Annual Conference, November 12-13, 2024

Younes Conference Center South, Kearney, NE
 

Click Here for the Annual Conference Attendee Registration Brochure / Click Here to Register Attendees Online

Click Here for the Annual Conference Exhibitor Registration Brochure / Click Here to Register as an Exhibitor Online

An application has been submitted to Iowa Western Community College, Iowa Board of Nursing Provider #6 for Continuing Education Contact Hours.

To reserve a room at the Fairfield Inn, 510 W. Talmadge Street, Kearney, NE, call (308) 236-4200 and ask for a room in the NHCA Annual Conference block. Discounted rate is $139.95 per night, plus any applicable state and municipal taxes, fees or assessments. (Deadline October 15)

Notice of 2024 Annual Business Meeting
 
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Central at the Younes Conference Center South at 416 Talmadge Road in Kearney, Nebraska. 
The Annual Meeting is planned in conjunction with the 2024 Nebraska Home Care Association Annual Conference. There are two primary items of business at the annual meeting:
  1. Election of board members. Please read the slate of candidates below.
  2. Provide a State of the Association update.
Slate of Candidates
 

In accordance with the requirements of the Nebraska Home Care Association Bylaws, the following slate of candidates is presented for election at the 2024 Annual Business Meeting.

For Secretary – elect one candidate (two-year term to begin January 1, 2025)
 For Treasurer – elect one candidate (two-year term to begin January 1, 2025) For At-Large Director – elect two at-large directors (two-year terms to begin January 1, 2025) For Nominating Committee – elect two Nominating Committee members (two-year terms to begin January 1, 2025)
  • Joy Brand, Manager, Home Health for Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.
    Read Joy’s candidate statement.
  • Victoria Bourland, BSN, RN, Clinical Manager for Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.
    Read Victoria’s candidate statement.
Thank you to the NHCA 2024 Annual Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors:

 

  • AmanaCare
    Faithful, professional in-home care with AmanaCare. Every person is a unique gift from God, and therefore care is not one-size-fits-all. We craft our care plans to assist with your specific needs, the way you want them done. Personal Care at Home, Companion Care at Home, Dementia Care at Home, Post-Hospital Care at Home, Parkinson’s Home Care and Veterans Care at Home. We are a proud provider for the Nebraska Medicaid Waiver (AD Waiver) Program.
  • AseraCare

    Since its founding in 1994, AseraCare Hospice has remained committed to its mission of providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. AseraCare Hospice joined the Amedisys family in June 2020. In becoming one company, we have the privileged opportunity to serve more patients with purpose. We know that each life is precious and tells an incredible story, and it is our mission to honor our patients’ lives and allow them to live each day to its fullest. Whether we’re delivering care at a patient’s bedside, supporting our clinical team or educating the community on the hospice benefit, this isn’t just a job – it’s our higher calling. Amedisys and AseraCare share an absolute and sacred commitment to help our patients live each day to its fullest, one person, one family and one community at a time.

  • Axxess
    Axxess is the leading global technology platform for healthcare at home. The company offers a robust ecosystem that empowers healthcare organizations and professionals to deliver the highest quality care. By integrating with partners and payers from across the healthcare continuum, the Axxess network empowers more than 9,000 organizations to care for more than 5 million patients worldwide. Axxess’ commitment to security and compliance is demonstrated through numerous certifications, including HITRUST i1 certification, CHAP Verified status, ACHC Product Certification, and CEHRT designation from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Additionally, the company's quality management standards have achieved ISO 9001 certification.
  • Brookestone Home Health & Hospice
    Brookestone Home Health & Hospice, a proud member of the Vetter Senior Living family, is a fully accredited home health care agency providing customized support to help patients recover in the comfort of their own home. Understanding home health care choices and the services provided is an important part of regaining independence and enjoying life again. Brookestone Home Health & Hospice delivers personalized care by our team of skilled professionals who visit the patient in their home. We work with the patient’s physician to provide the best plan of care to meet their recovery goals.


  • CGS
    CGS Administrators, LLC (CGS) is a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and it is part of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina™'s Celerian Group of companies. Around 1,000 CGS employees provide a variety of services for over 28 million Medicare beneficiaries and 105,000 health care professionals across 38 states.
  • ECO Supportive Living
    Faithful, professional in-home care with AmanaCare. Every person is a unique gift from God, and therefore care is not one-size-fits-all. We craft our care plans to assist with your specific needs, the way you want them done. Personal Care at Home, Companion Care at Home, Dementia Care at Home, Post-Hospital Care at Home, Parkinson’s Home Care and Veterans Care at Home. We are a proud provider for the Nebraska Medicaid Waiver (AD Waiver) Program.
  • Hamilton Captel

    Since 2003, Hamilton® CapTel® has made more than 225 million captioned telephone conversations possible for individuals with hearing loss. Hamilton CapTel is provided by Hamilton Relay, a division of Hamilton Telecommunications, a diversified communications and technology service provider based in Aurora, Nebraska. Established in 1901 as a small regional telephone company, Hamilton Telecommunications has grown to not only provide local telephone service and relay services, but also provides Internet service, local telephone service, data center services, information systems, business-class Ethernet and digital IPTV for its customers.

