SHP is proud to be a featured speaker at the 2026 AHHC Annual Convention & Expo in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina this April. Hosted by the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina, this year's conference—themed Unlocking the Future of Care at Home—brings together home health and hospice professionals from across the state dedicated to advancing quality, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of home-based care.

Join SHP Clinical Leader Kim Banker, RN, BSN and co-presenter Angela Huff, RN of Forvis Mazars for a timely, data-driven session on the HOPE tool—what we've learned six months in, where the challenges lie, and how your agency can position itself for success.

Event Details:

• Date: April 19–21, 2026
• Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel
• Address: 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
• Conference Website: ahhcconferences.com

🎙 Featured Session: HOPE is Really Here…Don’t Lose Out on Your HOPE!!!

Presenters: Kim Banker, RN, BSN — Home Health/Hospice Clinical Leader, Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) & Angela Huff, RN — Forvis Mazars

HOPE has been live for six months—and the data is coming in. This session dives into early results from the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluations (HOPE) tool, examines current implementation challenges, and equips attendees with concrete strategies to improve submission accuracy and data outcomes. As a key instrument of the Hospice Quality Reporting Program, HOPE carries both immediate and long-term payment implications—including a 4% payment penalty already in place for providers missing timely submission thresholds. With Value-Based Care on the horizon for all care settings, correctly completing and submitting HOPE is more critical than ever. Don’t miss this session—and don’t be HOPELESS when it comes to your agency’s future.

Why HOPE Matters Now

CMS has made clear that the HOPE tool will be central to hospice quality measurement both today and in the future. With "May Inform Future Payment" explicitly stated as a program goal, the data your agency submits now will have lasting implications. A 4% payment penalty is already active for providers who fall short of timely submission requirements—and as Value-Based Care continues to expand across post-acute settings, HOPE is likely to carry direct reimbursement consequences down the road. SHP for Hospice helps agencies navigate these requirements with confidence, leveraging CAHPS benchmarking and quality measure analytics to ensure your data tells the full story of the exceptional care you provide.

Connect with SHP at AHHC

While SHP will not have an exhibit booth at this year's convention, we encourage attendees to connect with Kim Banker and our hospice team during the conference. Learn how SHP for Hospice can support your agency's HOPE submission readiness, quality reporting strategy, and CAHPS performance—turning your data into a competitive advantage. Reach out today to schedule time with our team before or during the event.

About the Venue

The Sheraton Imperial Hotel is conveniently located just four miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, offering complimentary shuttle service and free parking—making it an easy destination for attendees traveling from across North Carolina and beyond. It's a welcoming setting for learning, connecting, and advancing the mission of home-based care.