Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

🎉 The Countdown Is On! 🎉

Next Wednesday, July 1, 2026, nominations officially open for the 2026 GHPCO Quality Awards!

Do you know an individual, team, or organization that exemplifies excellence in hospice and palliative care? This is your opportunity to recognize those who are making a meaningful difference for patients, families, and communities across Georgia.

As Paula Sanders, CEO of GHPCO, notes, these awards recognize those who exemplify integrity, accountability, and the highest standards of hospice and palliative care while helping ensure quality remains at the forefront of healthcare in Georgia.

📅 Nominations Open: July 1, 2026
👥 Eligibility: Open exclusively to GHPCO members
🔗 Learn More by logging into the Info Hub:
https://business.ghpco.org/MIC/Login

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📢 Free Webinar for Hospice Professionals!

GHPCO, in partnership with our Premium Affiliate Member BUDS Technology (Akssi™), invites you to join:

CMS Hospice Moratorium: What It Means for Established Hospice Providers

📅 July 14, 2026 | 🕛 12:00 PM ET

Learn what the CMS hospice moratorium means for providers, emerging audit risks, and practical steps to strengthen compliance and audit readiness.

✅ Free to attend
✅ Open to all
✅ RSVP to receive the registration link and recording

RSVP Here:
https://business.ghpco.org/ap/Events/Register/jKFzJy2UZCkCE

⏰ Only One Month Left to Save!

Register for the 2026 GHPCO LEAP Summit by July 17 to lock in Regular Registration rates before prices increase.

Looking for even more professional growth? Enroll in the GHPCO Leadership Academy and receive:
✨ Admission to LEAP 2026
✨ Admission to the 2027 Annual Clinical & Leadership Conference
✨ A year-long leadership development experience

Invest in your future and join leaders from across hospice and palliative care.

🔗 Register for LEAP today:
https://www.ghpco.org/event-photo-gallery/ghpco-summer-leadership-conference-copy/

🔗 Register for GHPCO's Leadership Academy:
https://www.ghpco.org/ghpco-leadership-academy-2026-2027/

🏆 Nominations for GHPCO's Georgia Hospice of the Year Award open July 1!

As GHPCO's highest organizational honor, this award recognizes a hospice provider that demonstrates excellence in patient care, quality outcomes, leadership, innovation, and community impact.

📅 Nominations Open: July 1, 2026
📅 Nominations Close: August 20, 2026
🏆 Winner Announced: February 2027

Who will you nominate?



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Save the Date!

Join palliative care professionals from across the region for the Forging the Future of Palliative Care Summit 2026 hosted by UAB.

🗓️ August 26–29, 2026
📍 The Lodge at Gulf State Park | Gulf Shores, AL

This annual summit brings together healthcare professionals, leaders, and advocates dedicated to advancing palliative care through innovation, collaboration, education, and best practices.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of palliative care.

Register Below:
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💙🧡 Happy National CNA Week! 🧡💙

June 11–17 marks National Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Week, and this year's theme, "We're Unbelievable," couldn't be more fitting.

At GHPCO, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible CNAs who provide compassionate care, comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families every day. Your dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of those you serve.

Whether you're offering a reassuring smile, a helping hand, or compassionate care during life's most challenging moments, your work does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for all that you do. We celebrate you this week and every week!

We are incredibly proud to highlight this powerful talk by our very own Jamey Espina, past GHPCO Board Member, Education Committee leader, and Chief Development Officer at !

In this session, Jamey dives deep into the transformative impact of the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and CAPABLE models—showing how strategic innovation and compassionate community care can fundamentally elevate how we support seniors and patients aging in place.

As healthcare continues to evolve, understanding these progressive models is vital for current and emerging leaders across Georgia. Jamey’s unique expertise perfectly highlights the forward-thinking vision we champion here at GHPCO!

🎥 Tune in to hear his valuable insights on PACE & CAPABLE here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CZJiWXyeZE&t=342s&authuser=0)

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GHPCO is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2027 Annual Clinical & Leadership Conference! We're seeking engaging presentations on clinical care, leadership, compliance, AI, workforce challenges, palliative care, volunteer management, bereavement, and more. Proposals are due **July 24, 2026**.

Share your knowledge, inspire your peers, and help shape the future of hospice and palliative care.

Submit your proposal today:
https://www.ghpco.org/request-for-proposals-ghpco-2027-annual-clinical-leadership-conference/