Michigan Home Care and Hospice Association’s Conference & Expo
We’re looking forward to connecting with everyone at the Michigan Home Care and Hospice Association’s Annual Conference this May—bringing fresh ideas and practical solutions to help agencies navigate today’s evolving care environment.
Join us Wednesday, May 20 through Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa located at 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610.
Stop by our booth to meet the team, explore what’s new, share insights, and see how agencies are preparing for what’s ahead. Don’t forget to drop off your business card for a chance to win a Costco or Amazon gift card!
What You’ll See at Our Booth
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AI-Powered EMR Solutions designed to reduce documentation time and clinician burnout
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Workflow automation that helps agencies streamline operations and stay survey-ready
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Compliance-focused tools supporting CMS, PDGM, and upcoming regulatory changes
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Managed Services support, including Billing, Coding, OASIS or Complete Chart Review, and complimentary audits
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Live conversations with our experts to discuss your agency’s goals and challenges
See What Our Software Can Do for You!
‣ AI-Powered Documentation That Works the Way Clinicians Do
‣ Built-In Compliance Intelligence—Not After-the-Fact Fixes
‣ Smarter Workflows That Cut Clicks and Save Time
‣ Expert Support That Understands Home Health & Hospice
‣ Innovation Backed by 30+ Years of Industry Trust
Managed Services for Home Health Care Agencies
‣ Do More with Less—Lower Admin Costs Without Cutting Care
‣ Navigate CMS Changes Confidently in a Post-HOPE, VBP-Driven World
‣ Smarter Case Mix Decisions That Support Better Outcomes and Margins
‣ Revenue Protection You Can Trust—Before Claims Ever Go Out
‣ Capture Every Dollar You’ve Earned, Every Episode, Every Time
Hourly Schedule
Tuesday, May 19
- 1:30 PM
- Registration for Pre-Conference
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Pre-Conference Session
- Building a Stronger Workforce
- 7:00A PM - 8:30 PM
- Pre-Registration & Material Pick up at the Tower Registration Desk
Wednesday, May 20
- 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
- All Attendee Orientation Breakfast
- 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
- OPENING SESSION
- Small Moments, Big Care: Becoming a Ripple Effect Leader in Home Care & Hospice
- 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
- Break
- 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- The Ripple Effect of Workforce Innovation: H
- Understanding Live Discharge in Hospice: Challenges and Opportunities
- Navigating the Future of HHVBP - What’s Changing in 2026 and Why It Matters
- Recognize the Early Signs of Decline – Transition from Palliative Care to Hospice
- Innovative Leadership
- 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
- Break
- 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
- Committee Meetings
- 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
- Networking Luncheon
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- From Launch to Lessons: HOPE’s First 8 Months
- Be Who They Need
- Responding to Negative Reviews in Home Care
- Top Survey Deficiencies for Home Health and How to Avoid Them
- 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
- Break
- 2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- PDGM – FY 2026 – Navigating Functional Scoring Shifts, Grouper Updates and Payment Pressures
- Following the Symptom Management Cues in CAHPS and HOPE
- The 10-80-10 Management Philosophy: Maximizing Leadership Impact
- Defining Your Value Proposition: Understanding MCO Priorities
- Michigan Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (MI POST)
Thursday, May 21
- 7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
- All Attendee Breakfast/Annual Business Meeting
- 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
- GENERAL SESSION
- Burnout and the Ripple Effect: Reclaiming Energy to Restore Care
- 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
- Break in the Exhibit Hall
- 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- HME Payer Advocacy/Medicaid Managed Care
- National Hospice Update
- Compliant Clinical Documentation and Face-to-Face: Prevention is Best
- Employment Law Changes, Updates and Issues Causing Ripples for Providers
- Volunteer Retention and Preventing Volunteer Burnout
- HIPAA Compliance and Other Legal Issues
- 11:45 AM - 12:30 AM
- Exhibit Hall Marketplace
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- Awards Luncheon
- 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Break
- 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- HME Audit Update
- National Home Health Update
- Case Study Roundtable: Managing and Documenting the “Gray Area” Hospice Patient
- Issues, Challenges and Opportunities with EVV System
- Advocacy 101: How to Engage in State and Federal Policy
- Volunteer Manager Roundtable
- Outcomes Over Hype: Vetting AI Technology that Improves Care
- 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
- Break
- 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
- BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Keeping up with the Reforms – Operational Changes for Improved Outcomes
- Work Life Balance: Setting Boundaries in a Borderless World
- Medicaid in the News: 2026 State and Federal Update
- Understanding Dementia: Communication and Behaviors for Volunteers
- HME Legislative Update
- Artificial Intelligence: Riding the Wave, but Avoiding the Splash
- Hospice Audit Update
Friday, May 22
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
- Continental Breakfast
- 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- GENERAL SESSION
- Employee Safety Outside the Office
