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La neurodegeneración con acumulación de hierro en el cerebro (NAHC) es un grupo de trastornos del sistema nervioso muy poco comunes.

Send us a textIn this episode, Transcend Chief Strategy Officer Tony Kudner sits down with Kate Proctor, executive advisor to  the National Alliance for Care at Home and chief strategy officer and general counsel at Omnia Healthcare Group. They talk about risk management for marketing home-based care and hospice, and get the latest on the merger between NAHC and NHPCO. 

This Day in Legal History: Regents of the University of California v. BakkeOn June 28, 1978, the US Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in the case of Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, shaping the future of affirmative action in university admissions. The case centered around Allan Bakke, a white applicant who was twice denied admission to the University of California, Davis Medical School, despite having higher test scores than some minority candidates who were admitted under a special admissions program. Bakke argued that he was a victim of racial discrimination.The Court's ruling was complex, resulting in a split opinion. By a narrow 5-4 margin, the Supreme Court held that the university's use of rigid racial quotas, specifically reserving 16 out of 100 seats for minority students, violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision invalidated the quota system used by the university.However, the Court also ruled, in a separate 5-4 vote, that race could be considered as one of many factors in the admissions process. This part of the decision, delivered by Justice Lewis Powell, emphasized that while quotas were unconstitutional, affirmative action programs aimed at increasing diversity and providing opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups could be constitutionally permissible.The Bakke decision was a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over affirmative action, setting a precedent that continues to influence educational policies and the broader discourse on racial equality in the United States. The case highlighted the delicate balance between prohibiting racial discrimination and promoting diversity and inclusion in higher education.Despite repeated reversals from the Supreme Court, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has continued to push conservative legal boundaries. This term, the Supreme Court reversed or vacated six out of nine Fifth Circuit decisions, yet still made significant rulings in favor of conservative positions, including limiting the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) enforcement power and rejecting a federal bump stock ban. Observers note that while the Supreme Court often overturned Fifth Circuit rulings, it also aligned with the circuit's conservative ideology in key cases.A notable example was the Supreme Court's decision that people subject to civil penalties for alleged securities fraud have a constitutional right to a jury trial, significantly impacting the SEC's adjudication process. Another major case saw the Supreme Court upholding the Fifth Circuit's rejection of the bump stock ban, a regulation initially issued by the Trump administration. The Fifth Circuit also won a case involving incomplete deportation hearing notices, which, though technical, reflected the court's influence. However, the Supreme Court criticized the Fifth Circuit for overreaching, particularly on issues like the abortion pill mifepristone and social media censorship, emphasizing the importance of standing.The Fifth Circuit's decisions are often driven by judges appointed by former President Donald Trump, whose influence reshaped the court. Legal experts suggest that despite some setbacks, the Fifth Circuit's conservative rulings continue to shape national policies, revealing a complex interplay between the circuit and the Supreme Court.Conservatives Gain Despite Fifth Circuit Setbacks at High CourtThe home health industry is preparing to refile its lawsuit against Medicare payment cuts after a recent unfavorable court ruling. William A. Dombi, president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), stated that the organization will first complete the necessary administrative appeals before returning to court. This legal battle could significantly impact Medicare home health providers and beneficiaries.The US District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed NAHC's initial lawsuit because it was filed before exhausting all administrative remedies. Instead of appealing, NAHC will follow the court's directive and refile the case. Meanwhile, industry groups are lobbying Congress to pass legislation to block a proposed 1.7% cut to home health payments in 2025.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a 2.5% payment increase but also a 3.6% cut due to a “permanent behavior adjustment” and a 0.6% cut for outlier payments. This is the third consecutive year of proposed cuts, which, according to Joanne Cunningham, CEO of the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare, make it difficult for providers to meet the growing care demands of an aging population. High labor costs and workforce shortages exacerbate these challenges, and Katie Smith Sloan of LeadingAge noted that the cuts make it harder to recruit nurses.Senators Debbie Stabenow and Susan Collins, along with Representatives Terri Sewell and Adrian Smith, have introduced legislation to block the CMS proposal and restrict its authority over payment adjustments based on provider behavior. Dombi emphasized ongoing efforts with lawmakers, indicating that CMS is unlikely to change its stance.The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has consistently recommended reductions in home health payments, citing that current payments are significantly higher than costs. Their latest report projects a profit margin of 18% for 2024, arguing that excess payments diminish the value of home health care. However, Dombi countered that MedPAC's estimates don't account for lower payments from private Medicare Advantage plans, which now cover a majority of Medicare beneficiaries.Home Health Agencies to Renew Suit Over Medicare Payment RatesA California federal jury has ordered the National Football League (NFL) to pay over $4.7 billion in damages for overcharging subscribers of its "Sunday Ticket" telecasts. The jury found that the NFL conspired with member teams to inflate the price of "Sunday Ticket" for millions of residential and commercial subscribers. This decision followed more than a decade of litigation. The plaintiffs, who were DirecTV subscribers, argued that the NFL's agreements with broadcast partners allowed DirecTV to charge higher prices by monopolizing distribution. A judge may triple the damages under U.S. antitrust law, potentially bringing the total to over $14 billion. The NFL plans to contest the verdict.NFL hit with $4.7 billion verdict in 'Sunday Ticket' antitrust trial | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Ludwig van Beethoven, once again, and still a composer of some note.As we close out this week, we turn to the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of classical music's most iconic figures. On June 28, 1802, Beethoven penned a poignant letter to his friend Franz Wegeler, revealing his deep struggles with his worsening deafness. Despite the profound personal challenge this posed, Beethoven's determination to overcome his condition fueled some of his most extraordinary compositions.In light of this story, our closing theme is Beethoven's "Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55," commonly known as the "Eroica Symphony." This symphony, composed between 1803 and 1804, epitomizes Beethoven's resilience and innovation. Originally dedicated to Napoleon Bonaparte, whom Beethoven admired for his democratic ideals, the dedication was famously retracted when Napoleon declared himself emperor. The "Eroica" is renowned for its emotional depth and groundbreaking structure, marking a significant shift from classical to romantic symphonic form.Beethoven's ability to compose such a powerful and transformative piece while grappling with the despair of impending deafness is a testament to his genius and perseverance. The "Eroica Symphony" not only reflects Beethoven's personal triumphs but also serves as an enduring symbol of human resilience in the face of adversity.As you listen to the stirring movements of this symphony, remember the indomitable spirit of Beethoven. Let his story and music inspire you as we conclude this week, reminding us all of the power of determination and the beauty that can emerge from our greatest challenges. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to sharing more with you next week.Once again and without further ado, Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, the “Eroica Symphony” – enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Take a first look at the Fiscal Year 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule with the unparalleled insights of industry authorities Katie Wehri (NAHC) and Patrick Harrison (NHPCO). Our conversation slices through the complexity to deliver a focused commentary on what this proposed rule signifies for hospice care providers, highlighting the rule's unexpected early release and the notable absence of anticipated program integrity proposals. We delve into the ramifications of the missing measures and the adaptability required in the wake of this development. The advent of the HOPE assessment tool is scrutinized as it transitions from a patient-centric assessment to a pivotal data collection asset, with an eye on the nuances of its rollout.The hospice community stands at the precipice of change with the Medicare Advantage hospice component sunset within the VBID model by CMS. We dissect the repercussions of this pivot from earlier value-based system inclinations and emphasize the balance between cautious optimism and the realities of the evolving healthcare system. The episode also honors the dedication of hospice workers amid workforce tribulations and increased CMS scrutiny, championing a dual focus on patient care and compliance. We invite our listeners to deepen their engagement with this critical dialogue by leveraging resources such as NHPCO and NAHC, and by partaking in informative webinars that illuminate the path ahead. Your involvement and feedback are the heartbeat of our community, and we're thankful for every clinician's commitment to excellence in hospice care.Upcoming Events:NHPCO's Focusing on Opportunities and Challenges on the Front Lines - click here to register Visit our websiteConnect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, FacebookMake Lives Better

