OSHKOSH MARRIOTT WATERFRONT AND CONVENTION CENTER JUNE 12 - 13, 2025

The Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) and the Wisconsin Association for Home Health Care (WiAHC) and have again collaborated to provide a joint conference! With home health and hospice/palliative care-specific tracks as well as additional breakouts and general sessions, we believe there is exceptional content for anyone that leads, supports, or provides care in the home. We cannot wait to connect with you all there!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (*SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Thursday, June 12

7:30am – Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitor Showcase

8:30am – The Anatomy of Leadership, Chris Comeaux, MLAS, CPA,    Teleios Collaborative Network


9:40am – Home Health Care KPIs, Forvis Mazars

 The Anatomy of Leadership Workshop, Chris Comeaux,  MLAS,  CPA, Teleios Collaborative Network

 Navigating Challenging Conversations, Troy Polnitz, Agrace


10:45am – Leveraging Social Determinants of Health to Improve                  Patient Outcomes, Kate Stauffacher, Rainbow                            Community Care

    Hospice Compliance, Carrie Cooley, Weatherbee

            The Impact of Perception and Bias, Troy Polnitz, Agrace

11:40am – Lunch with Exhibitor Showcase

12:30pm – 9 Ways to Catapult People from Good to Great,    Carmen Wolf, The Breakthrough Co

1:40pm - Home Health Care Breakout - TBD

          Intro to DEI for Hospice and Palliative Care, Troy Polnitz,      Agrace

         Cybersecurity - Josi Wergin, JD, Husch Blackwell


2:45pm –  Home Health Care Breakout - TBD 

          When Should Persons be Referred to Palliative Care? Lydia     Weiss, DNP, APNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACHPN, Agrace

  Home Health and Hospice Survey Process, Kelly Nelson, RN,     WI - DHS, Division of Quality Assurance


3:50pm – Communicare. Communicating with Compassion, Maureen     Leahy, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, Sharon S. Richardson     Community Hospice


4:45 - 6:00pm – Welcome Reception - Open to all attendees and   exhibitors!

Friday, June 13


7:30am – Breakfast and Exhibitor Showcase


8:30am – PLAI it Again, Sam: The Latest and Greatest in  Artificial  Intelligence and How Your Organization Can Harness  It, Beau Sorenson, Visionbound International


9:40am – From the Top to the Bottom Line: Protecting Your Agency's  

                 Profitability in the Current World, Phil Feldman, CPA,                                   HHAeXchange

   Pediatric End of Life Care, Autumn Gentry, MACC Fund, Chrissy  Salley, Courageous Parents Network

 General Breakout - TBD


10:45am – Employees Only Want 2 Things: Recruiting, Improving, and  Retaining Your Top Talent, Beau Sorenson, Visionbound  International


*Session topics, titles and speaker information will be updated as they are confirmed.



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  By May 15  After May 15
 Member Full Conference $300 $325
 Member Thursday Only $170 $195
 Non-Member Full Conference $475 $500
 Non-Member Thursday Only $275 $300
 New Agency Discount Call us to learn more N/A

    • Cancellations and requests for refund must be received by May 15, 2024 and will be subject to a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after May 15.
    • We understand that plans change and occasionally a registrant can no longer attend. Paid registrants may send a substitute on their behalf as long as the individual is from the same agency and notice is sent to the WiAHC office before the event.
    • Not a member, and interested in joining WiAHC? Contact us today to learn more about membership and special registration discounts for new agency members.

    SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITING

    WiHPCA friends and partners are invited to participate in this year's conference. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your company with an audience of home health care, hospice and palliative care leaders and providers from around the state and region. Please consider one of the following sponsorship options:

    • Reception Sponsor (3,500)null
    • Breakfast Sponsor (2,500)
    • Lunch Sponsor (2,500)
    • Break Sponsor (1,750)
    • Exhibit Only (1000 for Associate Members); (1,500 for non-members)

    Each sponsorship level includes attendance at the Thursday night welcome reception. Enjoy connecting with attendees over light refreshments in a laid-back atmosphere.

    Click HERE or contact the WiHPCA office at 920-750-7726 for more information.


    LOCATION AND LODGING

    Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront

    1 N Main Street 

    Oshkosh, WI 54901

    For more information on the hotel, click HERE.

    Check-in 3pm  Check-out: 11am


    Reservation info:

    A room block has been reserved at the special rate of $98 per night. To book your room, call 920-230-1900 and request the "WiAHC/WIHPCA 2025 Spring Conference" group rate. The block is reserved until May 11, 2025.




    PARKING

    Complimentary on-site parking is available for all attendees at the hotel and convention center parking lots. Please note that all sessions and the reception will be held at the Oshkosh Convention Center.

    QUESTIONS?? CONTACT US

    Please contact the WiHPCA office with any questions or requests at 920-750-7726 or wihpca@badgerbay.co (not com).

    Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association

    563 Carter Ct, Suite B

    Kimberly, WI 54136


    Phone: 920-750-7726 | Fax: 920-882-3655

    Email: wihpca@badgerbay.co

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