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SUMMARY:WSHPCO & OHPCA Hospice Medical Directors Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets monthly on the third Tuesday from 12-12:50p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-ohpca-hospice-medical-directors-networking-group/2026-11-17/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T150000
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SUMMARY:WSHPCO & OHPCA Inpatient Managers Networking Call
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO & OHPCA Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November from 3-4p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-ohpca-inpatient-managers-networking-call-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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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.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-qapi-regulatory-networking-group/2026-11-05/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T120000
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SUMMARY:WSHPCO & OHPCA Hospice Medical Directors Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets monthly on the third Tuesday from 12-12:50p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-ohpca-hospice-medical-directors-networking-group/2026-10-20/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:"Centered in Care" Annual Clinical Conference in Chelan
DESCRIPTION:Extraordinary Voices. Exceptional Expertise. One Remarkable Gathering.Register | Hotel & Travel | Sponsor / Exhibit | Continuing Education| Short Schedule | Detailed Schedule“Centered in Care\,” the Annual Clinical Conference of WSHPCO\, is scheduled October 19–20\, 2026\, at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan. This year’s conference brings together nationally recognized leaders and respected experts from across our region to share knowledge\, spark conversation\, and strengthen the work we do together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll open with keynote speaker Judi Lund Person. For more than 20 years\, Judi served as Vice President of Regulatory and Compliance for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)\, where she was a leading voice on hospice payment policy\, regulatory compliance\, survey and certification\, and program integrity. \n\n\n\nJudi’s involvement in hospice policy spans more than four decades. She was among the early hospice advocates who helped secure passage of the Medicare Hospice Benefit in 1982 and contributed to the development and later revision of the Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation. More recently\, she has worked with CMS on implementation of the HOSPICE Act and represented hospice and palliative care providers in addressing Medicare policy and payment issues. \n\n\n\nJudi holds a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is Certified in Healthcare Compliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary speaker Leslie Emerick\, MPA\, serves as WSHPCO’s Public Policy Director and brings more than 27 years of local and state government\, public policy\, and legislative experience. She founded her government relations firm in 2006 and currently represents eight health care associations.Leslie’s public service experience includes serving as an elected Douglas County Commissioner and nearly six years as a legislative liaison for Washington state agencies. Her roles have included Assistant Director for Constituent and Legislative Relations at the Washington State Department of Health and Legislative Affairs Coordinator for the Washington State Department of Agriculture. \n\n\n\nLeslie holds a Master of Public Administration and bachelor’s degrees in Speech Communications and Secondary Education\, with a minor in Political Science. \n\n\n\n\n\nWSHPCO is pleased to offer Nursing CE and Social Work CEU—and\, new this year\, continuing medical education for physicians through the Washington Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP). \n\n\n\nAlong with our outstanding keynote and plenary sessions\, you’ll find 28 concurrent sessions offering both depth and variety. Each day also includes special “networking by discipline” and “networking by topic” opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and challenges. \n\n\n\nWe’ll present the 2026 Stu Farber Award\, kick things off with a Monday evening Welcome Reception\, and keep the fun going with Hilda Harmon’s famous Silent Auction\, running from Monday morning through Tuesday morning. Attendees are encouraged to bring an item or themed package to help raise additional funds for WSHPCO. Get creative—a gift basket showcasing your local community\, tickets to a sporting or cultural event\, a craft beer/wine/spirits package\, something for the quilter or crafter\, a pet-themed basket\, a favorite local experience\, or another fun item your fellow attendees would enjoy bidding on. \n\n\n\nTo make participation even easier\, registration rates have not increased\, and WSHPCO/OHPCA members can take advantage of our popular “Register 4\, Get the 5th Free” special. WAFP members are also eligible for a discounted conference registration rate\, in recognition of WAFP’s support in helping WSHPCO offer physician CME this year. There will also be scholarships available for rural communities; please email mccauley@wshpco.org to see if your community is eligible! \n\n\n\nAnd one more reason this year is special: After more than 20 years of gathering in Chelan\, 2026 marks WSHPCO’s final conference at this longtime conference home. We hope you’ll join us for one more memorable gathering in a place that has been part of WSHPCO’s story for over 15 years. \n\n\n\nReserve your hotel room now at Campbell’s Resort by calling 800-553-8225 or 509-682-2561 and providing Group Block Number 689660. Reservations must be made by phone to receive the group rate; online reservations are not available for the conference block. