Conference Schedule & Educational Sessions
Tuesday, September 26
Day 1 Keynote – Judson Laipply
Judson Laipply has been entertaining and educating audiences all over the globe. With energy and engagement, comedy and content, wit and wisdom Judson provides keynotes and trainings that are as enjoyable as they are impactful.
7:00 am: Registration open
8:00 – 8:45: Continental Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00: Welcome and Introduction
9:00 – 10:00: Keynote – Judson Laipply
10:00 – 10:30: Fireside Chat Regarding the Departments of Aging and Medicaid
- Ursel J. McElroy, Director, Ohio Department of Aging
- Jesse Wyatt, Deputy Director-Long Term Services and Supports, Ohio Department of Medicaid
10:30 – 10:45: Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Concurrent Sessions I
12:15 – 1:45: Networking Lunch with Annual Business Meeting
1:45 – 3:15: Concurrent Sessions II
3:15 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 5:30: Reception
6:00 – 9:00: Networking at the Mandrake Rooftop Restaurant (offsite event)
Wednesday, September 27
Day 2 Keynote – Raymont Harris
Raymont Harris is an entrepreneur, professional speaker, coach, and consultant who founded Elite Mindset Performance (EMP). Raymont’s approach is based on effective communication, motivation, leadership, and education through empathy, vulnerability, and owning your voice.
7:45 am: Registration open
8:00 – 9:00: Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 10:00: Keynote – Raymont Harris
10:00 – 10:45: Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm Concurrent Sessions III
12:15 – 12:30: Break
12:30 – 1:45: Awards Luncheon
1:45 – 2:30: Break
2:30 – 4:00: Concurrent Sessions IV
4:00: Conference Adjourns
*9/26 & 9/27 Schedule subject to change
Simply amazing educational & networking opportunities await!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Agenda Details
Concurrent Sessions I
Day 1, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Session 1 – Breath of Fresh Care: Mastering Multidisciplinary Evidence Based Strategies to Prevent Readmissions for Complex Respiratory Homecare Patients (Room: Taft A)
- Suzanne Blankemeier, BSN, RN, Assistant Director of Nursing, Cleveland Clinic Home Care
- Sarah Gromek, OT-R, MBA, Cleveland Clinic Home Care
- Anthony Kitchen, Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic
- Laura Olitsky, DPT, Manager of Rehab Services, Cleveland Clinic Home Care
- Lorna Reardon, MA, CCC-SLP, Rehab Manager, Cleveland Clinic Home Care
- Jeffrey VanSchoor, RT, Clinical Manager, Cleveland Clinic Home Care
Session 2 – Navigating Success with The Medicare Home Health Cost Report (Room: Taft B)
- Dave Macke, MBA, CHFP, FHFMA, Director of Reimbursement Services, VonLehman
Session 3 – Know Your Data! Insight Into the Interim Performance Reports! (Room: Delaware D)
- Michelle Horner, BSN, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O, HCS-H, COS-C, McBee Associates
- Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, VP Education & Quality, McBee Associates
Session 4 – Hospice Eligibility Documentation Requirements (Room: Taft D)
- Leslie Heagy, RN, Dir. Clinical Services, Healthcare Provider Solutions
Session 5 – How to Win in Medicare Advantage (Room: Delaware C)
- Rob Simione, CPA, Principal, SimiTree
- Jonathan Dickinson, Director, SimiTree
Session 6 – Home Health PDGM & HHVBP: Where Do We Stand (Room: Taft C)
- Melinda Gaboury, BBA, CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions
Concurrent Sessions II
Day 1, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Session 7 – Above and Beyond the Binders: Key Strategies for Survey Readiness (Room: Delaware C)
- Sheila Salisbury-Sizemore, BSN, RN, Help at Home
Session 8 – Social Determinants of Health Impacting Your Outcomes (Room: Taft A)
- Michelle Horner, BSN, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O, HCS-H, COS-C, McBee Associates
- Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, VP Education & Quality, McBee Associates
Session 9 – Evaluating Quality Outcomes and Star Ratings (Room: Taft C)
- Steven Pamer PT, MPA, GCS, Administrator, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Center for Connected Care, Cleveland Clinic
- Angie Karr, RN, BSN, HCS-D, HCS-O, Senior Manager, McBee Associates
Session 10 – Pediatric Home Hospice and Palliative Care Team: An Overview and Q & A (Room: Taft B)
- Steven Smith, MD, Medical Director of Hospice & Palliative Care, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Amanda Justice, RN, BSN, Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Laura Rozcicha, MSW, LISW-S, Hospice & Palliative Care Manager, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Session 11 – Unlocking Performance Value in Care At Home: Strategic Use of Analytics (Room: Delaware D)
- Katherine Morrison, MSN, RN, CHPN, Director, Hospice Consulting Operations, WellSky
- Yancey McManus, Director, Solutions Management, WellSky
Session 12 – The Power of Positive Thinking on Patient & Employee Health: Presenting the Evidence & Research (Room: Taft D)
- Dr. Gina Boerger, PT, DPT, Therapy Advantage, Inc.