-Trev & Bush are back from their old timers tourney -Round Lake Bears making some noise at the Saskatchewan Sr. Provincials  -Should "non-status" First Nations and Metis be able to play at the NAHC? -Kishaun Gervais, what an inspiration! -Trev vents about a certain social media group -We're joined by special guest Lily George (Nipissing First Nation) of the University of New Brunswick Red women's hockey team  **Plus much more!**

On today's episode, Melinda Gruber, Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, and Ken Albert, Chairman of the Board for the National Association for Home Care and Hospice Chair, join the podcast to discuss the future of both organizations and the continuum of care. Tune in to learn more about the affiliation between both orgs and what next steps lie ahead in 2024. For more information, please visit: https://www.nhpco.org/nahc-collaboration/

Listen to this special edition of Home Health Revealed with Christopher Adams of National Association for Home Care and Hospice to let you know what you can expect at the NAHC 2023 conference this year.   Learn about the theme, the incredible speakers and presenters and about things to do at the venue!

The number of older adults and people with disabilities losing Medicaid is growing by the week, said Terzaghi, who is calculating national disenrollment figures for these groups. The latest figures? Twenty-three states have disenrolled over 6% of older adults and people with disabilities since April. The main reason for the disenrollments, Terzaghi speculates, is procedural reasons such as incorrect paperwork or documentation. Older adults and people with disabilities have more complex eligibility criteria compared to other Medicaid groups. Besides the unwinding, another serious Medicaid concern is the 80/20 provision in the proposed Medicaid Access Rule. The provision, if it becomes a reality, would force home- and community-based services providers to use 80% of Medicaid payments on wages, which is not tenable for most. A final rule is expected at the end of 2023 or beginning of 2024.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @McKHomeCareFacebook: McKnight's Home CareLinkedIn: McKnight's Home CareInstagram: mcknights_homecareFollow NAHC on social media:Twitter: @OfficialNAHCFacebook: National Association for Home Care & HospiceLinkedIn: National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Discover the key to attracting and keeping caregivers! Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brandi Kurtyka, CEO of Mission Care Collective, and Kristen Wheeler, Executive Director of the NAHC, as they unravel the intricate world of the caregiving. Together, they will delve into the 7 unique caregiver personas identified in their groundbreaking study, and share valuable insights on how to effectively recruit and retain each persona. Don't miss out on Brandi and Kristen's expert policy recommendations, aimed at nurturing the caregiver profession's expansion and success.See additional episode resources at Home Health 360.

Today we talk to Winnipeg ICE forward Evan Friesen and to Team Manitoba boys team manager Kevin Monkman on winning gold at the NAHC.

Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the CHAPcast, where our host Jennifer Kennedy sits down with Katie Wehri of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and Judi Lund Person of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Together, they dive deep into the topic of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) coming to an end and discuss the implications for providers of care in the home.Register Now! This two-and-a-half-day workshop will focus on giving you all the tools you need for operational excellence with a goal of patient-centered care. This is a hands-on, skill-based workshop that is focused in on the Hospice industry and has a tailored approach to increasing agency success. Learn more about Age-Friendly Health Care Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Leave us a Google Review Subscribe to our emails Visit our website

In this Episode, Jennifer Kennedy talks to Katie Wehri as they walk through NAHC's Hospice and Palliative Care Report from December, giving everyone a list of what needs to be on providers' radar in 2023. From VBID, Hospice Cap and MedPAC recommendation, Telehealth recertification through 2024, and Hospice fraud.  Register Now! This two-and-a-half-day workshop will focus on giving you all the tools you need for operational excellence with a goal of patient-centered care. This is a hands-on, skill-based workshop that is focused in on the Hospice industry and has a tailored approach to increasing agency success. Learn more about Age-Friendly Health Care Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Leave us a Google Review Subscribe to our emails Visit our website

The home health field is poised for the release of the final home health rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Meanwhile, hospice providers are waiting on updated survey guidance, which will overhaul the public reporting process and create a special focus facilities program. National Association for Home Care & Hospice's (NAHC's) Calvin McDaniel, director of government affairs, and Davis Baird, director of government affairs, hospice, recently broke down the significance of these items for McKnight's Home Care in a Newsmakers podcast. Follow NAHC:twitterFacebookLinkedIn www.mcknightshomecare.com  

Kristen Wheeler, Executive Director of Private Duty at NAHC, identifies five critical issues affecting the industry right now and what providers can do to advocate for change.

Medicare's proposed home health rate cut is the biggest threat in decades to home care firms, according to Katie Wehri,, director of regulatory affairs at the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. In this Newsmakers Podcast, Wehri offers strategies for dealing with the proposed cuts and other regulations impacting the industry.

McKnight's Home Care Editor, Liza Berger, speaks with Bill Dombi, President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice about the 1% Medicare sequestration cut hitting the industry April 1st, how the spike in gas prices has impacted labor costs, and how he holds out some hope that pieces of "Build Back Better" will make it into legislation this year.

Calvin McDaniel, NAHC's director of government affairs for home health interests, and Davis Baird, NAHC's director of government affairs for hospice, join the podcast to discuss legislation and regulatory concerns of the moment. We discuss the HEAT Act, the Choose Home Care Act, the Expanding Access to Palliative Care Act, the Better Care Better Jobs Act, recent CMS rule making and more.

