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
2020 Midwest Regional Virtual Conference on Palliative and End of Life Care
October 1 - November 20Thanksgiving Holiday – Office Closed
November 26 - November 27Christmas Eve – Office Closed
December 23Christmas Day – Office Closed
December 25
Welcome to Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association (MHPCA)
Upcoming Training
2020 Midwest Regional Virtual Conference on Palliative and End of Life Care
Click here to be directed to the annual conference tab for registration.
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…