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org. We look forward to seeing you at Campbell’s! \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Continuing Education: 9.25 hours\n\n\n\n\n\nNEW! Physician CME \n\n\n\nCredit Pending \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNurse CE \n\n\n\nContinuing Education Contact Hours Provider approved by California Board of Registered Nursing\, Provider Number CEP 14488. \n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Work CEU \n\n\n\nWashington Chapter\, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers\, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists\, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Provider #1975-153. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation & Walk-In Policy\n\n\n\nSubstitutes are welcome. Full refunds are available if notice is made by October 9\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nNo refund will be granted thereafter.\n\n\n\nWalk-ins are welcome if space is available and payment is made in full.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates (scroll down to Tickets to register) \n\n\n\nGeneral Attendance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRate\n2-Day (per person)\n1-Day (per person)\n\n\n\n\nWSHPCO / OHPCA Member\n$495\n$300\n\n\nWSHPCO / OHPCA + WAFP Member\n$450\n$270\n\n\nWAFP Member\n$535\n$315\n\n\nNonmember\n$595\n$350\n\n\nFaculty — presenting 1 session\n$372\n$225\n\n\nFaculty — presenting 2+ sessions\n$248\n$150\n\n\nPre-Arranged Complimentary/WSHPCO Board Member\n$0\n$0\n\n\nRural Health Program Scholarship\n$0\n$0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitors & Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitors\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nWSHPCO / OHPCA Member — $500(includes draped table\, chair\, power\, wastebasket\, and breakfast/lunch for one person both days)\nPremier Sponsor — $3\,000(includes Exhibitor package for 2 people\, recognition in program and at the podium with opportunity to speak briefly in the morning of either conference day)\n\n\nNonmember — $750(includes draped table\, chair\, power\, wastebasket\, and breakfast/lunch for one person both days)\nThank you to our Reception Sponsor — Bellevue Healthcare(includes Exhibitor package for 2 people\, recognition in program and at Reception)\n\n\nAdditional Exhibitor — $225\nExhibitor Luncheon Sponsor — $2\,000(includes Exhibitor package for 2 people\, recognition in program and at Tuesday Lunch\, and opportunity to speak briefly at lunch)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration instructions + Tickets can be found below. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel & Travel\n\n\n\nCampbell's Resort104 W. Woodin Ave.Chelan\, WA 98816 \n\n\n\nGroup rate: $157 per night. Reserve your hotel room now at Campbell’s Resort by calling (800)553-8225 or (509)682-2561 and providing Group Block Number 689660. Reservations must be made by phone to receive the group rate; online reservations are not available for the conference block. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\nShort Schedule\n\n\n\nDetailed Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nContact mccauley@wshpco.org or (503)890-7027. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Instructions\n\n\n\nPlease scroll to the Tickets area at the bottom of this page and select the ticket option(s) that best fit your registration. \n\nUse the + or – buttons to add or remove tickets.\nOnce you’ve selected all the tickets you wish to purchase\, click Get Tickets.\nEnter the registration information for each attendee. For example\, if you purchase three tickets\, you’ll be asked to provide information for three people.\nWhen all attendee information is complete\, click Checkout Now to proceed to payment.\n\nPaying by credit card: The payment area is automatically set up for credit card payment. \nTaking advantage of our "Register 4\, Get the 5th Free" special? Click Add Coupon Code and enter 5FREE. OHPCA and WSHPCO members who register four attendees at the full conference registration rate may register a fifth attendee at no charge. Discounted or complimentary registrations\, including faculty registrations\, do not count toward the four paid registrations required for this offer. \nPrefer to be invoiced and pay by check? Click Add Coupon Code and enter INVOICEME. Your balance at checkout will change to $0\, allowing you to complete your registration. An invoice will then be sent to you for payment. \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/centered-in-care-annual-clinical-conference-in-chelan/
LOCATION:Campbell’s Resort\, 104 W. Woodin Avenue\, Chelan\, Washington\, 98816
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T140000
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SUMMARY:WSHPCO & OHPCA Bereavement Coordinators Networking
