WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Partnership for Healthcare
and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) opened its highly anticipated Annual
Summit in Kansas City, Missouri,
gathering the leaders of the nation's highest-quality hospice and
palliative care providers. Themed 'Innovative Strategies to
Transform Care,' this summit pledges to spark dynamic discussions,
cultivate collaboration, and catalyze pioneering solutions, all
aimed at revolutionizing the landscape of patient-centered
care.
This morning, attendees were inspired by the captivating keynote
address delivered by Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy – the nation's leading
advocate for mental health. He urged attendees to continue making
mental health a priority in healthcare delivery, and applauded them
for their dedication to addressing the interdisciplinary needs of
patients, including their mental and spiritual well-being,
alongside their physical health.
During the Summit, attendees will be addressed by three key
leaders from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
– Dr. Meena Seshamani, Director of the Center for Medicare,
Ellen Lukens, Deputy Director of the
CMS Innovation Center, and Aditi Mallick, M.D., Acting Director of
the CMS Office of Minority Health. Each of these leaders' insights
is critical in shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
In a monumental moment this morning, the NPHI Healthcare in
Action Innovation Award is being presented to the American Lung
Association, recognizing "over 120 years of innovative and
outstanding contributions to enhancing lung health."
Accepting this prestigious accolade on behalf of the Lung
Association is its CEO, Harold
Wimmer, whose reflections are anticipated to resonate deeply
with attendees.
Adding to the summit's significance is the introduction of an
inaugural Summit Celebration on Thursday evening, providing a
platform to honor the dedication of members and their outstanding
achievements. Guests will be entertained by Dr. Ricardo
Rosenkranz, the globally acclaimed magician, and the award-winning
actor Eric Stonestreet of Modern
Family. The evening will feature the presentation of three new
awards, underscoring NPHI's commitment to recognizing excellence
and innovation within the hospice community.
Throughout the summit, attendees will engage in dynamic breakout
sessions, fostering the exchange of best practices and catalyzing
advancements in patient-centered care. This collective effort
promises to elevate the standard of care delivery across the NPHI
footprint nationwide and enhance the quality of life for
individuals facing end-of-life challenges.
"NPHI is proud to welcome the leaders of this nation's
highest-quality hospice and palliative care providers to our Annual
Summit," stated Tom
Koutsoumpas, NPHI CEO. "Together, we are committed to
charting a course towards transformative care strategies that will
positively impact the care of millions of patients and families
across the entire healthcare system."
Carole Fisher, President of NPHI,
emphasized, "The caliber of speakers lined up for this year's
Summit is exceptional and promises to resonate deeply within our
community. Their expertise and insights will undoubtedly spark
innovation and drive positive change in our field. Importantly,
these advancements will translate into tangible benefits for the
patients and families our members serve."
NPHI looks forward to collaborating closely with its members
this week and driving the national conversation to advance
high-quality, community-based, serious illness care to patients
throughout the nation. If you are supporting a loved one in need of
high-quality hospice or palliative care and would like to connect
with a trusted community-based provider, please visit
www.hospiceinnovations.org or call 844-GET-NPHI (438-6744).
For more information about NPHI, visit
hospiceinnovations.org. For interviews with NPHI leadership,
contact Matt Wilkinson at
mwilkinson@hospiceinnovations.org
The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice
Innovation (NPHI) is a membership organization comprising
100+ not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative
care providers. These members are dedicated to ensuring patients
and their families have access to care that reflects their
individual goals, values, and preferences. Representing providers
from 37 states and the District of
Columbia, NPHI and its members help design more innovative
and effective models of care, advocate for comprehensive and
community-integrated care customized to meet each person's unique
needs, and build collaboration between national thought leaders,
decision-makers, and other healthcare stakeholders to improve
hospice care. Learn more about NPHI at hospiceinnovations.org.
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