2025 HHAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

With a new administration taking over, DOL and EEOC enforcement priorities may shift. Recent court decision, such as Texas v. DOL and Ryan LLC v. FTC have resulted in federal regulations regarding salary basis of payment and noncompete agreements being struck down.   These changes impact employers’ efforts to comply with FLSA, Title VII and other employment laws. Homecare providers will continue to face challenges when trying to comply with these laws.  This session will review recent trends, court rulings, as well as, other changes and common compliance issues, including employee classification, workplace harassment, travel time and other issues.  We will then discuss compliance strategies to assist providers to maintain compliance.

SOFTWARE PRESENTATION - Utilizing technology to work more efficiently with better more timely patient care and survey readiness with use of AI staffing, scheduling, HR credentialing platform called SOLI HealthCare Solutions for home health and hospice.

This session offers an in-depth look at innovative Health Management Plans, designed to enhance both employee well-being and employer financial performance. Attendees will gain valuable insights into a fully insured, fixed indemnity health plan that provides tax-advantaged, pre-payroll claim payments to employees for participating in approved wellness activities — an approach that saves employers money, increases employees’ take-home pay while improving health outcomes all at no additional out-of-pocket costs.
 
The program outlines a comprehensive, virtual care model supported by industry-leading partners. Features include DNA-powered preventive genomics testing, behavioral health support, nationwide telemedicine access, at-home lab testing kits, prescription benefit programs, and personalized coaching — creating a truly integrated healthcare experience.
 
This session will explore the compliance framework under IRC Section 125, payroll integration for streamlined administration, and economic models having substantial positive financial impact to employers through FICA savings. Also highlighted are real-world implementation timelines, support structures, and communication strategies that ensure high employee engagement and plan participation.
 
Ideal for owners, executive directors, and business leaders.  This curriculum empowers attendees to offer impactful, modern healthcare solutions that drive measurable value. Whether your goal is boosting retention, improving population health, or generating financial efficiencies, this session delivers a roadmap to success.

In today’s shifting healthcare landscape, home care agencies must adopt resilient strategies to thrive. Maximizing Growth and Stability through Strategic Payer Diversification offers a practical and insightful look at leveraging third-party payers like VA and Medicaid to drive sustainable growth. This session will equip leaders with the tools to understand payer dynamics, mitigate financial risks, and enhance profitability. Attendees will learn specific methods to streamline operational processes, evaluate payer benefits, and set targeted growth goals tailored to their agency's needs. Designed to provide both strategic insights and practical steps, this presentation empowers home care providers to build stronger, more diversified revenue streams while elevating care quality.

Home health and hospice scrutiny continues at a high level. Providers are subjected to a myriad of audits – TPE, RAC, MAC, UPIC and more.  Providers need to be prepared to respond to audits and the results of those audits.  Provider’s need to be prepared to respond to ADRs to ensure claims are not denie merely for lack of a response.  More importantly, providers need to be prepared to appeal demands from Auditors.  This is crucial, as the provider’s response to the first and second leves can significantly impact litigation in front of the ALJ.  This session will review the audit and appeals process.  We will then address processes and considerations for responding to recoupment demands, including the use of consultans, when to involve counsel, and addressing extrapolations.  We will also addresss some compliance efforts designed to identify and prevent issues prior to an audit.

This session will go over the OCL Priority Projects and general updates about PDN, LTHH, and IHSS. We will cover some hot-topics and frequently asked questions.

Washington is considering legislation that could significantly change the Medicaid program. Yet a lot of the policies are convoluted and poorly understood. Learn about discussions to limit Medicaid spending – such as per capita caps, work requirements, provider taxes - everything else that is happening in the Medicaid program that could impact you.

The purpose of this session is to increase the home health and hospice agency’s awareness of the most up to date Medicare documentation requirements. Participants will also engage in discussion of the top home health medical review denial reasons and documentation tips for denial prevention and receive reminders concerning available resources offered by CGS.
Additionally, this session will keep home health agencies informed of Medicare updates and the latest regulations impacting their billing practices.  Participants will also engage in top billing errors and resolutions discussion and receive reminders concerning available resources and self-service tools offered by CGS.

This session will focus on the power of the strengths-based mindset and mindful empathy in providing in-home care. We will discuss how to help build real-life skills, like math, self-advocacy, creative thought processing, and adopting others' opinions, through a lens of radical accountability and community-based education that challenges the norm of long-established healthcare practices.

Review and discussion of the main regulatory, financial and operational challenges currently faced by Medicaid Class B agencies in an interactive round table format, as well as an overview of initiatives taken by the home care association and its member companies to address these issues. The session will provide an opportunity for participants to voice their concerns and issues that they are confronted with when running a Class B agency.

Presentation explores a strategic approach for hospice agencies to successfully transition from the Hospice Item Set (HIS) to the Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) assessment, as required by CMS. Attendees will learn key implementation strategies including staff training, EHR integration, quality assurance measures, and enhancing patient and family engagement. The session will address operational, financial, and regulatory impacts, offering practical solutions to ensure compliance, improve patient care, and maintain financial stability.

We often hear that people with dementia are aggressive, or they lose their selfhood, or they will forget those who love them. But this session invites us into a different perspective – to see the ability, agency and purpose of those individuals living with dementia. We'll discuss 4 topics: insights from research; methods to maintain (and sometimes improve) abilities; common dementia impacts and how to work through them; and best practices from Memories in the Making how to assist individuals to create art.