  • HDM Corp.

    HDM Corp. was founded in 1996 with the belief that there is a better way to process health care transactions.  HDM’s customized solutions are finding a better way for providers, employer groups, payers and health care consumers.   HDM, a national data management and services organization, has processed millions of health care claims, representing the coordination of payment of billions in patient health care costs.  We’ve worked with more than 100 insurance companies and TPA’s, dozens of employers and hundreds of physicians and hospitals. Put our expertise to work for you!

  • Homestyle Direct

    We empower healthy lifestyles, food security and promote health equity by offering a variety of nourishing medically tailored meals that taste delicious and meet the dietary needs of individuals under managed care. Our mission is to deliver delicious healthy meal options that promote health equity, disease management and food security. Our vision is to provide delicious, healthy, homestyle meal options to vulnerable populations facing food insecurity and health challenges. We eliminate food deserts, promote nutrition and help deliver positive health outcomes.


  • Kearney Visitors Bureau
    The Kearney Visitors Bureau is here to help you plan your next event or trip experience in Kearney. Our visitor center offers free brochures on Nebraska destinations and attractions. Contact any of our friendly staff or visit our website at www.visitkearney.org.
  • Kohll's Vesta Companions and Kohll's Rx

    At Kohll’s Vesta Companions, we specialize in delivering personalized in-home care services to seniors and individuals with varying levels of need. From assistance with daily activities to companionship and medication management, our compassionate caregivers are here to support you or your loved ones every step of the way. Our goal is to enhance quality of life and promote independence while ensuring safety and comfort in the familiar surroundings of home. Trust Kohll’s Vesta Companions to provide the care and companionship you deserve, tailored to your unique preferences and needs.

  • McKesson

    Grounded in our values, our commitment to excellence starts from within, guiding us in our mission of improving healthcare in every setting – one product, one partner, one patient at a time. At McKesson, the way we do business is just as important as the business itself. Our employees all understand the responsibility we bear as we work together toward our common goal: to advance the health care system for better health for all. What sets McKesson apart as an exceptional place is our people. Our employees understand that together, unified by our global I²CARE Values, we fulfill our mission and uphold our reputation as a trusted partner to our customers and their patients. Our I²CARE values are foundational to all that we do, and who we are as a company. Learn what our  I²CARE shared values mean to us.


  • Molina Healthcare of Nebraska Inc.

    Molina believes every person, family and community deserves access to high-quality health care regardless of their situation. Our mission is to deliver effective, reliable and affordable health care to those who need it most. We strive to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of each member and to strengthen the communities we serve. We do this by offering a holistic, community-based approach designed specifically to meet the individual needs of our members.

  • Nebraska Total Care
    Established to deliver quality healthcare in the state of Nebraska through local, regional and community-based resources, Nebraska Total Care is a Managed Care Organization and subsidiary of Centene Corporation (Centene). Nebraska Total Care exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate and coordinated care. Our approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally.

  • Netsmart
    At Netsmart, improving care delivery isn’t just our aspiration, it’s our passion. For more than 50 years, we’ve been a healthcare software company developing technology and providing services that support individualized care and improve outcomes. Throughout Netsmart, associates with clinical backgrounds help shape the Netsmart technologies we create. We collaborate with organizations and partner with our clients across the care spectrum to anticipate challenges, identify obstacles and recognize new opportunities as healthcare evolves. We continuously strive to advance our Netsmart technologies and offerings beyond the EHR by embracing new technology trends that empower you to provide the best possible care.
  • SMART
    SMART aims to streamline compliance processes for home health and hospice providers, offering services like interim executive management, operational and clinical compliance oversight, and comprehensive training.US-based, experienced, licensed, and certified clinicians specializing in all categories of home health and hospice. Outsource your projects, supplement clinical oversight, Quality programs or utilize consulting to align yourself with industry leaders. Our team provides the quality, skills, and accuracy you need to be successful in an environment of constant financial and compliance scrutiny.

Networking Reception Hosted by Upper Room Brewery

NHCA would like to thank Upper Room Brewery for again hosting the Networking Reception,
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at
Fyre Modern Grill in the Crowne Plaza.
Be sure to check out Upper Room Brewery, 1540 W 56th Street, Suite D,
Kearney, NE 68845, on your way to the Annual Conference.