Best HME News Podcasts (2023)

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HME News in 10

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Dexter Braff on current trends in M&A 11:45

8d ago11:45

11:45

Dexter Braff, founder & president of The Braff Group, returns to HME News in 10 to talk about current trends in M&A. Hear what Braff has to say about why it’s more expensive to complete an acquisition these days, what buyers and sellers are doing to get deals across the finish line and why M&A remains an important piece of the growth strategy for c…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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The Art of Coaching: A New Perspective on Leadership 40:50

9h ago40:50

40:50

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 …

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Decoding Mergers and Acquisitions with The Braff Group's Kristopher Novak 29:12

8d ago29:12

29:12

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…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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From Outreach to Impact: WellStar Health System's Quality Outside the Scores 23:46

2M ago23:46

23:46

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 - buildin…

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HME News in 10

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Kami Harold on ‘rescuing’ CPAP patients 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by SleepRes. Today’s guest is Kami Harold, vice president of sales for SleepRes, which makes the V-Com, a small device that softens peak respiratory flow for patients using CPAP therapy. She joins HME News in 10 to talk about how the company’s founder, Dr. William H. Noah, took …

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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The Game-Changing GUIDE to Dementia Care with NHPCO's Rory Farrand 26:17

2M ago26:17

26:17

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 …

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HME News in 10

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Jason Kelln on ’new territory’ in complex rehab 10:36

2M ago10:36

10:36

Jason Kelln, an ATP and CRTS who is the sales manager at PrairieHeart Mobility in Saskatchewan, joins HME News in 10 to talk about being named the first president-elect of NRRTS from Canada. He shares why the organization wants a “bigger stage” beyond North America and how, regardless of geography, the common goal should be having certified profess…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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American Dementia: A Discussion with Dr. Daniel R George and Dr. Peter J Whitehouse 35:51

3M ago35:51

35:51

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 …

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HME News in 10

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Andrea Stark on the Medicare Advantage machine 17:46

3M ago17:46

17:46

Andrea Stark, a Medicare consultant and reimbursement specialist for MiraVista, returns to HME News in 10 to talk about all things Medicare Advantage. We take a deep dive into increasing enrollment; increasing single-source contracts, including Humana’s with AdaptHealth and Rotech; and increasing scrutiny by the government. Stark says the system is…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Homecare Homebase: The Role of Software and Age-Friendly Approaches in Personalizing Healthcare 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

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 tr…

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HME News in 10

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David Schaer on ‘real’ artificial intelligence 12:24

5M ago12:24

12:24

Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by Computers Unlimited. Today’s guest is David Schaer, president of Computers Unlimited. Schaer joins HME News in 10 to talk about how artificial intelligence is redefining what business management solutions can do – whether it’s extracting data from medical documentation or pre…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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The Numbers that Matter with Trella Health 24:38

5M ago24:38

24:38

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 Adv…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Age-Friendly Care Implementation 24:47

6M ago24:47

24:47

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. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in c…

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HME News in 10

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Todd Usher on staffing realities 10:22

7M ago10:22

10:22

Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by Tactical Back Office. Today’s guest is Todd Usher, founder of Tactical Back Office. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how he launched the remote staffing company in 2019, after successfully leveraging employees based in the Philippines to reduce shortages and decrease cos…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Differentiate with Disease Programs 34:41

7M ago34:41

34:41

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. Star…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Ending the covid PHE: a discussion with NAHC & NHPCO 27:44

7M ago27:44

27:44

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 a…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Leadership 23:15

7M ago23:15

23:15

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. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging, inconsistent, and expensive. All while the exp…

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HME News in 10

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Blair Eichenberger on the Cs of workers’ comp 11:35

8M ago11:35

11:35

Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by VGM Insurance Services. Today’s guest is Blair Eichenberger, vice president of marketing for VGM Insurance Services. She joins HME News in 10 to talk about the Cs of workers’ compensation: cost, claims process, coverage network and compliance. She also talks about how a holis…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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How to Get Involved in Advocacy 29:01

8M ago29:01

29:01

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 assemblin…

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HME News in 10

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Allen Hunt on having the right discussions 10:27

9M ago10:27

10:27

Today's guest is Allen Hunt, president of Hart Medical Equipment, a health system-owned HME provider in Southfield, Mich. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about why conversations with referral sources shouldn't be about saving on the cost of a walker but about speeding up access to care - the true source of cost savings. He also talks about the HME …

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Hospice Top 10 Deficiencies for 2022 29:01

9M ago29:01

29:01

In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Hospice surveys in 2022. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging, inconsistent, and expensive. All while the expectation of clinical excellence and quality continues to rise. Just…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Home Health Top 10 Deficiencies for 2022 24:15

