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2026 Hospice Day on the Hill


IHA Conference Center, Des Moines, IA  
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM   iCalendar Central Standard Time

Save the Date: 2026 Hospice Day on the Hill – Tuesday, February 24!


Join us for this impactful advocacy event, offered both in-person and virtually, and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to Iowa hospices and the patients they serve.


Why Attend?
Hospice Day on the Hill empowers HPCAI members to connect directly with lawmakers and influence key policies shaping end-of-life care in Iowa. Your participation ensures that the voice of Iowa hospices is heard when critical legislation is being considered. This event is FREE—Mark your calendar and register today! Together, we can strengthen hospice care across Iowa.


PROGRAM OVERVIEW
HPCAI depends on advocates like you to represent Iowa hospices at the Capitol. By attending, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to stay connected and drive meaningful change in health care policy.


PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
-Explore effective advocacy tools and strategies for issues that matter most.
-Learn how to engage elected officials in impactful conversations.
-Identify key health care challenges and discover how to respond effectively.


PROGRAM SPEAKER
Erin Cubit is the executive director at the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Iowa. She oversees the association and represents hospice and palliative care organizations at a state and federal level. In her role, Cubit has serves on the National Alliance for Care at Home's Assembly of State Associations as well as the steering committee for the State Hospice Organization Executive Roundtable. Cubit is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public policy. She has worked with HPCAI since 2018.


PROGRAM AGENDA
10:30 a.m. Welcome
Advocacy 101: Why is it Important?
I’m Just a Bill: Overview of Iowa’s Lawmaking Process
Forming Your Message
How to Talk to Your Legislator
11:45 a.m. Lunch (provided) and Virtual Attendance Ends
12:30 p.m. Go to the Capitol (attendees will drive on their own) 
12:45 p.m. Lobby Your Legislators
2 p.m. Adjourn

If you have questions, please email Autumn McGill.

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