🔥 INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZERS 🔥
Speakers
Nancy Allen
Author of Survivor! 10 Practical Steps to Survey Survival
Solutions for Care, LLC
Nancy E. Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC, is founder and president of Solutions for Care, Inc., a consulting company specializing in community based health care since 2001. Clients include community based providers (home health, hospice and private duty) government agencies and universities.Traveling throughout the United States and internationally Nancy is considered one of the most knowledgeable consultants in community-based health care. She is serving on projects with the University of Hawaii to establish Home Health and Hospice in the Republic of Palau and American Samoa. She served as a corporate integrity reviewer with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) and previously as a Medicare hearing officer conducting and adjudicating federal administrative hearings. As a certified clinical specialist in home health and care management she brings her many years of experience including nearly 10 years as a state and accreditation surveyor to assist agencies in implementing processes to improve quality and compliance to their operations. She is a contributing author to the Handbook for Home Health Administration and numerous other articles in national home care publications. Her book, Survivor! Ten Practical Steps to Survey Survival, has helped many achieve deficiency free surveys. She is a sought after public speaker and spokesperson and is currently working with Medbridge to develop online education courses for community-based health care.
Pipeline Ignition: Client Acquisition Strategies That Work (Thursday, July 23)
Regina Asuncion
Chief Executive Officer
Ascension Business Solutions
Regina Asuncion is a keynote speaker and a subject matter expert on the art of delegation — empowering business owners to scale with efficiency, reclaim their time, and achieve sustainable growth. As the CEO and founder of Ascension Business Solutions, she has revolutionized the way home care agencies and service-based businesses leverage virtual assistants to streamline operations, enhance client care, and drive profitability.
With over 18 years of experience in health care operations and marketing, Regina understands the challenges of delegation firsthand. Through her engaging keynotes, masterclasses, and consulting, she delivers actionable strategies that help business owners break free from daily bottlenecks and step into their role as visionary leaders. Her expertise has made her a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, where she captivates audiences with real-world insights, practical frameworks, and transformational delegation techniques that drive measurable success.
Regina’s work extends beyond the stage—she is a trusted advisor to executives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, offering cutting-edge solutions that redefine productivity and team efficiency. Her passion for delegation is rooted in her mission: to help businesses scale without burnout and build systems that work for them, not against them.
In 2025, Regina was also named one of the Top 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow for Inspiration by NY Weekly magazine, recognizing her influence and thought leadership in the entrepreneurial community.
When she’s not transforming businesses from the ground up, Regina enjoys traveling the world with her husband, snowboarding, camping, and spending cherished moments with her two dogs, Honey and Teddy.
The Art of Delegation: Leading With Trust & Accountability (Thursday, July 23)
Kim Banker
Product Manager, Home Health/Hospice Subject Matter Expert
Strategic Healthcare Programs
Kim Banker, RN, BSN, is a seasoned Product Manager and Home Health/Hospice Subject Matter Expert with 25 years of experience in the home health industry. Kim's extensive background in home health care informs her role in overseeing products designed to help customers achieve clinical and operational success in both home health and hospice settings. Her expertise ensures that these products meet the highest standards and support the unique needs of her clients. Prior to joining Strategic Healthcare Programs in 2023, Kim served as a Director of Operations for Amedisys.
Star Ratings Momentum: Strategies to Strengthen Medicare Performance (Thursday, July 23)
Julio Barea
Chief Revenue Officer
LivTech In Home Care Division
Julio Barea is a growth-focused executive with extensive experience leading revenue strategy, sales, and operational alignment within the health care and home-based care industries. As Chief Revenue Officer for Livtech's In-Home Care division, he oversees go-to-market strategy, national partnerships, and customer success initiatives across multiple brands serving agencies, registries, and hospice providers.
Julio is known for building high-performing teams, strengthening strategic relationships, and helping organizations scale responsibly in complex regulatory environments. He works closely with agency owners and executive leaders to support sustainable growth, operational clarity, and long-term business performance.
A frequent industry speaker, Julio is passionate about advancing home-based care and equipping providers with the tools and insight they need to succeed in an evolving health care landscape.
EVV Compliance in Action: Medicaid Collaborative Workshop (Tuesday, July 21)
Revenue on the Line: Fixing EVV Billing Leaks in 2026 (Thursday, July 23)
Denise Bellville
Executive Director
Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF)
Denise Bellville, RN, BS, is HCAF's Executive Director. She has been a registered nurse for 45 years, working in critical care, emergency care, open heart surgical intensive care unit (SICU), and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before transitioning to the home care industry as an executive for 30 years. Her home care clinical experience ranges from pediatric/adult ventilator cases, infusion therapy, and in-home peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line placements. Her favorite aspect has always been teaching elderly patients information that helps them reach their potential and remain at home.
"I knew I wanted to be a nurse since I was five years old. The only thing I asked for that Christmas was a nurse's bag, and once I found it on Christmas day, I told my parents to just have Santa take everything else back. My first introduction to home care was a pediatric ventilator case. The hospital asked if I could get her home, settled, and teach the family what they needed to know. Well, as you might suspect, I was there for two years. My love of nursing has allowed me the opportunity to enter a stranger's home and leave as a friend. Even after all these years, those new friends still invite me to family affairs. It has been a career that has already lasted a lifetime."
Powering the Partnership: Medicaid Panel & Provider Forum (Wednesday, July 22)
The Legislative Outlook: Florida Policy Recap & Collaborative (Thursday, July 23)
Private Care in Focus: Task Force & Member Town Hall (Thursday, July 23)
Michael Bibbins
Senior Provider Relations Representative
Palmetto GBA
Michael Bibbins has more than twelve years of experience working in the health insurance industry. He has been with the Palmetto GBA Provider Outreach and Education team for 5 years, after spending 3 years in the Provider Contact Center. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from the University of Delaware. Michael currently serves as a Senior Provider Relations Representative for the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD). As part of his responsibilities, Michael conducts workshops, educational exhibits, and web-based training for providers concerning RCD coverage and billing guidelines.
Palmetto GBA Workshop (Tuesday, July 21)
Tara Bridges
Product Specialist
KanTime
Tara Bridges, LBSW, is from Birmingham, AL, and has been working in hospice since 2004. She is a licensed social worker and spent 13 years in the homes of hundreds of hospice patients. Later in her career, she jumped into business development where she was regional director for her agency. Lastly, she was on the administration side and loved being on the other end of guiding staff and clinicians to excel in their patient care. In 2025, she joined Kantime as a Product Specialist and is so excited to grow in the post acute electronic medical record (EMR) world. She loves being a wife, boy mom, all sports, traveling, live music, and spending time with her family.
