You will see TAHC Sign. Attendee(s) Registration begins on Sunday, MAY 3RD, 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm(CT). The conference registration counter will open again on Monday morning May 4TH, 2026 beginning at 8:30am (CT).

At registration you will receive: Name badge which is required to be worn by all attendees entering the conference facilities & sessions.

*We do recommend bringing a jacket or sweater in case you get cold during the conference. DRESS CASUAL. See you in Chattanooga!

Effective leadership starts with understanding - not assumptions. This session helps agency owners identify and understand the real pain points experienced by caregivers, families, current clients, and referral partners, and shows how that insight can be used to coach teams, improve communication, strengthen culture, and deliver better outcomes across the organization. Key Takeaways: • Why understanding pain points is a leadership responsibility, not just a sales skill • How to identify and validate pain points across caregivers, families, clients, and referral sources • Using pain-point insight to coach teams more effectively in the field and on inquiry calls • Aligning messaging, training, and support to reduce friction and burnout • How empathy-driven leadership improves retention, trust, and performance

This session provides a practical overview of recent legal developments and emerging industry trends affecting home health, hospice, and personal care providers. This presentation will translate complex regulatory and legal issues into clear, actionable insights, focusing on how changes in the law impact operations, reimbursement, workforce management, and compliance. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of key risks to watch for, best practices, and how these trends may affect the business of care delivery.

OPTIONAL TO SET-UP TODAY OR TOMORROW MORNING - CENTRAL 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. 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 (Exhibitors/Sponsors have provided grand prizes).

The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) program enters a new era in 2026. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing major changes effective January 1, 2026, reshaping how quality, cost, and functional outcomes determine reimbursement. Industry expert Melinda Gaboury will break down the 2026 rule changes and translate them into practical, immediately actionable strategies. Learn how new requirements impact clinical operations, therapy utilization, financial stability, and agency performance under HHVBP — and walk away with a clear action plan to strengthen outcomes and safeguard revenue. 

This session provides a comprehensive update on the hospice federal policy and regulatory landscape, including the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Proposed Rule. The discussion will highlight key payment, quality, and regulatory proposals, situating them within broader federal priorities related to program integrity, oversight, and care delivery. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how current regulatory signals may shape hospice operations, strategic planning, and related considerations in the year ahead. 

At some time, most employees will have some work-related or personal problems that will affect their attitudes, behaviors, and attention when they are at work.  These can vary from attendance issues, conflicts with coworkers, and lack of participation in job activities, to substance dependence, mental illness, and threats of violence.  Often, supervisors and other leaders are at a loss about how to identify problems, whether to address issues or ignore them, if legal and/or disciplinary concerns may be present, and what the resources may be if outside assistance is needed.  We will review some of the more common employee-related situations and discuss what roles and actions employers need to consider when our employees have problems that come to work with them.

Katie Evans, Chief of LTSS, Division of TennCare & 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.