Saturday, July 23, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Registration is sponsored by MAC Legacy....

    Saturday, July 23, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    • Room: Julius 1
    By invitation only....

    Sunday, July 24, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    • Room: Julius Ballroom Promenade
    Registration is sponsored by MAC Legacy....

    Sunday, July 24, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    NO RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR THIS SESSION. Getting back to the basics has never been more important, as hospice continues to grow and mature as a health care program. This preconference provides an updated and thorough overview of the financial aspects of hospice, including discussion of emerging national economic and policy changes... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Beau Sorensen
    COO
    VisionBound
    Faculty
    Christine Lang MBA
    Director, Data Consulting
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    David Macke MBA, CHFP, FHFMA
    Director of Reimbursement Services
    VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm
    Faculty
    Mark Romano
    Director
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    Melinda Gaboury COS-C
    Chief Executive Officer
    Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
    Faculty
    Ted Cuppett CPA
    Director
    The Health Group LLC
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    NO RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR THIS SESSION. In 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) initiated a nine-state demonstration program testing out the impact of a value-based purchasing program (HHVBP) in Medicare home health services. Now CMS is expanding the program nationwide, as its limited run has demonstrated great success... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Angela Huff RN
    Managing Consultant
    FORVIS
    Faculty
    Chris Attaya MBA
    Vice President, Product Strategy
    Strategic Healthcare Programs
    Faculty
    Kim Campbell MA, MHP
    Manager of EDI Operations
    Palmetto GBA
    Faculty
    M. Aaron Little CPA
    Managing Director
    FORVIS
    Faculty
    Maria Warren
    Vice President
    McBee
    Faculty
    Mark Sharp CPA
    Partner
    FORVIS
    Faculty
    Melinda Gaboury COS-C
    Chief Executive Officer
    Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
    Faculty
    Mike Simione MBA
    Director
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    Nick Seabrook
    Managing Principal, Founder
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    Summer Napier BSN, RN, HCS-C, HCS-O
    President & CEO
    Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    NO RECORDING AVAILABLE FOR THIS SESSION. A regular feature of the Financial Management Conference, industry rookies and veterans will benefit from the detailed understanding of the fundamental financial tools and operational strategies for developing and maintaining positive financial outcomes offered in the Summer Camp. This updated 2022 program is designed for... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Beau Sorensen
    COO
    VisionBound
    Faculty
    Christine Lang MBA
    Director, Data Consulting
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    David Macke MBA, CHFP, FHFMA
    Director of Reimbursement Services
    VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm
    Faculty
    Melinda Gaboury COS-C
    Chief Executive Officer
    Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
    Faculty
    RJ Gagnon DBA, MBA, CHFP, CSAF
    Chief Financial Officer
    Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice/Maine Center for Palliative Medicine
    Track(s)

    Sunday, July 24, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    • Room: Pisa/Palermo
    By invitation only....

    Sunday, July 24, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Room: Pisa/Palermo
    By invitation only....
    • Room: Julius 1
    By invitation only....
    • Room: Tribune
    By invitation only....

    Sunday, July 24, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    • Room: Julius 9/10/11/25
    The opening reception is sponsored by Homecare Homebase....

    Sunday, July 24, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    • Room: Julius 12/13/14/24
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Health care continues its bewildering spin under the pressures of COVID-19, workforce shortages, and cost inflation. At the same time, the accelerated learning triggered by the pandemic continues to provide new opportunities for the expansion and refinement for health care at home. No longer is... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    William Dombi Esq.
    President
    National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
    Track(s)

    Monday, July 25, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

    • Room: Tribune
    By invitation only....
    • Room: Julius 1
    By invitation only....

    Monday, July 25, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    • Room: Julius Ballroom Promenade
    Registration is sponsored by MAC Legacy....

    Monday, July 25, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

    • Room: Julius 9/10/11/25
    Breakfast is sponsored by Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP and Health Recovery Solutions....

    Monday, July 25, 9:15 AM - 10:25 AM

    • Room: Julius 12/13/14/24
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. One of the most popular events at FMC, the leadership panel, brings together a diverse group of leaders in health care, including providers of health care at home, managed care organizations, and investors, to explore the most pressing issues of the day. These business and... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Billy Simione
    Managing Principal
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    Keith Myers
    Chairman/CEO
    LHC Group Inc.
    Faculty
    Kenneth Albert RN, Esq.
    President & CEO
    Androscoggin Home Healthcare & Hospice
    Faculty
    Mary Myers BSN, RN, MS
    President/CEO
    Johns Hopkins Home Care Group, Inc.
    Track(s)

    Monday, July 25, 10:25 AM - 11:00 AM

    • Room: Julius 9/10/11/25
    Monday's coffee break is sponsored by Careficient and HomeFree Pharmacy Services....

