Upcoming Illinois Health Care Association Events
MAY 2026
May 6 - 12 | LTCNA Resources for Success Nurses Conference (Virtual)
May 19 & 20 | Licensure Review Course for Nursing Home Administrators (Virtual)
May 21 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Legal Updates for SNF/AL
Presenter: Neville Bilimoria, JD | Duane Morris LLP
Join us for this informative session with experienced healthcare law attorney Neville Bilimoria from Duane Morris LLP. Mr. Bilimoria will go over current hot topics in healthcare law that are important to long term care providers, including cannabis use in facilities, and other hot-button issues. Have a burning legal question? This is your chance to ask the expert!
JUNE 2026
June 3 | ID/DD Symposium | Location: Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Springfield, IL (this event is being offered as in-person and virtual)
June 16 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Beyond Rates: The Power of Balance
Presenter: Megan Kester | HPSI Purchasing Services
Escalating operating costs, tightening reimbursement models, and increased financial pressure are reshaping the way senior living and healthcare organizations approach long-term sustainability. While rate increases may seem like the simplest solution, they often introduce risk and uncertainty.
This session provides a strategic framework for strengthening financial performance by effectively balancing revenue optimization with disciplined cost control. Participants will gain insight into proven, practical strategies that can be implemented immediately to reduce expenses—without compromising quality of care or operational integrity.
JULY 2026
July 21 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Medicaid: The Truth about Resources, Spenddowns, and Penalties
Presenter: Sara Saric | Saric Consulting, Inc.
This session will discuss allowable vs. non-allowable transfers, how non-allowable transfers affect a resident's eligibility, and what causes a penalty with loss of funds to a facility. Presenter Sara Saric will provide participants with a review of resources per PM/WAG 07-02, with an emphasis on allowable transfers in 07-02-20b and Prevention of Spousal Impoverishment rules.
AUGUST 2026
August 18 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Therapy Topic
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 1 & 2 | Licensure Review Course for Nursing Home Administrators (Virtual)
September 15 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Senior Living Services Billing 101
September 21 - 23 | 76th Annual IHCA Convention & Expo | Embassy Suites by Hilton Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center (Peoria)
OCTOBER 2026
October 20 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Nourishing Profits: Malnutrition’s Impact on Care and Reimbursement
Mid October - December 31 | IHCA Virtual ConventionÂ
NOVEMBER 2026
November 10 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Bridging Quality and Reimbursement: Value-Based Care Imperatives for SNFs
November - December 31 | IHCA Virtual ConventionÂ
DECEMBER 2026
December 15 | Lunch & Learn Series | Topic: Risk Management
December - December 31 | IHCA Virtual ConventionÂ
Education Suggestions
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The Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) will offer other webinars or in-person events as the need arises and will offer virtual options for some in-person events or will record the events to make them available on the IHCA Education Access On-Demand platform. For more information about these and other events/webinars at IHCA, please contact Ashley Caldwell, 217-528-6455.Â