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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: The Medicare Hospice Benefit at 44: A Legacy of Compassion\, A Future of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 44 years of compassion while preparing for the future of hospice! – The Medicare Hospice Benefit continues to transform end-of-life care by improving patient outcomes\, supporting healthcare partners\, and shaping the future of compassionate care. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nHow the Medicare Hospice Benefit has transformed end-of-life care in the United States over the past 44 years\nClinical\, emotional\, and quality-of-life benefits that hospice provides to patients and families facing serious illness\nThe value hospice brings to the U.S. healthcare system by improving patient outcomes\, enhancing care coordination\, reducing unnecessary utilization\, and supporting value-based care initiatives\nFuture trends and innovations likely to influence the evolution of hospice care over the coming decades \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nSeptember 3\, 2026\, marks the 44th anniversary of the signing of the Medicare Hospice Benefit into law. Since its implementation in 1983\, the Medicare Hospice Benefit has transformed the delivery of end-of-life care in the United States. \nThis webinar will explore how hospice has reshaped end-of-life care while delivering significant clinical\, emotional\, and financial value to patients\, families\, providers\, and the broader healthcare system. Participants will gain insight into the role hospice plays across the healthcare continuum and how it supports the mission and business objectives of hospitals\, health systems\, physician practices\, senior living communities\, home health agencies\, health plans\, accountable care organizations\, funeral professionals\, and other healthcare stakeholders. \nThe program will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on the future of hospice\, examining emerging trends\, evolving payment models\, demographic shifts\, technological innovations\, and the opportunities and challenges that will shape the next 40 years of the Medicare Hospice Benefit. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nOwners\nBoard members\nAdministrators/Executive directors\nSenior executives\nClinical leadership and staff\nSupportive services staff\nPhysicians\nBusiness development professionals\nPrivate equity professionals \nTAKE-AWAY TOOL KIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only. Presented By Kurt Kazanowski\, Hospice Advisors \nWSHPCO partners with Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network to offer discounted educational webinars to WSHPCO members. No membership code is required; simply create an individual account with the Webinar Network to receive the member rate. \nVisit the Webinar Network’s WEBSITE to explore available webinars or its SUPPORT page for assistance with a webinar purchase.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/the-medicare-hospice-benefit-at-44-a-legacy-of-compassion-a-future-of-innovation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T133000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Unlock Your Hospital Growth Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Turn Hospital Relationships Into Hospice Referral Growth – Join this webinar to learn not only how to work with staff who make direct referrals but also how to work with key influencers in the hospital. To truly maximize your efforts\, you must have an approach that brings value to the hospital. You will leave this webinar with a set of tools\, methodology\, and approach that will allow you to develop a more productive relationship and a source of referrals for your hospice. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nEleven specific tools on how to work a hospital to grow your business\nHow to work each sub-segment of the “mini city” that is the hospital\nKey value propositions for a hospital\nHospital Nurse Liaison model example \nBONUS MATERIALS\nExample of a case study \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nHospitals are complex organizations that operate as “mini cities”. Join this webinar to learn not only how to work with staff who make direct referrals but also how to work with key influencers in the hospital. To truly maximize your efforts\, you must have an approach that brings value to the hospital. You will leave this webinar with a set of tools\, methodology\, and approach that will allow you to develop a more productive relationship and a source of referrals for your hospice. Feel more confident and assured in how you become a valuable community resource to your acute care colleagues. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nOwners\nPresidents\, executive directors\, hospice leadership\nClinical leadership\nBusiness development leadership\nVPs of sales and marketing\nHospital nurse liaisons\nSales professionals \nTAKE-AWAY TOOL KIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Kurt Kazanowski\, Hospice Advisors \nWSHPCO partners with Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network to offer discounted educational webinars to WSHPCO members. No membership code is required; simply create an individual account with the Webinar Network to receive the member rate. \nVisit the Webinar Network’s WEBSITE to explore available webinars or its SUPPORT page for assistance with a webinar purchase.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/unlock-your-hospital-growth-opportunities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T110000
