Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association upcoming events

Hospice Hot Topics: Hospice Foundations & Compliance (Thursday, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is pleased to bring you this educational program through an agreement with the Pennsylvania Homecare Association.

Hospice Foundations & Compliance

Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently. As a valued benefit of your KHCHA membership, this informative program delves into the latest hot topics within the Medicare hospice sector and is offered for free to KHCHA members!

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October's Hot Topic:

Hospice Foundations & Compliance

Thursday, October 8, 2026 (10:00 - 11:00 AM) (CDT) - Login at 9:45

Description

Hospice care is built on a foundation of compassion, dignity, and comfort, but it’s easy to get lost in in the regulations. This session will provide you practical insight into key concepts such as patient eligibility, levels of care and the vital role of the interdisciplinary team.

Meet the Speaker

Tammy Stewart, RN, CPHQ, COS-C, is a Clinical Consultant for HPS. She is a member of the National Association for Healthcare Quality and holds a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) certification. As a part of the HPS clinical consulting team, Tammy provides support and solutions to home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance. Tammy’s commitment to service and compassionate nursing care started 30 years ago as a home health nurse. Her experience includes successfully starting a Hospice QAPI program and serving as a Hospice Quality Manager. Tammy has experience as a Home Health Clinical Manager as well as case management of home health patients. Tammy has provided education and leadership for home health, hospice, and acute care settings throughout her nursing career. Her knowledge of Federal and State Regulations along with her clinical experience motivates her to continually seek solutions to the barriers of healthcare in all settings. Tammy’s experience includes developing and implementing quality and performance improvement programs for home health and hospice in addition to performing data analysis, clinical chart reviews, onsite billing audit reviews and provider education.

Registration Fees

Registration fees per session for this series are as follows:

KHCHA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $50

An additional registration fee will be charged for each additional non-member login. Participants are encouraged to log in at least 15 minutes before the program begins. Following the webinar, a link to the recording will be emailed to all registrants (typically within a week).

Home Health Hot Topics: Open Enrollment for Medicare Patients & How Home Health is Impacted (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is pleased to bring you this educational program through an agreement with the Home Care Association of Florida.

Open Enrollment for Medicare Patients & How HH is Impacted

Join us for this monthly webinar series designed to provide you with valuable insights quickly and efficiently. As a valued benefit of your KHCHA membership, this informative program delves into the latest hot topics within the Medicare home health sector and is offered for free to KHCHA members!

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October's Hot Topic:

Open Enrollment for Medicare Patients & How Home Health is Impacted

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (CDT) - Login at 10:45

Description

The Open Enrollment Period that allows patients the time to make changes to their Medicare coverage can be one of the most frustrating times for home health agencies. The most uncertain times are in the after math of the enrollment period when agencies are faced with ensuring that they are billing the appropriate plan. This session will review steps to ensure that you are doing everything possible to ensure that the patient payer is correct.

Meet the Speaker

Regina Wild, LPN, is currently Director of Managed Care Consulting with Healthcare Provider Solutions. Regina is an experienced healthcare professional with over 15 years of industry experience. She has worked as a nurse, business development professional, and contracting/credentialing specialist. Regina has a deep understanding of the healthcare system and has worked in various healthcare settings, gaining valuable insights into the industry. Regina's primary focus is on Managed Care contracting, where she helps providers maximize reimbursement, strengthen referral relationships, and expand their market presence. She is passionate about assisting healthcare providers in navigating the complexities of the industry and achieving their goals.

Registration Fees

Registration fees per session for this series are as follows:

KHCHA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $50

Navigating VA Home Care in a Time of Change (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

A special thank you to our member, Paradigm, for offering this complimentary webinar for KHCHA members.

Navigating VA Home Care in a Time of Change

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (CST)

Description

This session will help agency owners, administrators, billing professionals, and operational leaders better understand today's VA home care environment while preparing for the changes expected as the VA modernizes its Community Care Network.

