A benefit that is primarily administered in the home, Hospice provides quality and compassionate end-of-life care to people facing life-limiting illnesses of all ages. There are approximately 1.4 million patients throughout the nation currently benefiting from hospice care. Largely funded by Medicare, hospice is acutely affected by any legislative changes to the benefits outlined in the Medicare payment structure The Hospice Action Network (HAN) works diligently to stay informed about and educate Congress on the impact of these policies on their constituents at home. HAN is comprised of NHPCO Public Policy staff, professional hospice advocates and the 60,000+ Hospice Advocates representing every state and territory in the U.S.

Hospice Advocacy Newsroom.The Hospice Advocacy movement is growing by leaps and bounds throughout the nation. Hospice Advocates are paying close attention to legislation and policies that are affecting end-of-life care in their communities. In the news releases below you’ll get a glimpse of some recent policy issues impacting hospice and how the Hospice Action Network is responding to them. (Go to the Hospice Advocacy Newsroom...)

Hospice Advocacy Campaigns. Sometimes, the best way to reach Members of Congress and their staff is during those moments when they are catching up on the latest news from Capitol Hill, or when they’re just starting or ending their busy days. (See the Hospice Advocacy Campaigns...)