FINANCIAL EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT - Key Persons

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• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Volunteer Managers Brad Brewer 10 / 04 / 2023 Oct 4, 2023 Webinar

Diane Link has over 30 years of home health and hospice experience and is a registered nurse. She has a master's in healthcare administration with a green belt in Lean Six Sigma. She is the owner of Link Healthcare Advantage, LLC a nationwide consulting firm. Her experience includes a variety of roles in home health and hospice from field nurse to executive director, surveyor, and almost 10 years as a consultant. Diane is a published author and is known in the healthcare community for her unique informative presentations on industry regulations and hot topics. She offers high-value content that is easy to understand and apply for both hospice and home health audiences. Look at what attendees are saying: "Diane is very easy to listen to and follow. She gave some very clear reminders of tracking trends in the surveys and what to do with them."

Over 40 years ago, Gary began his hospice career as a volunteer. Since then, he has worked in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education. Gary holds Master's Degrees in both Education and Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He also holds the new Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C). Gary received the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's (NHPCO) Heart of Hospice Award for developing innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved and is the recipient of the national social work organization Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) Award of Excellence in Professional Education. Gary is the past Executive Director of the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Work certification organization. He is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences and works as a consultant for various businesses and healthcare organizations. Gary has been with the Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network since the beginning in 2013 and presents on a wide range of topics for hospice volunteer managers and coordinators, social workers, spiritual caregivers, bereavement professionals, and leadership. He is also the creator of the Online Volunteer Training Program, a revolutionary 6-module course for virtually onboarding hospice volunteers.

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• Business Development, Clinical Management, Directors, Executive Leadership Jen Kiehl 12 / 07 / 2023 Dec 7, 2023 Webinar
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Marketing Jen Kiehl on - Demand Streamed
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Nursing, Social Workers & Spiritual Caregivers, Marketing Jen Kiehl 11 / 07 / 2023 Nov 7, 2023 Webinar

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• Business Development, Executive Leadership, Social Workers & Spiritual Caregivers Jim Andrews on - Demand Streamed

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• Executive
• Business Development, Executive Leadership, Marketing Joanna Pera on - Demand Streamed
• Executive Leadership, Human Resources, Professional Development Joanna Pera on - Demand Streamed
• Executive Leadership, Human Resources, Professional Development, Complimentary Joanna Pera on - Demand Streamed

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• Business Development, Clinical Management, Compliance, Directors, Executive Leadership Kathy Ahearn on - Demand Streamed
• Business Development, Clinical Management, Directors, Executive Leadership Kathy Ahearn 10 / 26 / 2023 Oct 26, 2023 Webinar
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership Kathy Ahearn 12 / 01 / 2023 Dec 1, 2023 Webinar
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership Kathy Ahearn on - Demand Streamed
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Human Resources Kathy Ahearn on - Demand Streamed
• Hospice Bereavement Professional Compliance
• Hospice Manager Regulations & Compliance

Kathy Ahearn has a Bachelor's in both Nursing and Social Work and is the CEO and Founder of ALECC, Inc. ALECC provides years of post-acute care experience, ranging from clinical staff to executive leadership and consulting. Kathy provides a unique ability to identify agency challenges and opportunities, quickly providing education, support, and mentoring to organizations, guiding them to a new level of operation and success. Kathy helped develop pain scales to standardize assessment with the American Pain Society and the Joint Commission. She expanded into medical devices as a Managed Care Director developing one of the first real-time cloud-based disease specific software programs to assist patients, clinicians, and managed care organizations to improve outcomes and collect data. Kathy began healthcare work due to a disabled parent and later a child living with chronic disease state. She has experienced healthcare professionally and personally, dedicating her life to it and to working as a change agent for the betterment of all served. She has presented for the Hospice & Home Care Webinar Network since 2017 covering a large range of topics that are very well received. "Great webinar for new team members! Even our seasoned team members were like - oh my - we need to double check on some of these. Very good presentation. Kathy is ALWAYS a pleasure to listen to and watch! Her knowledge is great and she delivers this eloquently. No matter what the question - she responds very professionally and always states to follow up with her if the question needs further clarification. This is greatly appreciated."

