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Valley Hospice receives $150,000 grant Your Ohio News; Press Release; 5/11/26 Valley Hospice recently received a $150,000 anonymous grant to support its Caring Connections Palliative Care Program, allowing the organization to expand care and support for patients and families across the region. “We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary gift. This $150,000 donation ensures that our growing community-based palliative care program can continue to meet the expanding needs of those we serve,” said Andrea Hale, Valley Hospice CEO. 

Children’s Minnesota establishes first endowed chair for pain, palliative care and integrative medicine program BusinessWire, Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN; Press Release; 5/7/26 Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce a new investment in easing pain and improving comfort for children facing serious illness. Thanks to a generous $2 million gift from the Hanson family, the health system has established its first endowed chair dedicated to pediatric pain, palliative care and integrative medicine. Kris Catrine, MD, medical director of Children’s Minnesota’s pain, palliative care and integrative medicine (PPCIM) program, has been named the inaugural holder of the Hanson Family Endowed Chair in Pain, Palliative Care and Integrative Medicine.

Southcoast Health event raises over $230,000 for hospice The Herald News, Fall River, MA; by Beth McDermott; 5/7/26 Southcoast Health's annual Light the Way event raised more than $230,000 for Southcoast Health at Home's Compassion Fund, according to a community announcement. The event, held April 29 at the Century House in Acushnet, brought together community members, donors and caregivers to support Southcoast Health at Home's Compassion Fund.

NPHI and C-TAC launch work on a federal community-based model to expand earlier, in-home support for patients nationwideNational Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation, Washington, DC; Press Release; 5/7/26The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) and the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), publicly announced today (5/7) their commitment to developing a federal fee-for-service community-based palliative care model aimed at expanding access to care across the United States. This initiative builds on longstanding work across the field to expand access to palliative care, particularly as its use has grown in hospital settings over time. ... Gaps in consistent data and evidence have also made it more difficult to fully demonstrate the impact of earlier, community-based interventions. Through this partnership, NPHI and C-TAC are working to address these challenges by advancing a more sustainable, evidence-driven model for care delivery.

NPHI concludes record-setting 2026 Summit “Quality in Action” in Chicago National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), Chicago, IL; Press Release; 5/2/26 The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the national voice for nonprofit hospice and advanced illness care, has concluded its 2026 Summit, Quality in Action, at the Chicago Marriott Marquis — marking the largest gathering in the organization’s history. Over three days, nonprofit hospice and advanced illness care leaders from across the country came together around a shared commitment to Quality in Action. The Summit created space for candid discussion and practical exchange, with a clear focus on how nonprofit hospice and advanced illness providers will continue to lead in delivering high-quality, community-based care for patients and their families.

Healthcare leaders break down hospice reform, Medicare & quality care | part one Teleios Collaborative Network (TCN); podcast hosted by Chris Comeaux with Tom Koutsoumpas and Carole Fisher; 5/6/26 In Part One of Healthcare Leaders Break Down Hospice Reform, Medicare & Quality Care, Chris Comeaux sits down with nationally respected healthcare leaders Tom Koutsoumpas, Founder & CEO of NPHI and Carole Fisher, President of NPHI to explore the evolving future of hospice, palliative care, Medicare oversight, and the growing demand for quality-driven, compassionate healthcare leadership. Together, they unpack the growing challenges facing end-of-life care — from fraud and benefit manipulation to the urgent need for quality transparency and authentic patient-centered care.

How a Sacramento hospice home brings ‘dignity and compassion’ to people experiencing homelessness Capradio, Sacramento, CA; by Sarit Laschinsky and Vicki Gonzalez; 5/1/26 Homelessness is an enduring crisis, both in Sacramento and across California. Local, state and federal officials have poured in billions of dollars to address these issues, but often those who are most vulnerable are left with few resources. This is especially true for people who are living on the streets with a terminal illness, many of whom are seeking care and stability as they navigate a complicated and emotional process. For the past year, a facility in South Natomas has been helping them live out their final days with dignity and respect. Joshua’s House is the first hospice providing end-of-life care to people experiencing homelessness on the West Coast.

Hospice of Wichita Falls partners to protect against hospice fraud KFDX/KJTL News, TexomasHomePage.com, Wichita Falls, TX; by Angel Owens; 5/1/26 As concerns over hospice fraud continue to grow across Texas and the nation, Hospice of Wichita Falls is taking a strong and public stance against unethical practices that threaten patients and undermine trust in end-of-life care. The nonprofit organization is reaffirming its commitment to compassionate, ethical hospice services while partnering with state and national organizations to strengthen accountability across the industry. For over four decades, the organization has served the Wichita Falls community as a nonprofit, community-based provider dedicated to supporting patients and families through one of life’s most vulnerable and sacred seasons.

A new light for Community Hospice The Daily Independent, Ashland, KY; by Staff; 5/1/26 Ashland Community Hospice announced Thursday it has rebranded, with a focus on a new logo. The new design is meant to reflect the organization’s deep roots in the community and its continued commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Community Hospice CEO Rod Hieneman said the rebrand is not a reinvention, but an evolution. ... Hieneman said, “Our goal was to honor our legacy while introducing a more modern, approachable look that reflects who we are today and where we are going. With new projects on the horizon, this transition is coming at just the right time.”

2026 Fashion Fling raises funds for Hospice Brazos Valley [and speech about fraud] The Fayette County Record, La Grange, TX; by News Staff; 4/20/26 Hospice Brazos Valley presented “Fashion Fling 2026” at a new location this year – the KC Hall in La Grange – on Saturday, April 18. About 275 ladies (along with a few gentlemen) attended the event. ... During the event, Hospice Brazos Valley CEO Lisa Mc-Nair delivered a speech: ... "“I had the opportunity last week to testify in front of the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee, charged with protecting taxpayer funds by preventing fraud and abuse. ... There are 1,366 hospices currently operating in Texas, which is a 98.5% increase since Jan 1, 2020. These new hospices are not rolling into to town to provide excellent hospice care; they are opening up to find ways to fraudulently bill Medicare for services. ... I am proud to tell you that ... we are one of only 24 hospices in the entire state of Texas out of the 1,366 licensed hospices, with a 5-star rating. We are in the top 1.7% of all Texas Hospices and in the top 2% in the entire nation."

U.S. hospice market size to reach $45.3 billion by 2033 Grand View Research; April 2026 The U.S. hospice market size is estimated to reach USD 45.3 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 4.8% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. 

Butterfly Release brings solace after loss Pahrump Valley Times; by Robin Hebrock; 4/29/26 Butterflies carry many meanings and their symbolism of both transformation and hope is something that Nathan Adelson Hospice draws inspiration from each year as it hosts its annual Celebration of Life – Live Butterfly Release. A chance for community members to come together in honor of the husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, siblings and friends who are no longer in this world, the 2026 Pahrump Live Butterfly Release took place on Sunday, April 19 at the Calvada Eye. ... In addition to their patients who have passed, Nathan Adelson officials were also honoring three of their own, Dr. William Craig, Stan Cuaresma and Vivian McCuneo.

Hosparus Health thrift store opens in Louisville to support hospice WHAS-11 ABC News; Louisville, KY; by whas11.com; 4/26/26 Hosparus Health is opening a thrift store in Louisville. Donations and sales will help fund hospice and end-of-life care across Kentucky and Indiana.