    Monday, July 25, 11:00 AM - 12:40 PM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Fully understanding the Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and the influence of accurate clinical documentation practices is critical to achieving optimal quality reporting and revenue accuracy. Yet often there is a knowledge gap between clinicians and financial managers to measure the impact and understand the significance... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Beau Sorensen
    COO
    VisionBound
    Faculty
    Mike Simione MBA
    Director
    SimiTree
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Effective management of the hospice revenue cycle is an ongoing challenge, as cash flow optimization efforts must always be balanced against potential compliance threats and the evolving hospice payment landscape. Office of Inspector General reports continue to suggest the possibility of increased scrutiny of the hospice... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Brittany Hickey
    Director of Revenue Cycle Services/Hospice at Wellsky
    WellSky
    Faculty
    Diane Poole MBA
    Vice President of Revenue Cycle Services
    WellSky
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 15/16/17/18/19
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. The biggest challenge for Home Health and Hospice providers, now and well into the future, is dealing with workforce challenges. The key for maximizing the ROI is to focus on retention. This session will help guide your decision making around compensation, professional development, growth potential... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Eric Scharber
    Managing Principal
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    Nick Seabrook
    Managing Principal, Founder
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    Sonnie Linebarger RN
    CEO
    Evoke Greatness
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. In evaluating mergers and acquisition opportunities, we tend to focus mostly on a prospect’s revenues and earnings, but there is so much more to glean from financial statements and other related reports. These clues can help solve the valuation riddle that relies upon income, growth,... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Amber Popek CPA
    Partner
    FORVIS
    Faculty
    Dexter Braff MBA, MS
    President
    The Braff Group
    Faculty
      Mark Kulik MAMI
    Managing Director
    The Braff Group
    Faculty
    Mark Sharp CPA
    Partner
    FORVIS
    Track(s)

    Monday, July 25, 12:40 PM - 2:00 PM

    • Room: Julius 9/10/11/25
    Monday's lunch is sponsored by BerryDunn....

    Monday, July 25, 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Compounded by the effects of a global pandemic, assessing the trends and benchmarks of PDGM is more difficult but more necessary than ever.  It is an important step to determine how your agency is performing under the PDGM model and handling the operational challenges of... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Chris Attaya MBA
    Vice President, Product Strategy
    Strategic Healthcare Programs
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Analysis of revenue cycle impact on your agency should begin at intake. The revenue cycle continues to be affected by new threats to cash flow and compliance and agencies must ensure that best practices are implemented within their agencies to protect revenue and cash flow.... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Erin Masterson
    Consulting Director
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    Gwen Guillotte MBA
    Chief Revenue Officer
    LHC Group Inc.
    Faculty
    Nick Seabrook
    Managing Principal, Founder
    SimiTree
    Faculty
    RJ Gagnon DBA, MBA, CHFP, CSAF
    Chief Financial Officer
    Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice/Maine Center for Palliative Medicine
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 15/16/17/18/19
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Under the Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID), Hospice Benefit Component demonstration MA plans may – for the first time ever – include hospice care among their benefit offerings. The four-year demonstration program started in January 2021 and has grown in scope, but aspects of... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Melinda Gaboury COS-C
    Chief Executive Officer
    Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. CMS drives your quality assurance program initiatives by updating the QRP measures on a regular basis. Learn how CMS decides what to include or exclude in the Home Health and Hospice QRPs and how you should be tracking and managing your scores to be successful.... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Kim Campbell MA, MHP
    Manager of EDI Operations
    Palmetto GBA
    Faculty
    Yancey Bond
    Director, Solutions Management
    WellSky
    Track(s)

    Monday, July 25, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Room: Julius 1
    By invitation only....

