Contents 5 Message from Edo 16 NHPCO President and CEO Edo Banach shares thoughts on NHPCO's new branding and stresses the importance of our link to the past as we innovate for the future. 16 New Serious Illness Models from CMS NHPCO is working to help the provider community better understand opportunities that might be found in the new serious illness care models that have been announced by CMS. Volunteering 6 6 Our New Brand Our new branding was designed to more accurately reflect who we are as NHPCO, what we are doing, and why it matters to the field and, ultimately, those we serve. 10 10 Leaders and Advocates in Action In April, NHPCO and its affiliates welcomed nearly 1,500 hospice and palliative care professionals, advocates, and supporters to Washington, DC. Newsline shares some of the highlights from the week. 24 26 Palliative Care Spotlight 28 Pediatric Spotlight 30 EOL Doula Spotlight 32 New Regulatory Resources 33 Hospice Music Project 36 We Honor Veterans Newsline / Summer 2019 3