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Tuesday, May 19
 

8:30am MDT

Opening Keynote - Damon Terzaghi from the National Alliance brought to you by Crag Consulting - (General) 1.5 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT
Tuesday May 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Summit Room

Speakers
avatar for Damon Terzaghi

Damon Terzaghi

VP of Medicaid Advocacy and Programs, National Alliance for Care at Home
Damon Terzaghi has spent his career working in programs that support older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. Currently, Damon is VP of Medicaid Advocacy and Programs at the Alliance, responsible for establishing Medicaid-specific regulatory, legislative, and... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Crag Business Group, Inc.

Crag Business Group, Inc.

At the The Crag Business Group we recognize that you have a choice for your organization's consulting needs and business resources. We feel strongly that you will receive the very best services available with our consulting agency. It is not a cliché when we say we really treat our... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL

10:15am MDT

Disaster Preparedness: Enhancing Your Program's Response (General) - 1 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT
Tuesday May 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Discover Room
Strengthen your program's disaster preparedness and response through this focused session designed for DME providers. Learn why disaster plans are vital to your program's health and how to meet regulatory requirements. Explore various disaster types and assess their potential impact on patient care. Grain tools to build and maintain an effective emergency response team, streamline communication, and keep patients at the center of response efforts. Understand the importance of a stand-down plan and how to conduct a post-incident review to improve future preparedness. Leave equipped with actionable strategies to enhance resilience, continuity of care, and operational readiness.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Nelson

Kristin Nelson

Senior Vice President, Post Acute Sales, Dragonfly Health
Kristin Nelson is Senior Vice President of Post Acute Sales at Dragonfly Health, overseeing national sales efforts across both the Hospice and PACE divisions. With over 20 years of healthcare experience, she has played a key role in strategic growth, implementation, client engagement... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Discover Room
  GENERAL

11:30am MDT

HCPF Hot Topics + Q&A (General) 1.25 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - SUMMIT ROOM
Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT
Summit Room
Christine Merriman, Private Duty Nursing
Dr. Paul Hutchings, Long Term Home Health and Therapies
Amanda Smith, IHSS and Personal Care/Homemaker
Speakers
avatar for Christine Merriman, MSHA, LNHA

Christine Merriman, MSHA, LNHA

Private Duty Nursing, HCPF
Christine Merriman, MSHA, LNHA, is a Policy Advisor IV with the Colorado Department of
Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF), serving as a Medicaid Benefits Policy Specialist in
the Office of Community Living. She is a subject matter expert in long-term home health, private
... Read More →
avatar for Paul Hutchings, DPT

Paul Hutchings, DPT

Home Health Policy Advisor, HCPF
Paul Hutchings, DPT is a Home Health Policy Advisor at the Colorado Department of Health
Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) bringing over 18 years of experience as a licensed physical
therapist. In this role, he supports regulatory updates, leads stakeholder engagement, and
collabo... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Policy Advisor, HCPF
Amanda Smith is a Policy Advisor at the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and
Financing, where she specializes in In-Home Support Services (IHSS) policy. She works on the
development and implementation of policies that strengthen access to home- and
community-based ser... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL

11:30am MDT

Pain Management: The Basics and Beyond (Hospice) 1.25 CE - Admin, Nursing - ELEVATE ROOM
Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT
Elevate Room
Pain Management: The Basics and Beyond.

This session focuses on key concepts of pain management that are essential for optimal medication use, yet often go unrecognized by hospice and palliative care teams. Metabolic considerations, dosing parameters, and toxicity profiles are reviewed. This session will ensure that both seasoned clinicians and those newer to hospice and palliative care feel confident in their ability to safely and effectively manage their patients’ pain.
Speakers
avatar for Caren Martin, PharmD, BCGP

Caren Martin, PharmD, BCGP

Senior Clinical Manager, Enclara Pharmacia
Caren McHenry Martin, PharmD, BCGP is a is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist with experience in a wide range of nonconventional clinical roles. As a senior clinical manager at Enclara Pharmacia, she helps hospice teams monitor their pharmacy utilization and develop initiatives... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 11:30am - 12:45pm MDT
Elevate Room
  Hospice

