HJAR Nov/Dec 2019

14 NOV / DEC 2019 I  HEALTHCARE JOURNAL OF ARKANSAS   Q&A Lisa Vaden joined HPCAA six years ago as executive director, previously serving on their board of directors and education and planning committee. In the provider world, she has nine years of hospice experience and 11 years of home health experience in administrative and educator roles. Lisa currently serves as a member of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Council of States Steering Committee and Professional Education Committee, where she works to promote and enhance quality end-of-life care through state and national activities. In 2017, Lisa was appointed to Arkansas’ Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Task Force by the Governor Asa Hutchinson. Hospice and Palliative Care Q & A with Lisa Vaden Executive Director, Hospice & Palliative Care Association of Arkansas (HPCAA)