The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) asserts that clinicians have a responsibility and obligation to address hospice and palliative care public policy and regulatory issues. These issues impact the health-related quality of life of patients and caregivers living with serious illness across the lifespan. HPNA acts independently and with collaborating organizations through advocacy to address hospice and palliative care issues at the national, state, local, and regional levels. HPNA currently serves on the board of the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care; HPNA regularly works with other national coalitions in a collaborative environment. The following statements serve as HPNA’s guiding principles.
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State Ambassador Program
HPNA State Ambassadors are members with experience in hospice and palliative nursing who have the desire to learn about the policy-making process at the local, state, and federal levels. These individuals serve as a general resource for HPNA members regarding legislative and regulatory issues at the state level. They provide information about state/regional policy issues on a quarterly basis. HPNA State Ambassadors also disseminate information about national policy issues as directed by HPNA. Additionally, they encourage HPNA nurses at the state and local levels to participate in HPNA public policy activities.
Learn moreAdvocacy Action Center
HPNA has an Advocacy Action Center available with updates and resources.
Recent Activity
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HPNA Joins NCC Letter Thanking Sponsors of Workplace Violence Prevention Legislation
HPNA joined several organizations on a Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) letter thanking sponsors of workplace violence prevention legislation.
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National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care Requests Funding for Palliative Care Research
With more Americans living longer and facing complex health conditions, the need for high-quality palliative care has never been greater. In a move to strengthen the evidence base for serious illness care, the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care (NCHPC) submitted written testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee, urging continued support for a national palliative care research strategy.
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HPNA Comments on FY 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements Proposed Rule
HPNA provided comments on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Requirements proposed rule referenced above. Learn more