Hospice Symposium
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:45 AM-4:30 PM
Virtual via Zoom
(being held in partnership with the the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council)
Event Description
The 2025 Hospice Symposium gathers leading experts and industry professionals to educate, inspire, and empower attendees. Explore emerging trends, discover innovative volunteer management strategies, gain valuable insight into the HOPE Tool, prepare for survey readiness, and stay up to date on the latest hospice regulations.
Agenda
9:45 AM: Welcome
10:00 AM: Are You Ready for Your Next Medicare Recertification Survey? - Lisa Meadows MSW, ACHC
11:00 AM: Break
11:15 AM: The Federal Hospice and Palliative Care Landscape - Hillary Loeffler, National Alliance for Care at Home
12:15 AM: Lunch
1:15 PM: Volunteer & Bereavement Coordination - Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, Healthcare Provider Solutions
2:15 PM: Hospice Management & Operations: The Savvy Businessperson's Guide - Jen Kiehl-Miller MBA, BSN, RN, Hospice Support Specialists
3:15 PM: Break
3:30 PM: The HOPE Tool: Submission, Compliance, Impact and Public Reporting - Victoria Barron, MBA, BSN, RN, COS-C, Healthcare Provider Solutions
4:30 PM: Closing
Continuing Education:
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). The nurse planners, content experts, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. 5 CEs have been approved for this activity.
Registration Fees:
Individual: Member: $129, Non-Member: $179
5 for the price of 4: Member: $516, Non-Member: $716