This power-packed 30-minute webinar was hosted on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 12:00 to 12:30 PM EST, where SimiTree’s top experts discussed the newly released CMS Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Proposed Rule.

Priceless SimiTree Expertise:

Led by Brian Harris, VP of Financial Consulting, attendees gained a clear understanding of the financial implications, payment updates, and the proposed 6.4% Medicare payment reduction, totaling a $1.135 billion cut for 2026. J’non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, HCS-O, COS-C, Senior Vice President of Coding & OASIS, guided us through key operational changes, including PDGM case-mix weights, face-to-face encounter policies, and updates to OASIS, QRP, and HHVBP.

Why Attend?

– Master the 6.4% payment cut and its impact on your agency.

– Explore adjustments like the -4.059% permanent reduction and -5.0% temporary cut.

– Learn strategies to navigate PDGM, comorbidity, and VBP updates.

– Get ahead with expert-led takeaways tailored for home health leaders.

Policies are changing, do you know what they are?

With several looming policies that could substantially affect various aspects of the mental health care system, it’s best to be prepared. This webinar explores how data analytics can provide the insights and clinical decision support needed to navigate regulatory changes and ensure sustainable, quality care despite uncertain conditions.

We’ll cover:

• How to leverage analytics amid changing reimbursement models and care guidelines
• Strategic planning and learning the frameworks for developing robust clinical and operational plans that anticipate regulatory shifts and payer requirements
• Available resource tools designed to address modern behavioral health challenges, like outcomes measurement, patient risk stratification, and value-based care requirements.
• How a current behavioral health is using analytics to address today’s uncertain landscape.

Featuring Insights From SimiTree Experts:

• Chris Akerley, SVP Data Analytics
• Melynda Lee, MBA, MA – Vice President of Operations and Growth Consulting
• Ayesha Shakoor – Director, Behavioral Health Technology
• Wayne A. Regan – VP, Managing Director Interim Leadership

Drawing from real-world data and analytics, our panelists will explore:

• Emerging industry trends
• Operational strategy shifts
• Clinical compliance hurdles

Don’t miss this chance to discover how your behavioral health organization can transform uncertainty from a threat into a strategic opportunity through the power of specialized analytics tailored to mental health and substance use disorder treatment settings.

63% of failed behavioral health practices cite credentialing and contracting issues as their primary cause of closure.

In an industry where helping others is your mission, the cruel reality is that the contracting & credentialing processes are systematically destroying practices like yours. This isn’t just an administrative headache—it’s an existential threat to your survival.

You’ll walk away learning:

• The fundamentals of credentialing and contracting and how it impacts organizational revenue
• Expert best practices to accelerate approvals, minimize delays, and save you money
• The predatory payor tactics deliberately designed to delay your enrollment and how to manage your processes based on the different of payor

Don’t become another casualty of the credentialing catastrophe. Register now for the survival guide they don’t want you to have.

Q2 is here, and we’ve got your back. Join SimiTree’s executive leadership for an in-depth panel discussion about how healthcare agencies can respond to today’s dynamic challenges that came up in Q1. Our distinguished panel of healthcare experts will unpack current industry shifts and share critical insights on operational, clinical, and strategic adaptation. Featuring Insights From SimiTree Experts:

– Nick Seabrook, EVP (Moderator)

– Deb Grott, RN, COS-C – Vice President of Clinical Compliance

– Melynda Lee, MBA, MA – Vice President of Operations and Growth Consulting

– Mark Romano – Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions

– Mike Simione, MBA – VP of Post-Acute Data Analytics

Drawing from real-world data and analytics, our panelists will explore:

– Emerging industry trends

– Operational strategy shifts

– Clinical compliance hurdles

– Growth opportunities in home health and hospice care

Whether you’re a healthcare administrator, clinician, or industry professional, this webinar offers crucial strategies for thriving.

In this must-attend webinar, Eric Scharber, Executive Vice President at SimiTree and founder of Exact Recruiting (now SimiTree Talent Solutions), will share what’s worked, what HASN’T, and what the future holds for hiring in healthcare. Learn the strategies that have made SimiTree a true success story in recruitment and placement with team members who have been with us for over 10 years! Key Takeaways:

• The top hiring mistakes agencies make—and how to avoid them

• Proven strategies to attract and retain high-performing talent

• How to reduce turnover and boost employee engagement

• The state of the workforce in 2025 and what it means for your hiring strategy

• Actionable tips to build a sustainable, future-ready team

Join Mike Simione, MBA, VP of Post-Acute Data Analytics, and Mike Brents, PT, DPT, MHA, Managing Director, Technology Consulting, for an inside look at VBP IQ, the powerful new solution designed to help home health agencies optimize Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) performance. In this session, you’ll see firsthand how VBP IQ provides real-time insights into clinician performance, outcome measures, and revenue impact—allowing you to identify areas for improvement, set data-driven goals, and maximize financial performance. Learn how this solution simplifies decision-making and delivers measurable ROI.

Mike and Mike will provide real-world use-case scenarios of how SimiTree’s current clients have utilized this solution to drive VBP performance improvement. Through the utilization of VBP IQ throughout 2024, SimiTree’s clients are projected to improve their VBP adjustment by an average of 1.5%. In this session, you’ll see firsthand how VBP IQ provides real-time insights into clinician performance, outcome measures, and revenue impact—allowing agencies to identify areas for improvement, set data-driven goals, and maximize financial performance.

Learn how this solution simplifies decision-making and delivers measurable ROI. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in VBP.

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DescriptionJoin us for an expert-led webinar featuring Michael Simione, MBA, VP of Post-Acute Data Analytics, and Maureen Kelleher, RN, MBA, Senior Manager, Consulting, as they break down the proposed 2026 hospice rule and its potential impact. Key discussion points will include:

– Payment Updates: Analysis of proposed adjustments to hospice base rates and capitation payments.

– Quality Reporting: Proposed changes to metrics and reporting procedures, and how they may affect care delivery.

– Patient Care Impacts: Insights on potential changes in daily hospice services and patient care.

– HOPE-based Measures: Updates on implementation and expectations. This session is designed to help hospice providers, clinicians, and administrators prepare for the coming year. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and stay informed on critical industry changes.

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Join us for an informative session designed to demystify the complex world of behavioral health billing. Whether you’re a mental health practitioner, practice manager, or billing specialist, this comprehensive webinar will equip you with the fundamental knowledge needed to optimize your billing processes and maximize reimbursements.

What you’ll learn:

• Insurance verification and eligibility best practices that prevent costly claim denials
• How to properly document and code behavioral health services for clean claim submission
• Key differences between commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid billing requirements
• Common billing pitfalls and proven strategies to overcome them
• Essential tools and workflows to streamline your billing operations