    Monday, July 25, 3:50 PM - 4:40 PM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. This session will review the various compensation models used by hospice agencies. Some to be discussed are hourly, salaried, per visit, and incentive bonus pay.  Hear how these effect the agency financially, the managers, and field staff. How the compensation model impacts staff satisfaction and quality... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Brian Jackson MIR
    Executive Vice President of Human Resources
    Bristol Hospice LLC
    Faculty
    Sonnie Linebarger RN
    CEO
    Evoke Greatness
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Clinical work has an enormous impact on not only quality of care, but the financial performance of an agency. Whether they fulfill an administrative or clinical role, the need for financial education and understanding has become an inescapable reality. Not only do clinical leaders already... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Cindy Krafft PT, MS, HCS-0
    Owner/Founder
    K&K Health Care Solutions
    Faculty
    Mr  Robert Markette JD
    Attorney
    Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman
    Faculty
    Sharon Harder HCS-C
    President
    C3 Advisors
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 15/16/17/18/19
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Medicare Advantage Organizations and all the plans they offer are continuing to add thousands of patients per year to their plans. The greatest challenge for home health agencies in dealing with Medicare Advantage is getting the claims paid, even when the agency has received an... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Michael Puskarich MBA
    Director - Advisory Consulting
    McBee
    Faculty
    Petria McKelvey
    CEO
    Precision Medical Billing
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Medicine is changing rapidly, and the agencies able to do more with less will be able to grow and improve their margins and outcomes. Learn what technologies are transforming home health and hospice, including artificial intelligence, wearable tech, and process automation, and discover how to... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Kathleen McGrow DNP, MS, RN, PMP
    Chief Nursing Information Officer
    Microsoft Health & Life Sciences
    Faculty
    Paul Minton RNCC
    Senior Vice President of Product Management
    Complia Health
    Track(s)

    Monday, July 25, 4:50 PM - 5:40 PM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. CMS has increased funding for and initiated policies that support combatting fraud, waste, and abuse and reformed the hospice survey process. The Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) initiative resumed in fall 2021, with all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) having at least one hospice TPE topic.... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Carrie Uebel JD
    Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
    Compassus
    Faculty
    Rachel Hold-Weiss RPA-C- JD
    Partner
    Benesch Friedlander Coplan and Aronoff LLP
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. With the growth of Medicare Advantage and the ongoing expansion of Medicaid coverage, often provided through a Managed Medicaid program, continued success requires programs to have robust processes in place to ensure payment for services.  This session will identify the key elements in contracting with... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    RJ Gagnon DBA, MBA, CHFP, CSAF
    Chief Financial Officer
    Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice/Maine Center for Palliative Medicine
    Faculty
    Robert Simione CPA
    Principal
    SimiTree
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 15/16/17/18/19
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Older Americans with chronic illness and other maladies of aging insist on remaining as independent as possible and aging in place. This presents the Private Duty arena with enormous opportunities. How can Private Duty agencies set themselves apart? What innovations have you yet to capitalize... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Sheila Davis CHCE, COS-D
    Senior Executive Vice President of Operations
    Always Best Care, Inc.
    Faculty
    Stephanie Johnston MBA
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    Transcend Strategy Group
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. The single biggest cost for home health agencies is your staff. Your staff is also your best sales force, the reason for your outcomes, and the engine of your business. Learn what other agencies are doing to keep staff happy and improve their outcomes, while... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Angela Huff RN
    Managing Consultant
    FORVIS
    Faculty
    Mark Sharp CPA
    Partner
    FORVIS
    Track(s)

    Monday, July 25, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    • Room: Caesars Pool
    The Monday evening reception is sponsored by Axxess....

    Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

    • Room: Julius 12/13/14/24
    Tuesday breakfast is sponsored by IntellaTriage....

    Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    • Room: Julius Ballroom Promenade
    Registration is sponsored by MAC Legacy....

    Tuesday, July 26, 8:30 AM - 10:10 AM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. In addition to the challenges with PDGM surrounding 30-day payment periods and updated visit thresholds, the industry also faced a variety of regulatory changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.  With telehealth becoming a widely used tool in home health, it also brought upon challenges... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Carissa McKenna BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D
    Director Clinical Consulting
    McBee
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model (HHVBP) nationally effective January 2023. Agencies have another 18 months to prepare and taking an inventory of where you stand is important. Creating your internal teams to set goals... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Chris Attaya MBA
    Vice President, Product Strategy
    Strategic Healthcare Programs
    Faculty
    Kim Campbell MA, MHP
    Manager of EDI Operations
    Palmetto GBA
    Faculty
    Yancey Bond
    Director, Solutions Management
    WellSky
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 15/16/17/18/19
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. While palliative care has demonstrated value in achieving the Triple AIM, its financial viability for the program operator remains a challenge. This session will examine different models of palliative care, as well as key elements of a successful palliative care program with a special emphasis... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Cathy Hamel MA
    Executive Vice President and President
    Gilchrist
    Faculty
    Phillip Ward
    President and CEO
    Community Hospice and Palliative Care
    Faculty
    Robert Parker DNP, RN, CENP, CHPN, CHP
    Executive Vice President
    Intrepid USA Healthcare Services ( Corporate )
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Home-based care workforce capacity has reached a tipping point with the demands of COVID-19.  Organizations have experienced a crisis leading to increases in turnover, retirement, and burnout, while facing critical demand for care. New solutions that are grounded in what motivates the workforce must be developed... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Brandi Kurtyka
    CEO
    MissionCare Collective
    Track(s)