Introduction In this special episode of the Post-Acute POV, our host Navin Gupta, SVP of the home and hospice division at MatrixCare, is joined by Steve Pacicco, president and CEO at MatrixCare, and Bill Dombi, president and CEO at National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), to have a conversation on the expansion into community-based care across post-acute. Join Navin, Steve, and Bill as they cover strategies for providers looking to expand into community-based care, insights from those who have, and the impact this shift is having on various care segments and healthcare overall. This episode also explains the role technology plays in helping providers diversify and streamline their evolving businesses. Listen to their discussion below. Topics discussed during today’s episode: [00:38 – 02:05]: Navin introduces Steve Pacicco and Bill Dombi. [03:30 – 06:37]: Bill provides his perspective on how the pandemic has changed perspectives around providing care at home and accelerated the expansion into community-based care. [7:24 – 11:52]: Steve provides his perspective on the shift toward community-based care as the CEO of the technology company with the largest footprint in post-acute care with home and facility-based organizations and what customers are saying about the shift. [13:10 – 16:50]: Bill provides advice and recommended first steps for brick-and-mortar organizations to take if considering expansion into community-based care. [18:24 – 21:54]: Next, Bill discusses how the shift impacts existing home and community-based care organizations. [23:32 - 29:49]: Steve explains how technology can help organizations as they consider the expansion into community-based care. [31:10 - 35:59]: Bill shares a message with technology providers looking to support organizations as they shift to include community-based care. Resources Learn more about MatrixCare: https://www.matrixcare.com/ Learn more about NAHC: https://www.nahc.org/ Read the transcript of today’s episode Listen to more episodes of the Post-Acute POV Disclaimer The content in this presentation or materials is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. We encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in this presentation or materials. ©2021 by MatrixCare

This June, U.S. lawmakers unveiled a massive new bill to fund home- and community-based services, while the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its proposed home health payment rule for 2022 － complete with national expansion plans for the Home Health Value-Based (HHVBP) Model. With all of the action in Washington, Home Health Care News turned to National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President Bill Dombi for a comprehensive breakdown. Listen to this episode of Disrupt to learn more about: －“Choose Home” legislation that NAHC and other in-home care advocates are rallying behind －Key highlights from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's June report to Congress －Provider Relief Fund reporting deadlines and potential plans for remaining funds －And more!

Dr. Emilie R. Bartolucci is currently the executive director of Private Duty Home Care at NAHC. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership and organizational development from the University of New England, a master’s in public administration from Villanova University, and she completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, with a concentration in psychology.   “My personal mission is to make sure that we're doing more to provide care, support, and information to caregivers. You're part of the answer. You're part of the care that's being provided and so valuable because it's that shared decision, that shared sort of larger caregiver group that's happening,” Emile explains.   “The home caregiver knows that someone with dementia can put on a great show of pretending. They're much better when somebody else comes into the home, so having your Association value what the home caregiver lives with and how they can be a part of the team is absolutely wonderful,” Bobbi says.   “Hospice is a lot about patient choice,” Emilie adds. “It's no longer something that's a scary word. People should be looking at it as a way to support one another in those last moments whether it’s one month, two weeks, or even two years.”   “Hospice is really meant to help, to support that family and patient so they can continue living in the place that they feel comfortable and in a place that they can feel surrounded by family or friends,” Emile explains.   Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!   To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show.

Merrily Orsini is recognized widely as an innovative aging care thought leader with a laser sharp understanding of the market. In 1981, she started her first aging care business, a geriatric care managed home care agency that she grew exponentially and successfully sold, earning her a prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 1998, she founded corecubed, a marketing firm dedicated exclusively to helping aging care providers grow their businesses, where she is now Founder/Board Chair.Her insights into the future of aging care add to her remarkable marketing expertise in the home health, hospice and home-centered care industries. While her specialization is in private duty home care, her span of her influence encompasses all models of home-based care.Orsini has held many roles in the industry, including service for numerous national organizations. She was recently Chair of the Private Duty Homecare Association of America while on the board of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice. She also served as the Chief Strategic Officer for Private Duty for NAHC in 2011 and 2012. Her firm, corecubed, was the agency of record for the Home Care Association of America (aka NPDA) from its inception through 2008. In 2017, Merrily was honored to receive the Silver Lifetime Achievement Stevie Award for Women in Business. Created in 2002 to honor the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide, the Stevie® Awards are the world’s premier business awards. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are open to all organizations worldwide, and recognize the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs and the organizations they run.Merrily continues to be highly active at the national level, speaking at regional and national events when an aging care marketing expert or industry futurist perspective is sought. She is an entertaining and educational speaker who is often called upon for a strategic overview of our nation’s healthcare at home trends, policies and processes.Your Resource for Success Podcast @ 7 pm EST with Host Kimberly McLemore and her Special Guest!

