National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation

02/20/2026

On National Caregivers Day, we recognize and thank all caregivers — family members, friends, and the dedicated professionals who support patients every day.

Caregivers are central to the work our members do. Whether at home or at the bedside, they manage medications and appointments, provide comfort and advocacy, and offer steady emotional support during life’s most meaningful and complex moments.

Across our nonprofit hospice and serious illness care community, we see firsthand how family caregivers and professional caregivers — nurses, aides, CNAs, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members — together shape the patient and family experience. Their skill and presence make high-quality, person-centered care possible.

To caregivers everywhere, thank you for the commitment you bring to this work each day.

02/19/2026

Our Celebration Dinner at the NPHI Summit is made possible thanks to Concergix!

Concergix partners with hospice and home health organizations to support revenue cycle management, billing optimization, and financial performance, helping providers strengthen operations while staying focused on delivering quality care.

Thank you, Concergix, for sponsoring our Celebration Dinner and supporting our Summit.

Learn more: https://concergix.com/

Learn more about the Summit and register here: https://summit.nphihealth.org/

02/19/2026

We’re gathering virtually for our Winter Leadership Meeting today, where NPHI members will engage in discussion on key policy, regulatory, and industry developments shaping the year ahead.

Some key topics include:

✅ The upcoming Congressional outlook and key federal priorities

✅ Anticipated Medicaid changes and their downstream impact on serious illness providers

✅ The intersection of Private Equity and hospice care nationwide

✅ Understanding the new CMMI LEAD Model

✅ Compliance and regulatory hot topics, including HOPE and evolving quality measures

The Winter Leadership Meeting provides an important opportunity for members to hear firsthand about developments shaping the federal landscape and to better understand how these changes impact the work they do. It also serves as a valuable forum for maintaining strategic alignment, ensuring our collective efforts remain informed, coordinated, and forward-looking.

02/17/2026

Low-sodium meals can help reduce swelling and shortness of breath. Focusing on fresh foods and limiting processed or canned items when possible can make a meaningful difference.

This tip is just one of many included in our Patient & Caregiver Cardiac Resource Guide, developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association. The guide offers practical caregiving insights designed to support comfort and quality of life at home. Small changes in the kitchen — and beyond — can support daily comfort.

Caring for a loved one with advanced heart disease? Explore our free guide: https://www.nphihealth.org/cardiac/

02/17/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧, 𝐃𝐂-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭?

NPHI is hiring an Education & Quality Coordinator to help build and grow national learning programs that strengthen the work of 125+ nonprofit, community-based serious illness care providers serving patients and families across the country.

This role supports certificate programs, continuing education, and quality initiatives that influence care delivery across the country.

Full-time | competitive salary + benefits | hybrid/remote in DC

Ready to make an impact through education?

Apply now: https://www.nphihealth.org/job/education-quality-coordinator-grant-funded-full-time/

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02/12/2026

Carolina Caring is elevating cardiac care this American Heart Month, expanding support for individuals living with serious heart illness through specialized, compassionate care.

In partnership with NPHI, their Advanced Cardiac Care program provides tailored support to patients with chronic heart conditions.

Our members are always looking for ways to strengthen care, and the Advanced Care Resources are designed to support that work by providing guidance that helps teams expand access to high-quality care for patients and families.

Read more:
https://www.carolinacaring.org/news/this-american-heart-month-carolina-caring-elevates-cardiac-care-for-serious-illness/

Access our resources here: https://www.nphihealth.org/cardiac/

NEWTON, NC—February is American Heart Month, a national effort to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. As of

02/12/2026

On January 15, members of the NPHI team traveled to Wi******er, Virginia to spend the day with our member, Blue Ridge Care. Our team joined from Washington, D.C. and across the country to be on the ground with the teams delivering care every day — walking the inpatient unit, meeting staff, listening closely, and learning how services are designed and experienced in their community.

What we saw at Blue Ridge Care was a deep commitment to quality, compassion, and accountability. These visits matter. They keep our national policy and advocacy work rooted in the lived realities of nonprofit providers and the patients and families they serve.

Take a few minutes to read about our experience ⬇️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/care-rooted-community-on-the-ground-visit-blue-ridge-nphihealth-kplke/?trackingId=LVEkgwaaRB%2BFopOW1j38%2Bw%3D%3D

02/11/2026

We're pleased to welcome OSHN as the Nametag sponsor at our 2026 Summit: Quality in Action

OSHN offers a portfolio of services that allow its members to reduce operational cost, provide professional development for staff, and improve the quality of care in their community. They also happen to manage NPHI's Group Purchasing Network - helping bring reduced pricing on goods and services to NPHI members through collective purchasing power.

Learn more about them: https://oshn.org/

Learn more about our Summit and register: https://summit.nphihealth.org/

02/09/2026

We’re pleased to recognize KanTime Software as a sponsor of our upcoming Summit.

KanTime supports hospice and home health organizations by streamlining key functions, from patient intake and scheduling to billing and payments, helping teams stay focused on delivering quality care.

Thank you, KanTime Software, for being a sponsor at our Summit.

Learn more: https://kantime.com/

02/09/2026

Cardiac Care Tip: Track weight daily.

A sudden weight gain can be a sign of fluid buildup. Weighing at the same time each morning helps spot changes early.

A gain of 2 pounds overnight or 3 pounds in one week should be reported to the care team.

Developed with guidance from NPHI member subject matter experts, our Cardiac Patient & Caregiver Resource Guide includes practical tips like this and more to help caregivers support their loved ones at home.

https://www.nphihealth.org/cardiac/

02/06/2026

Community Hospice & Palliative Care has launched a new Advanced Cardiac Care Program to support people living with advanced heart disease.

The program focuses on individualized, in-home care that prioritizes symptom management, emotional support, and quality of life, helping patients avoid repeated hospitalizations and remain at home with the support they need.

The Advanced Cardiac Care Program was originally created by NPHI and the American Heart Association. We're so thrilled to see our members developing this program to bring the best quality cardiac care to patients across the country.

Learn more: https://ehospice.com/usa_posts/community-hospice-palliative-care-launches-advanced-cardiac-care-program/

to Support Heart Patients at Home. February 3, 2026 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Community Hospice & Palliative Care, in collaboration with the American Heart A

02/06/2026

Last month, NPHI organized a site visit for Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to tour Nathan Adelson Hospice and meet with care teams and leadership.

Dr. Oz sat down with senior leaders including the NPHI team to discuss efforts to protect patients and strengthen hospice program integrity.

Watch the video to hear Dr. Oz share why cracking down on hospice fraud—while supporting mission-driven providers—matters. ▶️