Sunday, October 13
5:30 PM–5:50 PM
Considerations for Diagnosis Coding in PDGM
Selman-Holman, A Briggs Health Care Co.
Discussion of the requirements for the primary grouper under PDGM, increasing productivity of your coders, querying the physician for additional information, and options such as outsourcing. Discussion will include improving time for queries and communication with the biller for updates at the 30 day mark.
6:00 PM–6:20 PM
Leveraging Market Data to Grow and Diversify your Referral Base
MatrixCare/Brightree
Narrowing networks or over reliance on a few referral sources have you worried? A referral is the lifeline of postacute care and the details of referral relationships are key. Learn how you can leverage market share data in ReferralConnect to grow and diversify your referral base.
6:30 PM–6:50 PM
Revenue Cycle Management and PDGM
Axxess
CMS has announced that claims will only be processed after January 6, 2020, therefore streamlined operational and billing processes will be vital under PDGM. This 20-minute session will provide best practices and strategies for billing and revenue cycle management ensuring a smooth transition to the new payment model.
7:00 PM–7:20 PM
How Telehealth / Virtual Care Drives Adherence and Reduces Readmissions
Synzi
Learn how telehealth / virtual care can help your agency optimize staffing resources and increase referrals to deliver better care, better outcomes, and a better bottom line. With PDGM 2020 and the emergence of value-based care, agencies are using HIPAA-compliant secure messaging, video, email and text to drive adherence and reduce readmissions.
Monday, October 14
1:00 PM–1:20 PM
3 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Settle for a “Good” Board
Integriti3D
Is your board “great,” or just “good enough?” Join us to discuss the tangible benefits of high-performing boards. Complete your own checklist to assess where your board stands and learn how to move your board toward high-impact governance.
1:30 PM–1:50 PM
Automate Key Reimbursement and Onboarding Processes to Accelerate Productivity in Home Health Care & Hospice
DocuSign
The Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and changing regulations make it more important than ever for HHA’s to digitize their processes. Learn how you can turn paper into digital data related to patient consent and intake forms; digitize your revenue cycle management process; and automate workflows related to patient and employee onboarding.
2:00 PM–2:20 PM
Positively Impacting Patient Outcomes and Financial Performance with Patient Engagement
CipherHealth
Discussion will focus patient engagement opportunities through home health outreach, education and care coordination. We’ll hear how increased patient engagement has benefited organizations and patients, including the impact on re-hospitalization rates, patient experience, and staff efficiency.
2:30 PM–2:50 PM
Thinking Outside the (Supply) Box: Ways your Medical Supplies Partner Can Help you Manage the Changes Around PDGM
McKesson Medical-Surgical
Join McKesson for a Learning Lab to hear about ways your medical supplies partner can help ease the changes associated with PDGM! Learn about options for providing better patient care, staff education and resources to consider, and easy ways to help increase agency efficiency
Tuesday, October 15
12:30 PM–12:50 PM
LUPA Episode Management
FMS is Becoming MAC Legacy
Clinical and financial episode management has been a challenge since 2000. PDGM brings further complications regarding LUPAs: 432 HHRGs associated with one of six acuity categories and the new 30-day threshold period, from visit projection to assuring visits were performed. This session will equip leaders with tools to start preparing.
1:00 PM–1:20 PM
Leveraging Market Data to Grow and Diversify your Referral Base
MatrixCare/Brightree
Narrowing networks or over reliance on a few referral sources have you worried? A referral is the lifeline of post-acute care and the details of referral relationships are key. Learn how you can leverage market share data in ReferralConnect to grow and diversify your referral base.
1:30 PM–1:50 PM
Supporting Family Caregivers: Tools and Insights from AARP
AARP
Home care and hospice providers know firsthand how families are at the heart of many care-giving decisions. Supporting family caregivers and those deeply involved in their decisions is one of AARP’s top priorities. Learn more about AARP resources and get a free Prepare to Care, A Planning Guide for Families.
2:00 PM–2:20 PM
Update on the 21st Century Cures Act
CHAP
Join CHAP for updated information on the 21st Century Cures Act and the opportunity to bill Medicare for Infusion Therapy Nursing in the home. CHAP will provide information about the CfCs for Home Infusion Therapy and the opportunities for Home Health Providers who are considering adding this service line.