🔥 INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZERS 🔥
Speakers
Nancy Allen
Founder & President
Solutions for Care
Nancy E. Allen, BSN, RNC, CMC, is the Founder and President of Solutions for Care, a consulting company specializing in community-based health care since 2001. Her clients include community-based providers (home health, hospice, and private duty), as well as 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 currently serving on projects with the University of Hawaii to establish home health and hospice services in the Republic of Palau and American Samoa.
She has 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 many years of experience, including nearly 10 years as a state and accreditation surveyor, to assist agencies in implementing processes that improve quality and compliance. She is a contributing author to the Handbook for Home Health Administration and numerous articles in national home care publications. Her book, Survivor! Ten Practical Steps to Survey Survival, has helped many agencies 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
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ascension Business Solutions
Regina Asuncion is a keynote speaker and subject matter expert on the art of delegation, empowering business owners to scale efficiently, reclaim their time, and achieve sustainable growth. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer 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 more than 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 roles 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 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 is not transforming businesses from the ground up, Regina enjoys traveling with her husband, snowboarding, camping, and spending time with her two dogs, Honey and Teddy.
The Art of Delegation: Leading With Trust & Accountability (Thursday, July 23)
Kim Banker
Product Manager
Strategic Healthcare Programs
Kim Banker, RN, BSN, is a seasoned Product Manager and home health and hospice subject matter expert with 25 years of experience in the home health industry. Her extensive clinical and operational background informs her work overseeing products designed to help organizations achieve success in both home health and hospice settings. Kim’s expertise ensures these solutions meet high standards and address the evolving needs of providers.
Prior to joining Strategic Healthcare Programs in 2023, Kim served as Director of Operations for Amedisys, where she led initiatives to improve performance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Star Ratings Momentum: Strategies to Strengthen Medicare Performance (Thursday, July 23)
Julio Barea
Chief Revenue Officer
LivTech
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 insights 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
Denise Bellville, RN, BS, is the Executive Director of the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF). She has been a registered nurse for 45 years, with experience in critical care, emergency care, the open-heart surgical intensive care unit (SICU), and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before transitioning to the home care industry, where she has served in executive roles for more than 30 years.
Her clinical experience in home care includes pediatric and adult ventilator cases, infusion therapy, and in-home peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line placements. She is especially passionate about educating elderly patients to help them reach their full potential and remain safely 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, I told my parents to 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. I ended up staying for two years. My love of nursing has allowed me to enter a stranger’s home and leave as a friend. Even after all these years, those friendships continue, and I’m still invited to family gatherings. It has been a career that has truly lasted a lifetime.”
Powering the Partnership: Medicaid Panel & Provider Forum (Wednesday, July 22)
2026 Florida Legislative Session 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 12 years of experience in the health insurance industry. He has been with the Palmetto GBA Provider Outreach and Education team for five years, following three 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). In this role, he conducts workshops, educational exhibits, and web-based training to help providers understand RCD coverage and billing guidelines.
Palmetto GBA Workshop (Tuesday, July 21)
Tara Bridges
Product Specialist
KanTime
Tara Bridges, LBSW, is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has been working in hospice since 2004. She is a licensed social worker who spent 13 years providing care in the homes of hundreds of hospice patients.
Later in her career, she transitioned into business development, serving as a regional director for her agency. She then moved into an administrative role, where she guided staff and clinicians to excel in delivering high-quality patient care.
In 2025, Tara joined KanTime as a Product Specialist and is excited to grow in the post-acute electronic medical record (EMR) space. Outside of work, she enjoys being a wife and boy mom, following sports, traveling, attending live music events, 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 more than 25 years of nursing experience. She is a graduate of Forsyth Technical Community College and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from Columbia Southern University. Her background includes emergency nursing, occupational health, and home health care.
Her experience as an educator includes serving as an instructor for the American Heart Association and other organizations. 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). In this role, she provides education on home health and inpatient rehabilitation RCDs through both one-on-one and large-group sessions.
Palmetto GBA Workshop (Tuesday, July 21)
Richard Butler
Chief Executive Officer
Etairos Health
Richard Butler brings more than 33 years of health care experience to the home care industry. He began his career with Palmetto GBA and has since held several leadership roles across the health care 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 Chief Executive Officer of Etairos Health, which provides both skilled and non-skilled services across Florida.