Cultivating Success: Growing Your Brand Through Company Culture (Thursday, July 23)
Elizabeth Brogdon
Senior Provider Education Consultant
Palmetto GBA
Elizabeth Brogdon, LPN, has over 25 years of nursing experience. She is a graduate of Forsyth Technical College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from Columbia Southern University. Elizabeth has a background in emergency medicine in nursing, occupational health and home health care. Her educator experience includes instructor for The American Heart Association and several other agencies. She previously worked for Palmetto GBA as a Medical Reviewer on the Pre-Claim Review Demonstration. Elizabeth is currently a Senior Provider Education Consultant with Provider Outreach and Education for the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD). Her duties include providing education for the home health and inpatient rehabilitation RCDs through one on one and large group setting sessions.
Palmetto GBA Workshop (Tuesday, July 21)
Richard Butler
Chief Executive Officer
Etairos Health
Richard Butler brings more than 33 years of healthcare experience to the home care industry. He began his career with Palmetto GBA and has since held several leadership roles across the healthcare sector, including Corporate Compliance Officer and Vice President of Pharmacy and Homecare Operations for Lincare/Linde, as well as Director of Operations for Apria Healthcare.
Today, Richard serves as the CEO of Etairos Health, which currently provides both skilled and non-skilled services across Florida in all regions except Region 6.
In addition to his executive leadership, Richard has been actively involved in healthcare policy and advocacy. He served for six years on the national legislative committee with NAMES/NAHC in Washington, DC, and continues to work both privately and alongside HCAF to promote effective and fair policies that support the home care industry.
Private Care in Focus: Task Force & Member Town Hall (Thursday, July 23)
Cindy Campbell
Senior Director Advisory Services
WellSky
Cindy Campbell, MHA, BSN, CCSHH, RN, is a nationally recognized nurse, thought-leader and management consultant to the continuum of health care at home. The Senior Director of Advisory Services for WellSky, Cindy and her team help providers leverage strategic thought, advancing machine learning and operational efficiency into innovative approaches to clinical modeling. A passionate advocate on behalf of patients and industry, Cindy is committed to driving methodology to best serve the needs of advancing health care at home.
Harnessing Change: The QAPI – Clinical Operations Collaborative (Thursday, July 23)
Christina Crumbley
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Tidal Healthcare Consulting
Christina Crumbley, RN, MSN, is a visionary leader and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tidal Healthcare Consulting, LLC. Established in 2015, Tidal Healthcare Consulting’s mission is to assist agencies in creating efficient processes and practices while providing agency support services such as OASIS Review, Quality Review and RCD submissions to allow agencies to focus on patient care. Rooted in education, Tidal specializes in building a strong foundation for agencies to grow while providing quality and compassionate care.
Christina is a Registered Nurse with over 3o years of broad-based expertise in home health operations, clinical management, quality assurance-performance improvement, compliance standards and process improvement. Her experience includes single-site home health agencies as well as multi-site and multi-state operations. She is a high-integrity, energetic hands-on leader known for her ability to envision and create successful outcomes in the home health domain with strategic planning. Christina is also a contract surveyor for the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare. She currently sits on the Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance Committee for Home Care Coding Specialist Certification.
The Leadership Spark: Clinical Manager Bootcamp (Tuesday, July 21)
From Paper to Purpose: Igniting Patient-Centered Care Plans (Thursday, July 23)
John Dalton
President & CEO
Optimum RTS
John’s career took off more than 29 years ago with medical staffing, executive and physician recruiting, and detoured into professional sales management and national sales training. With the launch of his own organization, he has come full circle back to recruiting, staffing, and sales training and consulting. His business development skills and sales techniques have propelled many local, regional, and national health care companies to prominence, and his immersion in the turbulent health care industry of Southeast Florida has made him a sought-after resource on all things health care and sales-related by his peers and clients alike.
John’s magic stems from his innate ability to connect with people, and know which people to connect with one another. His sharp intuition and long-term strategic thinking help him craft solutions to problems his clients don’t even know they have.
A selfless, motivating force of nature, John believes that helping others ultimately results in personal and professional fulfillment. Mentoring others and guiding them to success is the best payoff there is. That, plus a day on the water and a big fish on the line!
Sales Momentum: Building High-Performing Referral Teams (Friday, July 24)
Steven Dunn
Legal Expert and Co-Founder
Clear Claim Technologies
Steven Dunn, J.D., brings over 35 years of legal experience, with an early career in personal injury, workers' compensation, and maritime law, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts. Transitioned to long-term care insurance (LTCI) law nearly two decades ago after successfully representing his father in a denied LTCI claim. Has since handled thousands of LTCI cases nationwide, representing clients against every major insurer. Played a pivotal role in shaping LTCI law in Florida, including the first appellate decision interpreting the state's LTCI statute and multiple class actions, one of which reached the Florida Supreme Court.
Unlocking the Value of Long-Term Care Insurance Clients (Wednesday, July 22)
Kevin Dunn
Legal Expert and Co-Founder
Clear Claim Technologies
Kevin Dunn, Esq., was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2018 and has since focused his practice on long-term care insurance (LTCI) claims. Working alongside his father, he played a key role in expanding the firm's services to support clients from the initial activation of a claim through to approval. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Dunn has consulted for technology startups and home care agencies nationwide, providing training and claims analysis. He has also delivered educational lectures to thousands of seniors across the country, helping them better understand and utilize their LTCI benefits.
Unlocking the Value of Long-Term Care Insurance Clients (Wednesday, July 22)
Melinda Gaboury
Chief Executive Officer
Healthcare Provider Solutions
Melinda A. Gaboury, COS-C, with more than 35 years in home care, has over 24 years of executive speaking and educating experience, including extensive day to day interaction with home care and hospice professionals. She routinely conducts Home Care and Hospice Reimbursement Workshops and speaks at state association meetings throughout the country. Melinda has profound experience in Medicare PDGM training, billing, collections, case-mix calculations, chart reviews and due diligence. UPIC, RA, ADR & TPE appeals with all Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have become the forefront of Melinda’s current impact on the industry. She is currently serving as Chair of the Alliance/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group and is serving on the board of the Home Care Association of Florida and the Tennessee Association for Home Care. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E2 and Home Health Billing Answers, 2025.
