Hospices have grown increasingly concerned that evolving federal policy regarding LGBTQ+ populations may have a range of negative impacts on end-of-life outcomes and access.

A host of regulatory evolutions have taken place under the Trump administration related to transgender rights and gender-affirming policies.

The potential challenges of the current regulatory landscape should not dictate how and where any individual dies, according to California-based YoloCares CEO Craig Dresang. Hospice providers need a firm understanding of the changes to federal laws and how they impact care delivery and operations, Dresang stated. […]