In addition to his executive leadership, Richard has been actively involved in health care policy and advocacy. He served for six years on the national legislative committee with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and continues to work both independently and alongside HCAF to promote effective, fair policies that support the home care industry.
Private Care in Focus: Task Force & Member Town Hall (Thursday, July 23)
Cindy Campbell
Senior Director of Advisory Services
WellSky
Cindy Campbell, MHA, BSN, CCSHH, RN, is a nationally recognized nurse, thought leader, and management consultant across the continuum of health care at home. As Senior Director of Advisory Services for WellSky, she and her team help providers leverage strategic insight, advanced analytics, and operational efficiency to develop innovative approaches to clinical modeling.
A passionate advocate for both patients and the industry, Cindy is committed to advancing methodologies that best support the evolving needs of health care delivered in the home.
Harnessing Change: The QAPI Clinical Operations Collaborative (Thursday, July 23)
Shera Campbell
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Sunshine Health
Shera Campbell, RN, is the Manager of Strategic Initiatives at Sunshine Health. With more than 20 years of experience in the medical field, she is a registered nurse with over 10 years in managed care.
Shera is one of the lead process owners for Sunshine's home health value-based incentive program and serves as the primary point of contact for Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) compliance.
EVV Compliance in Action: Medicaid Collaborative Workshop (Tuesday, July 21)
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. Established in 2015, Tidal Healthcare Consulting supports agencies in developing efficient processes and practices, offering services such as Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) review, quality review, and Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) submissions, allowing agencies to focus on patient care. Rooted in education, Tidal specializes in building strong operational foundations that support growth and high-quality, compassionate care.
Christina is a registered nurse with more than 30 years of broad-based expertise in home health operations, clinical management, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), compliance standards, and process improvement. Her experience spans single-site agencies as well as multi-site and multi-state operations. She is a high-integrity, hands-on leader known for her ability to drive strategic planning and achieve successful outcomes in the home health environment.
Christina also serves as a contract surveyor for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and sits on the Board of the Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) 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 & Chief Executive Officer
Optimum RTS
With more than 28 years of experience in medical staffing, executive and physician recruitment, and national sales leadership, John Dalton has built a distinguished career at the intersection of health care and business development. His professional journey began in health care recruiting before expanding into sales management and national training initiatives, where he developed a reputation for driving growth and operational excellence.
Today, as the founder of his own organization, John has come full circle — integrating his expertise in recruiting, staffing, and sales consulting to help companies strengthen their teams and achieve sustainable success. His strategic insight and proven sales methodologies have helped elevate local, regional, and national health care organizations to new levels of performance. Based in Southeast Florida, John is regarded as a trusted authority on health care operations and sales strategy.
What sets John apart is his ability to connect people — and the right people. Guided by intuition and long-term vision, he identifies opportunities and develops solutions to challenges, often before they fully emerge.
A passionate mentor and motivator, John believes success is best measured by the success of those he helps. His leadership philosophy centers on service, integrity, and empowerment. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the water, fishing whenever he can.
Sales Momentum: Building High-Performing Referral Teams (Friday, July 24)
Steven Dunn
Legal Expert & Co-Founder
Clear Claim Technologies
Steven Dunn, J.D., brings more than 35 years of legal experience. He began his career in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and maritime law, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts. He transitioned to long-term care insurance (LTCI) law nearly two decades ago after successfully representing his father in a denied LTCI claim.
Since then, Steven has handled thousands of LTCI cases nationwide, representing clients against every major insurer. He has played a pivotal role in shaping LTCI law in Florida, including involvement in 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 has played a key role in expanding the firm’s services to support clients from initial claim activation through approval.
In addition to his legal practice, Kevin has consulted for technology startups and home care agencies nationwide, providing training and claims analysis. He has also delivered educational presentations 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
Co-Founder & 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 Chief Executive Officer of Kyron Medical, a voice artificial intelligence (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 and led explainable AI initiatives to proactively identify and support patients at highest risk for serious illness. Jay has collaborated with teams at Brown University, Stanford Health Care, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Johns Hopkins University.
Jay is also a Partner at Ainsley Capital, an investment firm focused on transforming health care delivery through AI and digital technologies. His work centers on health care logistics, care coordination, home-based services, and transportation infrastructure. Through Ainsley, he collaborates with 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
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 earned her Master’s degree in Health Care Administration in 2005. Her experience includes roles as a field nurse, director, and executive with both large and small home health and hospice agencies.