COVID-19 ushered in an overwhelmingly stronger preference for patients to receive care at home rather than in a facility. A national survey by Transcend Strategy Group revealed that 60 percent of family healthcare decision makers are now more confident that quality care can be provided at home versus 33 percent feeling more confident in the quality of care at a facility. This preference, along with the growing demand for care as the huge demographic of Baby Boomers continues to age, is opening new opportunities and challenges for providers of home-based care.In response, Bill Dombi – Doctor of Law and President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) – has said that providers of home-based care must demonstrate “a willingness to not only embrace change, but to lead it.” Through this important discussion with host Stan Massey of Transcend, Bill offers his insights to three key areas of necessary change: 1) Widening the understanding of what home-based care can provide; 2) The role of technology and other innovations in meeting the demands of home-based care; and 3) Developing a bigger and better workforce to handle the growing volume of home-based patients.Bill has served at NAHC for more than 30 years, including his role as president since 2017. He also serves as executive director for the Home Care & Hospice Financial Managers Association. Bill specializes in legal, legislative and regulatory advocacy on behalf of patients and providers of home health, private duty home care and hospice care.With nearly 40 years of experience in healthcare law and policy, Bill has been involved in virtually all legislative and regulatory efforts affecting home care and hospice since 1975.

Emilie Bartolucci, Executive Director of Private Duty Home Care at NAHC is here to talk about her journey to the home care industry and why that's led her to pursue a doctrate in organizational leadership. She's focusing her dissertation on the caregiver experience and the motivating factors that keep caregivers in the industry. Here's what she has learned.

COVID presented the home health industry with a serious challenge, and we emerged stronger for it. Now, how can we leverage that strength to take us forward?   Bill Dombi, president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), joined this episode of CareThreads to talk about NAHC 2.0, the current home health environment, and much more. Bill is the voice of the home care industry.   What we discussed with Bill:   - How NAHC became the voice of home healthcare in Washington, DC    - What providers are doing to manage home health care during COVID   - The virtual NAHC annual conference that's coming up October 19-21   This discussion with Bill Dombi was taken from our show McBee CareThreads. If you want to hear more episodes like this one, check us out on Apple Podcasts here.   If you don’t use Apple Podcasts, you can find every episode here.

In this episode of the MatrixCare Podcast, Navin Gupta, SVP of the Home and Hospice Division at MatrixCare, sits down with Bill Dombi, President of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) to discuss the future of health care and more specifically, home care. With reimbursement changes, Navin and Bill explore how Medicare payments will be impacted going forward and what leaders should pay attention to. Listen in as they talk about how providers leverage solutions like telehealth and remote patient monitoring (RPM) during COVID-19 to solve issues such as isolation and more; creating an experience that is both high-touch and high-tech. Show resources Learn more about MatrixCare solutions at https://www.matrixcare.com/ Read the transcript of today’s episode. For more information on NAHC, please visit https://www.nahc.org/ Connect with our host and guest on LinkedIn: Navin Gupta Bill Dombi Review the questions we discussed Many of us in healthcare/senior care have had a pivotal moment where we decided this was the career for us. Share with us your journey in healthcare and home care specifically to NAHC. What do you see as the major positive and negative forces/dynamics that have emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic? The level of interest around the use of technology has increased – particularly remote patient monitoring (RPM) and telehealth – where is Congress headed in the use of RPM and telehealth? Will the policy changes that occurred as part of the Covid-19 response be made permanent? What is the outlook for Medicare payments in the future as we continue and then hopefully emerge from the stresses of the pandemic? Hospice –Medicare Advantage (MA) carve in – what should leaders pay attention to here and what does the pathway look like? What should we expect in the near-term relative to legislative and regulatory action on the carve-in? What do you see as the respective roles of HHAs and hospices in palliative care? What will it take from Washington to make community-based palliative care a reality? There is talk about finding a way for care at home to be used as a substitute for care in nursing facilities. What would it take to create a true SNF at home option? Is there interest in Washington in such a concept? MedPAC has issued recommendations to Congress on some matters that directly would affect home health and hospice, for example, a post-acute care unified payment model, rate cuts, and a reduction of the hospice cap. What is the outlook for these matters? The content in this presentation is for informational purposes only and is provided “as-is.” Information and views expressed herein, may change without notice. Given the fluidity of the current regulatory environment due to the pandemic, we encourage you to seek as appropriate, regulatory and legal advice on any of the matters covered in t

This episode is sponsored by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). William A. Dombi, president & CEO of NAHC, provides an update on important legislation, how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the industry, and where the industry stands on PDGM mid-2020.The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is a nonprofit organization that represents the nation's 33,000 homecare and hospice organizations. NAHC also advocates for the more than two million nurses, therapists, aides and other caregivers employed by such organizations to provide in-home services to some 12 million Americans each year who are infirm, chronically ill, and disabled. 939642

National Association for Home Care and Hospice President Bill DombiThe United States — now with more confirmed cases than all but two countries — has hit a critical juncture in the uphill battle against the coronavirus. But home- and community-based health care providers are still left fighting for more support. Home Health Care News recently caught up with National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President William A. Dombi for an update on where home health and home care providers currently stand amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to this episode of Disrupt to learn: -- What CMS is doing to help home health providers -- Why industry advocates say more support is needed -- How in-home care will continue to play a major role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic -- And more!

