SimiTree Health 360

Home health and hospice workers provide care for some of our most vulnerable patients, often in their own homes. This can be a challenging environment, but there are steps that can be taken to ensure the safety of clinical staff. In this episode hosted by Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies at Afia, a SimiTree company, and Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree, experts in home care and...

Working with high-risk individuals can be challenging, but it's important to stay calm and focused to keep yourself and others safe. We'll share de-escalation techniques, tips for working with difficult clients, and how to report incidents. This episode is hosted by Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice President of Clinical Strategies at Afia, a SimiTree company, and Melissa Gordon, RN, BSN, MBA, Senior Manager at SimiTree. Join them to ...

Community-based workers are on the frontlines of providing care to some of our most vulnerable populations. In this episode, we discuss the unique safety challenges faced by the community-based workforce, who provide support and services to high-risk individuals or visit individuals' homes. We'll explore how to assess risks, develop safety protocols, and manage challenging situations. Hosted by Kathy Polasky-Dettling, Vice Presiden...

In this episode, Charles Breznicky, Senior Clinical Consulting Manager, J'non Griffin, Principal, SVP, Coding, and John Rabbia, Director, Operations Consulting discuss claims-based, OASIS-based, and survey-based measures, all of which contribute to the total performance score. Learn what determinants contribute to the final score and how your home health or hospice agency can get ahead of any quality issues. Join these experts for ...

In this episode, SimiTree coding and OASIS-E experts explore the impact of outcomes on value-based purchasing (VBP), the measures involved, and the challenges faced by agencies in improving patient outcomes. Learn the role of social determinants of health, the significance of community resources, and the need for a holistic approach to patient care on healthcare outcomes. Tune in and join these experts for “From Good Publicity to G...

In this episode, SimiTree experts delve into the world of home health operations and explore the latest trends and challenges in the post-acute space. From discussing the impact of OASIS-E on agencies to navigating staffing shortages and optimizing case management models, we cover it all. With decades of experience in physical therapy, nursing, compliance, and coding, our hosts provide valuable insights and practical tips for agenc...

Building an aggregate data warehouse now, several years before it's needed, is the future of home health, behavioral health, and hospice real-time reporting. In this episode, brought to you by Afia, A SimiTree company, Chris Akerley, Co-Founder, and Managing Partner and Melanie Elliott, Vice President, Analytics Strategy, explain the growing trend of creating large-scale data insights based on individual behavioral health (BH) prov...

Knowing the critical elements of successful optimization can make all the difference between a costly mistake and better delivery of care when considering whether to pursue a new EHR selection. In this episode brought to you by Afia, A SimiTree company; Melanie Elliott, Vice President, Analytics Strategy and Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Consultant, share insights into successfully optimizing EHR systems to obtain more meaningful...

In this episode, you will learn the real questions your organization should ask before applying for SAMHSA grants. Learn the role of SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency) grants and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) in improving mental health and substance abuse support services.. This episode is brought to you by Afia, A SimiTree company. Today's host is Elizabeth “Liz” Kern, Principal Con...

In this episode, SimiTree experts Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, SVP Talent Solutions, and Wayne Regan, Director, Interim Management, continue the conversation on creative solutions your organization can use to shore up leadership shortages. Join them for this episode, “Creative Solutions for Healthcare Leadership Shortages Part 2.”

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Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, SVP Talent Solutions at SimiTree, leads tale...

In this episode, recruiting experts share insights on how interim management and executive search are becoming more popular in healthcare recruiting and staffing. Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, and SVP Talent Solutions, and Wayne Regan, Director, Interim Management cover effective retention strategies and the role of compensation in healthcare. Tune in for valuable tips on attracting and retaining top talent in your home health...

Home health and hospice agencies continuously seek strategies to increase their cash flow but it’s not always easy to find a simple solution. Join Jess Stover, Principal, SVP, Post-Acute RCM, and Lynn Labarta, VP of Post Acute RCM at SimiTree, experts in home health and hospice billing, to discuss opportunities that agencies have at their fingertips to increase cash flow, that you may have not considered before. This episode is pac...