The Hospice Action Network is delighted to introduce Mark Slobodien, our new Director of Legislative Affairs. A message from Mark: “I am writing today to introduce myself to the hospice and palliative care community. My name is Mark Slobodien and I am the new Director of Legislative Affairs at the Hospice Action Network (HAN) and…
What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Hospice & Palliative Care? Since December 22nd, the Federal Government has been operating under a partial shutdown, making this the longest government shutdown in the history of the United States. The shutdown occurred when Congress and President Trump were unable to agree on an appropriations bill for fiscal…
What My Hospice means is different to each individual and family we serve. At Life Touch Hospice in Arkansas, it means connecting women coping with the loss of a loved one. As Medicare’s first coordinated care model, we must protect the Medicare Hospice Benefit for these ladies who gain so much from this annual event. In 2013,…