11/12/2026

LeadingAge Ohio Hospice Members Testify on HB 945; Show Your Support

LeadingAge Ohio hospice members Greg Vaughn of Shrivers Hospice and Cheryl Lampkowski-Sowle of Otterbein SeniorLife testified before the Ohio House Health Committee on Nov. 10 in support of House Bill 945, which seeks to strengthen hospice oversight, patient protections and accountability. Amendments to the bill are expected as lawmakers continue their work during the lame-duck session.

Members can show their support for strengthening hospice integrity in Ohio with the HB 945 Social Media Toolkit. Featuring ready-to-use graphics and captions focused on hospice quality, access, and accountability, members can easily tag their legislator on social media in support of advocacy efforts and bring awareness to why strengthening Ohio’s hospice program is needed. Additional resources are available on LeadingAge Ohio's Hospice Quality page.