Kansas Home Care & Hospice Association upcoming events

Home Health Hot Topics: If It Wasn't Documented, It Wasn't Done: Common Documentation Issues..." (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 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.

If It Wasn't Documented, It Wasn't Done: Common Documentation Issues Impacting Home Health Agencies

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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November's Hot Topic:

If It Wasn't Documented, It Wasn't Done: Common Documentation Issues Impacting Home Health Agencies

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (CST) - Login at 10:45

Description

We've all heard the line, "if it wasn't documented, it wasn't done". Join us for this informative session that provides examples of common documentation issues and tips to correct or avoid them and how documentation issues may negatively impact your agency during survey AND under medical review.

Meet the Speaker

Melinda A. Gaboury, with more than 35 years in home care, has over 24 years of executive speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as Chair of the Alliance/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is serving on the board of the Home Care Association of Florida and the Tennessee Association for Home Care. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E2 and Home Health Billing Answers, 2025.

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).

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.

Hospice Hot Topics: What is Hot in Survey Compliance? (Thursday, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

What is Hot in Survey 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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November's Hot Topic:

What is Hot in Survey Compliance?

Thursday, November 12, 2026 (10:00 - 11:00 AM) (CDT) - Login at 9:45

Description

This session will review what is currently the primary reasons for Survey Deficiencies. What are we not doing during the year to prevent these issues form occurring at survey?

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

Quarterly Member Forum - November (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

NOVEMBER FORUM AGENDA

10:00 am - Executive Director's Hospice Update

10:15 am - Hospice Member Forum

How Is Addendum Implementation Going?

What’s working, what’s challenging, and what questions remain? Join fellow KHCHA hospice members for an open discussion about implementing the hospice addendum for all patients. Share your experiences, exchange practical tips, and learn how other providers are navigating changes to workflows and patient and family communication. Bring your questions and ideas—we want to hear from you!

11:00 am - Executive Director's Home Health Update

11:15 am - Home Health Member Forum

CY2027 HH PPS Final Rule

What does the CY 2027 Home Health Final Rule mean for your agency? Join fellow KHCHA members to discuss key changes, share concerns, and compare approaches to implementation. Bring your questions and perspectives as we explore the impact on agency operations and patient care—and how providers are preparing for the year ahead.

Join us for either or both forums using the same Zoom link. Registration is required in order to receive the link.

Quarterly Member Forum - November (Thursday, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

NOVEMBER FORUM AGENDA

10:00 am - Executive Director's Hospice Update

10:15 am - Hospice Member Forum

How Is Addendum Implementation Going?

What’s working, what’s challenging, and what questions remain? Join fellow KHCHA hospice members for an open discussion about implementing the hospice addendum for all patients. Share your experiences, exchange practical tips, and learn how other providers are navigating changes to workflows and patient and family communication. Bring your questions and ideas—we want to hear from you!

11:00 am - Executive Director's Home Health Update

11:15 am - Home Health Member Forum

CY2027 HH PPS Final Rule

What does the CY 2027 Home Health Final Rule mean for your agency? Join fellow KHCHA members to discuss key changes, share concerns, and compare approaches to implementation. Bring your questions and perspectives as we explore the impact on agency operations and patient care—and how providers are preparing for the year ahead.

Join us for either or both forums using the same Zoom link. Registration is required in order to receive the link.

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.

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Medicare Boot Camps (Wednesday, January 20, 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 14:30:00 GMT

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Medicare Boot Camps (Thursday, January 21, 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 14:30:00 GMT

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Medicare Boot Camps (Wednesday, January 27, 2027)

Wed, 27 Jan 2027 14:30:00 GMT

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Medicare Boot Camps (Thursday, January 28, 2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 14:30:00 GMT

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