COVID-19 Resources for Hospice Physicians

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - released an updated Fact Sheet with guidance for hospices concerning COVID-19.

American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) - provides resources related to telehealth, self care, and ethics.

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) - has a toolkit and online courses designed to help hospice & palliative physicians.

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) - offers COVID-19 email updates, free webinars, and hospice legislative information.

The National Coalition for Hospice & Palliative Care - provides several resources for hospice physicians and leaders, including free webinars.

HMDCB Statement re: COVID-19

The leadership of the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak throughout the United States and the world. We are committed to providing updates as necessary on this website, and encourage you to review the Centers of Disease Control’s (CDC’s) website for emerging changes as this outbreak continues.

2023 Updates

Last Updated: January 16, 2023

The leadership of the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board (HMDCB) is committed to providing updates on how any changes with COVID-19 will potentially impact HMDCB’s 2023 examination cycles. Leadership will continue to monitor the situation and determine if changes are needed to the 2023 initial and Continuing Certification Program cycles. We encourage you to check this page of our website for updates or contact HMDCB staff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 847-375-6740.

Thank you for your continued efforts to care for patients and your communities.