2020 Meet the NHPCO Board of Directors Message from Board Chair Greg Wood The Spring edition of our quarterly, NewsLine, gives me the opportunity to introduce the NHPCO board of directors with the hospice and palliative care community. This I do with great pride and I speak on behalf of the entire board when I say it is an honor to be working on your behalf. As I welcome new individuals to the NHPCO board of directors for 2020, I must also thank all of the existing members of our board for their dedication to the work of NHPCO, our many members across the country, and the communities that we serve. Ultimately, what drives and inspires us all to serve are the patients and family caregivers that benefit from the person- and family-centered care that hospice and community-based palliative care providers bring to all corners of this great nation. We should be proud that hospice provides care for 1.5 million Medicare beneficiaries every year, and their family caregivers...as well as individuals not covered by the Medicare benefit. Yet, we can never forget that work must continue to increase access to all those who need high-quality care. We cannot slow down in our effort and diligence to ensure people receive what they need and want while living until they die. It is up to us to continue this vital work so that today and the generations following us get our best. Through your dedication and support, NHPCO members can be assured that the work of our community is exemplary. I am honored to be serving with such distinguished colleagues and I thank you for this opportunity to be a part of the important work you do every single day. Greg Wood Board Chair 22 Newsline / Spring 2020 We cannot slow down in our effort and diligence to ensure people receive what they need and want while living until they die.