She has served as Director of Staff Development and Appeals and has extensive experience conducting mock surveys, preparing agencies for accreditation, and supporting organizations through regulatory challenges. J’non has been directly involved in accreditation surveys, acquisitions, and complex interactions with state survey agencies and intermediaries.
She currently serves as Secretary of the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF) 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 of Quality & Safety
Family First Homecare
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 Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (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 to reduce pediatric rehospitalizations and improve 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 home care 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 serve as 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. Polk County Public Schools students continue to make strong academic gains across key subject areas, including reading, math, science, and social studies. As a result, school grades have increased significantly over the past three years.
Prior to arriving in Polk County, Mr. Heid served as Superintendent of District 300 in Algonquin, Illinois. His extensive background in education also includes roles as a classroom teacher and middle school principal. In addition, he served as Bureau Chief for School Improvement with the Florida Department of Education and as Chief Academic Officer for Duval County Public Schools.
As superintendent of Polk County Public Schools, Mr. Heid has spearheaded major changes to the district. He has increased measures to keep campuses safe and implemented the district’s one-to-one initiative, which provides a laptop or tablet to every student.
The district has nearly 30 certified or model career academies and continues to expand high-interest programs to increase accessibility, including 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
Patti Heid, MSPT, COS-C, is HCAF’s Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance. She has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years and has worked in the home care setting for 27 of those years. She believes there is nothing comparable to the rapport developed with patients and their families in the home, helping them overcome real-life, day-to-day challenges.
Over the years, Patti has gained valuable experience across the home care continuum, from field clinician to management roles. These experiences have given her a deep and abiding respect for the impact home care providers have on the patients and communities they serve.
Patti graduated from St. John’s University in New York in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy 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 Hendricks brings a decade of experience in sales and marketing to Activated Insights. After building and selling a successful digital marketing firm, he spent five years in health care recruiting and sales before joining Activated Insights in 2018. He now leads the sales department and advises home care agencies on leveraging new technologies to grow their businesses.
Outside of work, Caleb enjoys skiing, mountain biking, and hiking with his wife, son, and dog.
Elevating the Patient Experience: Improving Home Health CAHPS® Performance (Wednesday, July 22)
Welton Hong
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Senior Care Marketing Max
Welton Hong is a leading expert in helping home care agencies generate more clients from online channels directly to the phone line. He is the author of Home Care Marketing 2.0.
Welton holds a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Prior to founding Ring Ring Marketing, he worked as a senior technologist at research and development facilities for Intel, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle. He regularly speaks at conferences and events for professionals 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
Angela Huff, RN, brings more than 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, including nearly 25 years in executive leadership across home health and hospice operations, as well as software development in the post-acute space. She also has global experience in community-based care, including work in the United Kingdom, Finland, Canada, and Australia.
Angela conducts operational improvement assessments and compliance-focused reviews of home health and hospice documentation, including audits and appeals related to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and program integrity contractors, as well as compliance risk assessments for mergers and acquisitions.
She is actively involved in the educational and advocacy efforts of the National Alliance for Care at Home and serves on the Home Health Financial Managers Association (HHFMA) Innovation Committee, as well as the Alliance’s Education and Women in Leadership Committees. Angela has presented at national and state conferences and has been published in Nursing Administration Quarterly and other industry publications. Prior to 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 Officer
Ruby Health
Nir Katz is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ruby Health, where remote clinicians and digital agents proactively support patients between home health visits. He previously led national provider partnerships for Oscar Health and managed the organization’s Southeast region.
Partnership Momentum: Working With ACOs & CINs (Thursday, July 23)
Ralph Laughton
President & Chief Executive Officer
Heart, Body & Mind Home Care
As President and Chief Executive Officer of Heart, Body, & Mind Home Care, Ralph Laughton, JD, CSA, CDP, is passionate about improving the quality of in-home care and wellness services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and others in need of care in Florida. This commitment led him to design an integrated, whole-person service approach that addresses the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of each individual.
Ralph brings more than 18 years of experience in executive and senior management roles in the professional services sector, most recently as a business consultant for a national home care provider. Earlier in his career, he served as Managing Director of Dolman Legal Search & Recruitment, an international firm based in Sydney, Australia, where he oversaw global in-house and private practice senior search and recruitment projects across 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.