Igniting Opportunity: Navigating the Medicare Advantage Landscape (Tuesday, July 21)
Your 2026 HHVBP Playbook: Staying Ahead of Value-Based Performance (Wednesday, July 22)
Bring the Heat: Medicare Problem-Solving Forum (Thursday, July 23)
The Quality Accelerator: Building a Culture of Excellence (Friday, July 24)
Jay Gopal
Partner
Ainsley Capital
Jay Gopal is the Founder and CEO of Kyron Medical, a voice AI company that automates insurance and patient workflows for medical practices and health systems. He previously worked at Kaiser Permanente, where he contributed to one of the largest deployments of ambient AI scribes in history and led explainable AI initiatives to proactively identify and serve patients at highest risk for serious illness. Gopal has collaborated with teams at Brown University, Stanford Health Care, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Energy, and Johns Hopkins University.
Gopal is also a Partner at Ainsley Capital, an investment firm focused on transforming health care delivery through AI and digital technologies, with a concentration on health care logistics, care coordination, home-based services, and transportation infrastructure. Through Ainsley, he works with health care startups, health systems, and investors building technology-enabled platforms that expand access to care, particularly in rural and underserved communities. His advisory work spans AI strategy, revenue cycle management, and the operational infrastructure that connects patients to care.
AI on the Front Lines: How Voice Automation Is Changing Home Care Operations (Wednesday, July 22)
J'non Griffin
Senior Vice President, Coding & OASIS/Compliance
SimiTree
J'non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C, is a 38-year veteran of home care as a registered nurse. She received her Master’s degree in Health Care Administration in 2005. She has experience as a field nurse, director, and executive with home health and hospice agencies, both large and small. She has served as Director of Staff Development and Appeals for home health and hospice agencies. She has taken part in mock surveys for agencies and prepared agencies for accreditation. She has been directly involved in accreditation surveys, acquisitions, and many regulatory crises with state survey agencies and the intermediary. HCAF is pleased to have her serve as Secretary of its Board of Directors.
Under the Microscope: Illuminating Documentation for Medical Review (Wednesday, July 22)
AI at the Tipping Point: Igniting Documentation in Home Health (Thursday, July 23)
Bring the Heat: Medicare Problem-Solving Forum (Thursday, July 23)
Leading Through the Fire: Building Resilient Teams in Times of Change (Friday, July 24)
Beth Harbold
Vice President, Quality & Safety
Family First Homecare, LLC
Beth Harbold, RN, CHEP, serves as Vice President of Quality and Safety at Family First Homecare, where she leads enterprise quality, patient safety, and emergency management programs across multiple states, including Florida. She specializes in developing QAPI structures that translate regulatory requirements into consistent, survey-ready clinical practices.
She has been instrumental in advancing data-driven quality initiatives that strengthen clinical outcomes, including efforts focused on reducing pediatric rehospitalizations and improving care continuity for medically fragile children. Beth’s leadership integrates risk management, incident response, and performance improvement into a cohesive strategy that supports both clinicians and operational teams.
Beth brings a systems-focused perspective to advancing quality and safety in pediatric homecare delivery.
Reducing Pediatric Rehospitalizations: Data Insights for Private Duty Nursing (Wednesday, July 22)
Fred Heid
Superintendent
Polk County Public Schools
In April 2021, Frederick Heid was unanimously selected by the Polk County School Board to become the new superintendent of Polk County Public Schools.
He oversees one of the 30 largest school districts in the United States and the seventh-largest in Florida — serving more than 117,000 students.
The district most recently improved to a “B” grade from the Florida Department of Education.
PCPS students continue to make strong academic gains in many key subject areas, including reading, math, science, and social studies. As a result, school grades have been increasing significantly over the past three years!
Prior to arriving in Polk County, Mr. Heid was the Superintendent of District 300 in Algonquin, IL.
His extensive background in education also includes years spent as a classroom teacher and middle school principal. In addition, he has worked as the Bureau Chief for School Improvement with the Florida Department of Education, as well as Chief Academic Officer for Duval County Public Schools.
As superintendent of Polk County Public Schools, Mr. Heid has been spearheading major changes to the local school system.
He has increased measures to keep campuses safer and implemented the district’s one-to-one initiative, which provides a laptop or tablet to every PCPS student.
The district has nearly 30 certified or model career academies and has begun to expand high-interest academies and programs to increase accessibility, including an expansion of the Central Florida Aerospace Academy and a new air traffic control program.
Catalyst for Change: Keynote Address (Wednesday, July 22)
Patti Heid
Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance
Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF)
Patti Heid, MPST, COS-C, is HCAF's Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance. She has been a Physical Therapist for over 30 years and has worked in the home care setting for 27 of those years. She believes that nothing can compare to the rapport that one develops with a patient while working with them and their families, in their own homes, helping overcome the ""real-life"" day-to-day challenges that they face. Over the years, Heid has gained valuable experience by fulfilling many key roles within the home care arena, from field clinician through the management level. All these roles have given her deep abiding respect and admiration for the good that home care providers can achieve.
Patti graduated from St. John's University in New York in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She obtained her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Miami in 1993.
Bring the Heat: Medicare Problem-Solving Forum (Thursday, July 23)
Caleb Hendricks
Senior Director of Sales
Activated Insights
Caleb brings a decade of experience in sales and marketing to Activated Insights. After building and selling a successful digital marketing firm, Caleb spent five years in healthcare recruiting and sales before joining Activated Insights in 2018. He now leads our sales department and advises home care agencies on how they can leverage new technologies to grow their business. ‘
Outside of work, Caleb enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and hiking with his wife, son and dog.
Elevating the Patient Experience: Improving HHCAHPS Performance (Wednesday, July 22)
Welton Hong
Founder & Chief Executive Office
Senior Care Marketing Max
Welton is a leading expert in helping home care agencies generate more clients from online directly to the phone line. He’s the author of the book “Home Care Marketing 2.0.”
Welton has a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Prior to starting Ring Ring Marketing, he was a senior technologist at R&D facilities for Intel, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle. He regularly speaks at conferences and other events for people in the senior care and end-of-life industries.
From Invisible to Influential: Building a Social Media Strategy That Drives Home Care Growth (Thursday, July 23)
Angela Huff
Senior Managing Consultant
Forvis Mazars
With over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, Angela has spent nearly 25 years in executive leadership in home health and hospice operations as well as software development in the post-acute space. In addition, she has global experience in the community care space that includes the United Kingdom, Finland, Canada, and Australia. Angela performs operations improvement assessments and compliance-focused reviews of home health and hospice documentation, including audits and appeals related to the OIG and program integrity contractors and compliance risk assessments related to mergers and acquisitions.
She is actively involved in the educational and advocacy activities of NAHC and NHPCO and is a member of the HHFMA Innovation, NAHC Education and Women in Leadership Committees. Angela has been a presenter at NAHC and NHPCO, as well as other industry national and state organizations and has been published in the Nursing Administration Quarterly and other industry publications. Before entering the post-acute industry, she was a Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse and a Certified Registered Nurse Infusionist.
