California Hospice and Palliative Care Association

California Hospice and Palliative Care Association Sheila Clark, California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) Officers are elected within the Board.

CHAPCA, was established in 1986, and is governed by the Board of Directors, whose members are responsible for setting the policy of the association. The Board of Directors consists of at least fourteen and no more than twenty one members including the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, ten regional directors, representatives elected from Professional, Associate and Palliative Care me

mbers and a varying number of community members who are appointed for one year terms. Regional Directors are elected annually by CHAPCA Provider Members and serve three-year staggered terms. Newly elected Board members begin their term on January 1. The Board of Directors normally meets four or five times per year. The CHAPCA Bylaws is the formal document that guides all association activities. CHAPCA has policies that guide program and financial activities, as well.

07/04/2025

Every state plus Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and D.C. has a Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program. The state locator has so much information about the SMP, like their website, toll-free, and links to their social media. Find your state at smpresource.org/locator/.

07/02/2025

Today marks a significant milestone:

False Claims Act Working Group has officially launched as of July 2, 2025, strengthening enforcement against healthcare fraud through coordinated action under the False Claims Act.

Healthcare fraud isn’t just a financial issue; it erodes public trust, endangers vulnerable patients, and drains taxpayer dollars. As leaders in hospice care, we bear a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and ethical practice.

This initiative signals a clear commitment from the federal government to:
Intensify scrutiny on scammers' improper billing!

What this means for hospice providers and policymakers:
Legitimate, patient-first organizations must stay vigilant; baseline compliance isn’t enough.

Audit readiness, rigorous documentation, and ethical billing practices are essential.

CHAPCA we’ve always believed in putting patients and families first. Now, it’s time to reinforce that commitment with strengthened governance and collaboration at every level of hospice care.

CHAPCA Provider members have access to resources from best‑practice compliance checklists to sample workflows to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Together, let’s ensure our practices reflect the values we hold dear: integrity, compassion, and stewardship of public trust.

Like CMS Administrator Dr. OzCMS Administrator Dr. Oz says, let's CRUSH Fraud!

06/07/2025

Crush Hospice Scammers!

Over the past three years, CHAPCA has worked directly with state lawmakers and regulators to:
• Enact a statewide licensure moratorium
• Mandate interagency enforcement
• Push through emergency regulatory authority to shut down illegitimate providers

We must continue to draw a bright line between scammers and legitimate hospice providers.

CHAPCA fully disavows these scammers. They do not represent our values, our mission, or the compassionate care our members deliver every day.

CHAPCA stands with , , , and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz in bringing accountability to the system and protecting patients from exploitation.

Now it’s time for CMS and Congress to follow California’s lead.

Conduct real-time hospice election sweeps

Stop certifying new providers in scam hotspots

Hold known scammers accountable

Patients and families can’t afford another five years of delay.

CMS Administrator Dr. Oz SMP National Resource Center Administration for Community Living
06/07/2025

CMS Administrator Dr. Oz SMP National Resource Center Administration for Community Living

Caregivers, help by educating yourself and your client or loved one on how to prevent and detect health care fraud, errors, and abuse.

Be on the lookout for items such as durable medical equipment (DME), like boxes of knee braces lying around the house that may have been shipped to the beneficiary without their or their doctor’s approval.

To report potential Medicare fraud, contact the local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) for help.

Partners and professionals, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by sharing SMP information on social media, referri...
06/02/2025

Partners and professionals, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by sharing SMP information on social media, referring clients and consumers to the SMP, and inviting the SMP to speak during a shared event.



ACL's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program shares three simple ways health care providers can help prevent Medicare fraud.Learn more from Senior Medicare Pat...

Partners and professionals, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by sharing SMP information on social media, referri...
06/02/2025

Partners and professionals, celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week by sharing SMP information on social media, referring clients and consumers to the SMP, and inviting the SMP to speak during a shared event.


ACL's Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program shares three simple ways health care providers can help prevent Medicare fraud.Learn more from Senior Medicare Pat...

06/02/2025

CMS Administrator Dr. Oz Thank you!

05/23/2025


California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (Sheila Clark) opposes the newly proposed legislation mandating Medicare Advantage coverage of hospice care.

Congress intentionally settled this issue years ago to protect access, preserve quality, and uphold the principles of patient choice at the end of life.

The VBID demonstration has only reinforced longstanding concerns. Adding complexity and administrative hurdles for dying patients and their families is not the answer.

We urge the US Congress not to revisit a decision that got it right the first time.

Protecting the Medicare hospice benefit means learning from the past and not repeating failed experiments.

Memorial Day: Honoring the Fallen, Serving the Living 🇺🇸Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. It is a sacred mo...
05/23/2025

Memorial Day: Honoring the Fallen, Serving the Living 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. It is a sacred moment to pause and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

For hospice providers, this day holds deep meaning.

We walk alongside veterans at the end of life, support families grieving the loss of their loved ones in service, and carry forward the legacies of those who once wore the uniform. Whether by arranging honor ceremonies, offering compassionate presence, or preserving memories, hospice teams embody the values Memorial Day represents—honor, service, and dignity.

This Memorial Day, let us remember: behind every flag is a story, behind every story is a life, and behind every life is a family. We honor the fallen by continuing to serve the living with compassion and care.

📬 NEW Need-to-Know Update Just Dropped for CHAPCA Members!CHAPCA Provider Members, your exclusive access to regulatory a...
05/22/2025

📬 NEW Need-to-Know Update Just Dropped for CHAPCA Members!

CHAPCA Provider Members, your exclusive access to regulatory and policy updates is only a click away.

💻 Log in to your CHAPCA account, navigate to the Member Resources tab, or click the Latest News section to access the full update.

🧭 Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay connected
🔗 www.calhospice.org





📬 NEW Need-to-Know Update Just Dropped for CHAPCA Members!CHAPCA Provider Members, your exclusive access to regulatory a...
05/17/2025

📬 NEW Need-to-Know Update Just Dropped for CHAPCA Members!

CHAPCA Provider Members, your exclusive access to regulatory and policy updates is only a click away.

💻 Log in to your CHAPCA account, navigate to the Member Resources tab, or click the Latest News section to access the full update.

🧭 Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay connected
🔗 www.calhospice.org




📬 NEW Need-to-Know Update Just Dropped for CHAPCA Members!CHAPCA Provider Members, your exclusive access to regulatory a...
05/16/2025

📬 NEW Need-to-Know Update Just Dropped for CHAPCA Members!

CHAPCA Provider Members, your exclusive access to regulatory and policy updates is only a click away.

💻 Log in to your CHAPCA account, navigate to the Member Resources tab, or click the Latest News section to access the full update.

🧭 Stay informed. Stay compliant. Stay connected
🔗 www.calhospice.org




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CHAPCA, headquartered in Sacramento, CA, was established in 1986, and is governed by the Board of Directors, whose members are responsible for setting the policy of the association. The Board of Directors consists of at least fourteen and no more than twenty one members including the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, ten regional directors, representatives elected from Professional, Associate and Palliative Care members and a varying number of community members who are appointed for one year terms. Regional Directors are elected annually by CHAPCA Provider Members and serve three-year staggered terms. Officers are elected within the Board. Newly elected Board members begin their term on January 1. The Board of Directors normally meets four or five times per year. The CHAPCA Bylaws is the formal document that guides all association activities. CHAPCA has policies that guide program and financial activities, as well.