CHAPcast by Community Health Accreditation Partner

CHAPcast: Your Trusted Partner on the Go
For over 60 years, CHAP has been leading the way in home and community-based care, and now CHAPcast is leveling up! With a dynamic new format, co-hosts Jennifer Kennedy and Kim Skehan bring their expertise, passion, and a touch of personality to every episode.

Get ready for deeper dives into the issues that matter—breaking down policy updates, exploring cutting-edge trends, and sharing practical tools to help you thrive. Fresh perspectives and actionable insights you can use right away.

Whether on a commute, in the office, or just catching a moment to yourself, CHAPcast is here to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve.

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Co-host

Kimberly Skehan

Kimberly Skehan, Vice President of Accreditation, brings 30 years of experience in clinical operations within the home health and hospice industry. Her expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management supports providers through the accreditation process, fostering communication with federal and state agencies.

Passionate about education, she offers follow-up support for plans of correction, enhancing service quality and industry standards. Kimberly is active in the Regulatory Committee of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and holds an AHCC-accredited Home Care Coding Specialist (HCS-D) certification, along with being a certified OASIS reviewer (COS-C). She earned her B.S. in Nursing from Southern Connecticut State University and her M.S. in Nursing Administration from the University of Connecticut (UCONN), where she has also been an adjunct faculty member.