Tag: Smoky Mountain Symposium
Symposium offers education, connection for respiratory professionals
September 25, 2026Theresa Flaherty
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – This year’s Smoky Mountain Symposium, an education event for respiratory professionals organized by Encore Healthcare, offers a respite from the “battleground” of patient care to learn and connect, says Joe Kalis, director of business solutions.
“It’s nice to get in a room full of like-minded people who are facing the same struggles and talk about patient care,” he said.
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Encore Health readies to host respiratory professionals
September 29, 2025HME News Staff
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. - Encore Healthcare will host the Smoky Mountain Symposium 2025 (SMS 2025) Oct. 23-24 at the Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Attendees can earn up to 12 respiratory CEUs or 10 sleep CEUs, as well as gain insights into the latest innovations, compliance changes and best practices. “Our goal with SMS is to combine world-class education with a fun, supportive atmosphere,” said Zach Gantt, CEO of Encore Healthcare. “This isn’t just a conference—it’s...
Gene Gantt on outcomes: ‘We have to quit thinking about borders'
October 14, 2022Theresa Flaherty
LIVINGSTON, Tenn. – Gene Gantt has been talking about outcomes since before they were even a thing. Now, as president and CEO of Eventa, he’s providing quality oversight of ventilator and trach patients in nursing homes and working to get these services paid for.
“We’re getting ready to launch in four states working with Medicaid to help improve their long-term care ventilator programs,” he said. “Here in Tennessee, they have a greater than 50% wean rate...