Michael Emery

Executive Vice President, Strategy
Curana Health
Austin, TX, USA
  • 3-B. Remote Monitoring: Transforming Care Across the Continuum

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

    3-B. Remote Monitoring: Transforming Care Across the Continuum

    Remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies can transform care delivery across the continuum. This session will showcase two types of RPM devices: contactless devices that track key clinical indicators like heart rate and respiratory changes, and connected devices like blood sugar monitors, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and digital scales that collect vitals remotely. Presenters will explain how these technologies help prevent health complications and unnecessary emergency room visits by sending data to remote clinicians who can follow up with care teams as needed. Discover how RPM technology can help your organization reduce staff burden and improve resident/patient (and family) satisfaction. You’ll gain practical insights for selecting and deploying RPM solutions in your community.

Rebekah Erickson

National Director of Employee Experience
Covenant Living Communities and Services
Skokie, IL, USA

Jodi Eyigor

Senior Director, Nursing Home Quality & Policy
LeadingAge
Washington, DC, USA
  • 87-L. How to Align Quality Improvement and Financial Success

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025

    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    87-L. How to Align Quality Improvement and Financial Success

    A collaborative Quality Incentive Payment program implemented by an Ohio-based aging services provider resulted in a $14 million increase in Medicaid reimbursements and a 70% improvement in quality measure points. Attend this session to learn how the organization achieved this remarkable feat. Presenters will discuss the critical need to align clinical and financial goals, especially now that federal and state programs increasingly tie funding to quality outcomes. They will provide an overview of federal and state quality-based payment programs and show you how improved quality outcomes can drive clinical excellence and financial sustainability. You’ll learn how to navigate quality-based payment programs, implement evidence-based performance improvements, and leverage facility-specific data to create positive changes.

  • 116-G. How Will Federal Policy Changes Impact Your Nursing Home?

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025

    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

    116-G. How Will Federal Policy Changes Impact Your Nursing Home?

    Every new federal administration reshapes the country’s policy landscape in ways that can significantly impact the daily operations of nursing homes nationwide. During this session, the LeadingAge advocacy team will discuss recent policy developments from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the current administration. Presenters will help you understand how these developments are likely to affect your organization. They’ll also identify resources and advocacy opportunities that can keep you informed about future changes.

  • 121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025

    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

    121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    Are you managing multiple service lines across the continuum, or just curious about the broader policy landscape affecting aging services? This session is designed for you. The LeadingAge advocacy team will be on hand to review this year’s federal policy successes and challenges. You’ll gain a clear understanding of key federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting nursing homes, hospice, affordable housing, home health, adult day services, and Medicaid home and community-based services. You’ll also hear the latest updates on legal matters, workforce development, and Medicare Advantage. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up on 2025’s policy news and prepare for the advocacy initiatives that are expected to emerge in 2026.

Sean Fahey

Attorney
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC (IN Office)
Indianapolis, IN, USA
  • 109-C. SNF Regulations: Get the Clarity You Need to Succeed

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

    109-C. SNF Regulations: Get the Clarity You Need to Succeed

    Regulatory changes and survey trends impact all skilled nursing facilities (SNF) across the nation. This session will review and evaluate significant regulatory developments from the past year. Presenters will provide updates on the minimum staffing standards and other long-term care regulations. They will also identify current survey trends by reviewing the top survey citations issued regionally and nationally. Throughout the session, you’ll be encouraged to discuss common regulatory challenges in skilled nursing and share best practices related to regulatory developments and survey trends. You’ll also learn how to anticipate and prepare for future regulatory developments and surveys.

Alan Fairbanks

President
Serviam Value-Based Care Alliance
Kansas City, MO, USA
  • 77-E. Positioning Senior Living in a Value-Based Care Environment

    • Monday, November 03, 2025

    3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    77-E. Positioning Senior Living in a Value-Based Care Environment

    Recent research suggests that senior living residents experience lower mortality rates and fewer hospitalizations than their peers in the broader community. This session will explore what these research findings suggest about the growing value of the housing and care provided to older adults living in congregate settings. Presenters will discuss the role that senior living organizations play in delivering integrated solutions for chronic disease management and proactive well-care. They will also detail integrated housing and care models that offer preventive services while boosting resident satisfaction, improving healthcare outcomes, and providing financial incentives to senior living providers. You’ll gain insights into the role of data in positioning your community to participate in value-based care.

