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Coming to Your Community This May!

HCAF’s Home Care Connection event series is back this spring, offering an exclusive opportunity to connect with Florida home care professionals in your area. Don’t miss this must-attend event featuring insights from HCAF Director of Membership Growth & Retention, Jessica Devine and Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance, Patti Heid.

Whether you serve Medicare beneficiaries, Medicaid recipients, or private pay clients, this event is tailored to all home care providers. Here’s what to expect:

• Industry Trends, Opportunities & Challenges: Discover key developments shaping Florida’s home care sector.
• 2025 Florida Legislative Session Recap: Gain a detailed understanding of legislative outcomes that directly impact your business and the patients/clients you serve.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with local home care professionals to share best practices, expand your network, and foster collaboration.
• Continuing Education Credits: Stay informed while earning credits to enhance your professional development.

Space is limited — secure your spot today!

Continuing Education Info

Attendees receive 2.0 continuing education units for Florida licensed skilled nursing, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Meet the Speakers

Jessica Devine
Director of Membership Growth & Retention

Jessica Devine has worked in home care since 2014 across various provider types, including Medicare-certified home health, nurse registry, and private duty. Prior to joining HCAF, she served as the Director of Private Care for a Visiting Nurse Association, overseeing a multi-region business in conjunction with the organization's home health and hospice services. She strongly believes that home care, more than any other form of health care, enhances patient well-being by promoting independence and preserving dignity, regardless of their living situation.

Jessica is a proud alumna of the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Patti Heid, MSPT, COS-C
Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance

Patti Heid, MPST, COS-C, is HCAF’s Senior Director of Best Practices & Compliance. She has been a Physical Therapist for over 30 years and has worked in the home care setting for 27 of those years. She believes that nothing can compare to the rapport that one develops with a patient while working with them and their families, in their own homes, helping overcome the “real-life” day-to-day challenges that they face. Over the years, Heid has gained valuable experience by fulfilling many key roles within the home care arena, from field clinician through the management level. All these roles have given her deep abiding respect and admiration for the good that home care providers can achieve.

Patti graduated from St. John’s University in New York in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She obtained her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the University of Miami in 1993.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you an industry partner eager to connect with Florida’s home care community? The Home Care Connection series provides an exceptional platform to showcase your business, build relationships, and amplify your impact.

As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy:

• In-Person and Virtual Engagement: Choose to connect face-to-face with attendees onsite or participate virtually by providing marketing materials or submitting a video message to share your brand’s value. Both options ensure your business makes a lasting impression.
• Exclusive Business Spotlight: Take the stage to directly address attendees, showcasing how your products or services can drive success for home care providers.
• Enhanced Visibility: Align your brand with one of HCAF’s exclusive semi-annual events, elevating your presence and credibility within the home care industry.

Act now to position your business at the forefront of Florida’s home care sector. For more information, click here, call (850) 222-8967, or contact us today!