Star Ratings Momentum: Strategies to Strengthen Medicare Performance (Thursday, July 23)
Nir Katz
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Office
Ruby Health
Co-founder and CEO of Ruby Health, whose remote clinicians and digital agents proactively support patients between home health visits. Nir led national provider partnerships for Oscar Health (OSCR) and managed Oscar's Southeast region.
Partnership Momentum: Working With ACOs & CINs (Thursday, July 23)
Ralph Laughton
Chief Executive Office
Heart, Body & Mind Home Care
As President of Heart, Body, & Mind Home Care, Ralph Laughton is passionate about improving the quality of in-home care and wellness services for older adults, disabled individuals, and others who need home care services in Florida. This led him to design an integrated service approach with a whole-person perspective that considers the intellectual, emotional, social and physical needs of each individual. Ralph’s experience includes working for more than 18 years in executive and senior management roles in the professional services sector, most recently as a business consultant for a national home care provider. During his career, he also served as Managing Director of Dolman Legal Search & Recruitment, an international agency based in Sydney, Australia, where he oversaw Dolman’s global in-house and private practice senior search and recruitment projects within Australia, England, the Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States. Ralph holds a Bachelor of Business and Professional Studies from Barry University, and earned his law degree from the University of Miami, School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida.
Private Care in Focus: Task Force & Member Town Hall (Thursday, July 23)
Annette Lee
Founder
Provider Insights
Founder Annette Lee, RN, MS, HCS-D, COS-C, knows Medicare inside and out. She's had over a decade of experience with CMS performing medical review, and provided years of consultancy services- including contracting with the MAC to be the Clinical Education Coordinator. Annette built Provider Insights to make the rules make sense to home health and hospice providers.
When you work with Annette and her team, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your agency is fully compliant with the rules that are in place today. And you’ll stay compliant when the rules change tomorrow.
PDGM Mythbusters: What CMS Guidance Really Says (Thursday, July 23)
Susan Lowery
Government Analyst, II / Office of Bureau Chief Field Operations
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Susan Lowery is a seasoned registered nurse with over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience, including more than two decades in home health care. Her career began in direct patient care as a field nurse and evolved into leadership roles in home health management. For over 12 years, she has served within the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), where she has held a range of positions including Registered Nurse Specialist Surveyor, Registered Nurse Consultant in the Complaint Unit, Informal Dispute Panel Member, and OASIS Education Coordinator for the state. She currently serves as a Government Analyst in the Office of the Chief of Field Operations, contributing to statewide healthcare oversight and policy implementation. Her work reflects a deep commitment to quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and the advancement of public health standards.
Policy Under the Flame: Agency for Health Care Administration Update (Friday, July 24)
Arlene Maxim
Senior Clinical Services Consultant
Axxess
Arlene Maxim is the Senior Clinical Services Consultant at Axxess. Awarded the 2024 Stevie Award for Women in Business Female Thought Leader of the Year, Arlene leads innovative change across the healthcare continuum. She has developed and implemented multiple post-acute care programs, working closely with multiple hospitals, home care and hospice agencies, accountable care organizations, etc. Arlene also focuses on public speaking, training and consulting on topics such as OASIS, star ratings in home care and hospice and hospitalization reductions.
Pipeline Ignition: Client Acquisition Strategies That Work (Thursday, July 23)
Miles McGrath
National Trainor
Optimum RTS
Miles McGrath is the founder of Going the Extra Mile and VP of Professional Services at Optimum RTS, where he helps teams unlock higher performance through culture, accountability, and smart recruiting. Known for his high-energy approach, Miles specializes in reigniting the “first-day mindset”—helping professionals think like owners, stay relentlessly curious, and execute with purpose.
With deep roots in sales, service, and leadership development, he equips organizations with practical strategies that drive real results, not just motivation.A speaker, coach, and community leader, Miles serves on nonprofit boards and is passionate about building connections that create lasting impact.His mission is simple: help people show up sharper, stronger, and ready to win—every single day.
Reigniting the First-Day Mindset: Ownership, Curiosity & Performance (Wednesday, July 22)
Kimberly McIntyre
Senior Management Analyst Supervisor/Survey & Certification Support Branch
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Kimberly McIntyre, RN, is a registered nurse with over 20 years of clinical and managerial experience. She is currently working in the role of Senior Management Analyst Supervisor and oversees a team of nurses specializing in home health with particular focus on aides for medically fragile children. She also serves as the Home Health and Hospice Independent Dispute Resolution Coordinator. Her career path has included hands on care in the surgical setting, home health, and hospice as well as provided guidance to students while working as a clinical educator. Kimberly states that her greatest and most cherished role is that of advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Policy Under the Flame: Agency for Health Care Administration Update (Friday, July 24)
Katherine Morrison
Director Advisory Services
WellSky
Katherine Morrison, MSN, CHPN, RN, is the Director Advisory Services for WellSky, is an RN and holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a major in Nursing Informatics. She has served in advancing levels of hospice leadership within large, multi-site health systems both in the Midwest and on the eastern seaboard and has extensive expertise in regulatory, compliance, and operational issues. Ms. Morrison holds a certificate in hospice compliance from the National Alliance for Care at Home, is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) and an End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) trainer.
Harnessing Change: The QAPI – Clinical Operations Collaborative (Thursday, July 23)
Jennifer Osburn
Clinical Consultant
Healthcare Provider Solutions Inc.
Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, is a Registered Nurse and Clinical Consultant with Healthcare Provider Solutions (HPS). With well over 30 years of home health experience, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise which includes education and training, agency management, quality, clinical case management, and software technology. She is also a credentialed OASIS and ICD-10 Coding expert.
Jennifer began her home health career in a large privately owned agency after transitioning from Med-Surg Urology nursing; however, she has worked for all types of agencies in multiple states. Her love for sharing knowledge and experience led her to clinical consulting, where she enjoys translating technical guidance into information that the busy home health professional can deploy to improve the efficiency and quality of care being delivered to the patients they serve.
Jennifer Osburn has led numerous home health educational seminars for state and national associations as well as specifically designed education training plans for agencies for the past 14 years. In addition to consulting across the US, she has trained staff for The Joint Commission and ACHC, has authored numerous industry blogs and articles, and has assisted home health software companies with solutions that ensure compliance with Medicare guidelines. Her areas of expertise and firsthand experience include OASIS, ICD-10-CM Coding, Case Management, Medicare Home Health Conditions of Participation, Billing Requirements, Documentation Compliance for Quality and Payment, Emergency Preparedness, Agency Operations, and PDGM.