1:30pm MDT

CDPHE Presentation introduced by Fueled Growth Partners (General) 1.25 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - SUMMIT ROOM
Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm MDT
Summit Room
This presentation provides a practical, regulation-based review of the most common survey questions and compliance challenges faced by Colorado home care agencies. Using real-world scenarios, it walks participants through key regulatory interpretations related to QMAP use, IHSS oversight, Start of Care requirements, documentation expectations, and telehealth limitations. The session also addresses complex operational issues, including shared location compliance, Geographic Service Area (GSA) expansions, and coordination when multiple agencies serve the same client.Attendees will learn how surveyors evaluate operational separation, clinical oversight, staff credentials, and provider communication—and how deficiencies are developed when these elements break down. The session concludes with guidance on handling mistreatment allegations, understanding background check requirements, and strengthening documentation to avoid common citation pathways.The presentation closes with an interactive “Ask a Surveyor” segment, allowing participants to apply regulatory principles to agency-specific situations and clarify compliance expectations directly.
Speakers
avatar for Erica McClurg, RN-BSN

Erica McClurg, RN-BSN

CDPHE
Erica McClurg has served at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) since 2011, beginning as a Surveyor-Trainer-Supervisor before advancing to Home Care and Hospice Services Manager in 2022. With over 23 years of nursing experience in home care, hospice, and... Read More →
Exhibitors
avatar for Fueled Growth Partners

Fueled Growth Partners

Fueled Growth Partners is driven to change the way companies approach employee benefits, compensation and cost savings. Our creative solutions will improve your bottom line and employee morale. You can count on us to deliver solutions that increase the health of your business and... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL

3:15pm MDT

A Hands-On Workshop to Apply Montessori Methods (General) 1.25 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - ELEVATE ROOM
Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
Elevate Room
Montessori is more than folding towels. We’ll dive into examples of Montessori for engagement, care delivery and as interventions for behavioral expressions. This will be an active session with a brief introduction to Montessori methods, then we’ll pivot into examples, break out into groups to discuss case studies, and we’ll participate in hands-on engagements
Speakers
avatar for Brenda Gurung, CMDCPT, CMDCP, CNA, MIM, VDT, EMBA

Brenda Gurung, CMDCPT, CMDCP, CNA, MIM, VDT, EMBA

National Director of Memory Care Services, Kisco Senior Living
Brenda Gurung (she/hers) is a Montessori-credentialed dementia specialist with 16 years of experience in senior living, specializing in behavioral expressions, communication, purposeful engagement and caregiving methods. She leads the memory care program for Kisco Senior Living. Recognized... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
Elevate Room
  GENERAL

3:15pm MDT

Quality is the New Currency: Safeguarding financial and operational success (VBP) (Home Health) 1.25 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - DISCOVER ROOM
Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
Discover Room
In today's ever-changing healthcare market, service quality and clinical outcomes are the primary factors impacting agency reimbursement. Quality isn't just a goal – it is essentially the currency businesses can use to attract and retain customers. With reimbursement increasingly tied to quality metrics, agencies must proactively manage and improve their quality programs to ensure fiscal stability. This session will explore how a strong quality program can protect revenue and optimize operations for increased financial stability.
Speakers
avatar for Trish Weber RN, BSN, HCS-D, HCS-O, CQC-HH

Trish Weber RN, BSN, HCS-D, HCS-O, CQC-HH

Manager, Coding & Review Services, SaaS, MatrixCare
Trish is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience, specializing in post-acute care. Certified in ICD-10 coding, OASIS, Compliance and Quality, she brings extensive expertise to the coding team at MatrixCare, and has spearheaded multiple Quality Assessment and Performance... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
Discover Room
  Home Health

4:30pm MDT

Networking Session at the Great Divide brought to you by Carson Wealth and Mile High Homecare (General) 1.25 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - GREAT DIVIDE
Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
The Great Divide

Sponsors
avatar for Carson Wealth

Carson Wealth

Carson Wealth helps home healthcare business owners align comprehensive financial planning with strategic exit planning to prepare for what’s next. Carson Wealth’s Certified Exit Planning Advisors understand the regulatory, workforce, and growth challenges unique to the home healthcare... Read More →
avatar for Mile High Homecare

Mile High Homecare

Providing care to your loved ones in the highest way possible. We are a premier home care agency that is RN owned and operated. Mile High Home Care is an established agency in the Denver Metro and surrounding areas. We provide excellent care to the elderly, disabled. We are licensed... Read More →
Tuesday May 19, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
The Great Divide
  Networking/Exhibitor Break
 
Wednesday, May 20
 

8:30am MDT

Closing Keynote - Jamie MoCrazy (General) 1.5 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - SUMMIT ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am MDT
Summit Room
Climbing and Alternative Peak
Speakers
avatar for Jamie MoCrazy

Jamie MoCrazy

World Class Skier & TBI Thriver, MoCrazy Strong
“Be your own personal best” has always been our family mantra. As an extremely competitive child, I went for the best whether it was competing in ski competitions, doing well in school, or excelling at other hobbies. I loved to win.Then, my accident changed everything including my outlook on the competition. I went from being one of the best free skiers in the world to struggling to climb a flight... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL

