Home Care Association of Florida

Experience a full day of professional growth and inspiration at the 7th Annual Private Care Symposium on November 19-20, 2024, in Deerfield Beach. This premier event, designed exclusively for private pay home care providers, promises a day of insightful professional development. Begin your experience with a welcoming evening reception on Tuesday, November 19, followed by a full day of enriching sessions and invaluable networking on Wednesday, November 20. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with and learn from distinguished industry leaders and influencers. Register now to secure your spot at this must-attend event! HCAF has secured a block of guest rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa for a special rate of $199 per night (plus tax). This rate covers single or double occupancy, with an additional $10 per night for each extra adult. Choose from suites with two queen beds or one king bed, all featuring sunset views. Resort fees are waived for guests booking within the HCAF room block. Additionally, guests enjoy discounted overnight self-parking at $15 (regularly $25), with overnight valet parking available for $28. Daily self-parking is $10, and daily valet parking is $15. Parking rates are subject to taxes and may change without notice. www.homecarefla.org #hcaf #homehealth #homecare #healthcare #florida #education

🚨 TOMORROW 🚨 Don’t leave revenue on the table due to a coding error after October 1, 2024! Be sure you are prepared to submit your Pre Claim Review episodes of care with the correct primary diagnosis and the corresponding provider progress note. Join us for this webinar to learn about the 2025 ICD-10-CM updates for FY 2025. These 2025 ICD-10-CM codes are to be used for patient encounters starting from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, regardless of whether you are billing Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or a commercial payer. The latest update includes 252 new codes, 36 code deletions, and 13 code revisions. Learn how to use the 2025 Conversion Table which identifies the ICD-10-CM codes that are inactive as of October 1, 2024, and their replacement codes. Timely correction of inactive codes is essential to avoid claim rejections for October 2024 billing. To get it right from the beginning, your intake staff must know what to prioritize and what documentation you will need. As part of this program, we will also discuss any clinical grouping or comorbidity changes associated with those codes. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMV-TYR6 #hcaf #homehealth #homecare #healthcare #florida #education

Join your state home care association and industry colleagues this fall at a Home Care Connection event near you! This series is designed to provide you with valuable networking opportunities and ensure you stay informed and ahead of the game in the ever-changing field of home health. One of the highlights of this series is a special presentation by Healthcare Provider Solutions CEO Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, who will delve into every crucial aspect of the 2025 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule. In addition, you’ll hear from HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville, RN, BS, COS-C, and Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications Kyle Simon. They will bring you the latest updates from Congress, give you a sneak peek into what to expect during the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, and explore the emerging trends that are shaping the industry. As an added bonus, participants will have the opportunity to earn 2.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in skilled nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity — secure your spot by registering today to be a part of this information-packed series! Register: www.homecarefla.org #healthcare #homehealth #HCAF #education #homehealth #homecareconnection #ceus #continuingeducation

Don’t leave revenue on the table due to a coding error after October 1, 2024! Be sure you are prepared to submit your Pre Claim Review episodes of care with the correct primary diagnosis and the corresponding provider progress note. Join us for this webinar to learn about the 2025 ICD-10-CM updates for FY 2025. These 2025 ICD-10-CM codes are to be used for patient encounters starting from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, regardless of whether you are billing Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or a commercial payer. The latest update includes 252 new codes, 36 code deletions, and 13 code revisions. Learn how to use the 2025 Conversion Table which identifies the ICD-10-CM codes that are inactive as of October 1, 2024, and their replacement codes. Timely correction of inactive codes is essential to avoid claim rejections for October 2024 billing. To get it right from the beginning, your intake staff must know what to prioritize and what documentation you will need. As part of this program, we will also discuss any clinical grouping or comorbidity changes associated with those codes. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMV-TYR6 #hcaf #homehealth #homecare #healthcare #florida #education

Rehospitalizations remain a key focus in health care quality strategy programs, including Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP). Home Health serves a high-risk population – elderly patients and those with complex medical and social comorbidities – addressing factors that contribute to rehospitalization is critical to improving your scores. This webinar will emphasize the importance of focusing on patient mental health as a strategy to reduce rehospitalizations, a key metric that is both monitored and incentivized through HHVBP and other similar programs. By integrating mental health management into patient care, providers can not only improve overall patient outcomes but also positively impact their quality performance. The session will explore practical strategies for managing mental health conditions, a prevalent comorbidity in home health patients, and how this focus can help reduce rehospitalizations and enhance care delivery. Register at: https://lnkd.in/eP8ancRU #hcaf #homehealth #homecare #healthcare #florida #education