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SUMMARY:MatrixCare Webinar: Responsible AI adoption in home-based care: What leaders need to know now
DESCRIPTION:Join MatrixCare experts and industry leaders for a practical discussion on where AI is showing up across the patient and claim journey\, what regulators and accrediting bodies are saying\, and how organizations can evaluate emerging AI solutions responsibly. We’ll explore both the opportunities and the challenges of AI adoption in regulated home-based care environments. \nDuring this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhere AI is creating value today across referral\, intake\, coding\, OASIS and HOPE review\, performance improvement initiatives\, revenue cycle operations\, and more.\nWhat home-based care organizations should consider regarding governance\, compliance\, privacy\, consent\, and human oversight as AI capabilities continue to evolve.\nHow AI is impacting coding\, QA\, and revenue cycle teams\, including lessons learned from industry pilots\, evaluations\, and real-world implementations.\nStrategies for preparing clinicians and operational teams to successfully adopt AI-powered documentation and workflow tools.\nKey questions leaders should ask when evaluating AI vendors\, measuring ROI\, and separating practical innovation from industry hype.\nWhat responsible AI adoption looks like in a highly regulated care environment where trust\, transparency\, and clinical accountability remain essential.\n\nThis educational offering is shared as a resource for our community and does not constitute an endorsement by WSHPCO. The event host\, MatrixCare\, is an Associate Member of WSHPCO.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/matrixcare-webinar-responsible-ai-adoption-in-home-based-care-what-leaders-need-to-know-now/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T120000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Cracking the Referral Code: How to Be the Hospice They Choose
DESCRIPTION:Become the Hospice Referral Partner Providers Trust – Strong hospice referral relationships are built on trust\, responsiveness\, and consistent communication. This webinar helps hospice leaders\, marketers\, and business development professionals understand what referral sources value most and how to position their organization as the preferred hospice provider. \nLearn practical strategies to strengthen physician and hospital relationships\, improve communication\, enhance the referral experience\, and increase hospice referrals through exceptional service and long-term partnership development. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nAfter this webinar\, you’ll be able to:\nIdentify the priorities of physicians\, discharge planners\, case managers\, and other hospice referral sources.\nTailor your communication\, processes\, and services to better meet referral partner expectations.\nTailor your communication\, processes\, and services to better meet referral partner expectations.\nBuild stronger referral relationships through responsiveness\, quality\, and reliability.\nDifferentiate your hospice organization in a competitive healthcare market.\nApply proven communication strategies that increase referrals and strengthen long-term partnerships. \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nBehind every hospice admission is a referral source making a choice — and understanding what drives that choice is the key to sustainable growth. This dynamic training will uncover what referral sources really want from hospice providers and how you can position your organization as the clear\, trusted choice. Building trusting relationships through exceptional processes\, communication\, and delivery of care is the key to making your hospice the one referral sources can’t ignore. Learn the code\, unlock more opportunities\, and grow with confidence. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nC-suite executives\, operators\, executive directors\, and administrators\nMarketing and business development teammates\nClinical managers\nCompliance managers\nQuality teammates \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Jen Kiehl-Miller\, Hospice Support Specialists \nWSHPCO partners with Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network to offer discounted educational webinars to WSHPCO members. No membership code is required; simply create an individual account with the Webinar Network to receive the member rate. \nVisit the Webinar Network’s WEBSITE to explore available webinars or its SUPPORT page for assistance with a webinar purchase.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/cracking-the-referral-code-how-to-be-the-hospice-they-choose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T133000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Hospice Eligibility & Notice of Election
