Calendar of Events
PHA Lunch & Learn – RubyWell: Continuing Home Health, Family Caregivers, and the Law
Event Details
Webinar Details:
Date: Wednesday, December 4
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET)
Topic: RubyWell: Continuing Home Health, Family Caregivers, and the Law
Summary:
The Jimmo v. Sebelius case was a landmark lawsuit that resulted in a significant clarification of Medicare coverage standards. The case challenged the unofficial “improvement standard” used by Medicare, which required beneficiaries to show medical or functional improvement to qualify for coverage of certain types of care, particularly skilled nursing care and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. This case has had profound implications for patients with chronic conditions, disabilities, or those who have plateaued in their treatment.
Key areas to explore:
- What has Jimmo vs. Sebelius really meant for home health? And what does it portend for the future?
- Financial incentives and dis-incentives in home health.
- Managed care vs. fee for service
- Regulatory & Compliance requirements
- The potential role for family caregivers.
Cost:
Free for Members
$50 for Prospective Members
Compliance: EVV Compliance: Preventing Fraud, Managing Manual Edits, and Navigating SIU Takeback Audits
Event Details
Homecare compliance can be challenging, but we’re here to make it easier! We’re excited to announce our upcoming Homecare Compliance Webinar Track — your chance to stay informed and avoid common pitfalls with expert insights from top professionals in the field.
Webinar Schedule:
- 11/19: Mastering DOH, OLTL, and ODP Licensing: Initial Steps, Renewals, and Handling Missed Deadlines
- 11/26: Effective Reporting for Compliance: OAPSA, Adult Protective Services, and OIG Exclusion
- 12/3: Legal Essentials: Avoiding Common DOL Pitfalls
- 12/5: EVV Compliance: Preventing Fraud, Managing Manual Edits, and Navigating SIU Takeback Audits
- 12/11: Ensuring IT Compliance in Homecare: Best Practices and Key Requirements
Pricing Options:
Full Series (Access to All Sessions & Recordings):
- Member: $199
- Non-Member: $359
Individual Webinars:
- Member: $79
- Non-Member: $119
Register for the full track and enjoy access to recordings from previous sessions, so you can stay on top of every detail even if you miss a live event!
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to strengthen your compliance knowledge and protect your business.
Lunch & Learn: Hot Topic -Top 10 Home Health Survey Deficiencies
Event Details
Join us for an insightful webinar diving into the Top 10 Home Health Survey Deficiencies, where we’ll explore the most common challenges identified in home health surveys and actionable strategies to address them.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Key compliance areas that surveyors frequently flag
✅ Practical tips to prevent these deficiencies
✅ Best practices to ensure your agency excels in future surveys
This session is your chance to stay ahead in the ever-changing home health landscape. Don’t miss out on these valuable insights!
Let us help you transform deficiencies into opportunities for growth!
Meet the Speaker
Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C is a Clinical Consultant for Healthcare Provider Solutions. 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 certifications/accreditations. She is experienced in operations, clinical and billing compliance, data analytics, and process development and implementation. Victoria strives to support agencies in achieving 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.
Compliance: Ensuring IT Compliance in Homecare: Best Practices and Key Requirements
Event Details
Homecare compliance can be challenging, but we’re here to make it easier! We’re excited to announce our upcoming Homecare Compliance Webinar Track — your chance to stay informed and avoid common pitfalls with expert insights from top professionals in the field.
Webinar Schedule:
- 11/19: Mastering DOH, OLTL, and ODP Licensing: Initial Steps, Renewals, and Handling Missed Deadlines
- 11/26: Effective Reporting for Compliance: OAPSA, Adult Protective Services, and OIG Exclusion
- 12/3: Legal Essentials: Avoiding Common DOL Pitfalls
- 12/5: EVV Compliance: Preventing Fraud, Managing Manual Edits, and Navigating SIU Takeback Audits
- 12/11: Ensuring IT Compliance in Homecare: Best Practices and Key Requirements
Pricing Options:
Full Series (Access to All Sessions & Recordings):
- Member: $199
- Non-Member: $359
Individual Webinars:
- Member: $79
- Non-Member: $119
Register for the full track and enjoy access to recordings from previous sessions, so you can stay on top of every detail even if you miss a live event!
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to strengthen your compliance knowledge and protect your business.