Listen to our most recent Home Care Huddle Pod Cast now! Data Defense: Protecting Patient Privacy & Preventing Breaches in Home Care With Earl Kelly, MCP, Founder EK3 Technologies is available now 🎙️ Sponsored by: AHCC/ BMSC https://lnkd.in/eN6XpkEi #hcaf #homehealth #homecare #healthcare #florida #education #homecarehuddle #podcast https://lnkd.in/ewmsdwQZ

Today was HCAF’s Blueprint for OASIS-E1 Accuracy (Fort Lauderdale). Thank you to INMYTEAM for sponsoring, and Integrated Medicine for providing a delicious breakfast and lunch. COS-C Certification exam will be held on Friday. We will be hosting again in Tampa, Dec 9-11. https://lnkd.in/etuanBFH #homecare #education #homehealth #HCAF #healthcare #ceus #continuingeducation #Florida #OASIS

HCAF Members-Only Free Event HCAF is excited to introduce Thrive Thursday Provider Town Hall, a new exclusive benefit for HCAF members! Join us every third fourth (thanks a lot, Hurricane Milton!) Thursday of the month at 12 PM ET for an engaging and interactive Zoom session hosted by HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville This monthly series provides a valuable opportunity for members to explore current home care industry topics, tackle pressing issues, and exchange best practices with fellow industry professionals. Whether you have questions for the HCAF staff, need guidance on current challenges, or wish to discuss innovative solutions, this forum is designed to support and engage you. Each month, we’ll discuss focus on a different aspect of the home care sector: October 2024: Medicaid November 2024: Private Duty December 2024: Palliative Care with special guest Paul Ledford, President & CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association This rotating focus ensures you receive comprehensive insights and solutions tailored to your needs. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, collaborate, and thrive in the home care sector. Mark your calendar for these must-attend sessions! Date: Every Third Thursday of the Month (October's meeting will be held the fourth Thursday) Time: 12:00-1:00 PM ET Platform: Zoom (details provided upon registration) This is a complimentary benefit of HCAF membership. Not a member? Click here to learn about the benefits of membership and join today for a full year of perks! Register online or call (850) 222-8967 to register by phone. We look forward to ‘seeing’ you there! https://lnkd.in/gD9ATQ9Q #hcaf #healthcare #homecare #healthcare #education #thrivethursday #Florida #Zoom #Medicaid Home Care Association of Florida

Join your state home care association and industry colleagues this fall at a Home Care Connection event near you! This series is designed to provide you with valuable networking opportunities and ensure you stay informed and ahead of the game in the ever-changing field of home health. One of the highlights of this series is a special presentation by Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. CEO Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, who will delve into every crucial aspect of the 2025 Medicare Home Health Prospective Payment System Final Rule. In addition, you’ll hear from HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville, RN, BS, COS-C, and Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications Kyle Simon. They will bring you the latest updates from Congress, give you a sneak peek into what to expect during the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, and explore the emerging trends that are shaping the industry. As an added bonus, participants will have the opportunity to earn 2.0 continuing education units (CEUs) in skilled nursing, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity — secure your spot by registering today to be a part of this information-packed series! Register: www.homecarefla.org #healthcare #homehealth #HCAF #education #homehealth #homecareconnection #ceus #continuingeducation #Florida #Medicare

THIS WEEK! 🚨 Experience OASIS training in an immersive and engaging atmosphere based on the most current CMS guidance available. This workshop provides the nation’s best education for learning and refining your OASIS coding knowledge, with a focus on the OASIS-E1 items and evolving guidance, including a review of the guidance for the new COVID-19 Vaccination OASIS item. This workshop is developed, continually updated, and presented by the OASIS Answers’ Blueprint Team. The training is targeted to field clinicians, clinical supervisors, OASIS educators and reviewers/auditors, quality improvement staff, and those preparing for the COS-C exam. Join the comprehensive and nationally acclaimed two-day Blueprint for OASIS Accuracy workshop and learn to confidently teach, audit, and collect OASIS-E1 items accurately. Our instructors use their many years of varied home healthcare experiences to guide the attendees through relatable patient scenarios that illustrate and reinforce pertinent OASIS coding concepts. Through large and small group problem-solving discussions, attendees will apply coding instructions to more than 50 application scenarios; solidify their mastery of concepts and provide excellent preparation for the open-book COS-C Exam. Make plans to attend with the dedicated OASIS Answers’ team as we master the guidance for 2025 together. Register: https://lnkd.in/e4M4uB7K #healthcare #homehealth #HCAF #HomeCare #education