Sponsors

Why Attend FUTURE?

Home Health Care News’ flagship in-person event for home health, home care and hospice executives includes networking and panel discussions with some of home health care’s most forward-looking CEOs, in addition to leaders from payers and health systems disrupting the traditional U.S. health care system.

If you haven’t been to FUTURE before, this is HHCN’s annual event that explores home-based care trends, with exclusive insights on where at-home care is headed in the months and years to come. In the past, for example, we’ve taken deep dives into hospital-at-home models (before they became widespread) while shedding light on the reimbursement challenges affecting in-home care providers most. This year, spotlight topics will include the continued evolution of home-based care services and supply-and-demand care economics, plus other key post-acute and long-term care issues.

FUTURE is for in-home care providers of all shapes and sizes, as well as investors and other stakeholders. The event will give attendees a better idea of how their business will change in the not-too-distant future, with tactical tips and strategic guidance from top thought leaders.

Event Details

Executive Connect

Get access to select conferences and events at no cost for your ticket*. As part of the Executive Connect program, qualified executives from providers or operators may apply for this ticket type and participate in a set number of meetings with pre-screened vendors at the event. If accepted, you will be granted a complimentary ticket to the event and required to attend scheduled meetings at the event and provide feedback on those meetings. *A refundable deposit is required to register and is refunded if you attend the required meetings at the event. No show or cancellations will forfeit the deposit, no exceptions.

Ticket Prices
This event is sold out. We encourage checking back, as there is a possibility for additional ticket release.

Titles

AVP Value-Based Care

CEO

Chief Clinical Officer

Chief Medical Officer

Chief Growth Officer

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer

Director of Compliance and Policy

Director, Home Health Regulatory Affairs

Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

SVP Marketing & Business Development

 VP Homecare & Hospice

Companies

Amazon

Amedisys

Association for Home and Hospice Care

BAYADA Home Health Care

BrightStar Care

Elara Caring

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice

Intrepid USA Healthcare Services

Kaiser Permanente

LHC Group

St. Croix Hospice

VNS Health

2024 Conference Agenda 

Frequently Asked Questions

GOLD SPONSORS

Health Care Services M&A: Are We Starting to See a Crack in the Ice?  Sponsored by The Braff Group

Home Health Horizons: CEOs Share Strategic Visions

Networking Break

Breakout Sessions

Virtual Health: Maximizing Clinician Capacity and Improving Patient Outcomes - Sponsored by CareXM

Lunch & Networking

Networking Break

Building an Enthusiastic Workforce through Rewards & Recognition - Sponsored by Caribou

Breakout Sessions

Investing in Home-Based Care: Past, Present and Future Opportunities

Elevating the Client Experience: Trends in Personalized Care Delivery

Breakout Sessions

Leveraging AI to Grow Amidst Home Health Headwinds - Sponsored By Netsmart

Hacking Turnover: New Strategies to Address Caregiver Engagement and Retention - Sponsored by Ava

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

State of the HCBS Medicaid Market

Home-Based Care’s FUTURE: Redefining the Health Care Landscape

Leading the Way: Home Care CEO Outlook

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

Breakout Sessions

Exploring the Future of Technology in Home Healthcare - Sponsored By CDW

HR Strategies for Home Health Care Leadership - Sponsored by CareAcademy

Unifying Growth Strategy, Sales Execution, and Performance Visibility with Your CRM Platform - Sponsored By Trella Health

Breakout Sessions

Beyond Traditional Models: Unique Strategies For Agency Growth Sponsored By WellSky

No Session

Networking Break

Breakout Sessions

A Step-by-Step Guide to Medicare Advantage Negotiations

A Seat At The Table: Home-Based Care Providers As The Center Of Emerging Models

Lunch & Networking

Breakout Sessions

Lorem Ipsum

Lorem Ipsum

Breakout Sessions

The FUTURE Of Hospital-At-Home And In-Home ED

Inside The Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Design Process

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions 

Opening Remarks

Care Copilot OR Caregiver? The AND Story - Sponsored by Sensi.Ai

Program Concludes

Networking Break

Despite a fifth consecutive quarter of lackluster results across health care services M&A and the Fed’s inaction in lowering interest rates, has the pressure to deploy capital, a zero percent month over month increase in the consumer price index, and a quietly improving credit market finally converged to crack the ice that has chilled the market for two plus years?  In this session, we will examine the current state of Health Care Services M&A and why you don’t have to be a cock-eyed optimist to believe that a few blades of grass are breaking through our winter of our discontent.