Coding Precision: Sparking Stronger Outcomes in Home Health (Tuesday, July 21)
The Reimbursement Engine: Medicare Payment Updates for 2026 (Thursday, July 23)
Joe Osentoski
Senior Consultant
Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting
Joe Osentoski, BAS, RN, GERO-BC, is a home health compliance and appeals expert for Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting. With over 30 years of experience in home health and hospice, Joe specializes in clinical quality assurance and regulatory compliance including Additional Documentation Request (ADR) responses and appeals. He has extensive experience with audits, probes, and reviews from all Medicare contractors and insurance payers. Joe has completed well over 5,000 ADRs in home health and hospice, filed thousands of appeals, and represented clients at hundreds of administrative law judge hearings. He is the author of ""The ADR and Appeals Handbook, First Edition,"" from Decision Health, a contributor to ""Home Health Line,"" and is a board certified gerontological nurse for 28 years.
Stoking the Fire: Implementing Effective Teaching (Wednesday, July 22)
Paige Parker
Growth Consultant
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Paige Parker is a strategist, builder, and coach with over 15 years of experience driving growth in hospice and palliative care. She brings a rare blend of operational and business development expertise, helping organizations stand out in competitive markets through sales optimization, strategic partnerships, and process alignment.
Paige has led teams through healthcare system integrations, launched new palliative care programs, and built clinical and sales operations from the ground up. She previously led a national sales training division for a hospice organization, specializing in consultative sales models, CRM optimization, and differentiation in saturated markets. Hands-on and results-driven, Paige turns strategy into execution, revitalizing markets and guiding teams through high-stakes transitions with practical and motivating solutions.
Growth Accelerator: Driving Profitability in Home Care (Friday, July 24)
Melanie Paulk
Director of Community & Home-Based Services
Managed Care Consultants of America
Melanie Paulk is the Director of Community and Home-Based Services at Managed Care Consultants of America, specializing in home health managed care strategy, provider relations, and revenue optimization. She brings extensive experience in contracting, claims resolution, rate negotiation, and workflow improvement. Melanie partners with home health agencies to strengthen payer relationships, reduce preventable denials, and improve revenue cycle performance. She works closely with leadership teams to enhance authorization, documentation, and operational processes, helping organizations maintain financial stability in an increasingly complex managed care environment.
When Denials Spark a Financial Fire: Understanding Cost, Risk & Prevention in Managed Care Denials (Thursday, July 23)
Becky Reel
Founder & Lead Consultant
Reel Home Care Consulting
Becky Reel built and sold her own home care agency, For Papa's Sake Home Care, achieving 300% revenue growth and earning recognition as the #1 home care provider in North America by Home Care Pulse/Activated Insights. Today, through Reel Home Care Consulting, she works alongside her business partner Kristyn to help entrepreneurs launch and scale home care agencies with sustainable systems and a focus on work-life balance.
Becky is the author of the book "Borrowed Time: What Home Care Taught Me About Living," which combines personal narrative with business guidance for agency owners. She also hosts a dinner series for home care agency owners across multiple cities, creating space for authentic connection and peer support in an often isolating industry.
Stop Chasing, Start Attracting: Becoming the Agency Families Choose (Wednesday, July 22)
Brenda J. Roberts
Chief Nursing Officer
Family First Homecare, LLC
Brenda Roberts is the Chief Nursing Officer at Family First Homecare, where she oversees multi-state clinical operations, education, and quality programs supporting medically complex pediatric patients. Based in Florida, she is a recognized clinical executive in pediatric private duty nursing and complex care transitions.
At Family First, Brenda has led the development of scalable clinical and QAPI frameworks that integrate data-driven decision-making into frontline practice, strengthening care transitions, reducing avoidable rehospitalizations, and improving continuity of care. Her work focuses on translating data into actionable insights that align regulatory expectations, payer priorities, and operational execution.
Brenda is passionate about advancing pediatric homecare through innovation, leadership development, and evidence-informed practice.
Reducing Pediatric Rehospitalizations: Data Insights for Private Duty Nursing (Wednesday, July 22)
Michelle Rogers
System Director
Health First Home Care, Private Duty & Staffing Services
Michelle Rogers is currently serving as the System Director for Health First Homecare, Private Duty, and Staffing Services, Michelle Rogers brings over 30 years of home care leadership experience to the industry. As an associate of Health First for over 24 years, Michelle also held a corporate role, overseeing the Outpatient and Wellness Division which included Hospice, Home Health, Private Duty, Medical Equipment, Family Pharmacy, and several others. Prior to joining Health First, Michelle served as Senior Operations Director of Shands Home Care, where she managed 17 home health offices across the state of Florida. Michelle has a master’s in health care administration and her undergraduate degrees in Management and Marketing. She has served on the Board of HCAF as the Private Duty Representative and as a District Director. She currently serves as President of the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF), continuing her longstanding leadership and commitment to the home care industry.
Lighting the Way: Welcome, President’s Address & Excellence in Home Care Awards (Wednesday, July 22)
Private Care in Focus: Task Force & Member Town Hall (Thursday, July 23)
Leading Through the Fire: Building Resilient Teams in Times of Change (Friday, July 24)
Thomas Rose
Chief Executive Officer
21st Century Health Care Consultants
Thomas Rose is CEO & President of 21st Century Health Care Consultants. A former Army Special Forces Officer (Green Berets), his business experience includes a successful leadership track in the General Electric companies, encompassing Director 6 Sigma Quality, Director Sales, Sr. Director FP&A, VP Operations and culminating as Chief Financial Officer of GE’s $2B asset management company. Following GE, Thomas focused his career on growing PE-backed, lower middle market businesses as their company President or Executive Vice President in a variety of sectors, from automotive, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, and healthcare.
Thomas’ Fortune 50 C-level expertise combines with over nearly two decades of business leadership. Thomas received his undergraduate B.S. Degree in Management from Methodist University, MBA from Webster University and Private Equity, M&A and Corporate Development Certificates from Wharton School. Thomas is a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Six Sigma Quality Certifier.