2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Summit: Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together
The Alloy, a DoubleTree by Hilton 301 W. Dekalb Pike, King Of Prussia, PennsylvaniaEvent Details
Join us on December 13 at The Alloy in King of Prussia, PA, for an exclusive in-person event designed for professionals navigating the mergers and acquisitions landscape.
This full-day summit will provide insights into Pennsylvania’s M&A market, key considerations for buyers and sellers, and the legal complexities involved in the sale process. With expert panels, networking opportunities, and exhibits from industry leaders, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and connections to help you succeed in the M&A space.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving M&A world!
2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Summit: December 13, 2024
Location: The Alloy, a DoubleTree by Hilton, 301 W. Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Event Schedule:
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- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Registration / Networking / Exhibits
Connect with peers, visit exhibitor booths, and enjoy light refreshments as you kick off the day. - 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – PA Landscape
- Speaker: Kevin Hancock, Kevin Hancock Consulting LLC
Explore the current mergers and acquisitions landscape in Pennsylvania, focusing on market trends and regional opportunities.
- Speaker: Kevin Hancock, Kevin Hancock Consulting LLC
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Top Considerations for Providers Looking to Buy or Sell
- Speakers: Keith Crownover, Stoneridge Partners; Brian Bruenderman, Ascend Healthcare Advisors
Understand the key factors to consider when entering the M&A market as a buyer or seller, featuring insights from experienced professionals.
- Speakers: Keith Crownover, Stoneridge Partners; Brian Bruenderman, Ascend Healthcare Advisors
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch / Exhibits
Enjoy a catered lunch while visiting exhibits and continuing your networking conversations. - 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Legal / Regulatory Panel on the Sale Process
- Speakers: Clayton Nedza & Jeanna Palmer Gunville, Polsinelli; Melvyn Threatt-Peters II, DAK Group; Denise Harris, DK Harris Consulting Associates
Hear from legal and regulatory experts as they dive into the complexities of the M&A sale process, covering essential legal considerations and compliance.
- Speakers: Clayton Nedza & Jeanna Palmer Gunville, Polsinelli; Melvyn Threatt-Peters II, DAK Group; Denise Harris, DK Harris Consulting Associates
- 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – Networking / Exhibits
Close out the day with additional networking opportunities and time to visit exhibits for more personalized interactions.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Registration / Networking / Exhibits
This event promises to deliver a comprehensive overview of the M&A process, packed with expert insights and ample opportunities to build valuable connections.
Online Registration has Closed. We are accepting Onsite Registration!
Exhibit at the Summit – $500
Sponsor the M&A Summit – Premier Partner Sponsorship – $4,000 – includes the in-person event (tabletop display) and the 3 webinars.
2024 Mergers & Acquisitions Summit Registration Fees:
- PHA Members: $199
- Prospective Members: $299
- Prospective Member Buyers: $399
Online Registration has Closed. We are accepting Onsite Registration! See you on Friday!
PHA Lunch & Learn – Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act – What Your Business Needs to Know
Event Details
Webinar Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (ET)
Topic: Corporate Transparency Act – What Your Business Needs to Know
Speaker: William Quick, Corporate Transparency Act Chair / Shareholder, Polsinelli
Summary:
Is your business in compliance with the requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act? Join this must-attend webinar to:
- Understand the key provisions of the Act and its purpose.
- Determine if your organization is impacted.
- Learn what information you need to report and how to meet FinCEN’s requirements.
- Avoid penalties by ensuring full compliance with the new regulations.
Costs:
Free for Members
$50 for Prospective Members
Home Health Hot Topic Series – OASIS-E1 Update: What Has Changed?
Event Details
OASIS-E1 Update: What Has Changed?
The OASIS-E1 is a minor revision to the data set but includes deletions, revisions and a new item for COVID vaccination status. This webinar will catch you up on the changes in items, their associated guidance and teach best practices for accurate OASIS data collection for 2025.
Date: January 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!
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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)
2025 Lunch & Learn: Expanding the Home Healthcare Workforce with Virtual Reality and AI – Vizulingo
Event Details
Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar: Expanding the Home Healthcare Workforce
Learn More About the Industry, Workforce Trends, and Vizulingo’s Pilot Program
Date: Tuesday, January 14
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Speaker: Mark Murphy, CEO, Vizulingo Inc.
Why Attend?
Home healthcare agencies are facing significant challenges:
- Over 680,000 annual job vacancies in the home healthcare industry.
- 60% turnover rates, costing billions annually.