During this one-hour educational session, attendees will learn:

✓ The current state of VA Community Care and why it remains an important growth opportunity for home care agencies

✓ The most common operational and revenue cycle issues that lead to delayed reimbursement and claim denials

✓ Best practices for strengthening authorization management, documentation, and revenue cycle performance

✓ What providers should know about the evolving VA Community Care procurement (RFP) process and how to prepare for potential changes

✓ Practical strategies agencies can implement today to improve operational readiness and financial stability

Registration Info

A special thank you to our member, Paradigm, for partnering with us to offer this free webinar! They will be hosting the event and are asking for our participants to register through their website.

Register at this link: 10/14 Navigating VA Home Care_KHCHA

This session will be recorded. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recording.

Home Care Growth Exchange (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is pleased to bring you this educational series through an agreement with the Pennsylvania Homecare Association.

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WellSky CCS-HH Certification Program (Tuesday, November 03, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is excited to partner with WellSky to offer this certification program at a significant discount to our members.

Achieve Excellence in Home Health--Get CCS-HH Certified!

Description

Achieve Excellence in Home Health and master the six essential competency areas that define excellence in home health services! The Clinical Care Specialist – Home Health (CCS-HH) Certification is the gold-standard credential for home health professionals seeking to advance their careers. This comprehensive certification demonstrates your expertise in the provision of Medicare Certified Home Health and positions you for success in advanced clinical and leadership roles. Join our subject matter experts and your home care peers for this intensive two-day training program!

Why Get CCS-HH Certified?

Individuals who obtain this certification demonstrate proficiency in:

Who Should Attend

This certification is ideal for professionals in or aspiring to roles such as:

Field-based case managers
Preceptors and educators
Clinical managers
Quality managers
Directors and administrators
Registered nurses seeking home health expertise
Home health clinical leadership

View the WellSky Credential Candidate Handbook - click here

Certification Process

The CCS-HH certification journey includes:

Two-day in-person or virtual live-stream training (ANCC Contact Hours: 10.75 CEs)
Optional practice exam
CCS-HH Certification Exam (90 questions, 2-hour time limit)

Event Details

November 3-4, 2026 - the daily agenda can be viewed here
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CST) each day
Format: Hybrid (In-Person or Virtual Live-Stream)
In-Person Training Location: WellSky World Headquarters, 11300 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66210
10.75 ANCC Contact Hours and access to all certification materials, for both in-person and live-stream options

Exclusive Benefits

CCS-HH certified professionals gain access to:

Latest news and updates from the home health industry
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Community of certified home health leaders

Registration Pricing

KHCHA Members get special access to a significant discounted rate, but you must register through the KHCHA website.

KHCHA Members
- $675 for either in-person or live-stream
Non-Members
- $800 for either in-person or live-stream
Due to the nature of our contract with WellSky, we are only able to accept credit card payments for this event. You will receive an invoice through QuickBooks Online, and a 2.99% credit card surcharge will be added.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30

Hotel Information

For in-person registrants, use the exclusive discount at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel: Available Rooms - Overland Park - DISCOUNT ENDS OCTOBER 12th. Reserve your stay to secure the discount!

Evidence-Based Impact

Strong case management skills in home health lead to measurable improvements:

Recent Attendee Feedback

“The comprehensive training and expert guidance provided exceptional value in advancing my home health clinical expertise. The certification has opened new doors for career advancement and enhanced my confidence in managing complex patient cases.” -Home Health Clinical Manager
"Thank you! I will definitely recommend this course for our agency clinicians." -Melinda, Dir. of Clinical Education
“Shout out to a very informative yet practical best practices that can significantly impact how we can prove the work and worth of home health services in cost effectively managing the U.S. healthcare system prospectively.” -Rochelle, Chief Operating Officer
"I think every HH clinician should attend this conference." -Kathy, CORE Unit Manager

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for cancellations are not guaranteed but will be handled on a case-by-case basis between KHCHA and WellSky.

