Getting from More to Enough: Leveraging Research, Policy, and Clinical Excellence to Grow Palliative Care
An article published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine discusses efforts to increase access to palliative care, highlighting progress made but also existing disparities. The article, written by CAPC's Brynn Bowman, MPA, and Diane E. Meier, MD, emphasizes the need for standardized payment mechanisms to support equitable access and highlights initiatives such as state legislation and health plan contracts. It also addresses the importance of ongoing advocacy, research, and quality improvement to advance palliative care.