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HPNA Responds to CMS’ RFI on Palliative Care
On June 1, HPNA submitted a letter to CMS providing recommendations to better support palliative care providers and improve patient access to high-quality palliative care services.
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HPNA Statement on CMS Moratorium on New Hospices
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) was established 40 years ago, originally to support hospice nurses. As our membership grew and the needs of our communities changed, we expanded our support to include nurses working within the specialty of palliative care.
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HPNA Submits Testimony to Senate Appropriations
HPNA Joins 60 Nursing Community Coalition Members in Submitting Testimony to Senate Appropriations. Read more.
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HPNA signed on to a Nursing Community Coalition letter to Congress
HPNA signed on to a Nursing Community Coalition letter to Congress outlining federal policy priorities and underscoring the vital role of nurses. Read Letter.
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HPNA signed on to the Patient Quality of Life Coalition request letter and testimony to the House Appropriations Committee for palliative care research funding.
On April 28, HPNA signed on to the Patient Quality of Life Coalition request letter and testimony to the House Appropriations Committee for palliative care research funding.
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HPNA Signs on to the Nursing Community Coalition’s Testimony
HPNA recently signed on to the Nursing Community Coalition’s testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies outlining our Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations request for Title VIII nursing workforce development grants and the National Institutes for Nursing Research.
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Call for HPNA, HPNF, and HPCC Board Member Applications
HPNA, HPNF, and HPCC, three nonprofit boards, have agreed to streamline their recruitment efforts by adopting a single, unified application process. This collaborative approach is designed to make it easier for prospective board members to express interest, reduce duplication across organizations, and ensure a more efficient, equitable review of candidates. By working together, the boards aim to broaden their reach, attract diverse talent, and strengthen their collective impact in the community. Apply here.
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Advancing Value-Based Payment for People with Serious Illness to Align Financing with Quality: A Workshop
The U.S. health care system’s evolving transition to value-based payment presents unique challenges and opportunities for individuals with a serious illness who benefit from receiving coordinated care from an interdisciplinary team (e.g., doctors, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, physical therapists, nutritionists, and spiritual care experts). Read More.
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HPNA Signs Onto Two Nursing Community Coalition Letters
HPNA signed onto two Nursing Community Coalition letters, including the Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act and the FAAN Act.
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Government Funding Bill Passed This Week
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.
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Feature Your Work in HPNA’s New Specialty Spotlight Series
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.
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HPNA and HPNF Announce 2026 Board of Directors
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) are pleased to announce the 2026 Board of Directors.
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HPNA Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2026
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.
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HPNA endorses bill to address nursing faculty shortage, modernize nursing education
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) joined more than 50 organizations in endorsing the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act, which was introduced this week by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL).
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HPNA Urges Administration Leaders to Address Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities
HPNA joined more than 100 organizations in urging administration leaders to address upcoming expiration of telehealth prescribing flexibilities.
