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, such as a preview of OASIS-E beginning in January 1, 2023 and reimbursement updates..
NOVEMBER 12-15, 2024
OWNER ADMINISTRATOR FORUM
CONFERENCE
MAUI, HI
RITZ CARLTON KAPALUA
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, Senior Clinical Consultant
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
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Medicare Update will provide an update on the 2024 Final PDGM rates. The new rules will be published early in November 2024.
Value Based Purchasing
Presented by Dana Eichler
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Medicare has collected the baseline data about Value Based Purchasing. Dana will focus on impact of Value Based Purchasing on Documentation and Reimbursement. She provide suggested improvements in your documentation. If your agency is already 5 star how can improve if you already at highest level.
Value Based Purchasing Part 2
Presented by Dana Eichler
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Value Based Purchasing Day 2
Year End Tax Planning
Presented by Jim Plonsey
Friday, November 15, 2024
Jim will provide strategies to Home Health Agencies and Hospices on how to reduce your tax burden.
About the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua - Maui, Hawaii
There’s something different about this Maui resort. Something that you can’t help but notice. It’s a luxury resort in the Kapalua area of Maui that doesn’t just take your breath away. It helps you breathe deeper. Kapalua is a world of vibrant colors, captivating perspectives, and magical experiences. Kapalua is a place on Maui that invites you to embrace the fullness of life. The only thing missing from Kapalua? You. We are excited to extend the spirit of aloha to you and are ready for you with arms outstretched. Visit The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua resort today and discover the sanctuary of our luxury Maui resort.
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.
