2021 Annual Education Conference
The Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (IL-HPCO) invites prospective speakers to submit an online proposal for our Annual Fall Education Conference.
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2022 Virtual Conference Webinar
The Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (IL-HPCO) invites you to our Virtual Conference Webinar Series!
2022 IL-HPCO Townhall Meetings
Wednesday, May 11st, 2022: 11:30am CT
IL-HPCO Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Ellen Byrne will be joined by Kristin James, Executive Director of the Greater Illinois Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition and a member of the POLST Illinois Committee to give an overview of the most recent changes in Illinois law and regulation. The session will highlight:
- Home-Based Pediatric Palliative Care & Concurrent Hospice Care for children with Medicaid and Private Insurance
- Changes to the IL Health Care Surrogate Act and IDPH Uniform POLST Statute
- Covid-19 Testing & Vaccination Requirements for Hospice Staff Working in LTC
- Medicaid Eligibility for Undocumented IL Residents
Additionally, the session will cover:
- Nursing Facility Rate Reforms
- Nurse Staffing Agency Reforms
- Music Therapist Licensure
- A Drug Take-Back Program for Illinois
- Nursing Facility Visitation (EOL)
There will also be time for the panel to answer your question. Please email Ellen Byrne at ellen.act3@gmail.com today with questions you have on any of the topics listed, or suggestions for additional topics of interest to your organization.
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2022 Veterans Webinars
Webinar 3
Grief in the Context of Military Culture
Tuesday, June 7th, 2022: 9:00am-10:30am CDT
Speakers:
Joe Morales, LCSW – Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Tiffany Cunnally, LCSW– Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Objectives:
- Identify components that are integrated into military culture and identity
- Develop an understanding of how military culture is formed
- Increase awareness to how culture and experiences can present in grief and loss
- Explore how familiarity with military culture can help inform your practice and interactions with Veterans
We have switched conferencing platforms from Zoom to Crowdcast. If you have any questions, please contact courtney@frontlineco.com
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Webinar 2
Community Hospices: Suicide Prevention for Veterans
Tuesday, April 19th, 2022: 9:00am-10:30am CDT
Speakers:
Amber Clark, LCSW – Community Engagement and Partnership Coordinator, Suicide Prevention, Illiana Healthcare System
Webinar 1
VA – Recognized Presumptive Conditions; What Qualifies a Veteran for Benefits? – 1.5 CEs
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022: 9:00am-10:30am CT
Speakers:
Andrew Balafas – VITAS Healthcare
Jake Zimmerman – Superintendent, Veterans Assistance Commission of Kane County
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Audio Conferences on Reimbursement
Join us for a talk with the experts! RSVP to alexa@frontlineco.com for information.
Dates: March 9, June 8, October 12.
Who should attend?
- Billing staff
- Accounts Receiveable Managers
- Reimbursement Supervisors
- Authorization Staff
- MCO Specialists
- Payer Relations Staff
Come prepared to discuss:
- Specific MCO issues
- Outstanding back-log in dollars and dates
- Any stories on reimbursement
Email Kelly Schnetzer or Carrie Bill with examples prior to each meeting.