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The National Association of Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) is a professional organization that represents the professional caregivers who care for chronically ill, disabled, and terminally ill patients in a home care setting. NAHC is committed to providing educational offerings through many different mediums, including webinars, newsletters, conferences, email updates, etc.  Their staff also provides legislative policy updates, and regulatory and compliance guidance to their members. To learn more about NAHC you can visit their website here, and to learn more about The Heart of Hospice you can visit our website here. The Heart of Hospice website has resources and information about hospice, caregiving tips, self care resources for personal and professional caregivers, and resources to assist you in creating your advance care plans.  Take time to read our weekly journal notes that publishes every Sunday as well.  

Safety is important no matter who you are: patient, caregiver, nurse, staff member.  And no matter where you are: home, hospital, hospice, nursing facility. Safety--your safety, and ours--is a matter of great importance when someone is on hospice.  The primary goal of hospice is comfort, so it makes sense that hospice personnel want to do everything possible to help patients and caregivers maintain an environment that is safe and comfortable.  This episode will explain the different ways that hospice staff can assess and recommend ways to create a safe environment for the patient and everyone else who enters the home.   To learn more, please visit The Heart of Hospice website at this link, for information and resources about hospice, caregiving, self care, and advance care planning.  To learn more about the National Association of Home Care and Hospice, please visit their website at www.NAHC.org  

Since taking over as president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) in early 2018, Bill Dombi has spearheaded the organization’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill on behalf of its 33,000 or so home care, hospice and home health members. With major policies such as the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD), 2018 has been a busy year for NAHC. 2019 is likely to bring more of the same, perhaps made event more complicated by congressional changes and increased oversight, especially for the hospice industry. Dombi shed some light on his advocacy plans for the year ahead with HHCN.

Vernon Oakes, host of Everything Co-op Interviews Audrey Dickerson, a participant at the National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC) 58th Annual Conference, Lighting the Way: Build for the Future. Each year, NAHC's Annual Conference brings together peers, colleagues and industry experts in cooperative housing to discuss issues and learn how to strengthen cooperative housing. The conference is a premier opportunity to network with Cooperative Board Members, Professional Cooperative Managers, and Industry Professionals such as lawyers, CPAs and leaders who service the housing cooperative community. The National Association of Housing Cooperative's mission is to support and educate existing and new cooperative housing communities as the best and most economical form of home ownership.

Calvin McDaniel of NAHC joins us to talk about the implications of the 2018 Midterm Election on the home care industry.

