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2024 IHHC
​Annual Confe
rence 
Reach for the STARS! 
The IHHC Annual Conference is jam-packed with exciting keynote speakers, educational sessions that will inform and inspire you, and exhibitors and business partners eager to work with you. At IHHC's Annual Conference, we're not just aiming for the sky – we're reaching beyond, exploring the latest topics and education in Home Care and Hospice. This isn't just a conference; it's your constellation to success!
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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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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 / Brian Platt / Sara Ratcliffe, BFA, CMP / Alexa Tintori / Sheila Guither MSN RN, CWOCN, COS-C / Shelly Taylor RN / Sarah Lozano BSN RN.

This educational activity is being jointly provided by the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council 
Discipline
​Registered Nurses
Social Workers
Physical Therapists
SLP
Occupational Therapists

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Dates & Location
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 1:00 PM - Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 PM CST

Address
NIU Naperville Conference Center 
1120 E. Diehl Rd. 
Naperville, IL 60563​

Lodging Information

There are many options for hotels directly across the street from the Conference Center. Access a list here.
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COVID-19 Guidelines
IHHC intends to fully comply with all CDC and State of Illinois guidelines, so additional precautions may be required as we move forward. We will keep all attendees informed about any new developments. 

Conference Agenda

Click Here for Session Descriptions
Tuesday, April 9
1:00-5:00 PM:
Home Health Reimbursement & Billing Best Practices Pre-Con
Mike Carr, Axxess
Elizabeth Wilson, FORVIS


Wednesday, April 10
8:00-8:30 AM: Welcome/Business Meeting
Sara Ratcliffe, IHHC; Susie Platt, Spoon River Home Health
8:30-9:30 AM: Opening Keynote - Joy Jolt
Kathy Parry, Corporate Energy Expert
9:45-11:00 AM: National Update
Bill Dombi, NAHC
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Awards Presentation 
11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Lunch 

12:45-2:00 PM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Hospice Risk & Scrutiny: Empowering Engaged Compliance and Survey Readiness, Katherine Morrison and Cindy Campbell, WellSky
  2. Building an Effective Caregiver Retention Strategy, Colby Hassfurther, HHAeXchange
  3. Manning the Crow's Nest - Using Relevant Metrics and KPI's to Drive Acheivement of Agency Objectives, Phil Feldman, Sandata Technologies
  4. Improving Wound Management Across the Continuum of Care Utilizing AI, Cheryl Adams, At Home Healthcare of Sparta Community Hospital

2:15-3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Visit Utilization Laura Wilson and John Rabbia, SimiTree
  2. Who are the People in Your Neighborhood?, Ryan Klaustermeier, Axxess
  3. Hospice Clinician Boundaries: Achieving Balance and Avoiding Burnout, Katherine Morrison and Cindy Campbell, WellSky
  4. Home Health Value Based Purchasing - The IPR Reports Detail Review, Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions

4:00-5:15 PM: Safety in the Workplace
Barbara Citarella, RBC Limited Healthcare & Management Consultants

5:15-7:00 PM: Exhibitor Reception 
Thursday, April 11
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 
8:30-10:00 AM: Hot Topics - Chloe Compton, IHHC; Laura Wilson & John Rabbia, SimiTree
10:00-10:30 AM: Break with Exhibitors 
10:30-11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Medicare Advantage: Digging in the Details, Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions
  2. Palliative Care is not a Field of Dreams - But it Can Be!, Ryan Klaustermeier, Axxess
  3. High Impact, High Value: Advanced Care Planning - Part 1, Cindy Campbell, WellSky
  4. Defensive Documentation, David Alfini & Aimee Delaney, Hinshaw & Culbertson

12:00-1:15 PM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Hospice Special Focus Program (SFP) & Provisional Period of Enhanced Oversight (PPEO)/VBID - Hospice and Medicare Advantage, Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions
  2. Labor and Employment Legal Year in Review, Aimee Delaney & David Alfini, Hinshaw & Culbertson
  3. High Impact, High Value: Advanced Care Planning - Part 2, Cindy Campbell, WellSky
  4. MCO Update​, Jill Hayden, IAMHP

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 15, 2024, for a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. After March 15, 2024, 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for cancellations received by 5:00 pm on April 3, 2024. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations after April 3, 2024, or for no-shows. Substitutions are permitted, provided IHHC is notified in writing by April 3, 2024. 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.
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​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.
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Thank you to our Sponsors! 
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