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OCHCH offers its members a monthly “Hot Topic Forum” on Zoom, on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

Members can engage with OCHCH staff, our guest speakers, and connect with each other on topics such as advocacy & state funding, talent, compliance, regulations, and upcoming OCHCH educational offerings and training sessions. Members are encouraged to interact and get answers to some of the more pressing questions facing their organization today.

December's Guest Speaker:

Advocacy update with Zach Holzapfel, Vice President, Hicks Partners

Zach is an accomplished government relations professional with over 20 years of experience. He develops legislative strategies for public and private-sector clients and represents client matters before the Governor’s office, cabinet members, regulatory boards, the Ohio General Assembly, members of Congress and local governments. He analyzes and assesses the impact proposed rules & legislation will have on client operations and evaluates the best course of action through appropriate policy strategy. His career spans positions in the Ohio Attorney General’s office and the Ohio Governor’s office before going on to work as a Legislative Liaison for the Ohio Department of Health. Zach has helped develop capital budget items, implemented policy and helped negotiate compromises on legislation and proposed rules throughout his career. He holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Capital University.

January 2025's Guest Speaker:

Kristy Pyles will be the guest for January Hot Topic. Note that month New Years Day is the 1st Wednesday so we will be the 2nd Wednesday that month

EVV update with Kristy Pyles, Principal Consultant, In Your Corner Consulting

Kristy brings over two decades of invaluable experience in the compliance industry, having served at both county and state levels. Her recent tenure at the state level involved leading the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) as a state payer. Witnessing firsthand the substantial burden placed on providers and their vendors to uphold compliance with state and federal regulations, Kristy recognized a critical need for support in this industry. Kristy founded In Your Corner Consulting to provide comprehensive assistance to providers and technology vendors across the country, specializing in EVV implementation and compliance. Notably, Kristy has been instrumental in leading efforts for CMS EVV certification in five distinct states. Moreover, her team diligently collaborates with providers to navigate and mitigate the challenges posed by EVV claims denials, ensuring minimal revenue impact.

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This forum is intended for active OCHCH Members, however, prospective members are welcome to register and Jen Goldsberry, Director of Community Relations, will be in touch to discuss membership benefits and engagement with OCHCH.