M&A Momentum: Strategies for First-Time Buyers & Sellers (Thursday, July 23)
Matt Santangelo
Site Visitor
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Matt is a licensed Registered Nurse in Florida and Georgia with over 20 years of home health experience. He has experience in home health clinical, management, consulting, regulatory and the survey process. In his early years working at the hospital, along with pediatric oncology, he was the liaison between the facility and the community to locate children that have tested positive for sickle cell anemia and schedule follow up appointments with them. Matt worked in various positions in home health to gain his knowledge and expertise in the day-to-day operations of a home health agency where he learned the survey process. Matt has been a site visitor with CHAP for over seven years. His experience in home health enables him to provide an excellent survey experience. Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Pheonix in 2003. Matt has his certification as a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis ICD-IO (HCS-D, ICD-10) and is a Home Health Alzheimer's or Related Disorders Training Provider.
Compliance Flashpoints: Top Survey Findings for 2026 (Thursday, July 23)
Lisa Selman-Holman
Vice President
McBee
Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, is the VP of Clinical Services at McBee, bringing over 35 years of expertise in home health and hospice. As a registered nurse and home care attorney, she specializes in [regulatory compliance](https://mcbeeassociates.com/services/regulatory/). Lisa has held various roles, from field nurse to executive, managing accreditation surveys, acquisitions, and regulatory crises. In 2004, she founded Selman-Holman & Associates, offering consulting, coding and OASIS review services. Lisa is a renowned educator, known for turning challenges into achievements. Joining McBee in 2021, she leads education initiatives at the Post-Acute Academy, providing courses for home health and hospice staff and executives, including clinical, regulatory and onboarding requirements.
Igniting the Truth: Top OASIS Myths That Burn Outcomes (Wednesday, July 22)
PDGM Mythbusters: What CMS Guidance Really Says (Thursday, July 23)
Jennifer Sheets
Chief Executive Officer
National Alliance for Care at Home
With nearly 25 years of experience, Jennifer Sheets’ career spans from ICU nurse to hospital President and CEO, and to senior leadership roles in home healthcare, hospice, and healthcare technology. With a proven track record of driving growth and operational performance through innovation, acquisitions, quality improvement, and efficiently, Jennifer is an esteemed executive with a deep commitment and connection to advancing care in the home.
Jennifer brings deep expertise across home health, outpatient services, healthcare technology, mergers and acquisitions, and hospital operations to the Alliance. She is the Founder and CEO of Carezzi, a healthcare technology platform connecting clinicians and consumers to deliver flexible, on-demand in-home care. Prior to founding Carezzi, she served as President and CEO of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare Inc., leading a successful turnaround, international expansion, and company sale in 2021. She has also held executive roles at BAYADA Home Health Care, Gentiva Healthcare, and Highland Capital/Cornerstone Healthcare Group.
A recognized industry leader, Jennifer serves on national boards, speaks frequently at healthcare conferences, and was elected to the National Association of Home Care and Hospice Executive Board of Directors in 2022. She also serves as president of the Research Institute for Home Care and has worked closely with policymakers in Washington, DC.
Jennifer has received numerous honors, including the 2023 American Business Awards® Woman of the Year in Consumer Services and the 2022 CEO WSJ World Awards® Advocate of the Year. She holds degrees in Nursing/Math, a Master of Science in Nursing, and an MBA.
Through her enduring advocacy for care in the home, both as a practitioner and healthcare executive, Jennifer Sheets brings a passion and track record of success to the National Alliance for Care at Home in her role as Chief Executive Officer.
Policy in Motion: National Update From Washington (Wednesday, July 22)
Kyle Simon
Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications
Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF)
Kyle Simon is HCAF's Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications. His background encompasses nearly two decades of experience in health policy, advocacy, and politics. He has collaborated with federal and state policymakers on legislative and regulatory issues concerning Medicare, Medicaid, and prescription drugs. Moreover, he has provided support to members of Congress, managed a statewide political organization representing the President of the United States, and held leadership positions in various political campaigns. Kyle previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Valencia College from 2012 through 2025.
Kyle holds a Master of Science degree in Applied American Politics and Policy, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Florida State University.
The Legislative Outlook: Florida Policy Recap & Collaborative (Thursday, July 23)
Denis Sinelnikov
Chief Executive Office
Curis Digital
Denis Sinelnikov is the Founder and CEO of Media Components, a digital marketing agency established in January 2006, focused on enhancing profitability and online presence for businesses of all sizes. In addition to leading Media Components, Denis serves as a member of the Forbes Agency Council, which connects industry leaders across PR, media, and advertising. Denis also founded Curis Digital, a premier home care marketing agency, in January 2020. Previous experience includes two leadership roles at World Travel Holdings as Web Design Manager and at Neomind Studio LLC as Co-Founder and Director of Media Design. Early career experience includes web design and development at CDNOW.com Inc. Denis holds a BS in Information Science & Technology from Penn State University and participated in networking seminars from 2005 to 2006.
Recruitment Momentum: Winning the Digital War for Talent (Thursday, July 23)
Priyanka Sipp
Founder & Senior Business Consultant
STRATEGIX Healthcare Solutions
Priyanka Sipp has been a driving force behind the growth and success of numerous organizations, boasting over 15 years of expertise in business development, operations, and healthcare management. Her career is marked by an unwavering commitment to advocating for home care and home health agencies, their dedicated care teams, and the patients they serve.
With a proven track record of organizational growth, Priyanka has achieved exceptional results, such as increasing sales ratios by 82% within just four months during her tenure as Operations Manager and Director of Business Development in leading homecare agencies across New York, California, Texas, and Florida. Under her leadership, these agencies saw measurable revenue growth, improved operational efficiency, and strengthened community ties.
As a former skilled nursing agency owner, Priyanka possesses a deep, firsthand understanding of the intricacies of running a home care and home health business. From managing day-to-day operations to driving revenue and compliance, she has mastered the keys to long-term agency success and sustainable growth.
Successfully increasing organizational revenue by double-digit percentages through strategic planning and resource optimization. Leading cross-functional teams to execute projects across the states with a focus on efficiency, cost reduction, and high-quality outcomes. Building strong referral pipelines and relationships, resulting in consistent bottom-line growth for agencies under her leadership. She is also a passionate resource for veterans, ensuring they have access to quality care and support systems tailored to their needs.
Today, Priyanka is channeling her wealth of experience into founding a healthcare consulting and education firm. Her mission is to empower home care and home health agencies across the nation, offering tools, strategies, and training to achieve operational excellence and growth.
Her goal is to establish and promote a culture of compassion, care, and integrity, while empowering agencies to reach their fullest potential. Priyanka believes that through education, collaboration, and advocacy, the home care and home health industries can thrive—positively impacting patients, families, and communities on a national scale.
With an unparalleled understanding of business operations, a heart for advocacy, and a proven track record of results, Priyanka Sipp stands as a trusted resource and leader in the healthcare community.
