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What is the IHHC Annual Conference?
The IHHC Annual Conference and Exposition honors home care and hospice providers in Illinois and their commitment to this industry. It is also a time when we can share the latest information, strengthen our connections, and discover innovative ways to serve our patients and families!
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Conference Agenda
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Tuesday, April 7
1:00-5:00 PM: Leadership Master Class Wednesday, April 8 8:30-9:00 AM: Welcome/Business Meeting Sara Ratcliffe, IHHC; Sheila Guither, OSF Healthcare - Home Care 9:00-10:00 AM: Opening Keynote - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Home Care Services Damon Terzaghi, National Alliance for Care at Home 10:15-11:15 AM: Motivational Keynote - Strategies for Efficiency and Burnout Reduction Dan Catuccio 11:15 AM-11:30 AM: Awards Presentation 11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Lunch 12:45-2:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
2:15-3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
4:00-5:15 PM: Hot Topics Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions, Kristin Rubbelke and Sara Ratcliffe, IHHC 5:15-7:00 PM: Exhibitor Reception |
Thursday, April 9
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 8:30-9:30 AM: Breakout Sessions
9:30-10:00 AM: Break with Exhibitors 10:00-11:15 AM: Breakout Sessions
12:00-1:15 PM: Breakout Sessions
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Continuing Education
CE credits will be provided by Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council. Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Licensed Social/Clinical Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists involved in the delivery of home health and hospice care.
Planning Committee: Cheryl Adams RN, BSN, MBA, COS-C, HCS-D / Sara Ratcliffe, BFA / Sheila Guither MSN RN, CWOCN, COS-C / Shelly Taylor RN / Sarah Lozano BSN RN / Kendra Vincent BBA.
This educational activity is being provided by the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council. The Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council has been approved as a sponsor of continuing education by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Planning Committee: Cheryl Adams RN, BSN, MBA, COS-C, HCS-D / Sara Ratcliffe, BFA / Sheila Guither MSN RN, CWOCN, COS-C / Shelly Taylor RN / Sarah Lozano BSN RN / Kendra Vincent BBA.
This educational activity is being provided by the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council. The Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council has been approved as a sponsor of continuing education by the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
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Discipline
Registered Nurses Social Workers Physical Therapists SLP Occupational Therapists |
4/07
3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 |
4/08
5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 |
4/09
3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 |
Total
12.75 12.75 12.75 12.75 12.75 |
Policies
On-site Registration Policy: Registration on-site at the conference is discouraged. If you must register on-site, please note that there will be an additional $75 charge per registration.
Registration Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing by March 17, 2026, for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. After March 17, 2026, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations received by 5:00 pm on March 31, 2026. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after March 31, 2026, or for no-shows. Substitutions are permitted, provided IHHC is notified in writing by March 31, 2026. Splitting registrations [multiple individuals attending on separate days] badge substitution/switching is not permitted. Those found in violation will be invoiced for the full conference rate.
Recording Waiver (Photography, Audio & Video): Portions of this IHHC meeting may be photographed or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, individuals agree that the IHHC may photograph or record by audio/video their attendance and involvement in any portion of the meeting. Furthermore, individuals agree that the IHHC may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission.
Registration Cancellations: Cancellations must be made in writing by March 17, 2026, for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. After March 17, 2026, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations received by 5:00 pm on March 31, 2026. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after March 31, 2026, or for no-shows. Substitutions are permitted, provided IHHC is notified in writing by March 31, 2026. Splitting registrations [multiple individuals attending on separate days] badge substitution/switching is not permitted. Those found in violation will be invoiced for the full conference rate.
Recording Waiver (Photography, Audio & Video): Portions of this IHHC meeting may be photographed or audio/video recorded for various purposes, including reporting, promotion, archival, or sale and distribution. By registering, individuals agree that the IHHC may photograph or record by audio/video their attendance and involvement in any portion of the meeting. Furthermore, individuals agree that the IHHC may use these photographs and/or recordings without additional approval or permission.
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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