10:30am MDT

Navigating the New Normal: Strategies for Thriving Amid Medicaid Cuts, Regulatory Shifts, and Claims Complexity (VA/Medicaid by Paradigm) (General) 1 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - SUMMIT ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Summit Room
Colorado’s home care agencies are facing an unprecedented convergence of financial and administrative challenges. Following the 2025 Medicaid rate reductions and mounting regulatory demands, agency leaders are under growing pressure to sustain operations while ensuring compliance and timely reimbursement. This session, led by Paradigm Senior Services, a national leader in third-party payer billing for Medicaid and VA programs, will provide agency executives and billing teams with actionable strategies to improve cash flow, reduce claim denials, and maintain compliance in a tightening reimbursement landscape. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize billing processes, manage risk, and leverage technology to safeguard financial health. Leaving this session with a clear roadmap for protecting their bottom line amid policy uncertainty, attendees will be grounded in proven operational strategies, payer insights, and compliance expertise.
Speakers
avatar for Jacob Taitel

Jacob Taitel

Director of Strategy and Growth, 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... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL

10:30am MDT

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Clinical Oversight into Non-Medical Home Care (Home Care) 1 CE - Admin, Nursing - DISCOVER ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Discover Room
As Colorado’s home care landscape evolves, the line between non-medical and clinical care is becoming increasingly blurred. This session explores how agencies can successfully integrate nursing oversight into traditional non-medical home care models to improve outcomes, compliance, and continuity of care. Drawing from real-world experience transitioning from a Class B to Class A license, participants will learn how to structure nurse-directed programs for medication management, wound care, and oxygen therapy while maintaining a person-centered, relationship-based approach. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building interdisciplinary care teams, meeting CDPHE standards, and elevating their agency’s quality, reputation, and revenue potential through clinical integration.
Speakers
avatar for Kristin Dahlquist, DSW

Kristin Dahlquist, DSW

President, Home Instead
Kristin Dahlquist, DSW, MPH is the owner and operator of Home Instead franchises serving the Denver metro and Northern Colorado regions. With over a decade of leadership in home care, she specializes in building high-performing teams and integrating clinical oversight into non-medical... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Discover Room
  Home Care

10:30am MDT

Elevating Excellence: Advancing Knowledge in Hospice Billing CGS: Kathryn Lang and Ariel Taylor 1 CE Admin, Nursing (HOSPICE) - ELEVATE ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Elevate Room

Wednesday May 20, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Elevate Room
  Hospice

11:45am MDT

CAREFORMERS: Transforming Home Care with Technology and AI Power (General) 1 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - SUMMIT ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Summit Room
Discover how home health, home care, and hospice agencies can harness the power of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and care quality. This session explores practical, affordable strategies to automate administrative tasks, reduce documentation errors, and improve communication across clinical and operational teams. Participants will learn how AI tools can streamline scheduling, operations, and compliance monitoring—allowing staff to focus more on delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. We’ll also address key legal, ethical, and privacy considerations to ensure responsible implementation that protects patients and staff. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with actionable steps to adopt technology that strengthens outcomes, reduces burnout, and supports a sustainable, patient-centered care model.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Carter, MBA, MCD, CCC-SLP/CHC

Erin Carter, MBA, MCD, CCC-SLP/CHC

Owner/Consultant, Sync Healthcare Consulting, LLC
Strategic and collaborative healthcare leader with 14 years of home health experience. CHAP Certified Home Health Consultant and Certification in Healthcare Compliance. Proven success in developing people, programs, and processes that drive quality, compliance, and growth. Expert... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL

11:45am MDT

Utilizing Creative Based Empathy For Lasting Program Success (General) 1 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - DISCOVER ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Discover Room
In this discussion we will highlight the importance of empathy in combination with creative based education to craft meaningful program success that encourages both empowerment and skill building. This will highlight the importance of a strengths based mindset while utilizing community input to craft programs that honor our community members. We will also examine how to empower staff to remain educated on creative play and empathy driven care as a means to empower those within our program. Finally, we will break down proven and actionable skills to take our programs beyond the status quo and establish ongoing success.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Wilson

Thomas Wilson

Peer Specialist, Trauma Informed Care Provider, Advocate, Job Coach. Member of Colorado APSE Board, Empathy Lab Steering Committee, J.O.B.W.I.SE Steering Committee, Colorado Speakers Bureau, Partner in Colorado Speakers Bureau, R&H Creative Advocacy and Storytelling LLC
Thomas R. Wilson is a professional Educator, Writer, Consultant, Business Owner, and purpose-driven event Specialist. His work is centered around an empathic and person-first mindset that works to access and uplift community voices. It is inspired by his own lived experiences and... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Discover Room
  GENERAL