Leading healthcare providers are always looking for new ways to help their patients and bend the cost curve. New technology companies are always looking for early adopters to try their products. You'd think it'd be easier to match them up, but if you've been on either side of that equation then you know how hard it actually is. On this episode Vice President of Innovation at UCHealth, Julie Reisetter takes us through how her team finds the right partnerships for her health system. We also hear from existing UCHealth partners Borna Safabakhsh, CEO of AgileMD and Cole Sandau, CCO of Health Scholars on the innovative work they're doing and what it's like to partner with a health system. This episode was recorded at the Health IT Expo. You can find more of our coverage of the conference here.   Julie Reisetter – VP of innovation at UC Health 0:00 Introduction to UCHealth 2:00 Origins of UCHealth and big problems they were trying to solve: Wayfinder into hospital, EMR user experience, VR for training 5:58 Running an innovative company 8:10 How UCHealth finds digital partners 10:30 Goals and milestones for partnerships with tech companies www.uchealth.org Borna Safabakhsh - CEO of AgileMD 14:00 Introduction to AgileMD. What is a Clinical Decision Support engine? 15:25 How does CDS integrate into your EMR system? 16:45 Roadmap to partnering with UC Health 18:55 Important differences between early customers for a Health Care IT company 20:21 Quality control for CDS and feedback loops to customize algorithms 22:22 What medium to large companies can gain from managing practice variation www.agileMD.com Cole Sandau, Chief Commercial Officer at Health Scholars 23:55 Introduction to Health Scholars. Clinical education and medical simulation: a true blended learning experience in virtual reality. 25:23 What kinds of simulations can doctors use to practice in? Fire in the OR! 28:10 The study published on this scenario had 250% improvement after VR training. 28:40 The ROI of simulating a “Never Event”. 32:28 The visceral experience of a VR. A richer education you'll never get from a textbook. 35:00 Why abstract concepts and non-repeatable events are best explained in VR. 37:40 How did you partner with UC Health? 39:35 Goals for partnerships and what the future holds. www.healthscholars.com   About our Guests Julie Reisetter – VP of Innovation at UCHealth In 2016, Julie was selected as the University of Colorado Health's first Vice President for Innovation where she oversees the activities of UCHealth's CARE (Care Advancement through Research and Entrepreneurship) Innovation Center. The CARE Innovation Center at UCHealth offers a comprehensive suite of resources and services designed to revolutionize healthcare with leading industry and startup partners. By combining the intellectual assets of the University of Colorado faculty and the clinical laboratory at UCHealth, the CARE Innovation Center is focused on developing, testing, implementing, and spinning out the next generation of digital technology and decision support science. The CARE Innovation Center team includes physician informaticists, engineers and data scientists working with clinicians who have unparalleled expertise in clinical care delivery, process improvement, implementation science, clinical informatics, and predictive analytics. A world-class team at the forefront of improving the way healthcare is being delivered. Prior to joining UCHealth, Julie served as Banner Health's first Chief Nursing Officer, Telehealth Services, within the Innovation division. In addition, she's had the opportunity to speak widely on a national level, including ACHE, HMA Executive Forum, NAHC, HealthLeaders Media and HIMSS and has served in a variety of advisory positions, including the AAMI Foundation National Coalition for Alarm Management and the National Coalition to Promote the Safe Use of Complex Healthcare Technology. https://twitter.com/JulieReisetter https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-reisetter-19252a24/ Borna Safabakhsh - CEO of Agile MD Borna Safabakhsh is a software engineer and healthcare entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, and the cofounder and CEO of AgileMD, a digital health startup reinventing how physicians interact with clinical data and tools at the bedside. AgileMD's clinical tools are used at over 300 hospitals by 50,000 healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care. While getting his MBA from Chicago Booth, Safabakhsh was recognized as "Most Promising Entrepreneur" by the University of Chicago and "50 for the Future" by the Illinois Technology Foundation. [Source: https://research.chicagobooth.edu/home/magazine/winter-2016/conversations/in-good-health] https://www.linkedin.com/in/bornas/ https://www.agilemd.com/ Cole Sandau, Chief Commercial Officer at Health Scholars Cole Sandau recognized the need to advance immersive education and clinical training effectiveness. As Chief Commercial Officer, Cole is furthering Health Scholars' vision is to develop the industry's most effective and comprehensive enterprise platform to manage