Nicole Fallon

VP, Integrated Services and Managed Care
LeadingAge
Washington, DC, United States
  • 108-B. Medicare Disruptions: Adopting Strategies for Resilience

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

    108-B. Medicare Disruptions: Adopting Strategies for Resilience

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) is pursuing a new strategic direction aimed at reducing healthcare costs, shifting more financial risk to providers, and modifying existing CMMI models. At the same time, Congress is discussing significant changes to Medicare Advantage that could dramatically impact provider revenue streams, contracting strategies, and payer mixes. During this session, you’ll gain insights into these federal policy shifts and how they could reshape revenue models and affect the financial stability of aging services organizations. Presenters will share strategic approaches to help you manage risk and adapt to a rapidly evolving payer landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your organization’s long-term viability in a changing healthcare environment.

  • 121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025

    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

    121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    Are you managing multiple service lines across the continuum, or just curious about the broader policy landscape affecting aging services? This session is designed for you. The LeadingAge advocacy team will be on hand to review this year’s federal policy successes and challenges. You’ll gain a clear understanding of key federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting nursing homes, hospice, affordable housing, home health, adult day services, and Medicaid home and community-based services. You’ll also hear the latest updates on legal matters, workforce development, and Medicare Advantage. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up on 2025’s policy news and prepare for the advocacy initiatives that are expected to emerge in 2026.

Siobhan Farvardin

Global Director of Senior Living
HKS, Inc.
Dallas, TX, USA
  • 132-F. Meet the Adult Family Home: Prefabricated Congregate Housing

    • Monday, November 03, 2025

    4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

    132-F. Meet the Adult Family Home: Prefabricated Congregate Housing

    As the shortage of affordable and accessible housing persists, addressing the needs of an aging population becomes increasingly urgent. This session will present an innovative solution: the Adult Family Home, a prefabricated congregate housing prototype that features five to ten bedrooms and is designed to help unrelated adults age in place, foster relationships, and receive assistance with daily activities. Presenters will discuss the model’s biophilic design principles, which enhance connections to nature, outline its financial benefits, including reduced initial startup costs, and describe its potential as a financeable option for small business operators. You’ll discover how this model cultivates vibrant, supportive communities while addressing pressing housing needs.

Sam Fazio

Senior Director of Quality Care & Psychological Research
Alzheimer’s Association
Chicago, IL, USA
  • 101-I. Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Person-Centered Dementia Care

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025

    4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

    101-I. Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Person-Centered Dementia Care

    The Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations offer 56 guidelines for professional care providers working with individuals living with dementia. This session will review the report’s recommendations, which are based on a comprehensive review of evidence, best practices, and expert opinions. Presenters will explore several programs across the country that are implementing practices to enhance the quality of care for residents living in residential care settings. You’ll get a close-up look at one coaching program that helps long-term care communities implement system-changing best practices in dementia care. Don’t miss this chance to explore the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from coaching initiatives in both urban and rural communities.

Stuart Feldman

VP, Industry Market Lead
PointClickCare
Mississauga, ON, Canada

Lee Ann Ferguson

Director of Graduate Programs
The Erickson School/UMBC
Baltimore, MD, USA
  • 37-I. Workforce Development: Join the Leadership Fellowship Program

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025

    4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

    37-I. Workforce Development: Join the Leadership Fellowship Program

    The Leadership Fellowship Pilot Program, a collaboration between LeadingAge and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), aims to raise awareness about careers in aging services by inviting high-potential, mid-level leaders to spend a year working in non-clinical roles at LeadingAge provider organizations. This session will explore the pilot program’s strategic approach to workforce development in aging services, explain how UNCF recruits prospective fellows for provider-specific positions, and review the program’s curriculum, which introduces fellows to the field of aging services. You’ll hear from providers and fellows about their experiences in the program and learn about the mentoring support fellows receive as they prepare to pursue promising careers in aging.

Torrie Fields

CEO
TFA Analytics
Vancouver, WA, USA