Home Care Association of Florida’s Conference & Expo
We’re excited to be exhibiting at HomeCareCon 2026, the Home Care Association of Florida’s premier annual conference and trade show for home health, hospice, and private duty professionals across the Sunshine State.
Join us Wed, July 22 through Thu, July 23, 2026 at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace in Orlando Florida, as industry leaders come together to explore the latest trends, regulatory updates, operational strategies, and innovations shaping the future of care at home. HomeCareCon attracts more than 600 industry professionals and features over 90 exhibitors, making it one of the largest home care events in the region.
Stop by our booth to meet the HealthCare Synergy team, explore our AI-embedded EMR and Managed Services solutions, and learn how agencies are reducing compliance risk, strengthening documentation, improving operational efficiency, and protecting reimbursement in today’s evolving healthcare environment.
Be sure to leave your business card for a chance to win a Costco or Amazon gift card!
We look forward to connecting with you in Orlando and discussing how we can help your agency stay compliant, efficient, and positioned for growth.
What You’ll See at Our Booth
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AI-Powered EMR Solutions designed to reduce documentation time and clinician burnout
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Workflow automation that helps agencies streamline operations and stay survey-ready
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Compliance-focused tools supporting CMS, PDGM, and upcoming regulatory changes
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Managed Services support, including Billing, Coding, OASIS or Complete Chart Review, and complimentary audits
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Live conversations with our experts to discuss your agency’s goals and challenges
See What Our Software Can Do for You!
‣ AI-Powered Documentation That Works the Way Clinicians Do
‣ Built-In Compliance Intelligence—Not After-the-Fact Fixes
‣ Smarter Workflows That Cut Clicks and Save Time
‣ Expert Support That Understands Home Health & Hospice
‣ Innovation Backed by 30+ Years of Industry Trust
Managed Services for Home Health Care Agencies
‣ Do More with Less—Lower Admin Costs Without Cutting Care
‣ Navigate CMS Changes Confidently in a Post-HOPE, VBP-Driven World
‣ Smarter Case Mix Decisions That Support Better Outcomes and Margins
‣ Revenue Protection You Can Trust—Before Claims Ever Go Out
‣ Capture Every Dollar You’ve Earned, Every Episode, Every Time
Hourly Schedule
Tuesday, July 21 (Pre-Conference)
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Igniting Opportunity: Navigating the Medicare Advantage Landscape
- Melinda Gaboury & Regina Wild, Healthcare Provider Solutions
- The Leadership Spark: Clinical Manager Bootcamp
- Christina Crumbley & Cara Tomlinson, Tidal Healthcare Consulting
- Coding Precision: Sparking Stronger Outcomes in Home Health
- Jennifer Osburn, Healthcare Provider Solution
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- EVV Compliance in Action: Medicaid Collaborative Workshop
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Meet with Vendors
- 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
- AHCA Overview
- 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
- The View from HHAeXchange
- Daniel Spurlock, HHAeXchange
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Audit Ready: EVV Under the Microscope
- Shera Campbell, Sunshine Health
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- From Resistance to Compliance: Solving EVV Pain Points
- Julio Barea, Livtech In Home Care Division
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Meet with Vendors
Wednesday, July 22 (MainCon Day 1)
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Lighting the Way: Welcome, President’s Address & Excellence in Home Care Awards
- Michelle Rogers, Health First Home Care & HCAF President
- 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
- Catalyst for Change: Keynote Address
- Fred Heid, Polk County Public Schools
- 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
- Under the Microscope: Illuminating Documentation for Medical Review
- J'non Griffin, SimiTree
- Igniting the Truth: Top OASIS Myths That Burn Outcomes
- Lisa Selman-Holman & Sparkle Sparks, McBee, part of Netsmart
- Reducing Pediatric Rehospitalizations: Data Insights for Private Duty Nursing
- Brenda J. Roberts & Beth Harbold, Family First Homecare
- Unlocking the Value of Long-Term Care Insurance Clients
- Steven Dunn & Kevin Dunn, Clear Claim Technologies
- Reigniting the First-Day Mindset: Ownership, Curiosity & Performance | Miles McGrath, Optimum RTS
- Jennifer Sheets, National Alliance for Care at Home
- 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
- Policy in Motion: National Update From Washington
- Fueling Financial Performance: Revenue Cycle Priorities for Home Health
- Hannah Vale, HealthRev Partners
- Stoking the Fire: Implementing Effective Teaching
- Joe Osentoski, Gateway Home Health Coding & Consulting