Private Care in Focus: Task Force & Member Town Hall (Thursday, July 23)
Annette Lee
Founder
Provider Insights
Annette Lee, RN, MS, HCS-D, COS-C, Founder and President of Provider Insights, is a recognized expert in Medicare regulations. She brings more than a decade of experience with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), where she performed medical review, along with years of consulting experience, including serving as a Clinical Education Coordinator under contract with a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).
Annette established Provider Insights to help home health and hospice providers better understand and apply complex regulatory requirements. Through her work, she helps agencies maintain compliance with current rules while staying prepared for ongoing regulatory changes.
PDGM Mythbusters: What CMS Guidance Really Says (Thursday, July 23)
Susan Harris Lowery
Government Analyst, II, Office of Bureau Chief Field Operations
Agency for Health Care Administration
Susan Harris Lowery, RN, is a seasoned registered nurse with more than 30 years of clinical and administrative experience, including over 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 more than 12 years, she has served with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), holding a range of roles including Registered Nurse Specialist Surveyor, Registered Nurse Consultant in the Complaint Unit, Informal Dispute Resolution Panel Member, and Outcome and Assessment Information Set (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 health care 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. She was awarded the 2024 Stevie Award for Women in Business, Female Thought Leader of the Year, recognizing her leadership across the health care continuum.
Arlene has developed and implemented multiple post-acute care programs, collaborating with hospitals, home care and hospice agencies, and accountable care organizations. She is a frequent speaker, trainer, and consultant on topics including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), star ratings in home care and hospice, and strategies to reduce hospitalizations.
Pipeline Ignition: Client Acquisition Strategies That Work (Thursday, July 23)
Miles McGrath
Vice President of Professional Services
Optimum RTS
Miles McGrath is the Founder of Going the Extra Mile and Vice President of Professional Services at Optimum RTS, where he helps teams unlock higher performance through culture, accountability, and strategic 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 measurable results, not just motivation. As 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 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
Kimberly McIntyre, RN, is a registered nurse with more than 20 years of clinical and managerial experience. She currently serves as a Senior Management Analyst Supervisor, overseeing a team of nurses specializing in home health, with a particular focus on aides serving medically fragile children. She also serves as the Home Health and Hospice Independent Dispute Resolution Coordinator.
Her career includes hands-on care in surgical settings, home health, and hospice, as well as experience as a clinical educator guiding students. Kimberly notes that her most valued role is serving as an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Policy Under the Flame: Agency for Health Care Administration Update (Friday, July 24)
Brian Meyer
Deputy Secretary for Medicaid
Agency for Health Care Administration
Coming soon
Medicaid Session (Friday, July 24)
Katherine Morrison
Director of Advisory Services
WellSky
Katherine Morrison, MSN, CHPN, RN, is the Director of Advisory Services for WellSky. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Informatics.
Katherine has served in progressively advanced hospice leadership roles within large, multi-site health systems across the Midwest and East Coast and has extensive expertise in regulatory, compliance, and operational issues. She holds a certificate in hospice compliance from the National Alliance for Care at Home, is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN), and is 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
Jennifer Osburn, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, is a registered nurse and Clinical Consultant with Healthcare Provider Solutions. With more than 30 years of home health experience, she brings extensive expertise in education and training, agency management, quality, clinical case management, and software technology. She is also a credentialed Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) and ICD-10-CM coding expert.
Jennifer began her home health career in a large, privately owned agency after transitioning from medical-surgical urology nursing. She has since worked with agencies of all types across multiple states. Her passion for sharing knowledge led her to clinical consulting, where she translates complex regulatory and clinical guidance into practical, actionable information for home health professionals.
For more than 14 years, Jennifer has led home health educational seminars for state and national associations and developed customized training programs for agencies. In addition to consulting nationwide, she has trained staff for The Joint Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), authored numerous industry blogs and articles, and collaborated with home health software companies to support Medicare compliance. Her areas of expertise include OASIS, ICD-10-CM coding, case management, Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs), billing requirements, documentation compliance, emergency preparedness, agency operations, and the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (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 with Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting. With more than 30 years of experience in home health and hospice, he specializes in clinical quality assurance and regulatory compliance, including Additional Documentation Request (ADR) responses and appeals.
