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HPCC Announces APHSW-C® Accreditation
On June 10, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) granted accreditation to the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center (HPCC) for demonstrating compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs for its Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker–Certified (APHSW-C®) program.
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Retirement of Virginia Marshall, HPNA, HPNF, HPCC Chief Executive Officer
With deep appreciation, gratitude, and bittersweet reflection, we announce the upcoming retirement of Virginia (Ginger) Marshall, MSN, ACNP-BC, ACHPN®, FPCN®, who will step down as chief executive officer (CEO) of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF), and the Hospice and Palliative Credentialling Center (HPCC) effective March 20, 2027.
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HPNA signs on to National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care comment letter on the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Proposed Rule
On June 1, the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care, of which HPNA is a member, sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) commenting on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Hospice Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements Proposed Rule.
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HPNA Signs onto Nursing Community Coalition Letter
HPNA signed on to NCC letter thanking Nursing Caucus leaders Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Rep. Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA) for introducing the “Nursing is a Professional Degree Act.
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Call for HPCC Board Public Member Applications
The HPCC Board of Directors is also looking to fill the Public Member(s) position on the 2027 HPCC Board of Directors.
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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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Q&A With Homes for Heroes Foundation Director Jay Flynn on Supporting HPNF’s Mission
The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) was honored to receive a generous $12,500 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation in support of hospice and palliative care nurses nationwide. To learn more about the inspiration behind this meaningful partnership, HPNF spoke with Foundation Director Jay Flynn about the organization’s commitment to supporting the HPNF mission and the compassionate nurses who provide expert care to patients and families every day.
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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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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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HPNF receives a $12,500 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation.
HPNF is honored to receive a $12,500 grant from the Homes for Heroes Foundation. Homes for Heroes has two parts: (1) Homes for Heroes, Inc., which provides real estate and other business savings to heroes, and (2) the Homes for Heroes Foundation which helps Heroes in dire need as it pertains to housing or emergency financial assistance.
