Keynote Sessions Presentation Slides

MasterClass, Panel Discussion: Listen, Let Go, and Live: Strategies for Thriving Throughout the Decades
MONDAY, May 4, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Dr. Susan Lovelle, Joanne MacInnes, Theresa Santoro, President & CEO, RVNA Health
Presented by: Hire Teem, Geriatric Medical
Breakfast & Book Launch with Becky Reel
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 @8:00 am
Becky Reel, Author
Presented by: Axxess

Opening Keynote: New England Leaders on What’s Breaking Through and What’s Breaking Down
TUESDAY, May 5, 2026 @8:45 am
Elyssa Katz, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, National Alliance for Care at Home
- Mario D’Aquila, COO, Assisted Living Services, Inc
- Beth Slepian, President & CEO, Granite VNA
- Kenneth Albert, President/CEO, Andwell
Presented by: CareScout

KEYNOTE: Grappling with the Gray: Conquering the Enemies of Ethics
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 @ 3:45
Yonason Goldson
Presented by: OK Alone

Keynote: Workforce Insights: Generational Motivators in Healthcare at Home
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 @8:30
Katherine Morrison, Director of Advisory Services, WellSky
Cindy Campbell, Senior

Lunch & The Power of Positive Leadership: Coaching Skills for High Impact Results
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 @ 12:30 pm
Laura Berman Fortgang
Presented by: EnzoHealth

Breakout Sessions Presentation Slides

Preventing the Preventable: Regional Trends, Reporting Gaps, and Community-Based Solutions
Tuesday, May 5, 10:00 am
Karen Krause, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Cornerstone VNA

Data to Action: 2025 HHVBP Performance Insights and Patient Experience Best Practices
Tuesday, May 5, 10:00 am
Lindsay Doak, Vice President of Data and Research, Netsmart

The Impact of Bereavement Services: Our Journey to 5 Stars
Tuesday, May 5, 10:00 am
Jennifer Finn, Director of Organizational Excellence, Elliot VNA
Catherine Frasco, Vice President for Home and Community Services, The Elliot Health System
Meagan Smart, Sr. Continuous Improvement Specialist, Elliot Health System

Beginning With The End in Mind: Building Your Agency’s Value Through Intentional Planning
Tuesday, May 5, 10:00 am
Jane Panneton, VP & Managing Director of Transitions, Corcoran

Nurse Residency Program: Home Health, Education & Training, Leadership
Tuesday, May 5, 10:00 am
Jennifer Ufkin, Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstone VNA
Elaine Gardner, Manager of the New England Home Health Nurse Residency Program, NEHHNRP

Advocacy in Action: How Associations are Moving the Needle in New England
Tuesday, May 5, 11:15 am
Lisa Harvey-McPherson, Vice President of Government Relations, Northern Light Health
Lee-Ann Quinn, Director for Rhode Island State Programs, BAYADA
Larry Michel, MBA, CDP, President, Visiting Angels
Jake Krilovich, Chief Executive Officer, Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Jim Culhane, President & CEO, Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice

HHVBP Keeps A Changing – What’s up now and how do you maximize your TPS??
Tuesday, May 5, 11:15 am
Kim Banker, Product Manager and Home Health/Hospice Subject Matter Expert, SHP
Angela Huff, Senior Managing Consultant, Forvis Mazars


Turning Risk into Resilience: Rehab Management Strategies for Homecare Leader
Tuesday, May 5, 11:15 am
Michael Uzar, Rehab Risk Consulting

The Safety Lessons We Learned Without a Manual
Tuesday, May 5, 11:15 am
Jonas Fortenberry, VP of Business Development, POM Safe
Daniela Cappetta

End-of-Life in Independent Living: A Practical Playbook for Hospice, Home Care, and Care Management
Tuesday, May 5, 2:30 pm
Rachel Mandle, Executive Director and CEO, The Residences at Sherburne Commons
Jessica Trimble, Director of Care Management, Best of Care

Don’t Trust the Process; Master the Process: A Guide to Home Health Survey and Regulatory Enforcement
Tuesday, May 5, 2:30 pm
Jody Erdfarb, Partner, Wiggin and Dana

How to Create Meaningful Hospice Outcomes While Adhering to Regulatory Requirements
Tuesday, May 5, 2:30 pm
Erin Fay-Azzato
Ellen McCabe


UVM Health’s Mosaic Project: Building Stronger Connections Through Storytelling
Tuesday, May 5, 2:30 pm
Laurel Kelly, Director, Communications and Engagement, Continuing Care UVM Health
Angela Ferrante, Communications Specialist, UVM Health


Don’t Do This! Keys to Keeping Your Payment in a Tough Home Health Environment
Wednesday, May 6, 10:45 am
Joe Osentoski

Following the Symptom Management Cues in CAHPS and HOPE
Wednesday, May 6, 10:45 am
Caren McHenry Martin

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Goal-Concordant Care and Better Outcomes Through a Home Health Palliative Bridge Program
Wednesday, May 6, 10:45 am
Ashley Kaminski Petkis
Kelly-Ann Loescher

The Experience and Journey of Dementia Grief
Wednesday, May 6, 10:45 am
Tammy Pozerycki
Director of Training and Education and Aging Life Care Manager, Clear Guidance, LLC

