Education

IL-HPCO Webinars

2024 ILHPCO/WIPCA Webinar Series

Thursday, May 23 | 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. CT

Virtual Event | Join Zoom Meeting

TOPIC: Emergency Preparedness for Hospice Providers

SPEAKER: Connie Polke, Founder and CEO, CHUG (Collaborative HealthCare Urgency Group)

Registration is FREE for IL-HPCO and WiPCHA members. Non-member fees are $25.

Regional Meetings

2024 Regional Meeting

Friday, March 22 | 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CT

Uplifted Care Grief Center
3115 N 1000 West Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Lunch will be provided.

TOPIC: Hospice Regulatory Update

SPEAKER: Ellen Byrne, IL-HPCO Director of Policy and Government Affairs

Registration is FREE for ILHPCO members. Non-member fees are $25.

Annual Education Conference

2024 Annual Meeting and Educational Conference

Tuesday, March 14, 2024

Building a Stronger Community: Shaping the Future of Hospice
Northern Illinois University (NIU) | Naperville, IL

The objectives of the conference are:

  • Acknowledge and support pathways for transparent communication between hospice teams
  • Supporting each other during times of uncertainty
  • Strategies in recruiting and retaining a solid workforce

Registration Fees for Conference:

Member: $125
Non-member: $175

IL-HPCO Townhall

IL-HPCO “NEW YEARS REGULATIONS” 2024 

Thursday, November 30, 2023
1:00-2:00pm CT

While you’re starting to think about New Year’s Resolutions, IL-HPCO is starting to think about New Year’s Regulations! Join us for an overview of state and federal regulations that will impact hospice operations starting on January 1, 2024. Each guest presentation will be followed by audience questions and discussion about how your hospice can get ready to be successful (and compliant) in 2024. Guest speakers include Patrick Harrison, NHPCO, Senior Director of Regulatory and Compliance and Ellen Byrne, IL-HPCO, Director of Policy and Government Affairs.

Free for IL-HPCO Members
$75 for Non-Members

Reimbursement Audio Conferences

Audio Conferences on Reimbursement

Join us for a talk with the experts!

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.

Upcoming Webinars and Hospice Network Webinars