Hospice and Part D: How You Can Influence Hospice Policy

Thursday, April 30, 2015: 3:15 PM-4:15 PM
National Harbor 4/5 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center) - 3rd Floor
Primary Presenter:
Karen E. Davis , National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Alexandria, VA
Co-Presenter:
Judi Lund Person, MPH , Compliance and Regulatory Leadership, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Alexandria, VA
In 2014, the NHPCO Office of Health Policy relied on the contributions of the NHPCO membership to successfully launch a campaign against changes to Part D and hospice. In this session, learn how NHPCO and the Hospice Action Network (HAN) use provider participation to influence policy outcomes at CMS and on Capitol Hill, and why your program’s voice is invaluable!

Learning Objectives:
1. Detail the various functions within the NHPCO Office of Health Policy and HAN
2. Identify the various types of advocacy used to advance hospice policy
3. Describe how NHPCO uses member feedback to influence policy strategy and outcomes


CE/CME: Nurse, Physician and Social Worker
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