- Stop Chasing, Start Attracting: Becoming the Agency Families Choose
- Becky Reel, Reel Home Care Consulting
- AI on the Front Lines: How Voice Automation Is Changing Home Care Operations
- Jay Gopal, Ainsley Capital
- 2:40 PM - 4:00 PM
- Powering the Partnership: Medicaid Panel & Provider Forum
- Your 2026 HHVBP Playbook: Staying Ahead of Value-Based Performance
- Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions
- Elevating the Patient Experience: Improving Home Health CAHPS® Performance
- Caleb Hendricks, Activated Insights
- Shining a Light on Compliance: Survey Readiness for Private Pay Providers
- Priyanka Sipp, STRATEGIX Healthcare Solutions
- Makers of Fire: Leadership Lessons for the Next Era of Growth
- Joseph Thompson, Rehoboth Home Care Services
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Spark & Connect: Happy Hour Reception
Thursday, July 23 (MainCon Day 2)
- 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
- 2026 Florida Legislative Session Recap & Collaborative
- Denise Bellville & Kyle Simon, Home Care Association of Florida
- Star Ratings Momentum: Strategies to Strengthen Medicare Performance
- Kim Banker, Strategic Healthcare Programs • Angela Huff, Forvis Mazars
- Turning Your EMR Into a Revenue Engine: Optimization Strategies for Medicaid & VA Success
- Jacob Taitel, Paradigm Senior Services
- Unlocking the Power of Home Care: Thriving in the Value-Based Era for Non-Medical Agencies
- Guy Tommasi, Jr., Corcoran Consulting Group
- AI at the Tipping Point: Igniting Documentation in Home Health
- J'non Griffin, SimiTree
- 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM
- Compliance in Focus: Mastering Florida’s Regulatory Landscape
- Rickey L. Strong, Howell, Buchan & Strong
- Bring the Heat: Medicare Problem-Solving Forum
- Patti Heid, Home Care Association of Florida (Moderator) • Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions • J'non Griffin, SimiTree • Kim Skehan, Community Health Accreditation Partner
- Igniting the Future of Home Care: Scaling a High-Performing Family Home Health Aide Program
- Cherylanne Wilson, Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health Care
- From Invisible to Influential: Building a Social Media Strategy That Drives Home Care Growth
- Welton Hong, Senior Care Marketing Max
- The Art of Delegation: Leading With Trust & Accountability
- Regina Asuncion, Ascension Business Solutions
- 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM
- When Denials Spark a Financial Fire: Understanding Cost, Risk & Prevention in Managed Care Denials
- Melanie Paulk, Managed Care Consultants of America
- Compliance Flashpoints: Top Survey Findings for 2026
- Kim Skehan & Matt Santangelo, Community Health Accreditation Partner
- From Paper to Purpose: Igniting Patient-Centered Care Plans
- Christina Crumbley & Cara Tomlinson, Tidal Healthcare Consulting
- Recruitment Momentum: Winning the Digital War for Talent
- Heidi Barnett, iSolved
- Referral Chain Reaction: Activating Internal Referrals
- Kim Wilkerson, SimiTree
- 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM
- AI Innovation Exchange: Rapid-Fire Solutions From the Next Generation of Home Care Technology
- PDGM Mythbusters: What CMS Guidance Really Says
- Annette Lee, Provider Insights • Lisa Selman-Holman, McBee
- Revenue on the Line: Fixing EVV Billing Leaks in 2026
- Julio Barea, Livtech In Home Care Division
- Pipeline Ignition: Client Acquisition Strategies That Work
- Nancy Allen, Solutions for Care • Arlene Maxim, Axxess
- Harnessing Change: The QAPI – Clinical Operations Collaborative
- Cindy Campbell & Katherine Morrison, WellSky
- 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
- The Reimbursement Engine: Medicare Payment Updates for 2026
- Jennifer Osburn, Healthcare Provider Solutions
- Partnership Momentum: Working With ACOs & CINs
- Nir Katz & Kristofer Smith, Ruby Health Cultivating Success: Growing Your Brand Through Company Culture | Tara Bridges, KanTime
- Private Care in Focus: Task Force & Member Town Hall
- Denise Bellville, Home Care Association of Florida (Moderator) • Richard Butler, Etairos Health • Ralph Laughton, Heart, Body & Mind Home Care • Michelle Rogers, Health First Home Care
- M&A Momentum: Strategies for First-Time Buyers & Sellers
- Thomas Rose, 21st Century Health Care Consultants
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Afterglow Networking Reception
Friday, July 24 (MainCon Day 3)
- 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
- Policy Under the Flame: Agency for Health Care Administration Update
- Kimberly Smoak, Susan Harris Lowery & Kimberly McIntyre, Agency for Health Care Administration
- Growth Accelerator: Driving Profitability in Home Care
- Paige Parker, Community Health Accreditation Partner
- 10:35 AM - 11:55 AM
- Employment Law Update With Josh & Natalie: Identifying Risks, Trends, and Recommendations So Your Compliance Doesn’t Go Up in Flames
- Josh Vaughn & Natalie Storch, Littler
- The Quality Accelerator: Building a Culture of Excellence
- Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions
- Medicaid Session
- Damon Terzaghi, National Alliance for Care at Home • Brian Meyer, Agency for Health Care Administration
