Are you thinking about selling your home health, home care, or hospice business? Well, the AI revolution is reshaping the way organizations operate. It’s streamlining processes, enhancing care delivery, and unlocking new growth opportunities. Join us for a forward-looking panel discussion showcasing how leading agencies use AI today to drive measurable results—and what buyers are looking for tomorrow.
You’ll hear firsthand how organizations like Team Select and VNS Westchester apply AI to improve staffing, scheduling, forecasting, and financial operations. Learn how AI isn’t just theoretical…it’s already transforming daily workflows, reducing avoidable hospitalizations, and boosting productivity.
We’ll also explore the evolving M&A landscape, where innovation is becoming more valuable than scale. With deal volume flat, buyers are increasingly focused on operational precision and tech-enabled infrastructure. SimiTree’s Mark Romano will share what makes an agency stand out in today’s market—and how to prepare for Quality of Earnings and Clinical Diligence reviews in an AI-driven future.
What You’ll Learn:
- Real-world examples of AI in scheduling, staffing, and forecasting
- How to drive operational improvements and financial automation with AI
- What today’s buyers want—and how AI readiness impacts valuation
- Strategies to optimize care delivery, planning, and deal preparedness
Who Should Attend:
Home health, home care, and hospice owners, operators, and executive leaders interested in operational optimization, AI adoption, and market positioning.
Featured Speakers:
- Mark Romano, Vice President Mergers & Acquisitions, SimiTree
- Fred Johnson, President & CEO, Team Select
- Jennifer Brullo, President, VNS Westchester
- Moderator: Jarrett Bauer, CEO, Montauk AI
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.
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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What does the HOPE tool look like? How will it change what we are doing now? What do I need to know about the timing of the assessments, and what do I need to remember? This webinar, led by SimiTree’s Claudia Baker, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-O, and Maureen E. Kelleher, RN, MBA, provides an in-depth look at what the HOPE tool entails, how it changes current processes, and strategies for successful implementation. We cover:
- A walkthrough of the HOPE tool and its functionality.
- Changes to assessment timing and documentation workflows.
- Practical steps to adjust clinician productivity expectations and enhance QA processes.
- Key takeaways to prepare your team for success.
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Join us for an insightful session on leveraging PDGM analysis to enhance your agency’s financial performance and patient outcomes. Led by Emily Hobbs, RN, MHA, BSN, HCS-C, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, this webinar will cover:
- Face-to-face compliance in coding.
- The importance of selecting the right primary diagnosis.
- The revenue impact of comorbidities and common ICD-10 coding errors.
- OASIS guidance for functional scoring and its effect on VBP outcomes.
- Evaluating coding and OASIS accuracy for sustained success. –
Practical steps to implement PDGM analysis effectively.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and drive measurable improvements in your agency.