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO & OHPCA Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday of February\, April\, June\, August\, October\, December from 2-3p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/ohpca-wshpco-bereavement-coordinators-networking/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: FY2027 Updates\, HQRP\, Emergency Management\, Infection Prevention & Control
DESCRIPTION:Lead through change. Strengthen quality. Improve hospice outcomes. This webinar will equip hospice clinical managers to navigate FY2027 updates\, monitor HQRP compliance\, strengthen emergency and infection control practices\, and lead teams with confidence. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nFY2027 Final Rule updates\, industry changes\, and management responsibilities\nHow management can support reimbursement by timely quality data submissions\nClinical managers’ role/responsibilities in emergency management and infection prevention and control \nBONUS MATERIALS\nCAHPS Hospice Survey Top-Box Scores by State\, April 1\, 2023 – March 31\, 2025\nKPP HVA: risk analysis Excel tool\nHospice Documentation Audit Checklist \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nThe series will conclude with an in-depth update on the FY2027 Final Rule and a look ahead at what leadership must be aware of moving forward in the hospice industry. This session will cover additional management responsibilities related to infection control\, emergency management\, and HQRP compliance. Learn how to effectively monitor quality reporting\, understand the factors that impact hospice ratings\, and guide your team to improve agency scores. Strong leadership impacts employee engagement\, turnover rates\, patient satisfaction\, and overall agency quality. This essential session equips clinical managers with the knowledge and strategies needed to lead with confidence and achieve optimal outcomes. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nDOPCSs\, DONs\nClinical supervisors\nNew management\, middle management\, management trainees\nAdministrators/CEOs/HR \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 Kathy Ahearn\, ALECC\, 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/fy2027-updates-hqrp-emergency-management-infection-prevention-control/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T133000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Writing Clear\, Compliant Email\, Including Critique of Your Own Writing Sample
DESCRIPTION:Write emails that protect trust\, reputation\, and compliance. This webinar will give professionals practical strategies to write clear\, polished\, compliant emails that strengthen communication\, reduce risk\, and avoid costly mistakes. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nHow to write clear\, conversational email that is opened and read — not ignored and deleted\nCreating email that is HIPAA-compliant and auditable\, keeping PHI and business records in mind\nWriting for results\, persuading even the most difficult readers to take desired action\nHow to manage legal risks when using ChatGPT and other generative AI writing tools to create email\nProducing effective\, grammatically correct email \nBONUS MATERIALS\nGreat Grammar in Seven Steps\nSales Writing Simplified\nProofreading Pointers & Editing Tips\nBusiness Writing in the Age of AI \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nIn the battle for reader attention\, thoughtfully written\, carefully worded email that is on-target and free from mechanical errors is sure to come out on top. Email that is ill-conceived or badly written can drive away business and delay decision-making. Messages that are filled with grammar goofs\, spelling slipups\, and punctuation problems can turn off readers and call your professionalism into question. Tone-deaf email that is offensive\, hostile\, or otherwise inappropriate can trigger workplace lawsuits. Messages that expose PHI and business records can lead to HIPAA fines and litigation. Designed for those who seek real and immediate improvement in their email writing\, this program will teach the skills and strategies necessary to write clear\, compelling\, correct email. A must for anyone who writes on the job\, this program is an investment in your career and your organization’s assets\, reputation\, and future. Bonus: Following the webinar\, you may submit up to three one-page email samples to writing coach Nancy Flynn for professional review\, critique\, and comments. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to receive individual guidance from a leading writing instructor. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nEmerging leaders and executives\nManagers and staff\nHealthcare professionals and social workers\nHR and training professionals\nMarketing communications\nAnyone who conducts business via email \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 Nancy Flynn\, The ePolicy Institute™\, Business Writing Institute™ & Marijuana Policy Institute™ \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/writing-clear-compliant-email-including-critique-of-your-own-writing-sample/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T130000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Turning Bereavement Into a Strategic Advantage: What Leading Hospice Agencies Do Differently
