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BUILDING ALLIANCES THAT ENSURE THE BEST CARE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FACING THE END OF LIFE What is the Alliance for the Advancement of End of Life Care. In 2010 the Louisiana Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations LMHPCO Board of Directors foresaw evolving federal and state regulatory challenges and changes facing Louisiana and Mississippi hospice and palliative care providers. Consequently the Alliance for the Advancement for End of Life Care was established as part of a longterm strategic plan to ensure availability of these services to all citizens residing in our two states. The Alliance monitors the Mississippi Legislature Louisiana Legislature and Congressof any legislation that can effect hospice patients theproviders who care for them and the industry that supports our efforts to improve end of life care.