9M ago24:15

24:15

In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Home Health surveys in 2022. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging, inconsistent, and expensive. All while the expectation of clinical excellence and quality continues to rise. …

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HME News in 10

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Ryan Colby on tech-first approach 14:46

10M ago14:46

14:46

Today’s guest is Ryan Colby, who spent seven years at Uber and who is now head of go-to-market for Tomorrow Health. He joins HME News in 10 to talk about how companies with marketplaces like Uber and Tomorrow Health “succeed or fail based on how well they serve the supply side” – a big reason why he’s spending a lot of his time meeting with and get…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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2023 Plan using NAHC's Hospice and Palliative Care Report 26:47

10M ago26:47

26:47

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. Start Now! Easy access to performan…

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HME News in 10

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Tom Ryan and Jay Witter on the year ahead 10:20

11M ago10:20

10:20

Today’s guests are familiar names in the industry: Tom Ryan and Jay Witter of AAHomecare. They join HME News in 10 to talk about the industry’s recent wins in Congress and AAHomecare’s plan to build on those wins in the year ahead. A big part of that plan? Cultivating relationships on the Hill, from congressional staffers to party leaders. Hosts: L…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Why Age-Friendly Care Certification is Critical 24:14

11M ago24:14

24:14

What is CHAP building? How does it benefit healthcare providers and agencies? How does this help the patient? Why asking "What Matters" is the most critical question when speaking to a patient. CHAP is creating an Age-Friendly Care at Home certification process through our partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healt…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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What is Age-Friendly Care? 26:15

11M ago26:15

26:15

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.…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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How Age-Friendly Care Can Grow Your Business 20:23

11M ago20:23

20:23

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 decis…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Staffing, recruiting and retention in Healthcare 29:27

11M ago29:27

29:27

Knee deep in one of the most tumultuous job markets that anyone can remember and healthcare workers quitting at unprecedented numbers, what are providers to do? 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-h…

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HME News in 10

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Alex Hoopes on hospital-at-home 16:29

12M ago16:29

16:29

Today’s guest is Alex Hoopes, director of Healthcare Innovation for Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. Hoopes joins HME News in 10 to talk about the “signals” pointing to hospital-at-home as the next frontier in health care and Cardinal Health’s efforts to build the middle- and last-mile infrastructure needed to make it an increasing reality. He al…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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The Value of Home Care with CEO Tim Hanold of Care Advantage 23:01

1y ago23:01

23:01

Home Care has tremendous value for the people and families receiving care. In This episode, Jennifer Kennedy and CEO Tim Hanold from Care Advantage shares insights on what quality indicators payors look for in network partners and what metrics matter most in value-based purchasing and risk relationships. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improv…

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HME News in 10

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Bonnie Jablonowski on connected patient engagement technology 9:56

1y ago9:56

9:56

Welcome to a special episode of HME News in 10 sponsored and developed by McKesson. Our guest is Bonnie Jablonowski, director of product and portfolio management for McKesson. She talks about the benefits of leveraging connected patient engagement technology to free up staff from having to manually call patients for resupplies, key in orders, confi…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Building a Hospital at Home Program 24:59

1y ago24:59

24:59

Running a hospital-at-home program at the agency level may sound out of reach for some. Summer Napier, President & CEO of Healing Hands Healthcare, talks to Jennifer Kennedy about her program and gives insights they learned while building. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging, …

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HME News in 10

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Annie Erstling on bridging the technology gap 9:17

1y ago9:17

9:17

Today’s guest is Annie Erstling, chief strategy officer at Forcura, a health care workflow management company. Erstling joins HME News in 10 to talk about using technology to bridge the communication gap between payers and providers, and not waiting until your story is perfect to start building those relationships. Hosts: Liz Beaulieu Theresa Flahe…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Advance Care Planning and Shared Decision-Making 25:19

1y ago25:19

25:19

Advance Care Planning is a process, not a one-time event that includes an individual and their loved ones. People’s goals change over time. As we saw with COVID-19, many patients changed their minds regarding ventilators and life support. Stephanie Anderson from Respecting Choices says it’s not just enough to educate about advance care planning but…

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HME News in 10

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John Gallagher on the road 12:16

1y ago12:16

12:16

Today’s guest is John Gallagher, vice president of government relations for VGM. Gallagher, who’s racked up several million travel miles in his 20 years on the job, joins HME News in 10 to talk about what it’s really like to be an “HME Road Warrior.” Find out why “all politics are local,” the benefits of not traveling light, and why it’s important …

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Palliative Care in Rural New Mexico - Innovation Spotlight 20:45

1+ y ago20:45

20:45

Starting palliative care in rural New Mexico has its challenges. Education, billing, adding clinicians from other care settings, and referral source alignment, to name a few. Jacob Martinez from Mountain Home Health and Hospice talks about their steps to build a thriving program that has improved their quality and gives patients the care they need.…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Palliative Care in the Community 22:54