DESCRIPTION:Transform bereavement care into a lasting competitive advantage. Leading hospice agencies use bereavement care to strengthen family relationships\, improve referral growth\, and build a reputation that sets them apart. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nHow to deliver value throughout bereavement that outpaces your competitors\nEnsuring bereavement communication is timely\, consistent\, and scalable without overloading staff\nTracking the right KPIs to measure bereavement program effectiveness\nReal-time feedback for sales and marketing to build a growth engine \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nEvery hospice provides bereavement care. It’s required. But most treat it as a compliance checkbox: a few mailings\, a phone call\, a support group flyer. Leading agencies treat it differently. They’ve discovered that bereavement is the longest relationship they’ll ever have with a family\, and one of the most powerful ways to stand out in a crowded market. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn what those agencies do differently. We’ll cover how to deliver bereavement support that’s timely\, consistent\, and scalable without overloading staff; which KPIs actually measure program effectiveness; and how to capture real-time family feedback that fuels community and referral growth. You’ll leave with a practical framework for turning bereavement from an afterthought into a growth engine for your agency. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nExecutive leadership\nClinical management\nDirectors\nCompliance \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 Cara Abbott\, Betterleave \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/turning-bereavement-into-a-strategic-advantage-what-leading-hospice-agencies-do-differently/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T133000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Motivational Interviewing in Hospice: Creating Goals People Are Truly Motivated to Achieve
DESCRIPTION:Create goals patients and families are ready to embrace. This webinar will show hospice teams how motivational interviewing supports person-centered care\, resolves ambivalence\, and creates plans of care that patients and families are truly motivated to follow. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nThe theoretical framework that guides the use of motivational interviewing as a useful approach to creating person-centered plans\nStrengths and limitations of motivational interviewing\nSpecific techniques and interventions in case-based situations that lead to assessing motivation\nUsing “decisional balance” for fine tuning plans \nBONUS MATERIALS\nMI Counseling Guide\nCase examples with application of MI interventions\nHandout with additional lecture notes and extra learning opportunities \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nMotivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative\, goal-oriented approach to creating person-centered goals and plans. So often we develop great looking plans of care but forget that patients and families have not yet caught up with us and are not ready to achieve the goals we set for them. MI focuses on exploring and resolving the ambivalence that naturally occurs in the end-of-life care setting. In this webinar we will take a deep dive into the principles and application of MI to hospice. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nHome Care\nHome Health\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nSocial workers\nChaplains/spiritual counselors\nBereavement professionals\nNurses\nPatient care managers \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 Gary Gardia LCSW\, APHSW-C \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/motivational-interviewing-in-hospice-creating-goals-people-are-truly-motivated-to-achieve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T133000
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SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Medicare Hospice Claims Processing & Election Statement
DESCRIPTION:Submit cleaner claims. Reduce denials. Protect reimbursement. – This webinar will equip hospice billers with the knowledge to process Medicare claims accurately\, troubleshoot billing edits\, strengthen election statement compliance\, and reduce costly denials during medical review. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\n2027 rate changes\nDistinct levels of care and specifics of billing them\nRecurring billing issues and how to troubleshoot\nThe Election Statement and Addendum’s impact on reimbursement if noncompliance is identified under medical review \nBONUS MATERIALS\nCMS Sample Election Statement\nCMS Sample Addendum \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nRecent years have seen numerous updates to hospice Medicare billing regulations. Ongoing changes to election statement and addendum requirements often create challenges during medical review. Accurate monthly claims and a solid understanding of edits and errors are essential for timely and correct reimbursement. This webinar will provide practical examples of current billing issues and strategies for troubleshooting edits. It will also cover medical review processes and explore how denials can be tied to billing\, election statements\, and addendums. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nDirectors\nManagers\nQuality assurance team\nRevenue cycle team\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/medicare-hospice-claims-processing-election-statement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260827T215158Z
