National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation

03/31/2026

NPHI Board Chair Diana Franchitto was recently featured in Providence Business News, highlighting the evolving role of palliative care in today’s healthcare landscape.

In the piece, she and Dr. Leah McDonald explore how newer medical dramas are beginning to reflect a more complete picture of care; one that includes not just treatment, but the emotional, social, and decision-making support patients and families need. The article highlights the importance of palliative care in improving patient experience, supporting care decisions, and reducing unnecessary hospital stays.

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03/31/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Withum as the Keycard Sponsor for our 2026 Summit.

Withum’s Accounting and Advisory professionals bring a dynamic approach to problem solving, delivering impactful results through collaboration and trust.

Thank you, Withum, for supporting our 2026 Summit.

Learn more: https://www.withum.com/

Members, registration closes tomorrow! Be sure to register here: https://summit.nphihealth.org/

03/30/2026

NPHI is taking action to safeguard hospice care.

As concerns grow around fraudulent providers and signs of broader spread, NPHI is calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement a temporary, nationwide moratorium on new hospice provider enrollments—paired with targeted steps to strengthen oversight while protecting access to care.

This issue directly impacts providers, patients, and the integrity of our field. Timely action is critical.

Read the article from Hospice News to learn more:

Rumors have circulated in recent weeks that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is mulling a potential nationwide moratorium on

03/30/2026

We’re proud to highlight one of our 2026 Summit keynote speakers, Professor Richard Harding, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s College London.

A global leader in palliative care, Professor Harding will be joining us in Chicago from the UK to share his work, which focuses on expanding access to high-quality, person-centered care across diverse settings and communities.

This keynote is made possible thanks to Eleos Health, our Keynote Sponsor. Eleos frees providers from the burdens of paperwork so they can focus on delivering great care.

Learn more about Eleos: https://eleos.health/

Members, these are the final days to register—registration closes Wednesday. Don’t miss it: https://summit.nphihealth.org/

03/27/2026

We’re pleased to welcome our Creative Partner, Partner Plus Media, as the printed Program Sponsor at the 2026 Summit!

With a strong passion for print, high-quality materials, design, and advertising for our member organizations, their team has been instrumental in supporting our work and enhancing the overall Summit experience.

Thank you, PartnerPlus Media, for your continued partnership and support of our 2026 Summit.

Learn more: https://www.partnerplusmedia.com/

03/25/2026

NPHI delivered a letter this afternoon to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz and Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Kimberly Brandt conveying our position in support of a temporary, nationwide moratorium.

As concerns grow around fraudulent providers in several states and emerging signs of broader spread, NPHI is urging CMS to take decisive action. Our recommendations include a temporary, nationwide moratorium on new hospice provider enrollments, alongside targeted steps to strengthen oversight while preserving access to care.

Read the full release: https://www.nphihealth.org/nphi-calls-on-cms-to-enact-temporary-nationwide-moratorium-on-new-hospice-provider-enrollments-to-stop-fraudulent-operators/

Read our letter to CMS: https://lnkd.in/evgxNG_g

03/25/2026

The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has launched an investigation into hospice fraud in California, citing concerns about oversight and program integrity.

States including California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas have been identified as areas of concern, with emerging indicators of similar activity in other regions.

Read more now:

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has launched an investigation into “rampant” hospice fraud in California.

03/24/2026

As National Volunteer Month approaches this April, we are encouraging individuals to consider volunteering with their local hospice.

Across the country, nearly 30,000 volunteers serve alongside care teams within a network of more than 125 nonprofit providers—bringing comfort, presence, and human connection to patients and families facing serious illness, while also experiencing the personal impact of giving back.

“Volunteering in hospice is one of the most powerful expressions of compassion we see in our communities, and National Volunteer Month is an ideal time for individuals to commit to becoming a hospice volunteer and making a difference during one of the most vulnerable times in a person’s life,” said Tom Koutsoumpas Koutsoumpas, Founder and CEO.

Learn more and get involved in your local community:

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ahead-of-national-volunteer-month-nphi-calls-on-americans-to-become-hospice-volunteers-and-strengthen-human-connection-302717839.html

03/23/2026

We’re looking forward to our Summit Celebration and are pleased to welcome HospiceMD as the sponsor of our Celebration Dinner at the 2026 Summit!

Through a synergy of compliance, technology, efficiency, and cost, HospiceMD offers solutions that support the effective and timely delivery of patient care.

Thank you, HospiceMD, for supporting our 2026 Summit.

Learn more: https://hospicemd.com/website/

Members, if you haven’t registered yet, register here: https://summit.nphihealth.org/

03/19/2026

2025 marked a defining milestone for our community as we celebrated a Decade of Impact; ten years of supporting nonprofit hospice and advanced illness providers and advancing quality across care delivery.

Throughout the year, we continued growing our membership while sharpening our focus on quality initiatives that drive meaningful progress. We also strengthened the resources and support systems our members rely on so they can remain centered on delivering exceptional care.

Our work in Washington further expanded, reinforcing our role as a trusted voice for nonprofit providers and the patients and families they serve.

Explore our 2025 Impact Report to see what we achieved together: https://www.nphihealth.org/2025-impact-report/

03/19/2026

We’re just over a month away from our 2026 Summit and registration closes in less than two weeks!

Members, this is your chance to join leaders across nonprofit hospice and advanced illness care to learn and exchange strategies that strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, support organizations, and enhance care for patients and families.

Don’t miss what’s ahead, secure your spot and register: https://summit.nphihealth.org/

03/18/2026

Women’s History Month is a time to recognize the leaders who have shaped the way we care for patients and families.

One of these pioneers is Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, who helped change how the world understands serious illness and end-of-life care. Her work brought attention to the emotional experience of patients and families and helped open the door for more honest conversations about death, dignity, and care.

Her influence can still be seen across hospice and advanced illness care. NPHI member organizations continue to build on that foundation, supporting patients and families with care that addresses not just physical needs, but emotional and psychosocial needs as well.

We recognize the lasting impact of leaders like Kübler-Ross and the role they’ve played in shaping care as we know it today.