National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

The Alliance has endorsed H.R. 10097, the Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, and supports delaying the implementation of the CMS hospice Special Focus Program to allow for additional time to correct its flawed design that creates a high risk of failing to identify poor performing hospices that should be subject to increased oversight. Read more in the full press release: https://lnkd.in/erAY3Zgd “While we’ve made important progress on hospice accountability, more must be done to prevent bad actors in this industry from slipping through the cracks,” said Congressman Jimmy Panetta. “I’m proud to work with Rep. Van Duyne on this bipartisan legislation that would strengthen penalties for those who fail to uphold quality care standards and evade the law, while at the same time support reputable hospice providers who deliver dedicated, compassionate care. This action builds off our HOSPICE Act and is important for the oversight and integrity of our hospice care system." 

Big News from the Alliance! 📣 Stay tuned! This account - National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - will soon transition to the new home for the care-at-home community, the National Alliance for Care at Home. We are excited to streamline our communications and provide a central location for all the latest from the Alliance and for our members and the care-at-home community.  Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for your support! We are #StrongerTogether. 

On the final episode of the NHPCO Podcast, host Elyssa Katz is joined by Tracy Wheeler, Executive Director for End Well, a leading non-profit at the intersection of end-of-life and culture change with a focus on making end of life, part of life. In this episode, listeners will learn how the End Well team works to engage the media, and even Hollywood stars, in conversations around death and end of life. Listeners will also learn how to implement some of End Well’s best practices at their own organizations. Help spread the message about what true hospice and end of life care look like and increase access to care for all communities. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dxhYiFR3 As the NHPCO Podcast concludes and we shape our future together in the Alliance, we want to hear from you! Share your feedback on the podcast, a miniseries, or an episode with [email protected].

Check out our next Alliance Transition Board Member highlight, Demetress Harrell, CEO for HOSPICE IN THE PINES. ✨ #StrongerTogether For the latest member updates and information on the Alliance, check out the new Alliance website: https://lnkd.in/eDKQmSGF

This election day, we want to emphasize that your voice matters. The Alliance offers many opportunities for all members and the community at large to get involved in grassroots advocacy at the local, regional, and national levels. The Alliance carries forward the important work of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and The Hospice Action Network, maintaining an influential presence in Washington DC and ensuring key policymakers understand and appreciate the importance and value of home-based care. Our expert policy team and lobbyists work directly with Congress, the Administration, and other stakeholders to promote polices that expand access and enhance patient and family care while combatting threats to reimbursement and burdensome regulations. Our advocates engage at all levels of the legislative and regulatory process, creating a strong and vibrant community. Stay tuned for more advocacy updates from the Alliance through our website: AllianceForCareAtHome.org In the meantime, are you ready to learn how this election may impact your organization and the care your deliver? Join tomorrow’s 2024 Post-Election Analysis webinar hosted by Axxess and featuring Steve Landers MD, MPH, CEO for the Alliance. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eGZA7e5K #StrongerTogether #CAHM

Check out our latest blog post guest authored by Strategic Partner, CareXM! Dr. Kathleen Benton of Hospice Savannah, Inc. is redefining end-of-life care with the help of CareXM's patient engagement tools. In just two months they have: ✅ Improved patient and family satisfaction scores from 75.2% to 93% ✅Improved the ability to get timely help rating from 60.7% to 92.1% ✅Increased patient touchpoints and the ability to respond faster to patient needs "One lost touchpoint can be the difference between life-saving care and a missed opportunity." - Dr. Kathleen Benton Read more about their innovative approach to enhancing patient and family experiences: https://lnkd.in/dmEDsN34 #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCommunication #Triage #Transformation #CAHM #StrongerTogether

As we approach Veterans Day, an annual day of remembrance to honor the service and sacrifices of all US Veterans, the Alliance is hosting several trainings and events to improve care-at-home providers’ service to Veteran patients. Providing high-quality care to Veteran patients requires maintaining knowledge of the unique factors that impact Veterans’ health and well-being. Sign up today to participate in an upcoming virtual event:  ✅ November 6 | WHV and Opus Peace Webinar | Bereavement Support for Veterans and Their Loved Ones: https://lnkd.in/gtxQ62Je     ✅ November 6 | Bereavement Professional Community Chat | Supporting Veterans: https://lnkd.in/gjU5M8ki   ✅ November 18 | EOL Doulas Community Chat | Interview with a Doula: Supporting Veterans: https://lnkd.in/g-CugGsU   Unable to attend these events? The We Honor Veterans Resource Library contains a comprehensive selection of pre-recorded webinars on providing care to Veterans at the end of life. https://lnkd.in/gYrCssiX  

This week is Palliative and Advanced Care Week! Palliative care provides an extra layer of support for patients and their families. It helps patients have a higher quality of life while receiving treatment for serious illness. Palliative care also helps patients’ doctors talk to one another, promoting coordinated care that optimizes the patient experience. At any stage of serious illness, palliative care can help. Learn more about palliative care: https://lnkd.in/ddGMH89v #PalliativeCare #CAHM #StrongerTogether 

Today is National Family Caregiver Day! The Alliance is excited to join this longstanding day of celebration as National Care at Home Month celebrates and supports paid and unpaid caregivers, building on the existing work of National Family Caregivers Month by the Caregiver Action Network, among others. National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Celebrating family caregivers enables all of us to: ◻ Raise awareness of family caregiver issues ◻ Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers ◻ Educate family caregivers about self-identification ◻ Increase support for family caregivers ◻ Reduce feelings of isolation Thank you to the many millions of caregivers nationwide who make professional home care possible. The Alliance will increase its focus on advocacy on behalf of paid and unpaid caregivers in the months and years ahead! #StrongerTogether #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth 

National Care at Home Month is officially here! 🏡 The Alliance is excited to introduce a new month of recognition, celebration, and storytelling created to honor our collective community of providers: National Care at Home Month (https://lnkd.in/evm-JzGT). This month celebrates many types of home care, and we are paying special attention to different types of care at different points in November: 🔹National Family Caregiver’s Day – November 1, 2024 🔹Palliative and Advanced Care Week – November 4-8, 2024 🔹Hospice Week – November 11-15, 2024 🔹Home Health Week – November 18-22, 2024 🔹Private Duty Home Care Week – November 25-29, 2024 Join us in celebration throughout November! Follow along on our social channels, participate on yours – individually or organizationally, and start preparing now to drive change on Social Media Action Day (November 21). More to come! #StrongerTogether Members, be sure you’re using the Alliance’s suite of resources to help you celebrate #CAHM: https://lnkd.in/e4-3hHeF