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In a new Forbes article, NPHI founder & CEO Tom Koutsoumpas underscores the need to redefine hospice — not as a last resort, but as a profound opportunity for quality, dignified living until the very end of life.
Drawing from his own experience as a stage 3 melanoma survivor, Tom reflects on the ways hospice care uplifts not just patients, but also families and caregivers. He emphasizes that hospice is about helping people savor meaningful moments, whether it’s a family dinner, laughter with grandchildren, or a quiet evening at home.
The article also highlights the innovations transforming hospice — from telehealth and virtual care to tools that expand access and reduce disparities. At its core, Tom stresses, hospice must remain grounded in equity, compassion, and the commitment to care for every person, regardless of circumstance. Hospice should never be seen as surrender, but as “life-affirming.”
As Tom so powerfully states:
“The goal of hospice is to make sure that patients and their families live to the fullest until the very end of life.”