    Tuesday, July 26, 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM


    Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. As hospice agencies face continued regulatory and reimbursement changes, they are challenged to attain operational efficiency while performing within their budget and meeting quality standards. One way to manage performance is through analytics and key performance indicators (KPIs).  When used effectively, these metrics can help... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Christina Andrews
    Senior Director of Professional Services
    Axxess
    Faculty
    Kim Campbell MA, MHP
    Manager of EDI Operations
    Palmetto GBA
    Faculty
    Melinda Gaboury COS-C
    Chief Executive Officer
    Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Home health and hospice agencies continue to be targeted for compliance-related issues from multiple program integrity contractors. This scrutiny often takes the form of post-pay audits by Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs), Unified Program Integrity Contractors (UPICs), and Supplemental Medical Review Contractors (SMRCs) that can result... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Kelly Grahovac MBA
    General Manager
    The van Halem Group
    Faculty
    Wayne Van Halem CFE, AHFI
    President
    The van Halem Group
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 15/16/17/18/19
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Talent is one of an organization’s most valuable assets. Filling C-Suite roles from within the organization provides smooth transition of management and extension of company values and culture. Achievement of internal promotion into CEO, CFO and COO roles requires a strong intentional mentoring and leadership plan to... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Hannah Patterson
    Vice President & General Manager Workforce Management
    Netsmart
    Faculty
    Valerie Cornett MSL
    VP Finance
    MAC LEGACY
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Home care market transformation is rapidly impacting how services are funded, the scope of services provided in the home, the complexity of patients being cared for in the home, and the expectations to improve health and cost outcomes. Diversifying service line offerings could be a... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Paul Akin MBA
    CIO
    Outreach Health Services
    Faculty
    Rich Berner
    CEO
    Complia Health
    Track(s)

    Tuesday, July 26, 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

    • Room: Julius 2/3/4
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. The Choose Home Care Act, introduced in 2021 on a bipartisan basis in both the U.S. House and Senate, aims to increase access to care in the home following hospitalization for eligible Medicare beneficiaries by providing a post-acute option for nursing home level services at... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Deborah Hoyt
    Senior Vice President of Public Policy
    Axxess
    Faculty
    Maria Warren
    Vice President
    McBee
    Faculty
    William Dombi Esq.
    President
    National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 5/6/7/8
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Staffing issues have become more prominent in the home-based services industry. Forward-thinking agencies are constantly seeking ways to recruit, lead, and retain a competent and satisfied workforce. As the industry moves beyond COVID-19, it is time to consider a strategy to not simply fill positions... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Florence Kariuki RN MHA FHELA
    Chief Clinical Officer
    Health Recovery Solutions
    Faculty
    Patty Upham RN
    Vice President of Clinical Services
    Health Recovery Solutions
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 15/16/17/18/19
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Managing quality is more than just improving patient care. Under HHVBP there is a direct connection to your agency’s financial health. CAHPS Star ratings and other Care Compare scores of your Home Health and Hospice organizations will influence which referrers and patients will use you. ... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Alex Van Gundy MBA
    Manager of Business and Data Analytics
    Frontpoint Health
    Faculty
    Molly McDonald PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C
    Program Manager for Quality & Regulatory
    Evergreen Health Home Care Services
    Faculty
    Robert Simione CPA
    Principal
    SimiTree
    Track(s)
    • Room: Julius 20/21/22
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. Review Choice Demonstration is here to stay. As RCD continues to expand, our knowledge of what it takes to achieve a successful affirmation improves. RCD will affect internal processes for all departments, particularly for the clinical and billing staff. Home Health operators will need to understand... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Lisa McClammy BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O
    Senior Clinical Education Consultant
    MAC Legacy
    Faculty
    M. Aaron Little CPA
    Managing Director
    FORVIS
    Track(s)

    Tuesday, July 26, 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM

    • Room: Julius 12/13/14/24
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SESSION RECORDING. The Open Forum is your chance to discuss your ideas and concerns with HHFMA experts and conference attendees. No subject within our world of health care at home is off limits! The 2022 Open Forum will focus on several primary topics: Medicare Advantage impact on... Read More
    Speaker(s)
    Faculty
    Chris Attaya MBA
    Vice President, Product Strategy
    Strategic Healthcare Programs
    Track(s)

    Tuesday, July 26, 12:20 PM - 2:00 PM

    • Room: Julius 12/13/14/24
    Lunch is included as part of the Financial Managers Open Forum...