Signature Events

Hosted in beautiful Tampa, Florida, HHS Connect Horizons is our flagship annual UnConference—where the future of Health and Human Services takes shape. Far from the typical conference, Horizons blends interactive sessions, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful networking in a vibrant, inspiring setting. Surrounded by peers, innovators, and thought leaders, you’ll explore new ideas, tackle shared challenges, and chart the course for what’s next in HHS.

Join HHS Connect and guest speaker Karly Campbell of Campbell Strategic Insights for a timely and practical discussion on the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and what it means for providers serving rural communities. As states begin deploying significant new federal investments to strengthen rural health systems, providers are at the center of implementation. This session will break down the national RHTP landscape, highlight how states are prioritizing funding, and explore how these changes may impact service delivery, partnerships, and payment models. Whether you're new to RHTP or already tracking developments, this webinar will help you move from awareness to action.

Health and human services staff are under unprecedented pressure. Caseworkers and field staff face rising caseloads, complex compliance requirements, safety concerns, and emotionally demanding work—often supported by systems that don’t reflect how work actually happens. Vacancies, burnout, and turnover now pose real risks to service continuity and outcomes. This webinar explores how agencies can better support the workforce—right now—using practical, workforce-centered technology. Drawing on real-world implementation experience, Diona will examine how Mobile-Now, human-centered tools can reduce administrative burden, support field work and safety, give staff more time with clients, and help agencies stabilize the workforce while modernizing systems.

Join In Your Corner Consulting and HHS Connect for the first session in our three-part webinar series as we explore the current state of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) across the nation. In this first session, we’ll establish the national and operational landscape of EVV, providing a clear snapshot of where we are today. Kristy Pyles, CEO and Founder of IYC Consulting and seasoned EVV expert, will break down the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in EVV implementation. Kristy will set the stage for deeper dives in subsequent sessions, where we’ll also hear insights from two key perspectives: an EVV vendor and a provider. Whether you’re new to EVV or looking to stay ahead of regulatory and operational developments, this session is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of today’s EVV environment.

Join HHS Connect and TipCo Automated Systems for a candid discussion on what’s really happening as agencies implement AI solutions—the measurable results they’re seeing, the obstacles they’re facing, and the policy challenges shaping adoption. In this webinar, we’ll explore the real-world impact of EVA, including quantified time savings and efficiency gains achieved by agencies, as well as the current regulatory hurdles and compliance requirements influencing AI use. We’ll also share practical strategies for navigating—and even influencing—evolving AI governance frameworks. Grounded in actual agency experiences, this session offers a clear-eyed look at the current state of AI in government and the complex policy environment surrounding its use at the agency level.

Human Power Skills for the Future of Work is a grounding, practical session that helps people navigate rapid technological change without losing the human center of their work. As organizations adopt new tools and explore AI-enabled efficiencies, this session brings people back to the skills that make work (and life) function well: awareness, communication, emotional intelligence, curiosity, steadiness, and ethical judgment. Participants frequently describe it as a space that reconnects them to what matters: tools can support our work, but people still determine how well that work is done.

CMS has finalized new interoperability requirements that will reshape how Medicaid health information is shared and used. In this introductory webinar, we’ll provide a plain-language overview of the Final Rule, highlight the key interoperability expectations, and explain why this matters for providers delivering Medicaid-funded services. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s changing, what to watch for, and practical first steps to prepare.