Navigating Third-Party Payer Success: What Arizona Home Care Agencies Need to Know
2025-03-19 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Andara Senior Living, N 114th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85259, United States
Featuring: The Paradigm Team
An in person discussion on key industry changes that could impact your home care agency. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow providers, get the latest updates on VA and Medicaid billing, and walk away with practical strategies to strengthen your agency’s financial and operational success.
Discussion will include:

Third-Party Payer Opportunities – How VA and Medicaid billing compares to private pay, and what it means for your bottom line.
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Changes – Arizona is canceling its contract with Sandata. What’s next, and how will it affect you?
Best Practices for Compliance & Growth – Tips to set your agency apart while staying ahead of industry shifts.
Using Compliance to Your Advantage – How to protect your business and stand out from bad actors in the industry.

This is a must-attend event for Arizona home care providers looking to stay informed, build connections, and gain an edge in today’s evolving landscape.

RSVP for this valuable networking and educational opportunity.

AZNHA Members: Complimentary
Non-Members: $25
For information on becoming a member, visit here.

For assistance, please contact the AZNHA office at 602-283-3503 info@aznha.org.

Home Care Industry Update by Polsinelli (June 17, 2025)
2025-06-17 09:00 - 11:00
Please join Polsinelli, Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance), Jason Lee, CEO of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), Scott Herman, CEO of New Day Healthcare and Mark Kulik, Senior Managing Director of The Braff Group, for an industry presentation on the latest advocacy and legal updates impacting the industry. We will host a roundtable discussion on the current deal market and explore a developing trend of larger home-based providers targeting smaller, home-based care agencies for acquisition. Our panelists will discuss what makes certain home-based care agencies more attractive to buyers and review the steps agency owners should take to ready their business for sale.
You will also have the opportunity to hear directly from an active buyer, New Day Healthcare, about the characteristics of a quality acquisition target and from some of Polsinelli’s top transactional attorneys on the diligence process and lifecycle of a home care transaction.
Register: https://sites-polsinelli.vuturevx.com/121/5639/landing-pages/rsvp-blank.asp?sid=1bfc6126-16d0-4ee8-9d8c-1dca114fea57

POSH equips employers with a comprehensive set of customizable forms, tools and resources at the federal, state and local levels necessary to comply with the complexities of the industry’s diverse regulatory and legal landscape. To schedule a demo and learn more about our state-of-the-art platform, please email poshdemo@polsinelli.com or text CARE to 833-986-3448.

AZNHA In-Person Program (June 25, 2025)
2025-06-25 14:30 - 17:30 | Doubletree by Hilton Phoenix/Tempe, 2100 S. Priest Drive, Tempe, 85282, United States
This is a must-attend event for Arizona home care providers looking to stay informed, build connections, and gain an edge in today’s evolving landscape.

This year, our focus is on strengthening member connections and fostering collaboration—because together, we move forward. One of the biggest lessons COVID taught our industry is that we truly need one another. By working together and supporting each other, we can achieve our shared mission: providing compassionate care that allows people to remain safely in their homes.
Home Care Leaders: Taking Your Agency to the Next Level
This dynamic panel session will bring together experienced home health and in-home care agency owners and leaders to discuss trends, challenges, new technologies and strategies for improving the delivery of care, creating effective teams and nurturing growth and success. Panelists will share their experiences, offer practical information, and engage in a lively discussion. Featuring:

Joseph Furtado, Vice President, Home Health, Thema Health Services
Kimberly Lane, Executive Director, Banner Home Care
Zach Shaw, CEO, Affordable Home Care Solutions
Sara Wilson, CEO/President, Home Assist Health

This program is being held in conjunction with the AAHC Annual Conference. Registration provides a pass to attend the above Session and Networking Reception held afterwards.
INTRODUCING A NEW LOOK AT OUR EXISTING PROGRAM
We’re excited to announce a change to our speaker series! Moving forward, sessions will be held quarterly and in-person at various locations across the Valley. We hope this encourages members to engage more socially, collaborate, and build stronger relationships. As we unite to enhance our industry, we also elevate awareness of the high standards we uphold—our ultimate mission. And what better way to connect than with Happy Hour? These gatherings will be a perfect blend of relaxation and valuable insights to help strengthen, streamline, and even simplify your business.
Get Involved! If you’re interested in helping plan our educational programs, please contact Education Chair, Elaine Poker-Yount to learn more.

RSVP for this valuable networking and educational opportunity.

AZNHA Members: $25
Non-Members: $50
For information on becoming a member, visit here.

For assistance, please contact the AZNHA office at 602-283-3503 info@aznha.org.

AzNHA 2025 Conference
2025-08-15 08:00 - 16:00
AzNHA’s 13th Annual Conference – August 15, 2025 (Tempe, AZ)
Visit the conference website for more information.
Join us for our annual conference for Arizona’s in-home care community!
Take away relevant, practical information, ideas and tactics to unlock your agency’s full potential. This 1-day conference is designed for owners and senior leadership in an in-home care company.
Attendee Registration Information available here.
Interested in being a Sponsor or Exhibitor visit here.

Home Care Industry Update (September 18, 2025)
2025-09-18 12:00 - 14:00
Join Polsinelli along with Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance), Jason Lee, CEO of the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), for an insightful presentation on the latest advocacy and legal developments affecting home care providers. This session will provide updates on key issues, including the status of the reinstatement of federal Companionship and Domestic Services Exemptions, the implications of the One Big “Beautiful” Law for Medicaid and Medicare providers, and employer responsibilities concerning the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from certain countries previously granted parole status. Additionally, Ryan Morgan from Polsinelli will address the risks, benefits, and regulatory constraints associated with utilizing third-party vendors for offshoring specific business operations and patient data to other countries. Polsinelli will also cover compliance measures for limiting agency liability and ensuring the security of Protected Health Information (PHI) when contracting with third party vendors.
Click here for additional information and to register.

When ICE Knocks: What Employers Should Know About Navigating ICE Audits & Raids Part 1 (November 4, 2025)
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits and raids can happen at almost any time. These actions can be unexpected and disrupt normal operations. Employers must be prepared to respond appropriately while protecting their employees and ensuring compliance with the law.
Agenda

Understand what to do when ICE agents arrive on site
Identify key differences between judicial and administrative warrants and their uses
Know how ICE enforcement operations generally occur and what may cause an enforcement action at your companySteps to create a clear and well-established action plan before ICE knocks

Click here for additional information and to register.

AzNHA Holiday Networking Event for Members (Dec 2025)
2025-12-03 16:30 - 18:30 | In-Person Event, RSVP for the Address, Phoenix
Celebrate the Holiday Season with your industry colleagues at the the AZNHA Holiday Party!
RSVP by December 1st online.
Location: Aunt Chiladas Restaurant (Phoenix)
This program is available on a complimentary basis for AZNHA Agency and Associate Members.
For assistance, please contact the AZNHA office at 480-491-5627 info@aznha.org.
