NHIA 2026 Celebrates the Infusion Community & Collaboratively Drives Progress

Alexandria, VA (April 29, 2026)—Last week concluded the 2026 National Home Infusion Association Annual Conference (NHIA 2026), which convened the largest gathering dedicated to the home and alternate site infusion industry in Denver, Colorado. The conference drew record attendance with more than 1,700 industry professionals investing in the five-day event and featured the most extensive Expo in the event’s history with more than 150 product and service suppliers supporting the industry, including 40 first-time exhibitors.

NHIA 2026 speakers and research poster authors shared a variety of perspectives on the regulatory landscape and the latest trends in patient care. NHIA President and CEO Connie Sullivan set the tone for the event at the Executive Preconference, sharing findings from NHIA’s recent Industry Trends Report showing steady growth across the home infusion market, with strong momentum in specialty therapies and IVIG, and continued advocacy around reimbursement challenges in anti-infectives and parenteral nutrition. Other preconference sessions explored ambulatory infusion suite strategies, AI adoption for home infusion providers, and PBM reform.

The conference covered significant ground on the current policy landscape, including home infusion legislation, PBM reform, and new CMS models such as IPAY, GLOBE, and GUARD. Guest panelists Soumi Saha and Jayson Slotnik joined NHIA’s Bill Noyes and Shea McCarthy to share insights into the dynamics and intricacies of policy developments and their impact on the industry. Bipartisan Congressional support for the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act continues to build following Sullivan’s testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and implementation of the recently passed Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act could create additional urgency around a functional benefit that promotes wider access.

Education & Training
NHIA hosted its one-of-a-kind Sterile Compounding Clinic, featuring hands-on training in a simulated clean room environment on the Expo floor, and introduced its first-ever Foundations of Home Infusion Preconference for those new to the industry or those seeking a clearer interdisciplinary picture. NHIA continued to expand collaborative education opportunities, introducing immersive session formats in addition to the popular Roundtable discussions where participants converse across more than 40 hot topics. The enhanced Infusion Experience at the NHIA Expo took over 350 attendees through simulated infusion suite and home settings to educate attendees on standards. More than 50 education sessions covered topics ranging from innovative care models and workforce safety to reimbursement strategies and clinical management.

Keynote Speakers
Opening keynote speaker Joel Zeff, a work-culture expert and improvisational humorist, got attendees laughing and learning to celebrate everyday achievements through interactive improv, reminding them that “all people need is opportunity and positive support.” Closing keynote Arel Moodie shared the principles of Adult Development Theory and his ALIGN framework to help leaders decode team behavior, support better collaboration for each task at hand, and turn misalignment into momentum.

Recognizing Excellence
NHIA presented its second Changemaker Award to Crystal Killian, a recognized patient advocate in the parenteral nutrition community who joined NHIA members on Capitol Hill to advocate for the Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act. “Thank you to the industry for all the work you do to give many of us a chance to live our best lives,” said Killian.

The NHIA Innovation Award, which highlights the role ground-breaking products and services play in improving home infusion patient care and/or advancing operations, was presented to Mandolin, which replaces fragmented EMR workflows with AI agents that execute the end-to-end lifecycle from referral to first dose.

Additional honors included the Gene Graves Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Melissa Leone, RN, BSN, FNHIA, for her 35+ year career in home infusion; the Lynn Giglione Women in Leadership Award presented to Barbara Petroff, MS, RPh, BCSCP, CAC, CSPP, IgCP, FNHIA, FASHP; and the NHIF Outstanding Abstract Achievement Award to Lisa Kinder, RD, CNSC, FNHIA, from Optum Infusion Pharmacy for her poster entitled “Patient Safety During Critical IV Solution Shortage: A Home Infusion Provider’s Collaborative Strategy.” NHIA also recognized its 2026 cohort of Fellows.

Ultimately, the industry is stronger because of the knowledge sharing, connections made, and challenges addressed throughout the week. NHIA is constantly amazed at the passion attendees bring to the event that makes it what it is. To learn more about NHIA and the home and alternate site infusion industry, visit nhia.org.