The Hospice Action Network (HAN) is a nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 2007 as the advocacy affiliate of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Its mission is to advocate for policies that ensure quality care for patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life situations. HAN operates as a 501(c)(4) organization and collaborates closely with NHPCO to advance public policy priorities through direct lobbying and grassroots advocacy.
HAN engages in various activities, including direct lobbying with Congress, empowering advocates through grassroots mobilization, and providing policy education. The organization tracks legislative developments and collaborates with national healthcare groups and state organizations to strengthen advocacy efforts. HAN offers resources such as advocacy toolkits and educational materials to support hospice and palliative care providers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in improving care access and quality.
