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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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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:20260909T120000
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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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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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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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