When to scale by tracking key financial metrics and using industry benchmarks (e.g., net profit margin, clinical payroll, rent as % of revenue) to assess your agency’s readiness for growth.
✅ How to fund growth with lines of credit, SBA loans, term loans, and reinvesting profits.
✅ How to optimize payer mix and contract rates for stronger, more predictable revenue.
✅ How to avoid costly mistakes that agencies commonly face when scaling.
✅ How growth impacts valuation and what it means for your agency’s future sale price.
💡 Get real industry benchmarks and expert strategies to scale with confidence!
Lunch & Learn Webinar:
Time: Tuesday, April 22nd from 12p-1p
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Pricing:
- PHA Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Meet Our Speakers:
Ethan Schwarzbach, Co-Founder & CEO, Flychain
Ethan Schwarzbach is the CEO and Co-Founder of Flychain. He has spent the last fifteen years working at the intersection of traditional finance and technology, with a specific focus on small business lending, banking, accounting, and payments. As the son of a small business owner in healthcare, he wanted to bring his knowledge of institutional financial products, services, and technology to support small businesses across healthcare.
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Hospice Hot Topics Series: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment
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Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment
While following the Hospice Conditions of Participation are essential for regulatory compliance, compliance related to the Hospice requirements for coverage AKA the “conditions of payment” are essential to ensure your agency is paid for the outstanding care you provide. This session will discuss the associated conditions of participation as well as the Hospice payment requirements that directly impact payment of Hospice claims.
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 37 years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria has led and participated in the start-up of hospice, home care and home infusion agencies and has successfully led teams through the initial Certification and Accreditation process as well as renewals of existing Certification/Accreditations. She is experienced in operations, clinical and billing compliance, data analytics, and process development and implementation. Victoria strives to support agencies achieve regulatory compliance and clinical success to provide quality care to patients across all service lines. Victoria is a licensed Multistate Registered Nurse and is CHAP certified as a Hospice and Home Health Consultant.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Home Health Hot Topic Series – The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
Event Details
The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
Medical review scrutiny in home health is ramping up and agencies are struggling to know where to focus in avoiding denials. This webinar will highlight the current top denials and specific documentation tweaks that if implemented will assist in avoiding denials if the chart is medically reviewed.
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
-
- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
2025 Annual Conference
Wind Creek Resort 77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA, PA, United StatesEvent Details
The Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) is excited to announce our 2025 Annual Conference, happening from May 14-16, 2025, at the Wind Creek Resort in Bethlehem, PA.
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
Event Details
Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
Join us for this webinar tailored for home health providers. Learn effective strategies to enhance operations and boost financial performance. Discover best practices for building provider relationships and navigating challenges in the managed care landscape. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights that can help your organization thrive!
Date: June 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Regina Wild, LPN, is currently Director of Managed Care Consulting with Healthcare Provider Solutions. Regina is an experienced healthcare professional with over 15 years of industry experience. She has worked as a nurse, business development professional, and contracting/credentialing specialist. Regina has a deep understanding of the healthcare system and has worked in various healthcare settings, gaining valuable insights into the industry. Regina’s primary focus is on Managed Care contracting, where she helps providers maximize reimbursement, strengthen referral relationships, and expand their market presence. She is passionate about assisting healthcare providers in navigating the complexities of the industry and achieving their goals.
In addition to her work in the home care industry, Regina is actively involved in several healthcare associations. She serves on education and reimbursement committees and is a sought-after speaker at conferences. Regina’s expertise and dedication to the field make her an asset to any healthcare organization.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
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- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Hospice Hot Topics Series: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule
Event Details
The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule
2026 is sure to hold many changes for Hospice reimbursement, compliance and the Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Join us for a recap of the Hospice Proposed Rule and all the changes ahead.
Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Quick Hits
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration no need to register multiple times*
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Home Health Emergency Preparedness
Event Details
Home Health Emergency Preparedness
A robust emergency preparedness program will guide your agency through all possible emergencies. This session will discuss emergency preparedness standards and provide tips to ensure your emergency preparedness program is current and ready to activate at all times.
Date: July 8, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 37 years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria has led and participated in the start-up of hospice, home care and home infusion agencies and has successfully led teams through the initial Certification and Accreditation process as well as renewals of existing Certification/Accreditations. She is experienced in operations, clinical and billing compliance, data analytics, and process development and implementation. Victoria strives to support agencies achieve regulatory compliance and clinical success to provide quality care to patients across all service lines. Victoria is a licensed Multistate Registered Nurse and is CHAP certified as a Hospice and Home Health Consultant.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
-
- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Hospice Hot Topics Series: Hospice Billing Hot Topics
Event Details
Hospice Billing Hot Topics
What pains you the most about Hospice Billing? This session will review some very key elements of billing for Hospice patients and some key things that must happen prior to billing in order for your revenue cycle to be complete and effective.
Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Quick Hits
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration no need to register multiple times*
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
Event Details
Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
2026 is set to be a year of changes in home health. This webinar will provide a detailed review of the 2026 home health proposed payment rule. Any changes that are set to be implemented for 2026 will be reviewed with best practices for implementation.
Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
-
- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Hospice Hot Topics Series: HOPE
Event Details
HOPE
This session will be a high level recap of all things HOPE that are imperative for flawless implementation of the new tool effective October 1, 2025.
Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Tammy Stewart, RN, CPHQ, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She is a member of the National Association for Healthcare Quality and holds a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification. As a part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Tammy provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance. Tammy’s commitment to service and compassionate nursing care started 30 years ago as a home health nurse. Her experience includes successfully starting a Hospice QAPI program and serving as a Hospice Quality Manager. Tammy has experience as a Home Health Clinical Manager as well as case management of home health patients. Tammy has provided education and leadership for home health, hospice, and acute care settings throughout her nursing career. Her knowledge of Federal and State Regulations along with her clinical experience motivates her to continually seek solutions to the barriers of healthcare in all settings. Tammy’s experience includes developing and implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice in addition to performing data analysis, clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews and provider education.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Quick Hits
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration no need to register multiple times*
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Home Health VBP: Where Do We Stand?
Event Details
Home Health VBP: Where Do We Stand?
This webinar will include the most recent update on the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) expansion, which will review any updates for 2026 implementation. We will highlight the most recent Interim Performance Reports (IPRs) and provide feedback on where agencies are struggling the most with the new 2025 changes.
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
-
- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Hospice Hot Topics Series: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies
Event Details
Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment
This session will cover the top 5 survey deficiencies and how to avoid them. This session will outline those top deficiencies and review the documentation that is REQUIRED in the chart to avoid the deficiency. Best practice for your agency charts, processes, etc. will be detailed so that agencies realize how the surveyor is going to review the elements related to the Conditions of Participation. Key elements that surveyors find deficient in agency records will be outlined and reviewed.
Date: Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 37 years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria has led and participated in the start-up of hospice, home care and home infusion agencies and has successfully led teams through the initial Certification and Accreditation process as well as renewals of existing Certification/Accreditations. She is experienced in operations, clinical and billing compliance, data analytics, and process development and implementation. Victoria strives to support agencies achieve regulatory compliance and clinical success to provide quality care to patients across all service lines. Victoria is a licensed Multistate Registered Nurse and is CHAP certified as a Hospice and Home Health Consultant.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Quick Hits
Event Details
Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration no need to register multiple times*
Hospice Hot Topics Series: Emergency Preparedness Essentials
Event Details
Emergency Preparedness Essentials
An Emergency Preparedness program that includes all required elements will result in a survey free of E-tags and an agency prepared to deal with all possible hazards! This session outlines the required components, steps and timelines needed to ensure agencies are survey ready related to the Emergency Preparedness Conditions of Participation.
Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies nationally to achieve regulatory compliance. With more than 37 years of nursing and healthcare experience, the majority of Victoria’s career has been in the home services arena including home health, hospice, home care, and home infusion where she has served in various roles. In home health and hospice, Victoria has served as agency administrator, interim administrator, clinical director, surveyor, mock surveyor, QAPI team member and consultant. In private duty she has served as agency administrator, and in home infusion as marketing director and infusion Registered Nurse. Victoria has led and participated in the start-up of hospice, home care and home infusion agencies and has successfully led teams through the initial Certification and Accreditation process as well as renewals of existing Certification/Accreditations. She is experienced in operations, clinical and billing compliance, data analytics, and process development and implementation. Victoria strives to support agencies achieve regulatory compliance and clinical success to provide quality care to patients across all service lines. Victoria is a licensed Multistate Registered Nurse and is CHAP certified as a Hospice and Home Health Consultant.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Coding Update: What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
Event Details
Coding Update: What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
It’s that time again! Annual updates to the ICD-10 code set impact documentation, billing, and payment. Learn which codes are added, which are expanded, and which are deleted in the 2026 update to decrease the burden of corrections due to diagnosis coding mishaps.
Date: October 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant with Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS). With over 30 years of home health experience, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise which includes education and training, agency management, quality, clinical case management, and software technology. She is also a credentialed OASIS and ICD-10 Coding expert.
Jennifer began her home health career in a large privately owned agency after transitioning from Medical-Surgical Urology hospital nursing; however, she has worked for all types of agencies in multiple states. Her love for sharing knowledge and experience led her to clinical consulting, where she enjoys translating technical guidance into information that the busy home health professional can deploy to improve the efficiency and quality of care being delivered to the patients they serve.