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact WellSky:
Email: learning@wellsky.com
Phone: 844-993-2994

If you have registration questions, please contact cholste@kshomecare.org.

WellSky CCS-HH Certification Program (Wednesday, November 04, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is excited to partner with WellSky to offer this certification program at a significant discount to our members.

Achieve Excellence in Home Health--Get CCS-HH Certified!

Description

Why Get CCS-HH Certified?

Individuals who obtain this certification demonstrate proficiency in:

Who Should Attend

This certification is ideal for professionals in or aspiring to roles such as:

Field-based case managers
Preceptors and educators
Clinical managers
Quality managers
Directors and administrators
Registered nurses seeking home health expertise
Home health clinical leadership

View the WellSky Credential Candidate Handbook - click here

Certification Process

The CCS-HH certification journey includes:

Two-day in-person or virtual live-stream training (ANCC Contact Hours: 10.75 CEs)
Optional practice exam
CCS-HH Certification Exam (90 questions, 2-hour time limit)

Event Details

November 3-4, 2026 - the daily agenda can be viewed here
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CST) each day
Format: Hybrid (In-Person or Virtual Live-Stream)
In-Person Training Location: WellSky World Headquarters, 11300 Switzer Road, Overland Park, KS 66210
10.75 ANCC Contact Hours and access to all certification materials, for both in-person and live-stream options

Exclusive Benefits

CCS-HH certified professionals gain access to:

Latest news and updates from the home health industry
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Community of certified home health leaders

Registration Pricing

KHCHA Members get special access to a significant discounted rate, but you must register through the KHCHA website.

KHCHA Members
- $675 for either in-person or live-stream
Non-Members
- $800 for either in-person or live-stream
Due to the nature of our contract with WellSky, we are only able to accept credit card payments for this event. You will receive an invoice through QuickBooks Online, and a 2.99% credit card surcharge will be added.

Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30

Hotel Information

For in-person registrants, use the exclusive discount at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel: Available Rooms - Overland Park - DISCOUNT ENDS OCTOBER 12th. Reserve your stay to secure the discount!

Evidence-Based Impact

Strong case management skills in home health lead to measurable improvements:

Recent Attendee Feedback

“The comprehensive training and expert guidance provided exceptional value in advancing my home health clinical expertise. The certification has opened new doors for career advancement and enhanced my confidence in managing complex patient cases.” -Home Health Clinical Manager
"Thank you! I will definitely recommend this course for our agency clinicians." -Melinda, Dir. of Clinical Education
“Shout out to a very informative yet practical best practices that can significantly impact how we can prove the work and worth of home health services in cost effectively managing the U.S. healthcare system prospectively.” -Rochelle, Chief Operating Officer
"I think every HH clinician should attend this conference." -Kathy, CORE Unit Manager

Cancellation Policy

Refunds for cancellations are not guaranteed but will be handled on a case-by-case basis between KHCHA and WellSky.

Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact WellSky:
Email: learning@wellsky.com
Phone: 844-993-2994

If you have registration questions, please contact cholste@kshomecare.org.

Volunteer Coordinators Roundtable (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT

The Volunteer Coordinators Roundtable brings together volunteer coordinators from KHCHA member hospices for quarterly virtual meetings. These sessions provide a forum to share best practices, exchange ideas, and strengthen volunteer programs that support patients, families, and caregivers.

Please note the link will be emailed to all who have expressed interest in participating. Please email kada@kshomecare.org if you would like to be added to the list.

Medicare Bootcamp for Clinicians - Hospice & HH - On Demand Recordings (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

7.5 hours of training!

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Note: The series dates listed to the left and on the registration page are the last days to register/purchase the on-demand recordings. Hospice -- last to day to register is September 1 (with recording available through September 30. Home Health -- last day to register is December 1 (with recording available through December 31).

Home Care Growth Exchange (Wednesday, December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association is pleased to bring you this educational series through an agreement with the Pennsylvania Homecare Association.