Hospice Action Network

05/28/2021

Providers have seen a rise in demand for palliative care during the last year. More patients and families are also seeking serious illness care in their homes — a trend that began long before the pandemic, but the pace has accelerated. Learn More: http://ow.ly/EvMm50EXK0W

Establishing a dedicated community-based palliative care benefit within Medicare has been a critical goal for many providers nationwide, but the COVID-19

05/26/2021

"As difficult as my husband’s end-of-life journey was, I will always be grateful for the personal experience I had with Care Dimensions because it made me realize my passion for hospice nursing. It also helped me understand what truly is important to patients and families at end of life, as well as their fears and emotions."

Care Dimensions RN Case Manager Nancy Drago reflects on her passion for nursing and how personal experience drew her to a professional career in hospice. Read more: http://nhpco.blogspot.com/

Information and news from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

05/07/2021

Late last week, Congress introduced CONNECT Act. The HAN Team applauds the introduction of this legislation which would allow for the recertification of hospice via telehealth and remove burdensome geographic originating site requirements: http://ow.ly/cmFl50EHcav

For Immediate Release: May 6, 2021 NHPCO Statement on CONNECT for Health Act (Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Hospice Action Network (HAN) … Continue reading "CONNECT Health Act"

05/07/2021

The HAN Team applauds the introduction of the CONNECT Act which would allow for the recertification of via telehealth and remove geographic originating site requirements which are burdensome for patients at the end of life: http://ow.ly/Vp6O50EHc7Q

For Immediate Release: May 6, 2021 NHPCO Statement on CONNECT for Health Act (Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Hospice Action Network (HAN) … Continue reading "CONNECT Health Act"

04/21/2021

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Issues Proclamation Honoring Hospice Volunteers During National Volunteer Week: http://nhpco.blogspot.com/2021/04/nhpco-issues-proclamation-honoring.html

Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHP...

04/20/2021

In this week's podcast, NHPCO's Annie Acs gives an update on CMMI models & demos, and Lori Bishop connects the dots between models, medical group practices, and opportunities for hospices to provide palliative care. bit.ly/3dy3mHC

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04/20/2021

Advocates point to numerous studies showing that palliative care results in a higher quality of life for patients, better management of their pain and symptoms and lower health care costs as a result of fewer hospitalizations: http://ow.ly/d2pd50Etpab

Many COVID-19 long-haulers would benefit from care at home.

04/06/2021

President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan calls for creating new and better jobs for caregiving workers by expanding access to long-term and home-based care services. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization calls for Medicare community-based palliative care benefit at CMMI. Learn More: http://ow.ly/ISUb50EhKdx

For Immediate Release March 31, 2021 Statement from NHPCO President and CEO Edo Banach in Response to President Biden’s $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Plan calls for creating new and better … Continue reading "Banach Statement on Biden’s Infrastructure Plan"

04/02/2021

Behind Closed Doors, 'the Difficulty and the Beauty' of Pandemic Hospice Work: http://ow.ly/JlkV50Efwj7

Moving NY Times featuring HAN Board Member MJHS Health System

“I did not really understand when people would ask, ‘Why me and why my family?’” a hospice chaplain said. “Now I was asking the same questions.”

03/17/2021

Calling all advocates! TAKE ACTION NOW by asking your lawmakers to support the Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act (H.R. 315). This bill will extend sequester relief until the end of the . It only takes two minutes to make a difference: http://ow.ly/CiTd50DULoS

03/17/2021

Calling all and care advocates!!! TAKE ACTION NOW by urging your lawmakers to support the Telehealth Modernization Act (S.368)! This legislation would extend existing telehealth flexibilities for providers and patients beyond the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: http://ow.ly/FlAS50DULfu

03/12/2021

Today, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes economic assistance programs related to the COVID-19 PHE as well as several COVID-19 and hospice related provisions.

Learn more in this Policy Alert for NHPCO Members: http://ow.ly/7SFy50DWAL1

03/11/2021

Shortly after the unexpected death of their dad, Colin and Maddy began their journey to healing by participating in the Children’s Bereavement Program at Elizabeth Hospice. Ready their story here: http://ow.ly/L5Bh50DTp7L

Shortly after the unexpected death of their dad, Colin, age 16, and his sister Maddy, age 9, began their journey to healing and hope by participating in the Children’s Bereavement Program at The Elizabeth Hospice. They each attend a peer support group where they connect with kids who also experien...

03/08/2021

In celebration of we must take a moment to honor pioneer Dame Cicely Saunders who founded the first modern hospice and helped establish the discipline and culture of care!

03/08/2021

Hospices Struggle to Unwrap PRF Funding Requirements: http://ow.ly/WiVy50DRv1N

Provider Relief Funds issued by the federal government during COVID-19 have done much to alleviate some of the financial strain placed on hospice

03/01/2021

Happy Social Work Month! A special thank you to all of the hospice and palliative care social workers who help individuals and loved ones manage the emotional, familial, and financial stresses of serious and life limiting illness. We celebrate and appreciate you!

Tag your favorite social worker below!

03/01/2021

How Black churches are Combating Vaccine Fears: https://khn.org/news/article/black-churches-combat-vaccine-fear-hesitancy-misinformation/

Churches are the keystone of a major campaign to bring good information about covid vaccines to Black communities. But pastors are finding that scarce supplies and a clumsy rollout are complicating…

02/27/2021

New episode of "What's Important to you" , honors Black History Month w/ poignant conversation with 4 members of the hospice staff discussing their journey as women in healthcare & importance of caring for African American community at EOL. bit.ly/3uzZe0d

In honor of Black History Month, we have a poignant conversation with four members of our hospice staff. They share with us powerful stories of growing up as African Americans in the DMV area, their family values, and their wisdom. Join us as they describe how these experiences shaped their journey....