1+ y ago22:54

22:54

Kathleen Kerr from Transforming Care Partners joins Jennifer Kennedy to talk about how Palliative Care providers and payers address the questions/uncertainties regarding what to provide, to whom, by whom, how to assess, and a lot of variation in those elements. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was pr…

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HME News in 10

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Tyler Riddle on moving the needle 16:42

1+ y ago16:42

16:42

Today’s guest is Tyler Riddle, CEO of MRS Homecare, a Georgia-based full-line home medical equipment provider. Riddle joins HME News in 10 to talk about why the needle is finally moving in Washington, D.C., on the importance and benefits of HME, and how the 22-year-old staffers working in congressional offices “rule this country.” Come for the lobb…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Home Health Episode 27:15

1+ y ago27:15

27:15

Jennifer Kennedy talks to Maria Warren, VP of Clinical Consulting Services from McBee about what's involved in optimally managing an episode of care for a patient, episode management in value-based purchasing, and its impact on quality. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging, inc…

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HME News in 10

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Dr. Jennifer Martin on putting patients first 9:17

1+ y ago9:17

9:17

Today’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Martin, who was recently named president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s board of directors. Dr. Martin joins HME News in 10 to discuss why good sleep is the “secret sauce” to good health and how recent challenges in the CPAP market should have everyone taking a step back to ask, “What’s best for the patien…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Health Equity CMS Strategy and Provider Gaps 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

28:15

We know that health disparities have existed in various ways, but it took a pandemic to shine a light on a critical topic. How do we increase access to quality care and serve the underserved? Jennifer Kennedy and Nicole M. Davis tackle the newly posted CMS Framework for Health Equity and talk about what this means for providers. Check out our Healt…

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HME News in 10

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Brad Smith on a choppy 2022 11:58

1+ y ago11:58

11:58

Today’s guest is Brad Smith, a managing partner at Vertess. Smith joins HME News in 10 to talk about why deal activity was slower than he anticipated in Q1 – his firm closed three deals – but will heat up, particularly in Q2 and Q4. He also talks about the role of the $2 trillion worth of liquidity in the financial market right now and valuations t…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Hospice Physician Dictation and Engagement with Dr Amy Moss and Jason Banks 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

In this episode, Jennifer Kennedy talks with Dr. Amy Moss from Amedisys, and Jason Banks from nVoq about what it's like to be a medical director in 2022. They discuss the ever-evolving role of the physician in hospice, and how to use technology to help your hospice physician deliver on the expectation of documentation while weaving a beautiful pati…

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HME News in 10

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Boone Lockard on positive trends 9:16

1+ y ago9:16

9:16

Today’s guest is Boone Lockard, the new director of VGM Respiratory, who has spent 12 years working on both the provider and manufacturer aisles of the industry. Lockard joins HME News in 10 to talk about why there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for the CPAP market, how the new NCD for oxygen will be a “big win” and why there’s promise in resur…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Contractor Can of Worms with Sharon Litwin 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

“Contractor Can of Worms” - the new vaccine mandate has put a new layer of inspection on records kept about contract employees. Jennifer Kennedy talks with Sharon Litwin about what else to be mindful about when bringing on a staffing agency. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging…

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HME News in 10

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Laura Williard on seeing Medicare Advantage as an opportunity 12:02

1+ y ago12:02

12:02

Today’s guest is Laura Williard, vice president of payer relations for AAHomecare. Williard joins HME News in 10 to talk about how the growing Medicare Advantage market creates opportunities for HME providers. With more insurers entering the market – many of them smaller and more willing to think outside the box – providers have a better chance of …

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Physician Perspectives with Dr. Khai Nguyen 32:39

2y ago32:39

32:39

,Jennifer Kennedy speaks to our National Medical Director, Dr. Khai Nguyen. Hear answers to important questions like, what does a physician look for in an in-home care provider, how providers can gain or lose a physician's trust, and learn about what he sees is needed today in the geriatric population. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improvin…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Introducing CHAPcast 2:07

2y ago2:07

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Welcome and thanks for listening to our first episode. Subscribe to hear all the new episodes the day they are published. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging, inconsistent, and expensive. All while the expectation of clinical excellence and quality continues to rise. Just as w…

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CHAPcast by CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Hospice Survey Updates and Enforcement - What You Need to Know 41:21

2y ago41:21

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Dr. Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan from Simitree Consulting sit down to discuss updates to the hospice survey and enforcement changes. Start Now! Easy access to performance-improving education in community-based care was previously challenging, inconsistent, and expensive. All while the expectation of clinical excellence and quality continues to r…

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