The right care, in the right place, at the right time. Founded in 1980, the Illinois Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (IL-HPCO) is committed to promoting and enhancing end-of-life care in the state of Illinois, through education, advocacy, technical and supportive services. Our mission is to expand access to exceptional palliative care and hospice for patients and families coping with serious illness all the way through to the end-of-life experience.