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.

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.

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.

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.