and orchestrate clinical education, disseminate best practices and enable cross-disciplinary collaboration – ensuring customers can deliver the very best patient care. As the founder of Optera, Cole is the managing director, providing direction and vision to the company. Cole has extensive experience in market strategy and customer insight, including 20 years of practical, hands-on experience in developing and executing core marketing and sales programs. Cole is a recognized industry leader in the design and execution of integrated marketing, value selling and go-to-market programs. He has pioneered the use of customer experience models as a business management framework and adapting experience models to multi-tier distribution models. Prior to founding the Optera Group in 2005, Cole played key market strategy and development roles within leading technology companies, including StorageTek, Sun Microsystems, Qwest Communications and SpectraLink. Cole has degrees from the School of Management at Purdue University and attended the executive program at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/colesandau/ https://twitter.com/ColeSandau/ http://www.healthscholars.com/  http://opteragroup.com/   About Guest Companies UCHealth UCHealth is a nationally recognized, nonprofit network of 10 acute care hospitals and more than 150 clinics throughout Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. With University of Colorado Hospital as its academic anchor, UCHealth is uniquely able to provide advanced treatments and innovative clinical trials, ensuring excellent care and outcomes for more than 1.4 million unique patients each year. UCHealth's mission is to improve the lives of people in Colorado and beyond, and in fiscal year 2017, UCHealth spent $647 million on financial assistance, subsidized care and other areas to directly benefit patients and the communities it serves. U.S. News & World Report has named University of Colorado Hospital to its Best Hospitals Honor Roll, a list of the top 20 facilities among almost 5,000 hospitals across the nation. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center of the Rockies and University of Colorado Hospital with multiple Magnet designations, representing the highest quality nursing. With a constant focus on quality and safety, including minimizing patient falls, hospital acquired infections, readmissions and other risks, UCHealth hospitals rank among the top 10 percent of facilities nationwide according to Vizient (previously called University HealthSystem Consortium). The UCHealth Medical Group directly employs about 700 providers, and our partners at the University of Colorado School of Medicine employ an additional 2,800 providers. Thousands more physicians and advanced practice providers are affiliated with UCHealth and have privileges to practice at our community hospitals. https://www.uchealth.org/ https://www.uchealth.org/about/innovation/ Agile MD At AgileMD, we are building the most advanced real-time predictive analytics and clinical algorithms platform for hospitals. Our cloud-based engine supports and empowers the medical decisions of thousands of physicians across hospitals and clinics around the country, so that every patient receives the highest quality and value of care based on the latest medical knowledge and data. AgileMD is headquartered in San Francisco, California. We are backed by Y-Combinator and Rock Health. AgileMD is funded with seed capital, awards earned by winning the Chicago Booth New Venture Challenge and the Chicago Biotech Consortium Competition, as well as strong revenue from our hospital customers. https://www.agilemd.com/ Health Scholars Health Scholars was created in 2017, spun out of OSF Healthcare and their mission to bring healthcare led innovations to market. Health Scholars is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and has clinical and support operations embedded in the world-class Jump Trading Simulation and Education Center on the OSF Campus in Peoria, Illinois. Health Scholars was founded by healthcare professionals who recognized the need to advance immersive education and clinical training effectiveness. Health Scholars' vision is to develop the industry's most effective and comprehensive enterprise platform to manage and orchestrate clinical education, disseminate best practices and enable cross-disciplinary collaboration – ensuring our customers can deliver the very best patient care. http://www.healthscholars.com/   Subscribe to Weekly Updates If you like what we're doing here, then please consider signing up for our weekly newsletter. You'll get one email from me each week detailing: New podcast episodes and blog posts. Content or ideas that I've found valuable in the past week. Insider info about the show like stats, upcoming episodes and future plans that I won't put anywhere else. Plain text and straight from the heart :) No SPAM or fancy graphics and you can unsubscribe with a single click anytime.   The #HCBiz Show! is produced by Glide Health IT, LLC in partnership with Netspective Media. Music by StudioEtar

