In the competitive market of home health and hospice space, the Owner Administrator Forum Seminar allows owners and administrators to learn about the latest trends in home health and hospice and to collaborate with owners from different parts of the country. COVID-19 has had significant impacts on Medicare providers in 2020 and will likely continue to change the reimbursement landscape for home health and hospice care. This four half-day training covers advanced reimbursement topics.
Meet the Speakers
Jim Plonsey, President Medicare Training & Consulting Inc
James E. Plonsey, President of Medicare Training & Consulting, has been involved in healthcare accounting and finance since 1980. He has been a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association since 1983. Jim is well versed in all aspects of Medicare and Medicaid participation and reimbursement. His background includes experience with providers, with the Blue Cross Association, with a major teaching hospital, and with a major accounting firm; prior to starting his own firm, Medicare Training & Consulting, in 1990. Jim also organizes and conducts seminars on a variety of issues concerning reimbursement.
James Plonsey has over 30 years of healthcare experience including six years with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, training 750 Medicare auditors for the Fiscal Intermediary. He has owned a Home Health, West Valley Home Health in Utah.
Dana Eichler, RN
Senior Clinical Consultant, RN BS COS-C
Dana Eichler has 25 years in home care, previously supervised Quality Assurance Department for large agency with over 800 patients, BS, specializing in billing audits, working knowledge of multiple Point-of-Care software packages, expert in regulator and JCAHO issues. Dana is also one of our specialized retroactive / prospective CLIA trainers. She also a Certified Oasis Specialist-Clinical.
Schedule
Medicare Update
Presented by: Jim Plonsey
Monday, August 23rd, 2026
8 PM - Noon
The Medicare Update will provide an update on the 2024 Proposed PDGM rates.
OASIS E1 Changes
Presented by:
Dana Eichler, RN
Monday, August 24, 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Dana will update HHA on the OASIS-E form that will be finalized in November, 2024. She will also share how the HHA are subject to new scrutiny unleashed by the government for ZPIC, RAC, UPIC, TPE and SMRC audits
Value Based Purchasing: What are next steps & Strategies to Improve
Presented by:
Dana Eichler, RN
Friday, August 30th, 2026
8:00 AM - Noon
Dana will provide updates on the Value Based Purchasing guidelines.
Medicare Update Day 2
Presented by: Jim Plonsey
Friday, August 30th, 2026
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Jim will provide closing remarks for the Owner Administrator Forum. He will also discuss new trends in Hospice Reimbursement.
About Ports of Call on Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas
Dive headfirst into adventure on a 7-night cruise to Europe. Depart from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy on Odyssey of the Seas on your epic journey through unforgettable landscapes and world-renowned cities. Gaze in awe and wonder at wow-worthy architecture and natural beauty as you travel throughout the region.
Summer_Cruise_2026
| Day | Date | City | Arrival | Depature |
| 1 | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | - | 4:00 PM |
| 2 | Monday, August 24, 2026 | At Sea | - | - |
| 3 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Santorini (Thira), Greece | 11:59 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 4 | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey | 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 5 | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Mykonos, Greece | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 6 | Friday, August 28, 2026 | At Sea | - | - |
| 7 | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Naples, Italy | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 8 | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | 5:00 AM | - |
State_Room_Pricing_2026
| Stateroom Location | Pricing |
| Inside | 1190 Per Person |
| Outside | 1344 Per Person |
| Balcony | 1457 Per Person |
| Suite | 7285 Per Person |
Medicare Training does NOT include any hotel accomodations, air fares, or other travel related costs.
Dive headfirst into adventure on a 7-night cruise to Europe. Depart from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy on Odyssey of the Seas on your epic journey through unforgettable landscapes and world-renowned cities. Gaze in awe and wonder at wow-worthy architecture and natural beauty as you travel throughout the region.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If Medicare Training and Consulting must cancel a seminar due to low registration, registrants will receive a full refund by their method of payment. If a participant cancels a reservation, notification must occur 15 or more calendar days before the meeting date for a 100% refund. A participant may enroll in a future course in lieu of a cash refund. Medicare Training & Consulting is unable to grant refunds for lodging, airfare, and other expenses.
