National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) was founded in 1978 as a charitable organization advocating for the needs of people facing life-limiting illness. Today, NHPCO is the world’s largest and most innovative national membership organization devoted exclusively to promoting access to hospice and palliative care and to maintaining quality care for persons facing the end of life and their families. Learn more about NHPCO.
Membership by the Numbers
- NHPCO represents approximately 80% percent of hospices nationwide.
- NHPCO maintains a 90 percent member retention rate even as membership among new providers continues to grow.
- NHPCO estimates that over 1.45 million patients were served by hospice in 2008 — an increase of more than 700,000 people since 2000.
- NHPCO estimates that 80 percent of hospice patients and families are cared for by an NHPCO member annually.
NHPCO's Categories of Membership
NHPCO membership, at its core, is about connecting you and your organization with the national and international end-of-life care community. Become a member today and join us in our mission to lead and mobilize social change for improved care at the end of life. Below is a list of the five categories of membership NHPCO has to offer. Click on learn more to read about the exciting benefits.
Organizational Membership
- Provider Members
Organizations that provide a hospice and/or palliative care program of care as well as subscribe to the NHPCO mission, vision and standards. Provider members are voting members. Learn more...
Renewing your membership?
Provider Memberships paying less than $7000 in dues in 2010 can now renew online with a credit card, click here to submit your 2010 Provider renewal!
Click here to log-in and update your status for 2010.
- Associate Members
Organizations that provide a service to hospices and/or palliative care professionals or support the hospice and/or palliative care mission, vision, and standards for program of care.
Examples of Associate Members are: consultants, insurance/risk management firms, legal services, medical supply companies, pharmaceutical organizations, software vendors, Disease Management Organizations, DME (Durable Medical Equipment), Health Insurance Plans, staffing agency/services, foundations, home health agencies, religious organizations, grief and bereavement center and grief and bereavement centers. Learn more...
- State Hospice Organizations
State-based trade/advocacy organization that subscribes to NHPCO's mission, vision and standards, represents a majority of the current NHPCO Provider members of the state, and has at least three (3) NHPCO Provider Members in its membership ranks. Becoming an NHPCO State Hospice member does not guarantee membership into Council of States. View a roster of the State Hospice & Palliative Care Organizations' Contact Information.
- International eAffiliate Members
International eAffiliate membership is designed specifically for overseas programs, organizations or individuals supportive of hospice and/or palliative care. Learn more.
Want to sponsor an overseas program? Learn about the Ambassador Program.
Individual Membership for Professionals and Volunteers
- National Council of Hospice and Palliative Professionals (NCHPP)
Professionals working, studying, or volunteering in the hospice/palliative care industry. This membership is complimentary for employees and volunteers of member organizations. Learn more...
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If you have questions regarding membership benefits or need assistance in calculating your dues, please contact NHPCO's Member Service Center: 800/646-6460 or e-mail us at memberservice@nhpco.org.