Vernon interviews Judy Sullivan, Government Relations Representative for the National Association of Housing Cooperatives. Vernon and Judy discuss the role she plays in advocating in the interest of housing cooperatives as it relates to Bill #HR3863, that addresses the need for disaster relief through FEMA for cooperatives, and ways that others can participate in efforts to gain equal rights for cooperative housing. They also discuss other legislation and news that is relevant to cooperatives. Judy has over 25 years of comprehensive experience representing the National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC) covering issues including Department of Housing and Urban Development home equity conversion mortgages or reverse mortgages, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Disaster Relief; Homeland Security flood insurance, Department of Veteran Affairs benefits, as well as tax issues. She is responsible for managing all congressional and federal regulatory issues of interest to NAHC, and represents NAHC with cooperative, multifamily housing and tax coalitions. Judy was a 2010 recipient of the Jerry Voorhis award, NAHC's highest honor that recognizes significant leadership in both theory and practice. She is a graduate of De Paul University in Chicago, IL, and was formerly a Government Relations Specialist with VanNess Feldman LLC.

Pat Kelleher talks with NAHC's Bill Dombi about PDGM, reduced CMS spending, and more.

Choosing a New Normal: A Free Five-Day Experience - click here to join!Merrily Orsini is recognized widely as an innovative aging care thought leader with a laser sharp understanding of the market. In 1981, she started her first aging care business, a geriatric care managed home care agency that she grew exponentially and successfully sold, earning her a prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 1998, she founded corecubed, a marketing firm dedicated exclusively to helping aging care providers grow their businesses, where she is now President/CEO. Her insights into the future of aging care add to her remarkable marketing expertise in the home health, hospice, and home-centered care industries. While her specialization is in private duty home care, her span of her influence encompasses all models of home-based care.Orsini has held many roles in the industry, including service for numerous national organizations. She was recently Chair of the Private Duty Homecare Association of America while on the board of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice. She also served as the Chief Strategic Officer for Private Duty for NAHC in 2011 and 2012. Her firm, corecubed, was the agency of record for the Home Care Association of America (AKA NPDA) from its inception through 2008. In 2017, Merrily was honored to receive the Silver Lifetime Achievement Stevie Award for Women in Business. Created in 2002 to honor the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and working professionals worldwide, the Stevie® Awards are the world’s premier business awards. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business are open to all organizations worldwide, and recognize the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, and the organizations they run. Merrily continues to be highly active at the national level, speaking at regional and national events when an aging care marketing expert or industry futurist perspective is sought. She is an entertaining and educational speaker who is often called upon for a strategic overview of our nation’s healthcare at home trends, policies, and processes.Connect with Lauren:MerrilyOrsini.comHelpChooseHome.com - podcastcorecubedFacebookTwitterLinkedInYouTubePinterestAxxessNational Association for Home Care & HospiceDon’t Miss A Single Episode:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.Leave a quick review on any of the podcast apps to tell people what you think about the show.Take a screenshot of the podcast and post it on Instagram or Instagram Stories. Tag us @insporising. We’ll repost and give you a shoutout!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/inspiration-rising/donations