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• Consultant
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Marketing Kurt Kazanowski 10 / 18 / 2023 Oct 18, 2023 Webinar
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Marketing Kurt Kazanowski 11 / 29 / 2023 Nov 29, 2023 Webinar
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Marketing Kurt Kazanowski 12 / 11 / 2023 Dec 11, 2023 Webinar
• Business Development, Directors, Executive Leadership, Marketing Kurt Kazanowski on - Demand Streamed
• Business Development, Executive Leadership, Marketing Kurt Kazanowski on - Demand Streamed
• Consultant, Speaker, Author & Coach
• Managing Partner of Hospice Advisors

Kurt Kazanowski is a Consultant, Speaker, Author and Coach for Hospice and Home Care Organizations. He is a native of Detroit Michigan and has over three decades of experience in the field of Health Care. He received his bachelor's degree from Mercy College of Detroit and his master's degree from Wayne State University. He started his career as a Public Health Nurse. Today, Kurt is the Managing Partner of Hospice Advisors, a training, education, and consulting company. He is also a healthcare entrepreneur with experience owning personal care home health companies. His book, A Son's Journey: Taking Care of Mom and Dad and eBook, The Seven Pillars of Growth have provided thousands of people and hundreds of organizations new knowledge and support. As a health care executive and successful entrepreneur, he has helped numerous health care organizations develop the necessary strategies to improve service delivery, grow market shares, and enhance profitability. Kurt has worked with hospital executives, hospice providers, and home care companies in the areas of business development, strategic thinking, sales and marketing, and executive leadership. In his 30 years as an executive leader, Kurt has acquired a specific set of skills and competencies in creating and executing mission and business objectives, strategy development, marketing, sales, referral, growth and business development tactics, mergers and acquisitions, physician relations, forming strategic partnerships between hospices and hospitals, and is an authority in functioning as a connector, facilitator, and networker.

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• CEO
• President

Larry Williams is President and CEO of Financial Education & Development, Inc. As President and CEO, Larry diligently fosters strong relationships with our association partners and expert presenters. He often travels the country to attend various conferences and events, where he connects with our partners and continues to build valuable connections within the industry. Larry sets a great example for the company, leading by example and demonstrating a strong work ethic that inspires others. Prior to joining FinEd, Larry spent over 20 years in the financial industry specializing in lending, credit risk management, and developing others through mentoring and leadership. Most recently, Larry served as Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of a Montana-based financial institution. Larry holds a bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Montana and a graduate degree in Banking from Pacific Coast Banking School. He is past president of the Western Montana Chapter of the Risk Management Association and serves as a director for NeighborWorks Montana, a nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing options to hardworking families across Montana. Larry is a frequent guest speaker for several nonprofit and adult education organizations and is a graduate of Leadership Helena and Leadership Missoula. In his free time, Larry loves to spend quality time with his family, including his wife, children, and black lab, Josie. He also enjoys indulging in outdoor activities such as camping, boating, hiking, and riding his motorcycle, all while appreciating the breathtaking outdoors of Montana.

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• OASIS Certified Registered Nurse

Leslie Heagy is an OASIS certified Registered Nurse who joined Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. (HPS) as the Clinical Services Manager in June 2017. Leslie was promoted to the Director of Clinical Services where she currently oversees all clinical consulting solutions at HPS to help home health and hospice agencies across the country to achieve regulatory compliance. Leslie's commitment to service and compassionate leadership first took root 21 years ago when she began providing care to patients as a hospice nurse after receiving her nursing degree. Throughout her nursing career, she has worked in various capacities within the home health, hospice, and private duty industries. Her experience includes successfully opening a Medicare/Medicaid licensed hospice start-up program, leading multidisciplinary teams in various locations, and being part of the team to open a new hospice inpatient unit. She has educated hospitals, skilled facilities, assisted living facilities, and the community on the benefits and requirements for home health and hospice services. Leslie's extensive federal and state regulatory knowledge, along with her vast clinical experience, motivates her to continually seek solutions to healthcare barriers in all settings. Leslie has experience in the following key areas: Quality and Performance Improvement Day-to-Day Operations for Home Health and Hospice Developing Clinical Process Medicare/Medicaid Regulations Business Operations and Development UPIC Audit Chart Reviews Targeted Probe and Educate Chart Reviews Clinical Onsite Reviews for Billing and Compliance Mock Surveys Clinical Chart Reviews as a result of OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements

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• Executive

Melinda A. Gaboury, with more than 30 years in home care, has over 22 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, and TPE appeals with all Medicare MACs have become the forefront of Melinda's current impact on the industry. Melinda is currently Chair of the NAHC/HHFMA Advisory Board and Work Group, is Treasurer on the Home Care Association of Florida Board of Directors, and serves on the Tennessee Association for Home Care Board of Directors. Melinda is also the author of the Home Health OASIS Guide to OASIS-E and Home Health Billing Answers, 2023. Melinda has many years of firsthand experience in the following areas: Medicare Home Health Billing Training Medicare Hospice Billing Training Chart Reviews as a result of OIG Corporate Integrity Agreements Chart Reviews for Billing, ICD-10 Coding & OASIS Integrity Issues Coordination of Clinical and Financial Staff Communications Home Health PPS/PDGM & Hospice Billing, Collections & Case Mix Calculations Medicare Revenue Recognition Models Operations Reviews and Process Improvement Due Diligence Procedures Staffing Pattern Analysis Management of a Medical Billing Department Financial Feasibility Studies/Certification Applications Correspondence and Appeals with Medicare Administrative Contractors Melinda A. Gaboury and D. Mark Cannon, CPA, founded Healthcare Provider Solutions, Inc. in April 2001 to provide products and services to the home care and hospice industries. Their staff of seasoned professionals serve clients nationwide, including the US territories. Healthcare Provider Solutions' core services include home care and hospice billing and collections, receivable collection projects, outsourced coding, clinical compliance chart reviews, operational reviews, and education through seminars and webinars.

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• Business Development, Compliance, Directors, Executive Leadership, Human Resources Nancy Flynn on - Demand Streamed

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• Vice President
• Vice President at Financial Education

Sidnie is a Vice President at Financial Education and Development, having joined the company in 2016. Her primary focus is on building strong relationships with state association partners, education experts, and customers. She firmly believes in a team approach and the importance of collaboration and effective communication. What Sidnie enjoys most about her job is the opportunity to make someone's day better through meaningful connections and service excellence. Whether it's by providing exceptional customer service or developing new partnerships that benefit all parties involved, she takes pride in delivering outstanding results. Sidnie has a can-do attitude and believes that no task is too big or too small. Outside of work, Sidnie enjoys spending time with her husband and their "mini zoo." They have adopted four dogs, five cats, two horses, and a bunny, to which she dedicates much of her time to. Her love for animals started when she was a child, and she has continued to pursue this passion throughout her life. Sidnie volunteers with local rescue groups to foster and rehabilitate animals, specializing in orphaned kittens. Before joining FinEd, she worked as a veterinary technician and studied Sustainable Foods and Bioenergy Systems at MSU. Overall, Sidnie is a compassionate and dedicated individual with a heart for animals and a passion for building relationships. She is an asset to the Financial Education and Development team and takes great pride in making a positive impact on those around her.

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• Marketing & Website Director

Tess is our Marketing & Website Director who joined Financial Education and Development Inc. in 2020. Prior to joining the team, she worked in Washington, DC, where she gained valuable experience as a marketer for various trade associations and an international healthcare company. As the Marketing & Website Director, Tess's responsibilities are vast and multifaceted. She is responsible for strategizing overall marketing efforts, managing Webinar Network's website to improve user experience and design, and collaborating with the off-site email team to streamline the marketing email schedule and analyze email performance. Additionally, Tess creates and publishes social media content and images, executes paid social media advertising, creates blog posts, and develops marketing materials for our partners to promote webinars and specials, and hosts webinars with our industry experts. Tess holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Business Administration from The University of Montana. When she's not busy with work, she spends time with her son, watching him play sports and earn new belts in taekwondo. Tess is also a huge sports fan and loves cheering on the Montana Grizzlies and Georgia Bulldogs. She enjoys exploring new parts of the world through travel, and keeping up to date on the latest marketing trends.