11:45am MDT

The Role of Hospice to Help Restore Sight (Hospice) 1 CE - Admin, Nursing - ELEVATE ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Elevate Room
The Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank works to restore sight through transplantation and research. In our presentation we highlight the importance of eye tissue donation, the steps you can take to educate and provide the opportunity of donation for your patients and how you can become an ambassador of sight. Your patients and their families trust you until the end and we know how hard it is to discuss end-of-life decisions, we want to help make the process easier and allow your patients to have control and understanding of this incredibly important decision. Join us and learn about navigating the process and creating even more impact through your work.
Speakers
avatar for Rae Price

Rae Price

Community & Professional Relations Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
Rae Price is a community and professional relations coordinator at the Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, a role she has held for four years. In her capacity, she collaborates with partner organizations to develop and deliver essential training, empowering staff to compassionately guide... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm MDT
Elevate Room
  Hospice

1:30pm MDT

DOLA - Colorado's Population Outlook (GENERAL) 1 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - SUMMIT ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Summit Room
Population is changed by births, deaths, and migration, but is also affected by the economy and jobs. But the aging of the population impacts nearly everything including the labor force, housing, and services required for the people. This presentation will explain how these factors areconnected, show the past demographic trends, and explore Colorado's future population changes.
Speakers
avatar for Nancy Gedoen

Nancy Gedoen

State of Colorado Demographer, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Nancy Gedeon joined the State Demography Office in 2020 as the estimates demographer. The State Demography Office is the primary state agency for population and demographic information which is used by state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. Nancy has experience... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL

1:30pm MDT

Simplifying Compliance: A Practical Framework for Small Hospice & Home Care Providers (Hospice and Home Health) 1 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - ELEVATE ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Elevate Room
Compliance programs often feel overwhelming for smaller agencies balancing care delivery, documentation, and regulatory expectations. This session breaks compliance into clear, manageable steps without sacrificing regulatory integrity. You'll learn how to streamline processes, reduce administrative burden, and build a program that meets CMS, HIPAA, and accreditation standards with limited resources. The focus is practical: identify what matters most, determine what can be simplified, and prioritize efforts to maintain survey-readiness without unnecessary complexity. Whether starting from scratch or refining an existing program, you'll leave with a clear action plan for a defensible, sustainable compliance program.
Speakers
avatar for Bobbi Tadwalt, MJ, CHC, CPCO

Bobbi Tadwalt, MJ, CHC, CPCO

President, Champion Compliance Solutions, LLC
Bobbi Tadwalt, MJ, CHC, CPCO, is a healthcare compliance leader with over 17 years of experience in hospice, home health, DME, and multi-site health systems. She founded Champion Compliance Solutions to provide fractional compliance officer services, risk assessments, and survey readiness... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Elevate Room
  Home Health & Hospice

3:00pm MDT

HHAC Lobby Team + PR Update/ Q&A (AND PRIZE DRAWINGS!!) (General) 1.5 CE - Admin, Nursing, PT - SUMMIT ROOM
Wednesday May 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Summit Room

Speakers
avatar for Amy Faircloth

Amy Faircloth

President, AFM Communications
Amy is an award-winning communicator who brings more than 20 years of experience informing and working with consumers, business leaders, and policymakers. As a print reporter with the Denver Business Journal and the Gazette of Colorado Springs, she covered many facets of the business... Read More →
avatar for Alan Morse

Alan Morse

Lobbyist, Schultz Public Affairs and Political Advocacy
Alan Morse is a skilled public affairs consultant currently contracted with both Shultz Public Affairs and Political Advocacy. Alan plays an active role in developing and executing lobbying strategies on behalf of clients in multiple policy areas including education, environment... Read More →
avatar for Eliza Schultz

Eliza Schultz

Founder, Schultz Public Affairs
Consistently high performing, results-oriented, independently driven professional with proven success in government relations and political strategy consulting.  Focus on creating and executing measurable policy results.  Experience spans non-profit and government representation... Read More →
avatar for Elisabeth Rosen

Elisabeth Rosen

Owner, Political Advocacy
Political Advocacy is a political strategy and lobbying firm specializing at the state level in Colorado with the General Assembly, Governor’s Office, and State Departments. Elisabeth began lobbying before the Colorado General Assembly in 2004 as an associate for Brandeberry-McKenna... Read More →
Wednesday May 20, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Summit Room
  GENERAL
 

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