DESCRIPTION:Medicare Hospice Eligibility and Notice of Election Requirements Made Simple – This webinar will help hospice billers verify eligibility\, navigate Notice of Election requirements\, manage late NOEs\, and stay current on reimbursement updates with confidence. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nHow to appropriately identify issues during eligibility verification\nEligibility requirements for admitting patients to hospice\nContent of Notice of Election\nBest practices for avoiding issues with late Notice of Election \nAFTER THIS WEBINAR\, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO\nVerify Medicare hospice eligibility before admission.\nApply hospice admission requirements with confidence.\nComplete an accurate Notice of Election (NOE).\nPrevent and resolve issues related to late NOEs.\nUnderstand exceptions\, appeals\, and reimbursement requirements.\nImprove hospice billing accuracy while reducing compliance risk. \nBONUS MATERIALS\nChecklist of eligibility requirements with patient examples \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nThe 2026 Hospice Rule introduced changes to reimbursement\, including rate adjustments\, with additional updates expected in 2027. Both new and experienced hospice billers benefit from periodic reviews of eligibility requirements and clarification on reimbursement and Notice of Election (NOE) updates. This session will cover eligibility verifications\, walk through the late NOE process\, and explain the exceptions and appeals process. A comprehensive review of all eligibility requirements and Notice of Election procedures will also be included. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nRevenue cycle team\nIntake\nAuthorizations\nAdministration\nField staff \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Melinda A. Gaboury\, Healthcare Provider Solutions\, Inc. \nWSHPCO partners with Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network to offer discounted educational webinars to WSHPCO members. No membership code is required; simply create an individual account with the Webinar Network to receive the member rate. \nVisit the Webinar Network’s WEBSITE to explore available webinars or its SUPPORT page for assistance with a webinar purchase.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/hospice-eligibility-notice-of-election/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260828T133211Z
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SUMMARY:WSHPCO QAPI/Regulatory Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets monthly on the first Thursday from 12-1p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org. NOTE: The September meeting is scheduled 9/1/26 from 12-1p.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-qapi-regulatory-networking-group-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T133000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: The Hospice Final Rule & 2027 Quality Update
DESCRIPTION:Big changes are coming to hospice in FY 2027. Know what CMS finalized — and what your organization must do next. Walk away with a clear understanding of the finalized FY 2027 hospice requirements\, the compliance and operational risk implications\, and the practical steps you can take now to stay survey-ready\, payment-ready\, and quality-reporting ready. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nFY 2027 hospice payment updates\nNew hospice service and spending variation index (SSVI) scoring system\nFY 2027 Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) requirements\nFinalized changes to hospice election and documentation requirements \nBONUS MATERIALS\nAnalysis of SSVI data by state \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nThe FY 2027 Hospice Final Rule is set to introduce significant updates affecting reimbursement\, quality reporting\, compliance oversight\, and operational processes. This comprehensive webinar will provide a detailed analysis of the final rule\, including payment rate updates\, wage index revisions\, HQRP changes\, and emerging compliance initiatives. \nParticipants will gain a practical understanding of CMS’s finalized requirements and their impact on hospice providers beginning October 1\, 2026. Special attention will be given to the new hospice service and spending variation index (SSVI)\, election statement requirements\, HOPE-related reporting expectations\, Care Compare transparency initiatives\, and regulatory changes affecting hospice operations and documentation. Leave with actionable strategies to ensure compliance\, mitigate risk\, and prepare for successful implementation of the FY 2027 requirements. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nAll hospice staff \nTAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT\nEmployee training log\nInteractive quiz\nPDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions\nAttendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits \nNOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission\, retransmission\, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.\nPresented By Melinda A. Gaboury\, Healthcare Provider Solutions\, Inc. \nWSHPCO partners with Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network to offer discounted educational webinars to WSHPCO members. No membership code is required; simply create an individual account with the Webinar Network to receive the member rate. \nVisit the Webinar Network’s WEBSITE to explore available webinars or its SUPPORT page for assistance with a webinar purchase.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/hhwn-webinar-the-hospice-final-rule-2027-quality-update/
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