California hospice operations are changing. 🚨 On June 22, 2026, new California Title 22 requirements went into effect for CDPH-licensed hospices — and some of the changes could significantly impact how agencies staff, train, and operate.

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, our co-founder Mariam Treystman breaks down the operational side of the new California hospice Title 22 regulations and explains what hospice owners, administrators, DPCSs, medical directors, and compliance teams need to know.

We cover:

🏥 New hospice inspection requirements

📍 Geographic Service Areas (GSA)

📊 GSA calculations and unmet need

🎓 New management training requirements

👩‍⚕️ The 12-patient nurse assignment rule

🚨 Patient acuity systems

📋 Documentation and competency requirements

The biggest takeaway? Hospice compliance is becoming more intentional, data-driven, and operationally focused.

📩 Need help implementing California hospice compliance requirements? Contact The Home Health Consultant at [email protected] or 877-406-9727.

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🚨 Medicare vs Medi-Cal: Which one should your agency actually work with?

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, our co-founder Mariam Treystman and Kelly McCarthy break down the realities of setting up a Medi-Cal provider account, getting your Medi-Cal PIN through PAVE, and the financial truth about accepting Medi-Cal patients in home health and hospice.

This conversation covers the operational, financial, and compliance realities agencies face when deciding whether Medi-Cal is worth it.

💡 Whether you’re opening a new agency, expanding insurance contracts, or trying to understand California healthcare reimbursement, this is essential listening.

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🚨 California Hospice Leaders: The New Title 22 Rules Are Here — Are You Ready?

New CDPH Title 22 requirements are changing how California hospices handle ownership changes, reporting deadlines, license renewals, staffing qualifications, office requirements, vacancies, and more.

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, Kelly McCarthy breaks down the new hospice rules and, most importantly, what you need to do now to stay prepared and compliant.

The biggest takeaway? Planning and preparedness are going to be critical.

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⚠️ Note: This episode is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements and agency interpretations can change, so consult the applicable regulations and qualified compliance professionals for guidance specific to your organization.

Governing body meetings aren’t just a formality, they’re a compliance requirement that can directly impact your agency’s success ⚠️

In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, Mariam Treystman breaks down governing body (GB) meetings in home health and hospice, including what they are, who should be involved, how often they should happen, and what MUST be approved to stay compliant.

If your governing board isn’t structured properly (or your meetings aren’t covering the right items) you could be putting your agency at risk during surveys, audits, and accreditation reviews.

Whether you’re an agency owner, administrator, compliance officer, or consultant, this episode will help you build a stronger governance structure and avoid costly compliance gaps.

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🔍 Applying for a Home Health Agency, Hospice, or Healthcare License in California?

In this episode, Kelly McCarthy from The Home Health Consultant breaks down one of the most common sources of confusion during the application process is fingerprinting requirements. Many providers don’t realize that California agencies often need two different types of background checks depending on the application they’re submitting.

Whether you’re opening a Home Health Agency, Hospice Agency, changing ownership, or completing a Medicare enrollment application, understanding these requirements can help you avoid costly delays and compliance issues.

📌 Learn what documents you need, who needs to be fingerprinted, and how to stay compliant throughout the application process.

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🏥 What exactly is a competency evaluation in home health and hospice?

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam treystman breaks down one of the most misunderstood compliance requirements in home health and hospice operations: clinician competencies.

Learn:

✅ What competencies are

✅ Who can perform competency evaluations

✅ When competencies must be completed

✅ Annual competency requirements

✅ Competency rules for RNs, LVNs, PTs, OTs, STs, and Home Health Aides

✅ Observation vs. simulation-based competencies

✅ Common mistakes agencies make that can create compliance risks

Whether you’re an owner, administrator, DPCS, clinical manager, or compliance professional, understanding competency requirements is critical for maintaining compliance and preparing for survey.

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🚨 “Any referrals coming up?”

If that’s your entire sales strategy… your agency may already be falling behind. 👀

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman sits down with Austin Degenhardt, Managing Partner of HHA Pros, to discuss one of the most overlooked drivers of growth in home health: professional sales strategy, customer service, and operational culture. 📈

Too many agencies rely on outdated marketing habits while ignoring the fundamentals that actually build referral relationships, improve patient experience, and support long-term scalability.

Austin specializes in helping home health agencies improve referral-to-admission systems, operational visibility, intake efficiency, and Start of Care workflows. In this episode, we dive into why so many agencies underestimate the impact intake has on admissions, patient experience, referral relationships, and long-term growth.

If you own, operate, market, or lead a home health or hospice agency, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you grow smarter… not just bigger.

💬 Connect with Austin Degenhardt & HHA Pros:

🌐 https://www.hhapros.com

💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/austindegenhardt/

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🚨 Is your intake team the MOST undervalued department in your home health agency?

In Part 3 of our Scaling Home Health podcast series, our co-founder Mariam Treystman sits down with Austin Degenhardt, Managing Partner of HHA Pros Consulting, to discuss why intake may be the single most important (and most overlooked) part of the referral-to-admission process. 📈🏥

Austin specializes in helping home health agencies improve referral-to-admission systems, operational visibility, intake efficiency, and Start of Care workflows. In this episode, we dive into why so many agencies underestimate the impact intake has on admissions, patient experience, referral relationships, and long-term growth.

If your agency struggles with intake coordination, referral tracking, accountability, admissions growth, or operational visibility, this conversation is a must-watch.

💬 Connect with Austin Degenhardt & HHA Pros Consulting:

🌐 https://www.hhapros.com

💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/austindegenhardt/

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🚨 Important Update for Home Health Agencies Waiting for Their Medicare Provider Number 🚨

If your agency has already passed its second survey and you’re currently waiting for your Medicare provider number, this episode is a must-watch.

CMS has begun conducting Validation Surveys: unannounced site visits designed to verify information from your accreditation survey before moving your application forward.

In this episode, our co-founder Mariam Treystman and Kelly McCarthy break down:

✅ What a CMS Validation Survey is

✅ Why receiving one is actually good news

✅ What surveyors are checking during these visits

✅ Required office signage and documentation

✅ The importance of having a staffed office during business hours

✅ Common questions surveyors are asking

✅ What your office staff should know before CMS arrives

✅ Current expectations regarding capitalization requests

✅ Steps agencies can take right now to prepare

If your agency is pending Medicare certification, this information could help you avoid unnecessary delays and keep your application moving forward.

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👥 Home health & hospice leaders:

If you’re evaluating your agency’s compliance systems, request a free strategy call with our team.

👉 https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/schedule-call

Prefer to talk now? Feel free to call our office 📞(877) 406-9727

🚨 Most home health agencies think they know their referral-to-admission rate… until they actually audit it.

This week our co-founder Mariam Treystman sits down with Austin Degenhardt, Managing Partner of HHA Pros, for Part 2 of our conversation on the hidden operational problems affecting home health agency growth, admissions, and patient care. 🏥📈

Austin specializes in helping agencies improve referral-to-admission systems, intake visibility, operational efficiency, and patient access to care. In this episode, we dive deeper into how agencies are unknowingly losing referrals before Start of Care.

From spreadsheet tracking and EMR limitations to intake bottlenecks, missing physician documentation, referral source communication gaps, and CRM systems for home health, this conversation uncovers the hidden workflow issues costing agencies admissions, reputation, and revenue. 📉➡️📈

💬 Connect with Austin Degenhardt & HHA Pros:

🌐 https://www.hhapros.com

💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/austindegenhardt/

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