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which was signed into law in 2020. Although I greatly
appreciate this recognition for my work on that
legislation, the grassroots advocacy and bipartisan
collaboration was the foundation for this law that will
ensure accountability for the safety and wellbeing of
hospice caregivers and those in their care. "
" We will always be an advocate
for hospice care and the quality
care and support they give to
families and their loved ones. At
the end of my mother's life, I
witnessed firsthand the
compassion of hospice care
professionals and was inspired to
become a hospice volunteer as my way of saying thank
you. We are honored that Hospice Action Network has
chosen to recognize us for our work and we commend
them in their efforts to expand access to hospice care
here in America, " Representative Tom Reed said.
" It's an honor to be recognized by
the National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization for
my work to provide seniors in
Nevada and across the country
better access to comprehensive
health services, including hospice
and palliative care, " Senator
Jacky Rosen said. " I will continue to lead on this issue and
look forward to partnering with the nation's hospice and
palliative care providers to make sure that America's
seniors receive the best care possible. "
" Our hospice and palliative care
workers take incredible care of
their patients and their families.
They provide kindness and
compassion during an exceedingly
difficult time. I am honored to be
recognized by the Hospice Action
Network and will continue to fight
for Americans facing serious or life-limiting illness in
Congress, " Representative Steve Scalise said.
" I am honored to receive the 2021
Hospice Action Network Angel
Award from the Hospice Action
Network, " Representative Mike
Thompson said. " As a member of
the Ways and Means Committee,
I have worked to pass legislation
that provides security and dignity
to hospice and palliative care patients. My wife, Janet, is
a former hospice nurse and I know well the difficulties
that families experience with loved ones facing serious
and terminal illness. I am committed to continuing these
efforts to support these patients and the brave health
care heroes who care for them. "
HAN and NHPCO are proud to
recognize these lawmakers.
We are thankful to these members of Congress for their leadership and support of hospice and
palliative care patients and their families who rely on person- and family-centered,
interdisciplinary care during their greatest time of need, " said Edo Banach, President and CEO
of NHPCO and HAN.
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