Shining a Light on Compliance: Survey Readiness for Private Pay Providers (Wednesday, July 22)
Kimberly Skehan
Vice President, Accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)
Kim is a Registered Nurse (RN) with over 35 years of home health, hospice and home care clinical, management, regulatory, survey and consulting experience in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Kim is nationally recognized and highly respected by state, federal and industry leaders and has served as a liaison to state and federal regulatory agencies and legislators to facilitate collaboration regarding issues affecting the home care and hospice industry. As Vice President of Accreditation for Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), Kimberly oversees the Accreditation Organization survey team. Her vast experience enables her to effectively guide and support providers in the home health and hospice industry as they navigate the complex accreditation survey process. Kim previously served as a regulatory/survey expert on national association committees (NHPCO and NAHC now the National Alliance for Care at Home). She is a member of the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home, where she previously served as the VP for Clinical & Regulatory Services. In addition, Kim serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF).
Bring the Heat: Medicare Problem-Solving Forum (Thursday, July 23)
Compliance Flashpoints: Top Survey Findings for 2026 (Thursday, July 23)
Kristofer Smith
Co-Founder, President, Chief Medical Officer
Ruby Health
Kristofer Smith, MD, MPP, is Co-Founder, President, and Chief Medical Officer of Ruby Health, with extensive experience in value-based, in-home, and post-acute care. He has held senior executive roles at Northwell, Landmark, Prospero, naviHealth, and Optum at Home.
Partnership Momentum: Working With ACOs & CINs (Thursday, July 23)
Kimberly Smoak
Deputy Secretary / State Survey Agency Director
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Kimberly R. Smoak, MSH, QIDP, has been with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) since August 1995. She is the Deputy Secretary of the Division of Health Quality Assurance. The Division licenses and/or certifies and regulates 40 different providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Smoak is also the State Survey Agency Director for the State of Florida. She holds a Master of Science in Health with an emphasis in Aging Studies and is also a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP). In 2009 and 2017, she received Survey & Certification Achievement awards, presented by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for her work in survey and certification.
Policy Under the Flame: Agency for Health Care Administration Update (Friday, July 24)
Natalie Storch
Shareholder
Littler
Natalie Storch focuses her practice on litigation, compliance, and consulting on wage and hour law under federal and state law and advising employers regarding labor and employment law matters. Her experience includes litigation and counseling clients on employee relations, wages, employee discipline and terminations. Natalie handles litigation involving the FLSA, including off the clock and tip matters, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, Title VII and whistleblower cases and represents clients in agency charges under both state and federal laws. She also advises clients on wage and hour issues, including employee classification, day-to-day personnel matters, employment policies, and compliance in matters related to employee discipline and termination. Additionally, she leads training sessions and seminars on subjects such as conducting lawful investigations and various compliance issues.
Before joining Littler in 2020, she worked for two national labor and employment firms in Pittsburgh and Orlando. She has taught business law to hospitality students as an adjunct instructor at the Orlando Culinary Institute, and worked in the elder law field, focusing on guardianship matters. During law school, Natalie mediated small claims/misdemeanor complaints; clerked for a state court trial judge; and served as an articles editor for the University of Cincinnati Law Review.
Legal Flashpoints: Emerging Risks for Home Care Providers (Tuesday, July 21)
Legal Update: Critical Developments for Home Care Providers (Friday, July 24)
Rickey L. Strong
Managing Partner
Howell, Buchan & Strong
Rickey Strong’s practice focuses on assisting clients with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), initial applications for licensure, licensure change of ownership applications (CHOW), Notice of Intent to Deny Applications (NOID), and Administrative Complaints(AC). Rickey has experience in assisting clients in drafting their health care facility acquisition contractual agreements, assists with the proof of financial ability to operate.
Rickey’s practice also focuses on assisting all Healthcare providers, licensees, and non-licensed individuals with complaints from the Florida Department of Health (DOH).
Previously, Rickey served as in-house legal counsel for the Florida Department of Health. During his time with the Department, he provided legal counsel for the Unlicensed Practice of Medicine (ULA), Medical Professional Licensing, Vital Statistics, Public Health, Disease Control, Environmental Health, and Epidemiology. Additionally, Rickey reviewed and edited contractual agreements entered into by the state Health Department. He was certified by the state as a contract manager and taught the legal portion for state certification for Contract Managers.
Rickey also has experience in real estate law, including holding a real estate license since 1999. Throughout his career, Rickey has assisted Real Estate Agents, Brokers, and Appraisers in Administrative Complaint cases before the Florida Real Estate Commission.
Rickey is a member of the Health Law Section, Administrative Law Section, and Real Estate Law Section of the Florida Bar. He is admitted to all state courts in Florida, as well as the U.S. Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Since 2010, Rickey has also served as an adjunct professor at the Florida A&M University, School of Allied Health, teaching an undergraduate course in “Health Law” and the graduate-level course “Legal Aspects and Ethics in Health and Medical Care.”
Rickey Strong is a 2001 graduate of Florida State University. He also earned his MBA from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005 and earned his law degree from the Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando, Florida in 2008.
Rickey is also an AHCA-certified Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Administrator.
Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s Regulatory Landscape (Thursday, July 23)
Jacob Taitel
Senior Director of Growth and Strategy
Paradigm Senior Services
As a Medicaid and VA expert at Paradigm, Jacob has consulted with hundreds of home care providers across the country and is widely considered a subject matter expert when it comes to Third-Party Payers in home care. He thrives on building impactful relationships with agency owners that want to achieve sustainable growth through increasing their VA, Medicaid, or Medicare Advantage censuses.
Turning Your EMR Into a Revenue Engine: Optimization Strategies for Medicaid & VA Success (Thursday, July 23)
Damon Terzaghi
Vice President, Medicaid and Home Care Policy
National Alliance for Care at Home
Damon Terzaghi is VP of Medicaid Advocacy and Programs at the Alliance, where he leads Medicaid regulatory, legislative, and technical assistance priorities for home care, hospice, and HCBS members. He brings decades of experience supporting older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Previously, he served as Senior Director at ADvancing States, led Medicaid research at the Marwood Group, and worked as a Health Insurance Specialist at CMS. He also held policy roles at the National Association of State Medicaid Directors and began his career at the Oregon Department of Human Services. He holds a BA from Willamette University and an MS in Public Health Administration from Trinity University.
Coming Soon! (Friday, July 24)
Joseph Thompson
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director
Rehoboth Home Care Services, Inc. (RHC)
After more than thirty four years of church ministry, and having serendipitously found himself serving as the Executive Director for Spiritual Development and a part of the Spiritual Leadership Team at Action Church in Orlando, FL (Outreach Magazine’s 2019 second fastest growing church in the nation), Joseph now focuses his passion and energy on building Rehoboth Home Care Services (RHC), a business jointly owned by him and his wife, Sola.
