FEBRUARY 7-14, 2027
OWNER ADMINISTRATOR
CONFERENCE

You are cordially invited to attend the Owner/Administrator Cruise for home care and hospice sponsored by Medicare Training & Consulting. We have been assembling some of the most experienced and respected professionals in the industry for an annual update on compliance with the various laws, regulations and program guidance issued by CMS and focusing on four primary areas: Reimbursement, Clinical, Taxes and Marketing.

The seminar training will take place in a conference on the days the ship is at sea. The Medicare FINAL 2027 rule will be covered as well the Final 2026 Hospice rule We are also there to discuss your agency’s issues one-on-one and no one will charge you for their time. It’s an opportunity to meet and interact with other successful agency owners and do so in an atmosphere that is relaxed and comfortable. Remember, learning at sea is easier. You’ll see!

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 1980. 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, September 15th, 2025
8 PM - Noon

The Medicare Update will provide an update on the Medicare FINAL 2027 Rule & the FINAL 2026 Hospice Rule

  • Medicare Update on Reimbursement Rates for Home Health Agencies beginning on January 1st, 2024.
  • Strategies to improve Medicare Reimbursement Rates
  • Using Flu Shots to increase profitability for Home Health Agencies
  • Wage Index updates for certain markets. This may affect your reimbursement rates negatively or postively in 2025.

OASIS E1 Changes

Presented by:
Dana Eichler, RN
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
8 AM - Noon

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


  • Roadmap for Value Based Purchasing and how to prepare your Home Health Agency
  • Updates on Medicare Provider Targeted Audits
  • Probe and Education
  • Update on OASIS-E. What have we learned so far.

Value Based Purchasing: What are next steps & Strategies to Improve

Presented by:
Dana Eichler, RN
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
1 PM - 2 PM

Dana will provide updates on the Value Based Purchasing guidelines.

    Medicare Update Day 2

    Presented by: Jim Plonsey
    Saturday, September 20th, 2025
    2 PM - 5 PM

    Jim will provide closing remarks for the Owner Administrator Forum. He will also discuss new trends in Hospice Reimbursement.

    • Hospice Reimbursement Updates
    • Earned Retention Tax Credit Updates

    About Ports of Call on Norwegian Cruise Line Aqua

    Make waves with an unforgettable 7-day vacation aboard the spectacular Norwegian Aqua™. Sail from sunny Miami on this expansive ship and head to the Dominican Republic, where you can catch spectacular views at the top of Pico Isabel de Torres Mountain. Find natural treasures in St. Thomas and Tortola, home to pirate legends and amazing coastal cuisine. Then Escape to the Great Life at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s very own private island in The Bahamas. Splash away in the expansive pool with two-swim up bars, ride a zipline over the island, or rent a cabana on the beach.

    Day Date City Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, February 7 Miami, FL 4:00 PM
    2 Sunday, February 8 At Sea
    3 Sunday, February 9 Puerto Plata, DR 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
    4 Sunday, February 10 St. Thomas, VI 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
    5 Sunday, February 11 Tortola, BVI 6:45 AM 2:00 PM
    6 Sunday, February 12 At Sea
    7 Sunday, February 13 Great Stirrup Cay, Bah 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
    8 Sunday, February 14 Miami, FL 7:00 AM
    Stateroom Location Pricing
    Inside $1139
    Oceanview $1339
    Balcony $1413
    Suite $3211

    Medicare Training does NOT include any hotel accomodations, air fares, or other travel related costs.

    Make waves with an unforgettable 7-day vacation aboard the spectacular Norwegian Aqua™. Sail from sunny Miami on this expansive ship and head to the Dominican Republic, where you can catch spectacular views at the top of Pico Isabel de Torres Mountain. Find natural treasures in St. Thomas and Tortola, home to pirate legends and amazing coastal cuisine. Then Escape to the Great Life at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s very own private island in The Bahamas. Splash away in the expansive pool with two-swim up bars, ride a zipline over the island, or rent a cabana on the beach.

    Early Bird Course Fee

    Pricing increases on January 7th

    1 Person

    1399

    Course Materials

    2 Persons + Pricing is per person

    1299

    Course Materials

    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.

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