Joe has extensive experience with audits, probes, and reviews from Medicare contractors and other payers. He has completed more than 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 (DecisionHealth), a contributor to Home Health Line, and has been 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
Paige Parker is a strategist, builder, and coach with more than 15 years of experience driving growth in hospice and palliative care. She brings a unique 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 health care 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, customer relationship management (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, 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 top 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 Borrowed Time: What Home Care Taught Me About Living, which blends personal narrative with practical 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 Roberts
Chief Nursing Officer
Family First Homecare
Brenda Roberts, RN, MBA, 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 Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (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 home care 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, MHA, is a respected home care executive and industry leader with more than 35 years of experience advancing high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of home-based services. She currently serves as System Director for Home Care, Private Duty, and Staffing Services at Health First, where she provides strategic and operational leadership across a complex, multi-service organization.
Michelle is recognized for her commitment to improving clinical quality, regulatory compliance, workforce engagement, and patient outcomes in the home. Her career includes senior leadership roles overseeing large, multi-region home health operations, with a consistent focus on performance improvement, innovation, and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving health care environment.
Prior to her current role, Michelle served as Senior Operations Director of Shands HomeCare, where she managed 17 home health offices across Florida. During her more than 24 years with Health First, she has also held corporate leadership roles overseeing the Outpatient and Wellness Division, including hospice, home health, private duty, medical equipment, and pharmacy services.
Michelle is deeply engaged in shaping the future of the home care industry. She currently serves as President of the Home Care Association of Florida (HCAF), following previous service on the Board as Private Care Representative and Regional Director. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration and undergraduate degrees in Management and Marketing.
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
President & Chief Executive Officer
21st Century Health Care Consultants
Thomas Rose is Chief Executive Officer and President of 21st Century Health Care Consultants. A former U.S. Army Special Forces Officer (Green Beret), he brings a strong leadership foundation to his business career, which includes a successful track within General Electric (GE). His roles at GE included Director of Six Sigma Quality, Director of Sales, Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Vice President of Operations, and Chief Financial Officer of GE’s $2 billion asset management company.
Following GE, Thomas focused on leading and growing private equity-backed, lower middle market businesses as President or Executive Vice President across multiple sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, and health care.
Thomas combines Fortune 50 C-suite experience with nearly two decades of executive leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Methodist University, a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, and certificates in Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Development from the Wharton School. He is also 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 Santangelo, RN, is a licensed registered nurse in Florida and Georgia with more than 20 years of home health experience. His background includes clinical care, management, consulting, regulatory compliance, and the survey process.
Early in his career, while working in a hospital setting, including pediatric oncology, he served as a liaison between the facility and the community to identify children who tested positive for sickle cell anemia and coordinate follow-up care. He later held a variety of roles in home health, building extensive knowledge of day-to-day agency operations and the survey process.
Matt has been a site visitor with the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) for more than seven years. His experience enables him to deliver a thorough and effective survey experience. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2003 and holds certification as a Home Care Coding Specialist – Diagnosis (HCS-D). He is also a home health Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders training provider.
Compliance Flashpoints: Top Survey Findings for 2026 (Thursday, July 23)
Lisa Selman-Holman
Vice President of Clinical Services
McBee
Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, is the Vice President of Clinical Services at McBee, bringing more than 35 years of expertise in home health and hospice. As both a registered nurse and an attorney, she specializes in regulatory compliance.
Lisa has held roles across the continuum, from field nurse to executive, and has extensive experience managing accreditation surveys, acquisitions, and regulatory challenges. In 2004, she founded Selman-Holman & Associates, providing consulting, coding, and Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) review services.
A nationally recognized educator, Lisa is known for helping providers navigate complex challenges and achieve success. Since joining McBee in 2021, she has led education initiatives through the Post-Acute Academy, delivering training for home health and hospice staff and executives on 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
Jennifer Sheets, RN, MSN, MBA, brings nearly 25 years of experience spanning roles from intensive care unit (ICU) nurse to hospital President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as senior leadership positions in home health care, hospice, and health care technology. With a proven track record of driving growth and operational performance through innovation, acquisitions, quality improvement, and efficiency, Jennifer is a highly regarded executive with a deep commitment to advancing care in the home.
Jennifer brings extensive expertise across home health, outpatient services, health care technology, mergers and acquisitions, and hospital operations. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Carezzi, a health care technology platform connecting clinicians and consumers to deliver flexible, on-demand in-home care. Prior to founding Carezzi, she served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Caring Brands International and Interim HealthCare, where she led a successful turnaround, international expansion, and company sale in 2021. She has also held executive roles at BAYADA Home Health Care, Gentiva Health Services, and Highland Capital/Cornerstone Healthcare Group.
A recognized industry leader, Jennifer serves on national boards, speaks frequently at health care conferences, and was elected to the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) 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, D.C.
