Upcoming Events and Seminars
In the dynamic home health and hospice environments, monitoring and implementing ongoing operational and patient care practices to ensure the organization’s ability to meet regulatory compliance requirements can be the toughest obstacle to overcome.
We are experienced home health operators trained to provide practical advisement in financial, reimbursement, compliance and clinical operations.
Upcoming Events and Seminars
Hospice Experiences
August 26, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 hours of Administrator Continuing Education Units (CEU)
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—and in today’s hospice landscape, that has never been truer.
Please join SMART Healthcare Compliance Resources, LLC and presenter Lista L. Clark, BSN, RN (Senior Hospice Clinical Consultant) for a timely, essential training session designed to navigate the latest regulatory shifts.
The Reality of Modern Hospice Oversight
The era of CMS operating on baseline trust is firmly behind us. Over the last several years, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and CMS have fundamentally transformed hospice oversight. Today, providers face unprecedented scrutiny, including:
The Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP): Increased enforcement and public reporting for underperforming providers.
Targeted Audits: Aggressive medical reviews, TPE (Targeted Probe and Educate) audits, and OIG investigations focusing heavily on eligibility, recertifications, and technical CoP (Conditions of Participation) compliance.
Severe Financial & Operational Risks: Improper documentation is resulting in massive clawbacks, prolonged and costly appeals processes, and serious threats to provider enrollment.
How We Can Help
At SMART HCR, we see firsthand how devastating these harsh survey deficiencies and medical reviews can be—often costing hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of administrative strain. This webinar will give your team the practical tools and insights needed to self-audit, tighten clinical documentation, and protect both your mission and your bottom line.
Don't wait for an audit to find the gaps. Join us to ensure your organization stays compliant, protected, and focused on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.
August 27, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7 Continuing Education Hours (CEUs)
Since the inception of the Medicare Hospice benefit in 1983, the regulatory landscape has never shifted as dramatically or as rapidly as it is right now.
Join Randy Forrest, Co-Founder of SMART Healthcare Compliance Resources, Inc., for an essential training session designed to provide practical, best-practice guidance and keep your organization ahead of the constant changes impacting our industry.
The Current Landscape: Relentless Scrutiny
Today, oversight from CMS and its network of auditing contractors is relentless. It no longer matters if you are a well-established community provider or a newly launched agency—billing practices are being monitored with unprecedented precision. Hospices nationwide are experiencing a surge in Additional Documentation Requests (ADRs) originating from multiple oversight bodies, impacting both pre-payment and post-payment claims.
Defending Your Care and Your Reimbursement
When an audit hits, navigating the technicalities can feel overwhelming. The SMART HCR team dedicates significant resources to helping hospice providers successfully manage the ADR process. We have engineered specialized clinical compliance services specifically to help stakeholders and management teams proactively prepare for, and successfully defend, the necessity of their billed services.
This training is built to translate complex regulatory updates into actionable strategies your team can implement immediately.
In a climate of continuous change, preparation is your best defense. Let us help you protect your revenue so you can stay focused on providing exceptional end-of-life care.
Las Vegas, NV
August 26-27, 2026
Seminar Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch Provided
Hotel Information
Flamingo Hotel & Casino
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 733-3111
Note: Price for conference does not include travel or hotel accommodations
CANCELLATION POLICY: If Medicare Training and Consulting must cancel a seminar due to low registration, registrants will receive a full refund by their method of payment. If a participant cancels a reservation, notification must occur 15 or more calendar days before the meeting date for a 100% refund. A participant may enroll in a future course in lieu of a cash refund. Medicare Training & Consulting is unable to grant refunds for lodging, airfare, and other expenses.
Home Health Reimbursement Training at
Flamingo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
August 24-27, 2026
Whether you are a brand new agency or a seasoned one, this class is designed to eliminate fear, stress, and deficiencies during the survey process. This seminar will provide you with all the necessary tools to create a constant state of readiness at your agency. We will discuss the ultimate step-by-step approach to navigating the Joint Commission Standards, CMS Guidelines, and Deemed Status survey process. You will learn how to develop a survey preparation binder, which will provide you with all the information needed to present to your surveyor upon arrival, setting the tone for a stress-free and successful survey experience. Through the detailed approach, you will be able to identify potential deficiencies prior to the surveyor finding them, develop a plan of corrections, and bring your agency up to compliance prior to your survey.
7 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Lunch Provided
Streamline your billing operations with proven workflows and regulatory insights. This session empowers billing teams to minimize denials and boost efficiency.
Navigating Medicare Secondary Payor Billing
Home Health Billing Recommendations for Medicare Advantage and Commercial Payors.
Managing audits and compliance
7 hours of Continuing education hours (CEU's).
Lunch Provided
Navigate the complexities of Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) with expert strategies to maintain compliance and maximize reimbursement.
Medicare rates decreased by 1.3%
Outlier strategies to avoid the CAP
Medicare has adjusted ALL 432 HPPS rates, and LUPA thresholds
We guarantee you will get strategies to make more money or your money back!
2 guaranteed strategies to increase your revenues.
Outpatient Therapy Reimbursement
7 hours of Continuing education hours (CEU's).
Lunch Provided
Hotel Information
Flamingo Hotel & Casino
3555 Las Vegas Blvd S,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 733-3111
Note: Price for conference does not include travel or hotel accommodations
Unpack the latest updates in OASIS-E2 and discover tactics to thrive under value-based purchasing models.
HHVBP-What counts toward this and affecting change in your agency
Be prepared for Medical Review with defensive documentation for Nursing & Therapy
Understanding PDGM for clinical staff, how is payment calculated and YOUR role
7 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Lunch Provided