Description

Artificial intelligence is already trimming paperwork and boosting care quality for forward-thinking agencies—but only when it’s rolled out thoughtfully. This beginner-friendly session explains where AI fits today, what’s coming next, and the red flags to avoid. We’ll unpack privacy safeguards (HIPAA, data residency, on- / offshoring), common regulatory hurdles, and the must-ask questions for any vendor demo. 

You’ll leave with a clear, brand-agnostic roadmap to pilot AI safely, measure impact, and scale only when it makes sense. 

Learning Objectives 

1. Spot Today’s AI Use Cases: Describe practical, real-world AI tasks that home-health agencies can adopt right away. 
2. Envision Tomorrow’s Impact: Identify how emerging AI will further streamline operations and support better clinical decisions. 
3. Navigate Risks & Rules:
   1. • List key HIPAA/privacy considerations and data-hosting concerns.
   2. • Outline state & federal regulations that may affect AI adoption (e.g., Conditions of Participation, PDGM, VBP). 
4. Shop Smart & Plan Ahead: Draft a vendor-evaluation checklist (questions on model transparency, security, audit trails, integration) and sketch a phased rollout plan with success metrics.