Jennifer has received numerous honors, including the 2023 American Business Awards® Woman of the Year in Consumer Services and the 2022 CEO World Awards® Advocate of the Year.
Through her enduring advocacy for care in the home, both as a clinician and executive, Jennifer Sheets brings a strong track record of leadership and innovation to her role as Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance for Care at Home.
Policy in Motion: National Update From Washington (Wednesday, July 22)
Kyle Simon
Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications
Home Care Association of Florida
Kyle Simon is HCAF’s Senior Director of Policy, Advocacy & Communications. His background includes nearly two decades of experience in health policy, advocacy, and politics. He has worked closely with federal and state policymakers on legislative and regulatory issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, and prescription drugs.
Kyle has supported members of Congress, managed a statewide political organization representing the President of the United States, and held leadership roles in multiple political campaigns. He also served as an Adjunct Professor at Valencia College from 2012 through 2025.
Kyle holds a Master of Science in Applied American Politics and Policy and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida State University.
2026 Florida Legislative Session Recap & Collaborative (Thursday, July 23)
Priyanka Sipp
Founder & Senior Business Consultant
STRATEGIX Healthcare Solutions
Priyanka Sipp is a dynamic leader with more than 15 years of experience in business development, operations, and health care management. Her career reflects a strong commitment to supporting home care and home health agencies, their care teams, and the patients they serve.
She has a proven track record of driving organizational growth, including increasing sales ratios by 82% within four months while serving as an Operations Manager and Director of Business Development for leading home care agencies across New York, California, Texas, and Florida. Under her leadership, organizations achieved measurable revenue growth, improved operational efficiency, and stronger community engagement.
As a former skilled nursing agency owner, Priyanka brings firsthand knowledge of the complexities of running a home care and home health business — from daily operations to revenue generation and regulatory compliance. She has successfully increased revenue through strategic planning and resource optimization, led cross-functional teams across multiple states, and built strong referral pipelines that drive sustained growth. She is also a passionate advocate for veterans, helping ensure access to high-quality care and support services.
Today, Priyanka is the founder of a health care consulting and education firm focused on empowering home care and home health agencies nationwide. Through her work, she provides tools, strategies, and training to support operational excellence and long-term growth. She is committed to fostering a culture of compassion, integrity, and collaboration, with a focus on strengthening the industry and improving outcomes for patients, families, and communities.
Shining a Light on Compliance: Survey Readiness for Private Pay Providers (Wednesday, July 22)
Kimberly Skehan
Vice President of Accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner
Kim Skehan, RN, MSN, HCS-D, COS-C, is a registered nurse with more than 35 years of experience across home health, hospice, and home care, including clinical, management, regulatory, survey, and consulting roles. Her expertise spans clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Kim is nationally recognized and highly respected by state, federal, and industry leaders. She has served as a liaison to regulatory agencies and legislators, facilitating collaboration on issues affecting the home care and hospice industry. As Vice President of Accreditation for Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), she oversees the accreditation survey team.
Her extensive experience enables her to guide providers through the complexities of the accreditation survey process. Kim previously served as a regulatory and survey expert on national association committees for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (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 Vice President for Clinical & Regulatory Services, and currently 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. He brings extensive experience in value-based, in-home, and post-acute care.
Dr. Smith has held senior executive roles at Northwell Health, Landmark Health, Prospero Health, naviHealth, and Optum at Home, where he has led initiatives to improve care delivery and outcomes across complex patient populations.
Partnership Momentum: Working With ACOs & CINs (Thursday, July 23)
Kimberly Smoak
Deputy Secretary & State Survey Agency Director
Agency for Health Care Administration
Kimberly R. Smoak, MSH, QIDP, has been with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) since August 1995. She serves as Deputy Secretary of the Division of Health Quality Assurance, which licenses, certifies, and regulates more than 40 provider types, including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies.
Smoak also serves as the State Survey Agency Director for Florida. She holds a Master of Science in Health with an emphasis in Aging Studies and is a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP). In 2009 and 2017, she received Survey and Certification Achievement Awards from 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)
Sparkle Sparks
Clinical Consulting Manager
McBee
Sparkle Sparks, PT, MPT, is a licensed physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience in the health care industry. Known for her analytical expertise and innovative approach, she has developed creative solutions and successful programs that drive operational excellence and improve patient outcomes.