Jennifer Osburn has led numerous home health educational seminars for state and national associations as well as specifically designed education training plans for agencies for the past 12 years. In addition to consulting across the US, she has trained staff for The Joint Commission and ACHC, has authored numerous industry blogs and articles, and has assisted home health software companies with solutions that ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines. Her areas of expertise and firsthand experience include OASIS, ICD-10-CM Coding, Case Management, Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation, Billing Requirements, Documentation Compliance for Quality and Payment, Emergency Preparedness, Agency Operations, and PDGM
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
-
- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Quick Hits
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Speaker: PHA Staff
Description: No time to keep up with all of the changes and news? Hard to find time for much of anything beyond today’s emergencies?
Join PHA the third Thursday for a quick rundown of the top issues facing home health, home care and hospice.
Cost: Free (Members-Only)
Time: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Reoccurring event with one registration no need to register multiple times*
EVV Compliance Collaborative – Fall
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EVV Compliance Collaborative – Fall
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Direct Care Worker Forum
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Direct Care Worker Forum
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Home Health Hot Topic Series – Contract Negotiations for Managed Care: Where to Begin?
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Contract Negotiations for Managed Care: Where to Begin?
This session is designed for health care providers looking to navigate the complexities of managed care contracts. We will share practical tips and strategies to help you kickstart your negotiation process, understand key contract terms, and build strong relationships with payers. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools necessary for successful contract negotiations in today’s dynamic health care landscape!
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Regina Wild, LPN, is currently Director of Managed Care Consulting with Healthcare Provider Solutions. Regina is an experienced healthcare professional with over 15 years of industry experience. She has worked as a nurse, business development professional, and contracting/credentialing specialist. Regina has a deep understanding of the healthcare system and has worked in various healthcare settings, gaining valuable insights into the industry. Regina’s primary focus is on Managed Care contracting, where she helps providers maximize reimbursement, strengthen referral relationships, and expand their market presence. She is passionate about assisting healthcare providers in navigating the complexities of the industry and achieving their goals.
In addition to her work in the home care industry, Regina is actively involved in several healthcare associations. She serves on education and reimbursement committees and is a sought-after speaker at conferences. Regina’s expertise and dedication to the field make her an asset to any healthcare organization.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
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- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)
Hospice Hot Topics Series: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
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Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP)
This session will take agencies through the components that make up the HQRP and do a deep dive on the Hospice Care Index (HCI). This session will also touch on the impact of HOPE on the HQRP outcome measures.
Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Hospice Hot Topics Series: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials
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Top Hospice Medical Review Denials
This session will take agencies through the winding road of Medicare scrutiny. While billing the Medicare benefit and getting paid relatively easy, there is always a risk of things being reviewed at some point and what can you do to avoid denials.
Date: Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00PM EST
Pricing:
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: $50
Register Now!
Meet the Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Excited for more Hospice Updates?
PHA and HPS have created a NEW Hot Topics Series- just for Hospice! Check out our monthly webinars, packed with quick & efficient updates on relevant developments important to YOU!
REGISTER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES HERE!
- March 13: What’s New – CAHPS Hospice Survey (Melinda Gaboury)
- April 10: Hospice Eligibility Documentation (Tammy Stewart)
- May 8: Hospice CoPs vs. Conditions of Payment (Victoria Barron)
- June 12: The 2026 Hospice Proposed Rule (Melinda Gaboury)
- July 10: Hospice Billing Hot Topics (Melinda Gaboury)
- August 14: HOPE (Tammy Stewart)
- September 11: Top Hospice Survey Deficiencies (Victoria Barron)
- October 9: Emergency Preparedness Essentials (Victoria Barron)
- November 13: Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) (Melinda Gaboury)
- December 11: Top Hospice Medical Review Denials (Melinda Gaboury)
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Hot Topics of Implementation for the Coming Year!
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Hot Topics of Implementation for the Coming Year!
This session will be a must attend! This session will highlight all of the updates for 2026 and best practices for implementing any changes that agencies may see as a challenge.
Date: December 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 extensive experience in Medicare Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence. Medicare appeals (UPIC, RA, ADR, and TPE) with all the Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as the Chair of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) Home Care and Hospice Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Advisory Board and Work Group, Treasurer of the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers 2024.
Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently.
PHA and HPS look forward to keeping you up to date in this monthly update!
-
- January 14: OASIS E1 Update – What has changed?
- February 11: Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
- March 11: Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
- April 8: OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
- May 13: The Latest in Home Health Medical Review
- June 10: Optimizing Managed Care: Strategies for Success
- July 8: Home Health Emergency Preparedness
- August 5: Home Health Proposed Rule 2026
- September 9: Home Health Value Based Purchasing – Where do we stand?
- October 14: Coding Update – What’s Hot and What’s NOT!
- November 11: Contract Negotiations for Managed Care – Where to Begin?
- December 16: 2026 Hot Topics of Implementation for The Coming Year!
Costs: Cost: Free (member) | $50 (prospective member)