Join us for two days of education, networking, and innovation at the 11th Annual Home Care Warm Up! This dynamic event is packed with valuable sessions and opportunities designed to equip Medicare home health professionals for success in 2025 and beyond.

Monday, January 27: Home Health Fundamentals Workshop & Welcome Reception

• 8:00 AM-2:30 PM – Home Health Fundamentals: Building a Foundation for Success: This essential workshop is designed for new owners, administrators, directors of nursing, and clinical managers transitioning into leadership roles. Led by Patti Heid and Jessica Devine of the Home Care Association of Florida, this interactive session delves into clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and office operations. Attendees will gain practical tools and insights to confidently navigate their responsibilities and excel in their roles. (Optional add-on; refer to registration fees for cost details based on membership status.)

• 4:30-5:30 PM – Registration & Check-in: Arrive early to complete your registration and pick up your materials for the event.

• 5:30-6:30 PM – Welcome Reception: Kick off the event by networking with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Generously donated by our platinum sponsor, Axxess!

Tuesday, January 28: Full-Day Home Care Warm Up

• 7:00-8:00 AM – Registration & Networking Breakfast: Start your day with a continental breakfast and connect with peers before the sessions begin.

• 8:00-8:50 AM – Regulatory Updates for Florida Home Care Providers: Kimberly Smoak of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) provides a vital update on regulatory changes, including the evolving Hospital at Home model and background screening updates.

• 9:00-9:50 AM – Home Health Value-Based Purchasing: 2025 & Beyond: Healthcare Provider Solutions' Melinda Gaboury discusses the 2025 payment adjustments under the HHVBP program and shares strategies to help your agency thrive.

• 9:50-10:10 AM – Networking Break: Take a break, grab refreshments, and network.

• 10:10-11:00 AM – Medicare Public Policy Update: Gain insights into the latest legislative changes and advocacy opportunities for home health providers under the new administration.

• 11:10 AM-12:00 PM – Storm-Proofing Home Care: Lessons Learned From Florida’s Hurricanes: Learn strategies from Millennium Home Care's Maureen Albertson for enhancing your agency’s preparedness and response to hurricanes from experienced leaders.

• 12:00-1:20 PM – Networking Lunch: Lunch and network with industry professionals, speakers, and exhibitors.

• 1:20-2:10 PM – PLAI It Again, Sam: AI Advances for Home Health Agencies: Discover how artificial intelligence can help home health agencies save time and money with Beau Sorensen of VisionBound International.

• 2:20-3:10 PM – Bringing Comfort Home: Expand Services With Palliative Care: Christina Crumbley of Tidal Healthcare Consulting guides you through integrating palliative care into your services, from certification standards to regulatory requirements.

• 3:10-3:30 PM – Networking Break: Recharge and connect with sponsors and peers before the final sessions.

• 3:30-4:20 PM – Navigating CPILs, RCD, and Medical Review: Learn from Palmetto GBA experts on avoiding top denials in Florida and strategies to reduce issues with claims processing.

• 4:20-4:30 PM – Raffle Drawing & Warm Up Wrap-Up: HCAF Executive Director Denise Bellville closes the event with key takeaways, followed by the raffle drawing for exciting prizes!