As an experienced educator and dynamic speaker, Sparkle brings clarity and engagement to every presentation. Her expertise spans home health operations, rehabilitation, and education, with specialized knowledge in Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quality and payment initiatives, utilization and episode management, and strategies for delivering effective, patient-centered care.
Igniting the Truth: Top OASIS Myths That Burn Outcomes (Wednesday, July 22)
Natalie Storch
Shareholder
Littler
Natalie Storch, Esq., focuses her practice on litigation, compliance, and consulting related to wage and hour law under federal and state statutes, as well as broader labor and employment matters. Her experience includes advising clients on employee relations, compensation, discipline, and terminations.
Natalie handles litigation involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including off-the-clock and tip-related claims, as well as matters under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII, and whistleblower laws. She also represents clients in agency investigations and charges at both the state and federal levels.
In addition to litigation, she counsels employers on wage and hour compliance, employee classification, personnel policies, and day-to-day workforce management. She regularly leads training sessions and seminars on conducting lawful workplace investigations and navigating complex compliance issues.
Before joining Littler in 2020, Natalie worked for two national labor and employment firms in Pittsburgh and Orlando. She has taught business law as an adjunct instructor at the Orlando Culinary Institute and previously worked in elder law, focusing on guardianship matters. During law school, she mediated small claims and misdemeanor cases, clerked for a state trial court judge, and served as an articles editor for the University of Cincinnati Law Review.
Legal Flashpoints: Emerging Employment Law Risks and Trends for Home Care Providers (Tuesday, July 21)
Employment Law Update With Josh & Natalie: Identifying Risks, Trends, and Recommendations So Your Compliance Doesn’t Go Up in Flames (Friday, July 24)
Rickey Strong
Managing Partner
Howell, Buchan & Strong
Rickey Strong, Esq., focuses his practice on assisting clients with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) matters, including initial licensure applications, change of ownership (CHOW) applications, Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID), and administrative complaints. He also has experience drafting health care facility acquisition agreements and assisting clients in demonstrating proof of financial ability to operate.
Rickey’s practice further includes representing health care providers, licensees, and individuals in matters involving complaints from the Florida Department of Health (DOH).
Previously, Rickey served as in-house legal counsel for the Florida Department of Health, where he provided legal guidance on issues related to unlicensed practice of medicine, professional licensing, vital statistics, public health, disease control, environmental health, and epidemiology. He also reviewed and edited contractual agreements and was certified by the state as a contract manager, teaching the legal component of the state’s contract manager certification program.
Rickey has additional experience in real estate law and has held a real estate license since 1999. He has represented real estate professionals in administrative complaint matters before the Florida Real Estate Commission.
He is a member of the Health Law, Administrative Law, and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections of The Florida Bar. Rickey is admitted to all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Since 2010, Rickey has served as an adjunct professor at Florida A&M University’s School of Allied Health, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in health law and legal and ethical issues in health care.
Rickey earned his Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, his Master of Business Administration from Mercer University, and his Juris Doctor from the Florida A&M University College of Law. He 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 & Strategy
Paradigm Senior Services
Jacob Taitel, DMA, is a Medicaid and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) expert at Paradigm, where he has consulted with hundreds of home care providers nationwide. He is widely recognized as a subject matter expert on third-party payers in home care.
Jacob specializes in helping agencies build sustainable growth by expanding their VA, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage census. He is known for developing strong, impactful relationships with agency owners focused on long-term success.
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 Vice President of Medicaid Advocacy and Programs at the National Alliance for Care at Home, where he leads Medicaid regulatory, legislative, and technical assistance priorities for home care, hospice, and home- and community-based services (HCBS) members. He brings decades of experience supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income families.
Previously, Damon served as Senior Director at ADvancing States, led Medicaid research at the Marwood Group, and worked as a Health Insurance Specialist at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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 Bachelor of Arts from Willamette University and a Master of Science in Public Health Administration from Trinity University.
Medicaid Session (Friday, July 24)
Joseph Thompson
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Rehoboth Home Care Services, Inc. (RHC)
After more than 34 years in church ministry, Joseph Thompson transitioned into his role as a home care entrepreneur, where he now focuses on building Rehoboth Home Care Services alongside his wife, Sola. He previously served as Executive Director for Spiritual Development and a member of the Spiritual Leadership Team at Action Church in Orlando, one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation.
