Advocacy

At the Alliance for the Advancement of End-of-Life Care, our mission is clear: to protect, promote, and enhance hospice and palliative care for families in Louisiana and Mississippi. We believe every family facing terminal illness, death, or grief deserves access to the highest quality care. By partnering with hospice providers, companies, and individuals, we amplify our advocacy efforts and ensure these critical services are preserved for generations to come.  

The work of the Alliance, along with the work of LMHPCO, allows us to defend and hold on to what we already have. It allows us to preserve and protect what is ours – and plan for our future as an industry.

Why Your Support Matters  
Advocacy is at the heart of what we do. In Baton Rouge, Jackson, and Washington, D.C., we work tirelessly to engage policymakers, ensuring hospice and palliative care remain a priority. Our efforts include legislative outreach, data analysis, and coalition-building to enhance awareness and improve access for patients and families. Your support enables us to:  

• Advocate for better policies that increase access to hospice and palliative care.

•  Protect the rights of providers and families against potential regulatory challenges.

• Promote innovative solutions for vulnerable populations, including veterans, incarcerated persons, and pediatric patients.  

Our Advocacy in Action  
The Alliance’s efforts include:

• Building coalitions to enhance care for veterans and incarcerated individuals.

• Expanding access to palliative care and advance care planning tools.

• Improving caregiver and bereavement support services.

• Ensuring patient safety during emergencies and natural disasters.

•  Advocating for pediatric concurrent care and earlier access to hospice services.  

• Louisiana Past Accomplishments

• Mississippi Past Accomplishments

Let’s make an impact together. For more information, visit the Alliance sections on the website or reach out to our state directors:  

• Elizabeth Duncan Harper (LA)

•  John Morgan Hughes (MS)

With your support, we’ll continue to advance end-of-life care and ensure every family experiences the compassion and dignity they deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions   Will LMHPCO continue its advocacy work? Absolutely. LMHPCO remains dedicated to regulatory compliance and public policy analysis. The Alliance strengthens these efforts by focusing on grassroots advocacy and legislative engagement to amplify the voice of the hospice community.   Will this increase membership dues? No. The Alliance is funded through donations from providers and industry partners, ensuring LMHPCO’s programs remain fully supported.   How can smaller organizations contribute? Every contribution counts—financial or otherwise. Smaller organizations can participate through grassroots advocacy efforts, helping us build a unified voice across the hospice community.   Why is this effort necessary now? The landscape of healthcare advocacy is evolving, and what worked in the past no longer meets today’s challenges. The Alliance ensures hospice and palliative care take their rightful place at the legislative table, strengthening the industry for the future.   Who sets the Alliance’s policy agenda? The LMHPCO Board of Directors guides the policy agenda, ensuring our focus remains on access, quality, and education—issues that matter to every provider, patient, and family.

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