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2025 Hospice Day on the Hill


IHA Conference Center, Des Moines, IA  
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM   iCalendar Central Standard Time

Mark your calendar and register today for the 2025 Hospice Day on the Hill - Wednesday, February 26! This year will be held in-person as well as virtually! This impactful day will empower HPCAI members to connect with lawmakers and influence key policies that affect end-of-life health care in Iowa. 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

HPCAI relies on advocates to be the voice of Iowa hospices when lawmakers at the Capitol are considering legislation. Participation in the 2025 Hospice Day on the Hill has a significant impact on Iowa hospices and the communities and patients they serve. Don’t miss this free opportunity to learn how to stay connected and make a difference in health care policies that affect your hospice and community.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Compare effective tools and strategies to advocate for issues that matter most.
• Discuss strategies for effectively engaging elected officials.
• Identify issues affecting the health care industry and how to respond.

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 served on the steering committee for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Council of States 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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