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2023 IHHC
​Annual Confe
rence 
Shine Your Light! 
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. This year, we want to shine a light on our unified progress and celebrate the small successes that lead to huge wins in the HomeCare and Hospice profession!​
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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 Oakton Community College. Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Licensed Social / Clinical Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists / Audiologists, Respiratory Care Practitioners and Nursing Home Administrators involved in the delivery of home health and hospice care.

Planning Committee: Cindy Flayton, RN, MS / Cheryl Adams RN, BSN, MBA, COS-C, HCS-D / Brian Platt / Sara Ratcliffe, BFA, CMP / Elizabeth Vogt, MA / Sheila Guither MSN RN, CWOCN, COS-C / Shelly Taylor RN

This educational activity is being jointly provided by the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council and Oakton Community College/Alliance for Lifelong Learning/Continuing Education for Health Professionals.
Discipline
​Registered Nurses
Nursing Home Administrators
Social Workers
Physical Therapists
SLP
Occupational Therapists
Respiratory Care Therapists
​Psychologists

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4/05
4.0
4.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
5.0
5.0
​4.0
4/06
4.75
5.0
4.75
6.0
5.0
6.0
6.0
​5.0
4/07
2.25
2.5
2.25
3.0
2.5
3.0
3.0
​2.5
Dates & Location
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 1:00 PM - Thursday, April 6, 2023 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

Tuesday, April 4
1:00-5:00 PM:
Home Health Pre-Con: 
Defining the Value of Home Health - Laura Wilson, SimiTree; VBP is Hear - Adapting Strategies to Optimize Success - Aaron Little & Angela Huff, FORVIS LLP and Lisa McClammy. MAC Legacy
Hospice Pre-Con:
Hospice Care Index -The results are coming in but what do they mean and how do they fit into agency operations? - Angela Huff, FORVIS LLP; Value Based Insurance Design Model (VBID) - Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions; Hospice Medical Review and Pepper Reports - Melinda Gaboury, Healthcare Provider Solutions

Wednesday, April 5
8:00-8:30 AM: Welcome/Business Meeting
Sara Ratcliffe, IHHC; Susie Platt, Spoon River Home Health

8:30-9:45 AM: Opening Keynote
Bill Dombi, NAHC

10:00-11:00 AM: Nurse Practice Act Panel 
11:00 AM-11:30 AM: Awards Presentation 
11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Lunch 

12:45-2:00 PM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Let Data Do the Driving, Christina Andrews, Axxess
  2. Oxygen Safety and Respiratory Therapists, Sheila Guither, OSF Healthcare
  3. Will OASIS-E Force Us to Finally Address Behavioral Health Issues? Katherine Vanderhorst, C & V Senior Care Specialists
  4. The Wrap-Around Impact of Revenue Cycle Management on the Home Care Agency Mission, Phil Feldman, Sandata Technologies

2:15-3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Are You Ready For Your Next Home Health Agency Emergency Preparedness Survey? Bill Pretzer, Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group (CHUG)
  2. Annual Labor & Employment Update, Aimee Delaney & David Alfini, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
  3. Fundamentals to Retaining Staff and Fostering Growth Through Dementia Care, Amy Craven & Katherine Vanderhorst, C&V Senior Care
  4. HOPE is on the Horizon: Understanding and Preparing for Changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program, Zaundra Ellis, Axxess

4:00-5:15 PM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Care Transitions - Reducing Rehospitalizations, Cheryl Adams, At-Home Healthcare of Sparta Community Hospital
  2. Cleaning out the Home Health Closet - Operational, Arnie Cisneros & Kim McCormick, Home Health Strategic Management
  3. Difficult Conversations: Proactive Strategies for Minimizing Legal Risk During Conflicts with Clients and Family Members, David Alfini, Hinshaw Culbertson LLP
  4. Hospice Medication Diversion - Laura Wilson & J'non Griffin, SimiTree

5:15-7:00 PM: Exhibitor Reception 
Thursday, April 6
7:30-8:30 AM: Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 
8:30-9:30 AM: Hot Topics - Jess Stover, SimiTree
9:30-10:00 AM: EVV Update - Pam Winsel, Healthcare & Family Services
10:00-10:30 AM: Break with Exhibitors 
10:30-11:45 AM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. Is This My Revenue? Assessing Disconnects Between Revenue Reporting and Actual Performance, Aaron Little, FORVIS LLP; Nanette Minton, MAC Legacy
  2. Simplifying OASIS-E Using the 15 Minute OASIS Walk, Mike Carr, Axxess
  3. Health Equity in Care in the Home, Lindsey Artola, Sage Health Strategy
  4. Patient Satisfaction, SimiTree

12:00-1:15 PM: Breakout Sessions 
  1. HH Nurse Residency Program
  2. Marketing in Home Care - Jeni Kendall, Axxess
  3. Therapists for Start of Care and Case Management, Colette Reeves & Sheila Guither, OSF Healthcare
  4. Medicare Advantage Organizations and Hospice, Scott Manson, Marcum LLP​
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