Location: Grand Hyatt Nashville Pool Deck, 5th Floor

Event Location: 4th Floor of Grand Hyatt Nashville 

Home-based care models continue to shape the future of health care delivery. This panel will set the scene for FUTURE while featuring insights from home-based care pioneers, drawing from provider CEO, payer and investor perspectives.

Top executives share their insights on the major operating trends, challenges and opportunities for home health providers in 2024 and beyond. Attendees will gain invaluable perspectives from industry leaders as they delve into their strategic outlooks for navigating the evolving home health landscape, addressing key issues such as regulatory changes, workforce dynamics, technological innovations and the shifting health care ecosystem.

In this panel, attendees will get an exclusive look into the strategic decisions and innovative initiatives shaping the future of home care from three leading industry CEOs. Speakers discuss growth strategies, payment shifts, workforce dynamics, emerging technology trends and more.

From historical trends to present-day strategies and future projections, speakers in this panel will delve into the diverse landscape of investment opportunities within the home-based care sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging trends, disruptive technologies and other market dynamics that are shaping the future of home health, home care, and HCBS investment.

Discover how private-pay home care providers are redefining the client experience through personalized care plans, enhanced communication and innovative service offerings. Hear from provider executives leading the charge as they discuss strategies for exceeding client expectations and fostering long-term satisfaction.

This panel will examine the shift from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based payment in the home setting. Speakers will share their experiences on what works – and what doesn’t.

Providers and other experts will dissect the latest trends influencing Medicaid home- and community-based services. Topics will include ongoing rate developments, state-driven innovation in Medicaid HCBS and more.

Traditionally, health care in the U.S. has been centered around brick-and-mortar facilities. But due to cost considerations and patient preferences, that has changed. Large health systems and payers are banking on home-based care to drive value, efficiency and patient satisfaction moving forward.

Breakout Sessions

Explore growth opportunities and expansion strategies for private-pay home care providers looking to scale their operations and reach new markets. Panelists will share insights into successful growth models, strategic partnerships and market-penetration strategies.

Scaling Up: Strategies for Growth and Expansion in Private-Pay Home Care

Centering Health Care Networks Around The Home

Every agency across the nation faces one critical challenge: “I can’t attract and retain caregivers.” The statistics are staggering, with a 77% caregiver turnover rate. So, what can be done? How does an agency grow, streamline operations, and offer better care simultaneously? The answer lies in leveraging caregivers where they are needed most and supplementing their efforts with innovative technology. This session will provide you with the tools and knowledge to tackle the caregiver crisis head-on, ensuring your agency not only survives but thrives in an ever-changing landscape.

The demand for home-based care has increased substantially over the past 5 years with little signs of slowing down. Staffing shortages and the rise of Medicare Advantage in the home healthcare space juxtaposed with this accelerated growth rate has left agencies wondering how they can keep up. Join Wes Little, General Manager and Chief Analytics Officer for WellSky, Steve Burningham, CEO and Co-Founder of Impact Healthcare, and Steve Guenthner, CEO at CareRing Health as they discuss how they have innovated their approach and succeeded in growing their agency census with unprecedented results.

Join us for a panel discussion on why it is of growing importance to home care agencies to build a culture of recognition amongst staff, and how this investment can translate to meaningful business outcomes and turn staff into effective ambassadors for the organization.

The opportunities to leverage the recent and extraordinary advancements in technology have unlocked solutions to our industry’s most pressing headwinds. As rates are cut and alternate payment models/Medicare Advantage grows, the demand for cost-saving home and community services has continued to grow. Join Netsmart and industry leaders for an enlightening session that will explore how AI can help providers grow and increase margins by enabling less staff to do more in ways that improve patient experiences and care.

In a time where turnover among caregivers is on the rise, implementing new strategies to engage employees, drive clearer communication, and reward top performers is crucial to home care success. Hear how industry leaders are taking a new approach to address engagement, recruitment and retention in their businesses. These leaders are leveraging automation, gamification, and AI to deliver an excellent employee experience, while reducing administrative burden.

Join our panel of experts, including Trella Health's Chief Product Officer, Kathy Ford, as we discuss how agencies leverage their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform to drive operational excellence and ensure strategic alignment across all levels — from the executive team to sales leadership and reps in the field.Whether you're looking to improve productivity and streamline workflows with an existing CRM or curious about how implementing a CRM can transform your business operations, this session will provide real-world experiences, best practices, and actionable strategies to help your team accelerate growth.