Concurrent Sessions III
Day 2, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Session 13 – Mastering The OASIS Walkthrough: A Comprehensive Guide for Accurate Assessments (Room: Taft A)
- Michelle Horner, BSN, RN, HCS-D, HCS-O, HCS-H, COS-C, McBee Associates & Cleveland Clinic Home Care
- Casey Pontones, PT, Cleveland Clinic Home Care
- Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, VP, Education & Quality, McBee Associates
- Katie Shreve, RN, Cleveland Clinic Home Care
Session 14 – Manning the Crow’s Nest: Using Relevant Metrics and KPI’s to Drive Achievement of Agency Objectives (Room: Delaware C)
- Phil Feldman, CPA, Sandata Technologies
Session 15 – Building an Outcome-Driven Workforce in Home Health: Strategies for Success (Room: Taft B)
- Michael Greenlee, MBA, Founder/CEO, HealthRev Partners
- Hannah Vale, M.Ed., Chief Strategy Officer, HealthRev Partners
Session 16 – The Dirt on Deficiencies: The New Rules, Their Impact, and How Your Organization Can Improve (Room: Taft D)
- Deanna Heath, RN/VP Hospice & Palliative Care, KanTime Hospice Software
Session 17 – VBID Model: Hospice Benefit Component (Room: Taft C)
- Melinda Gaboury, BBA, CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions
Session 18 – How to Prepare for the 2024 Challenges: Budgeting and Strategies to Prepare for Reimbursement Changes and VBP (Room: Delaware D)
- Rob Simione, CPA, Principal, SimiTree
- Jonathan Dickinson, Director, SimiTree
Concurrent Sessions IV
Day 2, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Session 19 – Home Health Success in the Value Era, with or without the VBP Bonus (Room: Taft A)
- Arnie Cisneros, PT, Home Health Strategic Management
- Kimberly McCormick, RN, BSN, Executive Clinical Director, Home Health Strategic Management
Session 20 – Holding onto Payment During UPIC Medical Review: Stopping Claim Denials (Room: Delaware C)
- Joe Osentoski, BAS, RN, GERO-BC, ADR and Appeals Specialist, Gateway Home Health Coding and Consulting
Session 21 – Unmasking the Mysteries (Room: Taft B)
- Kevin Schoedinger, Licensed Funeral Director, Schoedinger Funeral Home
Session 23 – Value = Quality + Patient Experience / Cost: Cleveland Clinic Home Care is driving value for patients and our ACO through a Home Care + Program (Room: Taft C)
- Steven Pamer PT, MPA, GCS, Administrator, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Center for Connected Care, Cleveland Clinic
Session 24 – Driving Agency Success Through Process Improvement (Room: Taft D)
- Cynthia Rushing, CAPM, MHAHM, MBA, SaaS Implementation Manager, Alora Home Health Software
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, Session 22 – Becoming a Person of Influence by Yanick Hicks, will not be presented.
Networking Event at the Mandrake Rooftop Restaurant
Day 1, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
On Tuesday, OCHCH will celebrate the first day of the Annual Conference with a fun event at the Mandrake Rooftop.
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