Joseph has built a reputation as a trusted leadership consultant to churches and organizations, as well as a successful voice acting career. josephtconsulting.com and josephtvoiceover.com
Originally from Nigeria, West Africa, Joseph has enjoyed the privilege of living in many different parts of the world, A self-described Cultural Architect, Joseph thrives on helping individuals, organizations and communities shape their ethos through life’s myriad stories,
Joseph’s passion for storytelling, as well as his characteristic probity and subtle humor, serve to make his communication style easy to understand, and his message easy to embrace.
Joseph ‘globe-trots’ the nations, speaking at conferences and seminars on organizational management, leadership development, and emotional intelligence as an effective ministry/business tool.
He’s been married to his beautiful bride, Sola, for almost thirty-eight years, and together they have three adult children: a handsome and athletic son, Demi, two beautiful daughters, Bimi and Temi, and a beautiful daughter-in-law, Meagan.
Makers of Fire: Leadership Lessons for the Next Era of Growth (Wednesday, July 22)
Cara Tomlinson
Chief Operating Officer
Tidal Healthcare Consulting, LLC
Cara Tomlinson, RN, BSN, is the Chief Operating Officer for Tidal Healthcare Consulting, LLC. Cara has 12 years of experience in home health operations, quality assurance/performance improvement, clinical management, ICD10 coding, OASIS review, and education. Cara has served in numerous roles in home care from a nurse case manager, administrator, Consultant, OASIS/ coding review, VP of Operations, VP of Clinical Outcomes, and most recently AVP Clinical. Cara has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Cara is also a contract surveyor for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), she travels nationwide to conduct surveys for home health agencies.
The Leadership Spark: Clinical Manager Bootcamp (Tuesday, July 21)
From Paper to Purpose: Igniting Patient-Centered Care Plans (Thursday, July 23)
Guy Tommasi, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer, Partner
Corcoran Consulting Group
Guy Tommasi, Jr., BS, MS, brings over 40 years of hands-on experience across hospital, home health, and home care systems, including 25 years of leadership in the non-medical home care industry. A nationally recognized strategist, he is known for his forward-thinking approach and commitment to innovation, helping agencies navigate growth, performance, and industry change. A pioneer in applying data and analytics to drive outcomes, Guy led one of the first non-medical home care organizations in adopting a value-based care model aligned with the Quadruple Aim (improving outcomes, elevating client and caregiver satisfaction, and reducing costs). His leadership positioned the agency as a preferred partner for payers, families and referral sources. Today, as CEO, Partner of the Corcoran Consulting Group, Guy and his team of experienced professionals advise agencies nationwide on operational excellence, compliance, strategic growth and exit strategies. A dedicated advocate, he continues to champion policies that support seniors aging safely and comfortably at home.
Unlocking the Power of Home Care: Thriving in the Value-Based Era for Non-Medical Agencies (Thursday, July 23)
Hannah Vale
Chief Executive Officer
HealthRev Partners
Hannah Vale, M.Ed., is the CEO of HealthRev Partners and a frequent speaker and educator on home health and hospice revenue cycle management, value-based care, and regulatory readiness. She has worked with agencies nationwide to strengthen documentation practices, reduce denials, and build sustainable financial operations in an evolving reimbursement environment.
Fueling Financial Performance: Revenue Cycle Priorities for Home Health (Wednesday, July 22)
Josh Vaughn
Shareholder
Littler
Josh Vaughn is an employment defense litigator. He regularly advises, represents, and defends home and healthcare employers, start-ups, and third-party staffing companies in state and federal courts throughout the United States.
Josh has significant experience defending against claims for overtime (exemption misclassification, off-the-clock, overtime rate calculation), misclassification of independent contractors, minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, “suitable seats,” reporting time and split shifts, expense reimbursements and waiting-time penalties.
Josh also counsels and defends home care agencies on the unique pre-employment, ongoing employment, and end-of-employment issues. He has represented home care agencies and franchise systems in class and collective action litigation brought by private plaintiffs and the U.S. Department of Labor, investigations by federal and state labor departments, investigations by federal and state equal employment agencies, and investigations by the U.S. Office of Inspector General.
Legal Flashpoints: Emerging Risks for Home Care Providers (Tuesday, July 21)
Legal Update: Critical Developments for Home Care Providers (Friday, July 24)
Regina Wild
Director of Managed Care Consulting
Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc.
Regina Wild, LPN, is currently Director of Managed Care Consulting with Healthcare Provider Solutions. Regina is an experienced healthcare professional with over 15 years of industry experience. She has worked as a nurse, business development professional, and contracting/credentialing specialist. Regina has a deep understanding of the healthcare system and has worked in various healthcare settings, gaining valuable insights into the industry. Regina's primary focus is on Managed Care contracting, where she helps providers maximize reimbursement, strengthen referral relationships, and expand their market presence. She is passionate about assisting healthcare providers in navigating the complexities of the industry and achieving their goals.
Igniting Opportunity: Navigating the Medicare Advantage Landscape (Tuesday, July 21)
Kimberly Wilkerson
RCD Manager
SimiTree
Kim Wilkerson, LPN, BA, MBA, is the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) Manager for SimiTree. After being an Agency owner for over 30 years in both Texas and Florida, she understands the sometimes-conflicting points of view between clinical and financial. She currently leads a team that has helped hundreds of agencies, through outsourcing as well as education, succeed under the RCD model. They process tens of thousands of submissions, ensuring agencies have consistent cash flow.
Kim has been a presenter at the National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting as well as other industry national and state organizations. She currently represents Region 11 on the HCAF Board of Directors.
Referral Chain Reaction: Activating Internal Referrals (Thursday, July 23)
Cherylanne Wilson
Director of Clinical Education & Quality
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health Care
Cherylanne Wilson, SN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN-P, is Director of Clinical Education & Quality for Florida at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health Care, where she leads compliance-driven education, competency validation, and quality initiatives, including the Family Home Health Aide (FHHA) program. With a background in pediatrics and nursing professional development, she focuses on aligning clinical education and workflows with AHCA regulations and ACHC accreditation standards to support safe, consistent care for medically fragile patients.
Igniting the Future of Home Care: Scaling a High-Performing Family Home Health Aide Program (Thursday, July 23)
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The Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) exists to provide representation, communication, and advocacy for home care providers, and to give them the education and resources they need to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services to patients and clients at home.
© 2026 Home Care Association of Florida. All Rights Reserved.