- Language barriers delay hiring and limit access to qualified caregivers.
Discover how cutting-edge solutions are transforming workforce development by addressing these issues head-on.
What You’ll Learn:
- Key insights into workforce trends and challenges affecting home healthcare.
- How language barriers contribute to staffing shortages and how you can overcome them.
- How to employ and retain employees where English is not their first language
- How Vizulingo’s innovative Virtual Reality, AI, and gamification platform accelerates English proficiency and prepares non-native speakers for caregiving roles.
- The Return on Investment (ROI) for agencies: reduced costs, faster onboarding, and better retention.
About Vizulingo’s Pilot Program:
- A 60-day immersive language training solution for home healthcare agencies.
- Realistic training scenarios that prepare caregivers quickly and effectively.
- Agencies save up to $7,500 annually per retained worker.
Seats Are Limited!
Secure Your Spot and Lead the Future of Home Healthcare Workforce Development
2025 Recruitment Transformation Challenge: Unlocking Candidate Motivation – The Psychology of Effective Recruitment
Event Details
Unlocking Candidate Motivation: The Psychology of Effective Recruitment
Discover the secrets to engaging top talent! This webinar dives into the psychology behind effective recruitment, offering insights into:
- Key factors influencing applicant response.
- How timing and execution drive successful engagement.
- The essential distinction between response variables and response drivers.
Join us to sharpen your recruitment strategies and unlock the full potential of candidate motivation!
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.
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*
2025 Recruitment Transformation Challenge: Magnetic Job Ads – Writing to Attract and Engage
Event Details
Magnetic Job Ads: Writing to Attract and Engage
Create job postings that stand out and deliver results! In this session, you’ll discover:
- The key elements of crafting effective job ads.
- Strategies to attract ideal candidates while discouraging mismatched applicants.
- Budget-friendly tactics to maximize your job advertisement ROI.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your job ads into powerful recruitment tools!
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.
2025 Recruitment Transformation Challenge: Seamless Onboarding – Bridging the Gap from Candidate to Employee
Event Details
Seamless Onboarding: Bridging the Gap from Candidate to Employee
Turn great candidates into successful employees! This webinar will explore:
- Best practices for reducing ghosting and no-shows while increasing applicant conversions.
- Strategies to position your agency as the employer of choice.
- Proven tips for setting new hires on the path to long-term success.
Join us to refine your onboarding process and build stronger teams!
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.
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Home Health Revenue Cycle – What Pains You the Most?
Event Details
Home Health Revenue Cycle: What Pains You the Most?
Cash flow is a key to thriving in the home health industry in light of all the changes and challenges. This session will provide insight into the current best practices on improving the efficiencies for your agency’s revenue cycle process.
Date: February 11, 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!
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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)
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*
PHA Education Committee Meeting
Event Details
Education Committee Meeting
Date: 2/26/25
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: Teams Link
Details: This is a closed meeting for Education Committee members only.
For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected]
2025 Recruitment Transformation Challenge: Recruiter Roundtables
Event Details
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.
Home Health Hot Topic Series – Effective Interventions & Goals on Home Health Plan of Care
Event Details
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!
-
- 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
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 – OASIS GG Items – The Fine Print!
Event Details
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 Reception
Harrisburg Capitol Complex N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaEvent Details
Advocacy Day Reception
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Harrisburg Capitol Rotunda
Advocacy Day
Harrisburg Capitol Complex N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaEvent Details
PHA Advocacy Day
Save The Date!
PHA Education Committee Meeting
Event Details
Education Committee Meeting
Date: 4/23/25
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: Teams Link
Details: This is a closed meeting for Education Committee members only.
For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected]
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!
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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)
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.
More information coming soon! Check back frequently for valuable information!
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)
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!
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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)
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*
PHA Education Committee Meeting
Event Details
Education Committee Meeting
Date: 7/23/25
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: Teams Link
Details: This is a closed meeting for Education Committee members only.
For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected]
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)
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)
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*
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*
Direct Care Worker Forum
Event Details
Direct Care Worker Forum
Save the Date
EVV Compliance Collaborative – Fall
Event Details
EVV Compliance Collaborative – Fall
Save The Date
PHA Education Committee Meeting
Event Details
Education Committee Meeting
Date: 11/19/2025
Time: 10:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: TBD
Details: This is a closed meeting for Education Committee members only.
For questions or additional information, please contact [email protected]