Exhibitors & Sponsors Stop at the TAHC Fall Conference Registration Desk & check in. Then, you’ll receive your Exhibitor packet which includes the following: Name Badge(s), Conference Program, Attendee Listing, Exhibitor Layout & Exhibitor evaluation. A TAHC Representative will direct you to your Exhibit area. Each Exhibitor booth includes a 6 foot draped table and 2 chairs.

Exhibitors ARE encouraged to bring brochures, pamphlets, candy, etc. for you exhibit table & a giveaway prize. On Tuesday we will have drawings for our grand prize winners (Sponsors have provided grand prizes).

Presenter: Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions

Presenter: Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, Vice President, Education & Quality & Michelle Horner

Join McBee experts Lisa Selman-Holman and Michelle Horner as they break down the FY 2025 changes in codes, guidelines, conventions, and tabular instructions that will be effective with billing period end dates of October 1 and later. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how new coding changes impact practice with in-depth coding scenarios, including changes in guidance from the Coding Clinic, current trends, and changes to the grouper and comorbidity tables will be discussed. Learning Objectives  •Identify ICD-10-CM FY 2025 coding updates that significantly impact coding practice •Discuss changes and clarifications from the Coding Clinic •Identify proposed changes to the grouper and comorbidity tables impacting reimbursement 

Presenter: Tammy Stewart, RN, CPHQ, COS-C, Clinical Consultant, Healthcare Provider Solutions

The 2025 Hospice Final Rule included the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool that we have been anticipating.   This session will outline the date of implementation for the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool and how it differs from the Hospice Item Set.  This session will review the current tool in detail and discuss the completion requirements.  There will also be a review of the impact on the Hospice Quality Reporting Program as new measures will be added as the result of the clinical data collection on the HOPE.

Presenter: Katie Wehri, Director of Home Care & Hospice Regulatory Affairs at NAHC

Presenter: Thomas Rose, MBA, CEO- Business and Growth Leader & Sales Accelerator, 21st Century Health Care...

Presenter: Lori Hoffner, Professional Organizational Development Speaker & Trainer, Supporting CommUnity, Inc.

In every workplace, challenging conversations are inevitable. However, the way you approach and navigate these discussions can significantly impact not only your personal success but also the overall effectiveness of your team. Positive communication is a cornerstone of staff motivation and retention, both of which are essential to delivering exceptional service and programs. In this session, we’ll explore five powerful communication strategies that are essential for resolving workplace conflicts with confidence and skill. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be better equipped to foster a collaborative environment where challenges are addressed constructively, and your team is empowered to thrive. Join us to transform difficult conversations into opportunities for growth and success. Participants will – 
1. Define the impact that both written and verbal communication can have in a challenging conversation. 
2.Outline the effects that high emotional intelligence can have when facilitating positive communication and how our awareness and our reactions can move everyone toward success. 
3. Recognize the importance of effective communication can have on the overall safety of an organization which can facilitate higher motivation and retention.

Presenter: Katie Evans, Chief of LTSS, & Meghann Galland, Deputy Chief of LTSS, Division of TennCare

 Don't miss this opportunity to hear from TennCare directly who will provide solutions to questions and concerns that our members requested assistance with.                      

Presenter: Thomas Rose, MBA, CEO- Business and Growth Leader & Sales Accelerator, 21st Century Health Care...

Thomas Rose, MBA, CEO- Business and Growth Leader & Sales Accelerator, 21st Century Health Care Consultants
 As the home and community-based landscape continues to evolve, non-medical providers can expand their role to encompass a wide array of services as a supportive partner within the health care ecosystem. A hidden opportunity that may be interpreted as “clinical” is the hospital-at-home model. Did you know that the majority of service hours are centered around the activities of daily living? This session will address what non-medical providers will need to have in place to participate in this new model of care at home.