CREATED:20260827T215158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T215158Z
UID:10000033-1789639200-1789642800@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:MatrixCare Webinar: Delivering better care: A panel discussion on clinical accuracy\, efficiency\, and offline documentation
DESCRIPTION:Documentation delays can impact everything from patient outcomes to staff satisfaction and reimbursement. Learn how leading organizations are equipping clinicians to document at the point of care\, maintain access to critical patient information\, and continue delivering high-quality care regardless of internet availability. Hear firsthand insights from a home health agency successfully using offline documentation to improve field operations. By attending this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nThe impact of point-of-care documentation on clinical accuracy\, patient outcomes\, and care coordination.\nStrategies for reducing documentation burden and after-hours charting to improve clinician efficiency and work-life balance.\nHow offline documentation enables access to critical patient information to deliver care in areas with no internet connectivity.\nThe operational benefits of timely documentation\, including improved quality performance\, streamlined workflows\, and faster reimbursement processes.\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-delivering-better-care-a-panel-discussion-on-clinical-accuracy-efficiency-and-offline-documentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T222503Z
CREATED:20260827T222503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T222503Z
UID:10000041-1789560000-1789567200@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Managing Your Hospice Team for Clinical Managers
DESCRIPTION:Lead stronger teams. Run better IDTs. Improve hospice outcomes. – This webinar will give hospice clinical managers practical strategies to manage teams\, strengthen Plan of Care updates\, improve oversight\, and avoid common survey deficiencies. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nBest practices for an effective IDG\nHow to avoid survey deficiencies with IDG management\nUnderstanding the regulations and requirements related to the hospice team\nThe role of clinical leadership in managing a hospice team \nBONUS MATERIALS\nInitial competency assessment skills checklists: RN\, LVN\, MSW\nHospice Documentation Audit Checklist \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nIn this session of the best practice series\, we’ll focus on hospice team management. Explore the roles and responsibilities of all required team members\, including the hospice aide\, and learn how to conduct effective IDTs to review and update the Plan of Care while avoiding common survey deficiencies. Topics will include competencies\, oversight\, productivity\, reporting and agency reports\, and managing difficult conversations. Gain practical strategies for day-to-day hospice operations that help clinical managers implement best practices and achieve optimal agency outcomes. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nDOPCSs\, DONs\nClinical supervisors\nNew management\, middle management\, management trainees\nAdministrators/CEOs/HR \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 Kathy Ahearn\, ALECC\, 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/managing-your-hospice-team-for-clinical-managers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T125000
DTSTAMP:20260828T142824Z
CREATED:20260828T142824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T142824Z
UID:10000172-1789473600-1789476600@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:WSHPCO & OHPCA Hospice Medical Directors Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets monthly on the third Tuesday from 12-12:50p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-ohpca-hospice-medical-directors-networking-group-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T141952Z
CREATED:20260828T135521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T141952Z
UID:10000292-1789048800-1789052400@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:WSHPCO & OHPCA Volunteer Coordinators Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO & OHPCA Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets bi-monthly on the second Thursday of January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November from 2-3p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-ohpca-volunteer-coordinators-networking-group/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T222226Z
CREATED:20260827T222226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T222226Z
UID:10000040-1789041600-1789047000@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: Raising the Bar for Bereavement Programming & Services Part 2: E-Bereavement Programming & Services
