Presenter: Representative Clark Boyd & Senator Shane Reeves

Presenter: Vicki Landers, PT, DPT, ACC, Founder & CEO of In Progress Coaching

Healthcare professionals are faced with overwhelm, stress and constant change. In this thought-provoking talk, Vicki shares powerful strategies that demonstrate how the improvement of patient care is in each of our hands. Learn an empowering framework you can implement right away to increase the effectiveness of your organization. *Learn The 7 Levels of Energy Through Which We Show Up as Healthcare Professionals & *How Energy Creates Our Reactions - how to Identify & Shift Your Response in Real-Time.

Exhibitors & Sponsors Stop at the TAHC ANNUAL 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

Home Health providers are grappling with the shift in the Medicare eligible population into Medicare Advantage Plans (MA Plans). Providers are asking: What are the implications of current demographic trends? What operational and financial issues should providers expect as their payer mix shifts to mostly Managed Care? Being successful in this environment of these payer mix changes requires agencies to understand their costs of treating these patients and other impacts on their operations on an individual contract basis.

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

Starting from January 2025, the Discharge Function score will replace the Total Normalized Composite scores in Value-Based Purchasing to measure functional outcomes. Join us to learn about how the Discharge Function score is calculated and ways to improve your functional outcomes, resulting in better OASIS outcome scores. Statistics show that patients with better functional outcomes will have increased opportunities to remain independent at home. Statistics also show that agencies struggle with responding to the GG items accurately. Learn how to measure functional outcomes accurately and initiate effective interventions to improve function.

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

2024 will prove to be a pivotal year for hospices.  This session will address the regulatory and policy changes proposed in the hospice rule (posted end of April).  We anticipate that the HOPE will be proposed for national implementation along with program integrity provisions.  There is also an expectation that there will be insights gleaned from CMS comments about possible future payment reform. Of course, there will be updates to share about the Special Focus Program. The intense burden hospices are experiencing from audits and the impact of this will continue to impact access to care.

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

Major scrutiny of the Hospice Benefit is well underway nationwide.  This session will review the details of both programs and what Hospices can expect. The Special Focus Program (SFP), will monitor hospices identified as poor performers based on selected quality indicators. Hospices selected for the SFP will be under additional oversight to enable continuous improvement.  This required program includes the development and implementation of enforcement remedies for noncompliant hospice programs, as well as procedures for appealing determinations regarding these remedies. These enforcement actions can be imposed instead of, or in addition to, termination of the hospice program’s participation from the Medicare program. Through the PPEO, new providers or suppliers are subject to prepayment medical reviews designed to address improper billing practices right out of the gate. This program is for newly certified hospices as well as change of ownership.  This is a must attend session.

Presenter: Jessica & Clint Nobles, Owners of Home Care Ops

Discover how to delegate with confidence and equip your team to achieve predictable results in your business.  Learn the proven, four-step process to identify what tasks to delegate, how to select the right team members for the job, and the simple tracking system to ensure consistent results so you can walk away knowing your team will get the same outcomes you do…or even better. 

Presenter: Todd Austin, President & COO, Home Care Pulse

We’ll cover updated workforce data that delves into the profound impact of creating an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity. Discover how prioritizing inclusivity enhances job satisfaction, employee engagement, loyalty, and commitment. Learn about the attraction and retention of talent, reduction of turnover costs, improved team dynamics, and the positive organizational reputation that results from fostering an atmosphere of inclusiveness and diversity.

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

Presenter: David Young, MBA, Executive Chair & Co-Founder, SpendCare, Inc.

Financial fraud and abuse are a significant challenge for seniors and the family and professional caregivers who support them. A recent study by the AARP estimated that over 28 billion dollars is stolen from U.S. seniors each year and the National Adult Protective Services Association found that seniors' mortality risk is increased threefold when they are the victims of financial fraud/abuse. In this presentation we will provide an overview of common scams (ex. lottery, romance, tech support scams) and sources of financial fraud and abuse (family/friends, solicitors, professional caregivers). The mechanics of these schemes will be discussed as well as best practices for preventing financial fraud and abuse, detecting early warning signs and intervening safely and effectively. A special emphasis will be placed on how home care agencies can mitigate and manage the risk of professional caregiver fraud/abuse and the risk of clients forgetting personal shopping requests. A model for avoiding reputational harm, law enforcement involvement, and the loss of the client as a customer and the caregiver as an employee will also be discussed.