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This week, the House and Senate finally passed the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill.  The legislation contains critical items, including research funding and telehealth, that can be considered positive movement for the hospice and palliative care community.

Four Seasons is a nationally recognized, award-winning, nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider in Western North Carolina. Founded in 1979 by a group of local volunteers who wanted to make a difference in their community, Four Seasons began a legacy of dedication to quality end-of-life care to anyone in need.

HPCC is conducting Role Delineation Studies for the Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (ACHPN®), Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®), and Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (CHPLN®) certifications.

Share your expertise or unique role in hospice and/or palliative care by submitting a Specialty Spotlight. This is a great opportunity to highlight your specialty, showcase innovative practices, and help fellow members learn from your work.

The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) are pleased to announce the 2026 Board of Directors.

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) is proud to introduce the 2026 Board of Directors.

The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association is celebrating 40 years in 2026! This historic moment calls for a nostalgic walk down memory lane for HPNA members.

HPNA joined more than 100 organizations in urging administration leaders to address upcoming expiration of telehealth prescribing flexibilities.

HPNA’s Advocacy Toolkit is now available for download. This resource is a great way to get started with HPNA’s policy initiatives and advocate at the local, state, and national levels.

The designation of Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Fellow in Palliative Care Nursing (FPCN®) is bestowed upon HPNA members who have made significant contributions to HPNA, the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC), and/or the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF), while also impacting the field of hospice and palliative nursing. HPNA fellows are leading the way for the future of hospice and palliative nursing as clinicians, researchers, managers, and advocates. These individuals will be recognized in-person at the 2026 HPNA Annual Conference from May 7–8, 2026, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) congratulates the following individuals on being selected as 2026 Certificants of the Year, as well as the institution chosen as Employer of the Year. These individuals will be celebrated and recognized at the HPCC Certification Luncheon, taking place Friday, May 8, 2026 during the 2026 Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Annual Conference.

Congress passed legislation Wednesday to end the weeks-long government shutdown, funding the government through January 30, 2026, and reinstating telehealth flexibilities among other healthcare extenders. The final vote in the House was 222-209 with two Republicans opposed to the legislation and six Democrats voting for it, and the bill was signed into law soon after. The bill includes a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through January 30 and provides full fiscal year (FY) 2026 appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration. It also reinstates through the end of January all healthcare extenders, including: Medicare telehealth flexibilities, the Acute Hospital at Home waiver, Medicare-dependent hospital program, community health centers, prevention of Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) cuts, and low-income Medicare programs.

The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) congratulates the following individuals on being selected as 2026 HPNA Award recipients.