Best Chap Community Health Accreditation Partner Podcasts (2024)

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Managed Care Contracting and Value-Based Models with Joe Russell 26:16

7d ago26:16

26:16

Joe Russell, Vice President of Network Management and Contracting at Strategic Healthcare shares his invaluable perspective on how community-based providers can thrive despite the dominance of managed care plans and the ever-present issues of fraud, waste, and abuse. Our conversation uncovers the influence of pivotal regulatory shifts, such as the …

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Communicate and Deliver Value your Health Systems Need 21:18

1M ago21:18

21:18

Unlock the strategies that can transform your approach to healthcare communication! Join Jennifer Kennedy, CHAP's lead for compliance and quality, and Pat Driscoll, a professor in healthcare administration and chair of CHAP's board, as they reveal how to effectively communicate value and quality in today's fiercely competitive healthcare landscape.…

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Transforming Hospice Care: The Evolving Role of Medical Directors 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

How have federal regulatory changes reshaped the role of hospice medical directors from mere formalities to key players in patient care and organizational leadership? Join Jennifer Kennedy and our esteemed guest, Dr. Daniel Maison, as we unpack the historical "three S's" and explore the significant transformations driven by CMS regulations. You'll …

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Home Health: Top 10 Deficiencies for 2023 27:19

4M ago27:19

27:19

Join us for an insightful episode as we dissect the top 10 home health deficiencies for 2023 with CHAP's esteemed Clinical Nurse Educator, Keri Culhane. With decades of expertise in post-acute healthcare, Keri sheds light on persistent issues and emerging trends in care planning, emphasizing the critical elements of the plan of care and the necessi…

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Hospice: Top 10 Deficiencies for 2023 27:06

4M ago27:06

27:06

Join us as we dissect the top 10 hospice deficiencies for 2023 with Keri Culhane, CHAP's Clinical Nurse Educator. Expect to learn about the intricacies of individualized care plans, the critical nature of accurate medication profiles, and the emerging challenges of standard precautions and timely bereavement assessments. We don’t just highlight pro…

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Discharge for Non-Compliance? The Shift to Patient Adherence 29:42

5M ago29:42

29:42

Ever wondered why patients miss their medication schedules despite clear instructions? Our enlightening conversation with Dr. Kate Jones reveals the critical shift from simply labeling patients as "non-compliant" to understanding the complexities behind "patient adherence." Discover how patient-centered care and shared decision-making can transform…

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Health Equity: Insights on the CMS Framework and Leadership in Healthcare 27:54

6M ago27:54

27:54

As a nurse, witnessing the pervasive disparities in healthcare access was a profound wake-up call. Our conversation with Marisette Hassan takes us on a journey through the challenges and aspirations of achieving health equity, a mission that has never been more critical than in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. When systems fail to serve everyon…

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The FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule: Insights From NAHC and NHPCO 24:57

7M ago24:57

24:57

Take a first look at the Fiscal Year 2025 Hospice Wage Index Rule with the unparalleled insights of industry authorities Katie Wehri (NAHC) and Patrick Harrison (NHPCO). Our conversation slices through the complexity to deliver a focused commentary on what this proposed rule signifies for hospice care providers, highlighting the rule's unexpected e…

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The Art of Coaching: A New Perspective on Leadership 40:33

11M ago40:33

40:33

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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Decoding Mergers and Acquisitions with The Braff Group's Kristopher Novak 28:55

12M ago28:55

28:55

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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From Outreach to Impact: WellStar Health System's Quality Outside the Scores 23:30

1y ago23:30

23:30

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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The Game-Changing GUIDE to Dementia Care with NHPCO's Rory Farrand 26:01

1y ago26:01

26:01

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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American Dementia: A Discussion with Dr. Daniel R George and Dr. Peter J Whitehouse 35:34

1y ago35:34

35:34

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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Homecare Homebase: The Role of Software and Age-Friendly Approaches in Personalizing Healthcare 25:26

1+ y ago25:26

25:26

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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The Numbers that Matter with Trella Health 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

24:21

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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Age-Friendly Care Implementation 24:30

1+ y ago24:30

24:30

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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube…

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Differentiate with Disease Programs 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

34:24

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. Visi…

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

1+ y ago27:27

27:27

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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Leadership 22:58

1+ y ago22:58

22:58

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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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How to Get Involved in Advocacy 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

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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Hospice Top 10 Deficiencies for 2022 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Hospice surveys in 2022. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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Home Health Top 10 Deficiencies for 2022 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

23:58

In this episode, Bobbie Warner and Jennifer Kennedy walk through the top 10 deficiencies found during Home Health surveys in 2022. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Health Accreditation Partner

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2023 Plan using NAHC's Hospice and Palliative Care Report 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

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. Visit our website Connect with us -…

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Why Age-Friendly Care Certification is Critical 23:57

2y ago23:57

23:57

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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What is Age-Friendly Care? 25:58

2y ago25:58

25:58

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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How Age-Friendly Care Can Grow Your Business 20:06

2y ago20:06

20:06

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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Staffing, recruiting and retention in Healthcare 29:10

2y ago29:10

29:10

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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The Value of Home Care with CEO Tim Hanold of Care Advantage 22:44

2y ago22:44

22:44

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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn…

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Building a Hospital at Home Program 24:43

2y ago24:43

24:43

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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better…

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Advance Care Planning and Shared Decision-Making 25:02

2y ago25:02

25:02

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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Palliative Care in Rural New Mexico - Innovation Spotlight 20:28

2y ago20:28

20:28

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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Palliative Care in the Community 22:38

2+ y ago22:38

22:38

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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Bett…

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Home Health Episode 26:58

2+ y ago26:58

26:58

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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better…

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Health Equity CMS Strategy and Provider Gaps 27:58

2+ y ago27:58

27:58

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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Hospice Physician Dictation and Engagement with Dr Amy Moss and Jason Banks 26:27

2+ y ago26:27

26:27

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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Contractor Can of Worms with Sharon Litwin 26:49

2+ y ago26:49

26:49

“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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives Better…

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Physician Perspectives with Dr. Khai Nguyen 32:23

2+ y ago32:23

32:23

,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. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, …

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Hospice Survey Updates and Enforcement - What You Need to Know 41:04

3y ago41:04

41:04

Dr. Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan from Simitree Consulting sit down to discuss updates to the hospice survey and enforcement changes. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Healthcare Accreditation Partners

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Introducing CHAPcast 1:50

3y ago1:50

1:50

Welcome and thanks for listening to our first episode. Subscribe to hear all the new episodes the day they are published. Visit our website Connect with us - LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Make Lives BetterBy CHAP - Community Healthcare Accreditation Partners

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