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March 19 & 20, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio

Join us for the only conference of its kind in Ohio! Home health and hospice innovators and thought leaders from around the country will convene in Columbus this spring with presentations that will directly benefit your organization and career.

Day One offers two track sessions, one for Home Health and one for Hospice, both featuring a keynote by experts from Palmetto GBA. Day Two provides a well rounded slate of content with something for everyone.

Full agenda and speaker details to be announced.

Keynotes by Palmetto GBA

Day One @ 8:30 am – Home Health Keynote
Day One @ 1:00 pm – Hospice Keynote
Approved for 4 Contact Hours for Nursing

Charles Canaan, Palmetto GBA

MPH, BSN, RN, CCA, CPC, CPB, CPMA, APM, Senior Provider Education Consultant

Charles Canaan has over 30 years of diverse nursing experience in a variety of healthcare settings, to include inpatient, outpatient, home and organizational settings. His education includes a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, a Master of Public Health Degree in Health Promotion and Education and a Graduate Studies Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies from the University of South Carolina, and a Coding for Health Care Professionals Certificate from Trident Technical College. He reviews medical utilization data and trends. He currently provides education and consultation to Medicare Part A and Part B providers with learning needs.

Marlene Frierson, Palmetto GBA

Senior Provider Relations Representative

Marlene Frierson has 20+ years of Medicare experience and over 15 years of Medicare enrollment experience. She has served in outreach and education, managed financial staff and other resources. In previous positions, Ms. Frierson has participated with educating regional and state provider associations, referral sources, physicians, discharge planners, suppliers and Medicare beneficiaries. She has worked in Medicare Hearings and Appeals for the formerly known National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) contract and also has experience with the Competitive Bidding Demonstration and Part A Provider Enrollment Unit. Ms. Frierson is currently a member of Palmetto GBA’s Provider Outreach & Education department as a Provider Relations Representative for Home Health & Hospice.