Logan Hoover Recognized as a 2024 Hospice & Palliative Care Future Leader

For Immediate Release
July 18, 2024

(Alexandria, VA) - The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance is proud to announce that Logan Hoover, Vice President of Policy & Government Relations, has been named an honoree for the 2024 Hospice & Palliative Care Future Leaders, presented by the Aging Media Network.

A Future Leader is a high-performing individual, age 40 or younger, who is shaping the next decade of care delivery. This individual must be a passionate worker who mobilizes their vision into action and is an advocate for older adults and the committed professionals who ensure their well-being.

Hoover has shown exceptional leadership and dedication in hospice and palliative care. As NHPCO's VP of Policy & Government Relations, he's played a pivotal role in shaping policy and advocating for improved care standards and access to hospice and palliative services across the nation.

In his role, Hoover oversees NHPCO's legislative and regulatory priorities, working closely with policymakers and other external stakeholders to ensure that hospice and palliative care providers can deliver high-quality, person-centered care. He is also the Executive Director of the Hospice Action Network, where he spearheads initiatives to strengthen the industry's advocacy efforts.

"Logan's recognition as a leader in hospice and palliative care is a testament to his unwavering commitment to the field and his impactful work in policy and advocacy," said Ben Marcantonio, Interim CEO of NHPCO, and Chief Integration Officer for the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance. "His vision for the continuum of healthcare highlights his dedication to our members and the patients and families they serve."

Hoover's recent work includes addressing program integrity efforts, a key issue for the hospice community. His leadership in this area emphasizes his commitment to improving care quality and ensuring that vulnerable populations and protected from bad actors and able to receive the support they need. Prior to joining NHPCO, Hoover served as Legislative Director for former Congressman Tom Reed. He spearheaded the Congressman's leadership in hospice and palliative care on the House Committee on Ways & Means, including as lead Republican sponsor of the HOSPICE Act and the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act.

"It is an honor to be recognized amongst my peers. This acknowledgment underscores the importance of our collective mission to enhance quality and accessibility to serious illness and end-of-life care," said Hoover. "I am committed to continuing our advocacy efforts for policies that support patients and families during their most critical moments."

The Future Leaders program honors individuals making significant contributions to the hospice and palliative care industry, showing leadership and vision that will shape care delivery's future. Hoover's inclusion in this distinguished group underscores his influence and the positive changes he continues to drive within the field.

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About NHPCO and the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the nation's largest and oldest membership association for providers who care for people affected by serious and life-limiting illness. Our members deliver and expand access to high-quality, person-centered interdisciplinary care to millions of Americans. NHPCO is currently in the process of affiliating with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) into a new national organization.

The NAHC-NHPCO Alliance brings together two organizations with more than 90 years of combined experience serving providers of quality care in the home to form one new association. This historic alliance creates a national organization representing providers of home care, home health, hospice, and palliative care, forming the most powerful voice and resource the home care community has seen. The integration process underway is expected to continue through the beginning of 2025. While leadership explores a permanent name, the new organization is operating under the interim name of the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance. Find the latest on the NAHC and NHPCO websites.

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