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Your CHAP on-the-go source for news + policy review, innovation, interviews with thought leaders, and the top trends in community-based care.The views expressed by the authors, hosts, and guests are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by CHAP employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the organization's view.
Episodes
Take a first look at the Fiscal Year 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule with the unparalleled insights of industry authorities Katie Wehri (NAHC) and Patrick Harrison (NHPCO). Our conversation slices through the complexity to deliver a focused commentary on what this proposed rule signifies for hospice care providers, highlighting the rule's unexpected early release and the notable absence of anticipated program integrity proposals....
Ever wondered how some managers consistently lead their teams to achieve unprecedented success? Keith Rosen, CEO of Profit Builders, joins us to share the secret: mastering the language of coaching. You'll learn how coaching transcends traditional problem-solving, fostering new possibilities and cultivating accountability within your team. Whether you're leading a sales team or running clinical operations, this session gi...
Crack the code of Mergers and Acquisitions in the healthcare-at-home industry with our guest, Kristopher Novak, Managing Director at The Braff Group. In this dynamic episode, we dive into the current landscape of healthcare M&A, exploring the latest trends and challenges shaping this sector.
Kristopher leads us through the crucial timing aspects of M&A - how to perfectly align your business growth, market dynamic...
Get ready to be enlightened with our insightful conversation with Natalie McNeal, the driving force behind Hospice at WellStar Health System. Natalie is here to share how medium-sized home-based care providers can prove their quality beyond Medicare Care Compare scores. She shares the secret sauce to her organization's successful outreach - building relationships within the community, spreading impactful patient stories, and l...
What if there was a way to drastically shift the field of dementia care towards more efficient care coordination and equitable health access? This episode features a conversation with Rory Farrand, Vice President for Palliative and Advanced Care at NHPCO, who unpacks the recently released Dementia GUIDE Model by CMS. Listen in as Rory explains the potential this model holds for not just caregivers but also for healthcare-at-home pr...
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Daniel R. George and Dr. Peter J. Whitehouse, authors of the groundbreaking book "American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society". We’ll delve into the surprising revelation that dementia rates in the US are declining, thanks to a series of public health interventions. From vascular health to access to higher education, we’ll journey through the spectrum of factor...
What if patient care stepped away from mere box-checking and became truly patient-focused? This episode is an eye-opener as we welcome Donnette Threats from Homecare Homebase, whose 30 years of hospice experience bring a profound understanding of software's role in building comprehensive care plans. With Donnette, we shift the focus back to what truly matters - the patient and their family, and how clinicians can utilize softw...
Ready to unlock the secrets behind data trends in home health and hospice? This insightful episode, featuring Kara Justis from Trella Health, guarantees to reshape your understanding of data's evolving role in healthcare.
We explore an intriguing paradox as we discuss the 5.2% decline in home health admissions juxtaposed with a rise in Medicare Advantage enrollments. This episode is more than just a casual discussion...
In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy from CHAP talks with Jennifer Hale, VP of Clinical Standards and Quality at Compassus, about the application of Age-Friendly Care in hospice. They explore the key factors that define the quality of life for patients and what holds significance for them.
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In this episode, Denise Stanford and Bobbie Warner from CHAP talk with Shelley Cartwright, CEO at Apex Health Services, and Irina Gorovaya from Amity Healthcare Group about differentiating your organization with CHAP Disease Program Certification. Learn about the process, value, quality outcomes, and standards of Disease Program Certification.
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Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the CHAPcast, where our host Jennifer Kennedy sits down with Katie Wehri of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and Judi Lund Person of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Together, they dive deep into the topic of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) coming to an end and discuss the implications for providers of care in the home.
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In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy and Melinda Gaboury, Co-Owner & Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. discuss "good" leadership and the value of a solid gap analysis.
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Jennifer Kennedy talks with Deborah Hoyt from Axxess about how you can get involved in advocacy, the most critical areas to boost provider advocacy, and why it’s more important than ever.
Join Axxess, April 17-19 in Dallas for the Axxess Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Experience — AGILE. This will be more than a user conference. We’re assembling influential thought leaders like Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, Prin...
In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Hospice surveys in 2022.
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In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Home Health surveys in 2022.
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In this Episode, Jennifer Kennedy talks to Katie Wehri as they walk through NAHC's Hospice and Palliative Care Report from December, giving everyone a list of what needs to be on providers' radar in 2023. From VBID, Hospice Cap and MedPAC recommendation, Telehealth recertification through 2024, and Hospice fraud.
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An introduction to Age-Friendly Care at Home.
According to the US Census Bureau, the US population aged 65+ years is expected to nearly double over the next 30 years, from 43.1 million in 2012 to an estimated 83.7 million in 2050. We have an aging population with a growing demand for healthcare and not enough healthcare workers to meet this demand.
We'll examine the demand, 4Ms framework, ageism, principles...
CHAP is creating an Age-Friendly Care at Home certification process through our partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
When healthcare workers impleme...
In this episode, we explore the business case, value proposition, how to improve the patient care experience, improve CAHPS scores, the importance of collaborative decision making, and the impact to agencies providing Age-Friendly Care at Home.
More than ever before, patients want individualized care, more say in their care, being involved in decision making, and ensuring what matters to them is heard so they have positiv...
Jennifer Kennedy sat down with Stephanie Johnston from Transcend Strategy Group to discuss staff recruitment and retention, including the number one solution to burnout that a care-in-the-home provider has to offer clinicians.
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