DESCRIPTION:Reach more families when grief support matters most. – This webinar will show hospice teams how to expand bereavement support\, connect with more families in meaningful ways\, and deliver compassionate e-bereavement services that meet people where they are. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nPros\, cons\, and cautions related to e-bereavement services\nExpanding bereavement services by maximizing virtual options and opportunities\nHIPAA and consent issues related to virtual services\nFive e-bereavement services you can use to increase and improve levels of care \nBONUS MATERIALS\nTelephone call/contact sample scripts\nProgram descriptions\nSample consent for e-services\nHandout with additional lecture notes\nList of references and additional learning opportunities \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nWhat percentage of families do you actually reach with your bereavement programs and services outside of mailings? If you are like most programs nationally\, that percentage is relatively low. Would you like to be able to assist more family members in facing the suffering that comes with complex/complicated grief? How about connecting “live” with hospice family members just to see how they are doing and provide even one-time assistance? In this webinar we will explore methods to “meet people on their terms” in ways that make it easier for them to benefit from what you have to offer. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nBereavement professionals\nChaplains\nSocial workers\nBereavement volunteers\nIDT managers \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 Gary Gardia LCSW\, APHSW-C \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/raising-the-bar-for-bereavement-programming-services-part-2-e-bereavement-programming-services/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260827T222002Z
CREATED:20260827T222002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T222002Z
UID:10000039-1788955200-1788962400@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:HHWN Webinar: The Regulations Clinical Managers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Know the rules. Strengthen every clinical decision. – This webinar will give hospice clinical managers clear guidance on Medicare eligibility\, documentation\, Plans of Care\, certifications\, aide services\, and key survey risk areas. \nKEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS\nHow the clinical manager supports regulations and compliance\nKey areas of risk associated with documentation and Medicare hospice eligibility\nRN and agency responsibilities related to the hospice aide\nTop survey deficiencies pertaining to documentation \nBONUS MATERIALS\nTemplate: Notice of Election\, including Non-Covered Services addendum\nMedicare LCD clinical guidelines\nMLN fact sheet: Creating an Effective Hospice Plan of Care \nWEBINAR DETAILS\nThis informative session will thoroughly review hospice admissions and Medicare hospice eligibility\, highlighting the required documentation. Special focus will be given to critical survey and medical documentation review areas\, including guidance for documenting terminality versus chronic disease. A simplified breakdown of LCDs and tools to support terminality will be presented. We’ll cover the Plan of Care — frequently cited during survey — along with assessments\, re-assessments\, certifications\, re-certifications\, and what “not” to document. Management of hospice aide and homemaker services according to regulations will also be discussed. \nTHIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:\nHospice\nPalliative Care \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\nDOPCSs\, DONs\nClinical supervisors\nNew management\, middle management\, management trainees\nAdministrators/CEOs/HR \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 Kathy Ahearn\, ALECC\, 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/the-regulations-clinical-managers-need-to-know/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260828T141927Z
CREATED:20260828T133925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T141927Z
UID:10000107-1788879600-1788883200@wshpco.org
SUMMARY:WSHPCO & OHPCA Inpatient Managers Networking Call
DESCRIPTION:For WSHPCO & OHPCA Provider members\, facilitated by Executive Director Barb Hansen. This group meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November from 3-4p. Questions? Email mccauley@wshpco.org.
URL:https://wshpco.org/event/wshpco-ohpca-inpatient-managers-networking-call/
ORGANIZER;CN="Barb Hansen":MAILTO:hansen@wshpco.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T221727Z
CREATED:20260827T221727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T221727Z
UID:10000038-1788868800-1788872400@wshpco.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260827T221442Z
CREATED:20260827T221442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T221442Z
UID:10000037-1788436800-1788442200@wshpco.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T214907Z
CREATED:20260827T214735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T214907Z
UID:10000032-1788433200-1788436800@wshpco.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T130000
DTSTAMP:20260827T221212Z
CREATED:20260827T221212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T221212Z
UID:10000036-1788350400-1788354000@wshpco.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T220920Z
CREATED:20260827T220920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T220920Z
UID:10000035-1788264000-1788269400@wshpco.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T130000
DTSTAMP:20260828T133211Z
CREATED:20260828T133210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T133211Z
UID:10000106-1788264000-1788267600@wshpco.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260831T133000
DTSTAMP:20260827T220350Z
CREATED:20260827T220207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T220350Z
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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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