Home health personnel new to the industry, new agencies, and established agencies will benefit from a detailed understanding of fundamental financial tools and operational strategies for developing and maintaining positive financial outcomes. This updated preconference is designed for beginning- to intermediate-level financial staff members who have some experience in home care financial management and wish to expand their knowledge in the diverse world of home care finance. The program focuses on:
- Current Medicare reimbursement issues faced by home health agencies
- Essential benchmark data needed to manage a home health agency
- Integration of back office and clinical technologies
- Best use of the Medicare cost report as a management resource tool
- Complying with reporting responsibilities related to organizational change and structure
- Establishing billing oversight processes •
- Undertaking a feasibility analysis for instituting new programs, expanding service areas, and creating branch offices
Separate registration is required for this session.