Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association

Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association (FHPCA) is a not-for-profit, IRS Section 501(c)(3) organization representing Florida’s hospice programs.

What an incredible board meeting! We’re grateful for the thoughtful discussions, exciting ideas, and shared commitment t...
05/29/2026

What an incredible board meeting! We’re grateful for the thoughtful discussions, exciting ideas, and shared commitment to moving our mission forward. Together, we’re building something truly impactful for our hospice community.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors, Axxess, Dignity Memorial, Dragonfly Health, and Medline for your continued support and partnership. Your generosity helps make our work possible, and we deeply appreciate your investment in our vision and success.

We’re energized for what’s ahead and excited about the opportunities to continue growing and serving together. Thank you to our board members who play a part in making this association stronger every day!

Today we were able to honor Kimberly Smoak, Deputy Secretary at the Agency for Health Care Administration, for her unwav...
05/28/2026

Today we were able to honor Kimberly Smoak, Deputy Secretary at the Agency for Health Care Administration, for her unwavering dedication to championing the quality of hospice care across Florida.

Through her leadership, advocacy, and dedication to quality care, countless families have received comfort, dignity, and support during life’s most difficult moments. Kim’s commitment to ensuring quality end-of-life care has made a lasting impact on communities throughout our state.

Thank you, Kim, for being a powerful voice for hospice care and for reminding us all of the importance of compassion, quality, and hope. Florida is better because of your service and heart.

On this Memorial Day, we say thank you to those who gave their lives in service of this country. ❤️
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we say thank you to those who gave their lives in service of this country. ❤️

Happy International Nurses Day! Hospice nurses specialize in palliative care, a special kind of care that keeps pain to ...
05/12/2026

Happy International Nurses Day!

Hospice nurses specialize in palliative care, a special kind of care that keeps pain to a minimum and increases comfort. The nurse is the liaison between the patient and the physician and other health care professionals. The hospice nurse makes intermittent visits to monitor and evaluate your condition. The nurse provides the patient and family with information about the illness and helps manage the pain and symptoms of the disease. Many Florida hospices use certified hospice and palliative care nurses who have obtained specialized training.

FHPCA will host a free webinar on building a winning awards application, led by FHPCA President & CEO Paul Ledford. With...
05/12/2026

FHPCA will host a free webinar on building a winning awards application, led by FHPCA President & CEO Paul Ledford. With more than 30 years of experience serving on awards committees, Paul brings deep insight into what makes an entry stand out and the common pitfalls that can take even strong submissions out of the running. He will share practical tips, review frequent mistakes, and discuss strategies for strengthening applications in highly competitive award programs. Paul is also interviewing other association executives who oversee excellence awards in their respective sectors, adding broader perspective to the conversation. In addition, we’ll cover the steps FHPCA’s Awards Subcommittee takes to reduce judging bias and ensure a fair evaluation process. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. The session will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

Register now to reserve your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WGOHVUyYSlKVVfmMGuTnlA #/registration

Happy Cinco de Mayo!
05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Thank you, Congressman Greg Steube, (FL-17th) for introducing the FL/NC/SC joint letter to Dr. Oz into the record at the...
04/27/2026

Thank you, Congressman Greg Steube, (FL-17th) for introducing the FL/NC/SC joint letter to Dr. Oz into the record at the Ways & Means Committee Hearing on hospice fraud and abuse on April 21. The gist of the letter is those states with robust regulatory systems and oversight (like Florida) are NOT experiencing hospice fraud and abuse and hospice providers in those states should not be subjected to the same onerous corrective measures as the states where fraud and abuse is occurring. It is completely appropriate for CMS to use its authority for highly focused enforcement by investigating the specific companies displaying the warning signs of fraud and abuse.

Read the letter here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:252d299d-77ec-422f-9cf4-e395cdc71480

April 25 celebrates License Plate Day because this day in 1901 was when the first license plate was issued in the US. Th...
04/25/2026

April 25 celebrates License Plate Day because this day in 1901 was when the first license plate was issued in the US. This started a trend that spread across the whole country, making the roads safer for everyone. (National Today, 2022)

Since its introduction in the summer of 2004, the Hospice Specialty License Plate has raised millions of dollars. Every dollar is dedicated to expanding and enriching hospice care across Florida. 🦋🧡

To learn about the Hospice: Every Day is a Gift specialty license plate, visit our website: https://supportfloridahospice.com/

Address

817 North Gadsden Street
Tallahassee, FL
32303

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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