As you know, the healthcare environment is very dynamic and home health agencies are facing a number of strategic challenges that must be addressed. With the emergence of Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid insurance plans, the creation of Accountable Care Organizations with gain shares based on costs avoided and the creation of population health programs by many health systems, home health agencies are frequently asked to explain what they do for patients and to justify why payments made for home health services generate an adequate return on investment. This session, based upon a newly issued HHFMA White Paper, will help agencies identify ways to create the rationale for continues use of home health services in the patient care continuum.

This session will help you:

• Identify areas where home health services can improve patient care in a unique way.
• Gather information about your agency that will help create the case for these third parties on why your services are necessary and create patient improvements that only home health can achieve.
• Identify components of a comprehensive return on investment presentation and compile the information necessary for a successful justification of your services.

​Faculty:

Walt Borginis III, CPA, CGMA, MBA, FCPP
Donna DeBlois, RN, BSW, MSB, MBA, AHCA, President & CEO, Maine Health Care at Home

All times noted are Eastern Time