Hospice Care
Choosing a hospice care facility can be a difficult decision. We provide questions to ask your hospice provider to help you make the decision that's right for your family.
Palliative Care
For people with serious illnesses, palliative care providers can improve the quality of life for both your loved one and family. A team of doctors, nurse and other specialists work together to provide extra support.
What's New
COVID-19 Update: Get the latest news from Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association on COVID-19 guidelines, training and information.
Upcoming Events
Enhance your Understanding of Hospice A (admit) to DC (discharge) Webinar
January 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amUnderstanding Recent Regulatory Changes for Hospice Providers Webinar
February 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 amHeart of Hospice Virtual Awards
March 11
Welcome to Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association (MHPCA)
Upcoming Training
Enhance your Understanding of Hospice A (admit) to DC (discharge) Webinar
January 20, 2021 10am-11:30am CT via Zoom
Understanding Recent Regulatory Changes for Hospice Providers Webinar
February 16, 2021 10am-11:30am CT via Zoom This educational activity is jointly provided by AXIS Medical Education and Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association
What's Happening
Notice to Submit Comments for State of Missouri Hospice Rule
Anyone may file a statement in support of or in opposition to this proposed amendment with Lisa Coots, Administrator, Bureau of Home Care and Rehabilitative Standards, Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102 or at Lisa.Coots@health.mo.gov. To be considered, comments must be received within…
Coroner Bill
Governor Signs Coroner Bill Into Law COLUMBIA — On Monday, July 6, 2020 Governor Mike Parson signed HB 2046. Inside the omnibus bill was coroner training reform Jay Minor’s been working toward for years. Minor has been fighting for justice for his son, Jayke, who died in 2011. A 2018 KOMU Target 8 Investigation detailed a…
AGG Hospice CMS Quarterly Report
CMS Announces Hospice Flexibilities to Fight COVID-19 CMS has announced a series of temporary regulatory waivers and new rules to provide hospice providers with flexibility to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goals of these actions are to expand the healthcare system workforce; ensure adequate capacity in hospitals and health systems; increase access to telehealth…
