MASTER CLASS SERIES
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Industry specialists from across the nation lead master classes designed to take your organization to the next level.
Each master class series is designed to give you a set of practical ideas and actions to improve your organization, and to connect you with a master educator to answer your questions at the end of each session.
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Home Health Reimbursement 2026 Master Class
$449
Position your agency for reimbursement success in 2026 and beyond. As home health agencies continue to adapt to ongoing regulatory and payment model changes, strategic preparation is more critical than ever. Building on the significant updates introduced in 2025—particularly around the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) and Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) —this four-part workshop series is designed to equip agencies with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the year ahead.
Led by Melinda Gaboury, this series will cover key operational and financial strategies, including episode management best practices, process improvements across intake and scheduling, timely documentation, physician and patient engagement, and Medicare Advantage contracting. You will also gain clarity on the 2026 Final Rule, medical review trends, and top denial reasons, all with a focus on actionable steps to enhance agency performance.
Whether you are refining your processes or building a roadmap for long-term success, this workshop series will help you stay ahead of the curve in a fast-evolving home health environment. Live virtual classes are scheduled December 2, December 4, December 16, and December 18. Earn credits while you learn with 6.0 nursing contact hours available upon completion of the series.
Designed for Your Busy ScheduleEach class includes a presentation and Q&A session. Attend live or view recordings of each session at your convenience. On-demand classes will be available at the conclusion of the live series.
Taught by Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, Co-Founder and CEO, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
Melinda has over 30 years of experience in the home care and hospice industries. She is an expert in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews, and due diligence.
Class 1 | December 2, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Key Revenue Cycle Elements Related to PDGM
A strong revenue cycle is essential to success under PDGM. This session dives into the most critical operational areas impacted by the reimbursement model, including changes to intake and referral workflows, coding, and OASIS assessments. Explore scheduling strategies to avoid late NOA penalties and learn how to use financial data to assess PDGM’s impact on your agency’s bottom line.
Nursing contact hours available for this session: 1.5
Class 2 | December 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Home Health Medical Review and Avoiding Denials
Medical review denials can lead to significant financial setbacks, and yet many are avoidable. In this session, we examine real claims data and uncover the most common triggers for medical review. You will gain a clear understanding of top denial reasons and walk away with best practices to reduce risk, improve documentation, and strengthen compliance in a tightening regulatory environment.
1.5 nursing contact hours are available for this session.
Class 3 | December 16, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET
Medicare Advantage Success: 2026 and Beyond
As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues its rapid expansion, partnering successfully with MA plans is becoming mission critical. This session provides a comprehensive overview of where MA is growing, how to evaluate and approach MA contracts, and strategies for long-term sustainability. Learn how to align your agency’s operations and value proposition for success in a MA-driven future
1.5 nursing contact hours are available for this session.
Class 4 | December 18, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Home Health VBP Model
VBP is here to stay, and it is evolving. This final session unpacks the latest updates in the home health VBP model, including 2026 program changes and the financial implications of 2024 performance data. You will review key insights from interim performance reports and learn how to fine-tune your agency’s strategies for improved scores and reimbursement outcomes.
1.5 nursing contact hours are available for this session.