Joseph has built a reputation as a trusted leadership consultant to churches and organizations and has also developed a successful voice acting career. Originally from Nigeria, West Africa, he has lived in many parts of the world and brings a global perspective to his work.
A self-described cultural architect, Joseph is passionate about helping individuals, organizations, and communities shape their identity and values. His storytelling ability, combined with his integrity and subtle humor, makes his communication style both engaging and accessible.
Joseph frequently speaks at conferences and seminars on organizational management, leadership development, and emotional intelligence as a tool for both ministry and business. He and his wife, Sola, have been married for nearly 38 years and have three adult children.
Makers of Fire: Leadership Lessons for the Next Era of Growth (Wednesday, July 22)
Cara Tomlinson
Chief Operating Officer
Tidal Healthcare Consulting
Cara Tomlinson, RN, BSN, is the Chief Operating Officer for Tidal Healthcare Consulting. She has more than 12 years of experience in home health operations, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), clinical management, International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) coding, Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) review, and education.
Cara has served in numerous roles across home care, including nurse case manager, administrator, consultant, OASIS and coding reviewer, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Clinical Outcomes, and most recently Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. Cara also serves as a contract surveyor for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), traveling nationwide to conduct home health agency surveys.
The Leadership Spark: Clinical Manager Bootcamp (Tuesday, July 21)
From Paper to Purpose: Igniting Patient-Centered Care Plans (Thursday, July 23)
Guy Tommasi, Jr.
Partner & Chief Executive Officer
Corcoran Consulting Group
Guy Tommasi, Jr., BS, MS, brings more than 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 to adopt a value-based care model aligned with the Quadruple Aim — improving outcomes, enhancing client and caregiver satisfaction, and reducing costs. His leadership positioned the organization as a preferred partner for payers, families, and referral sources.
Today, as Partner and Chief Executive Officer of the Corcoran Consulting Group, Guy and his team advise agencies nationwide on operational excellence, compliance, strategic growth, and exit planning. 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 Chief Executive Officer 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, Esq., is an employment defense litigator who regularly advises, represents, and defends home care and health care employers, start-ups, and third-party staffing companies in state and federal courts across the United States.
Josh has significant experience defending against wage and hour claims, including overtime disputes (exemption misclassification, off-the-clock work, and rate calculations), independent contractor misclassification, minimum wage, meal and rest breaks, “suitable seating,” reporting time and split shifts, expense reimbursements, and waiting-time penalties.
He also counsels and defends home care agencies on pre-employment, ongoing employment, and separation-related issues. Josh has represented agencies and franchise systems in class and collective action litigation brought by private plaintiffs and the Department of Labor (DOL), as well as in investigations by federal and state labor departments, equal employment agencies, and the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
Legal Flashpoints: Emerging Employment Law Risks and Trends for Home Care Providers (Tuesday, July 21)
Employment Law Update With Josh & Natalie: Identifying Risks, Trends, and Recommendations So Your Compliance Doesn’t Go Up in Flames (Friday, July 24)
Regina Wild
Director of Managed Care Consulting
Healthcare Provider Solutions
Regina Wild, LPN, CRCR, is the Director of Managed Care Consulting at Healthcare Provider Solutions. She is an experienced health care professional with more than 15 years of industry experience.
Regina has worked as a nurse, business development professional, and contracting and credentialing specialist, giving her a well-rounded understanding of the health care system. She has gained valuable insight through experience across multiple care settings.
Her primary focus is managed care contracting, where she helps providers maximize reimbursement, strengthen referral relationships, and expand their market presence. Regina is passionate about helping providers navigate industry complexities and achieve their operational and financial goals.
Igniting Opportunity: Navigating the Medicare Advantage Landscape (Tuesday, July 21)
Kimberly Wilkerson
Review Choice Demonstration Manager
SimiTree
Kim Wilkerson, LPN, BA, MBA, is the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) Manager for SimiTree. As a former agency owner for more than 30 years in both Texas and Florida, she understands the often competing priorities between clinical and financial operations.
Kim currently leads a team that has helped hundreds of agencies succeed under the RCD model through both outsourcing and education. Her team processes tens of thousands of submissions, helping ensure consistent cash flow for providers.
She has presented at the National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting, as well as other national and state industry events. Kim currently represents Region 11 on the Home Care Association of Florida (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 the Director of Clinical Education & Quality for Florida at Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health Care. 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, Cherylanne focuses on aligning clinical education and workflows with Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regulations and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) 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)
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.
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.