New at CAPC: November 2019

Here at CAPC, we're constantly creating new products — and updating existing ones — to make sure that you have the best tools and technical assistance to do your job. We're excited to share the below updates with you:

This NEW toolkit includes tools and technical assistance that interdisciplinary teams can use to screen for, assess, document, and manage the palliative needs of patients and their caregivers. Teams can also find guidance on how to support team health, promote role clarity, and improve practice efficiency. Download

We've updated this toolkit with the following addition:

• Health Plan Options Checklist
  A list of best practices for improving health plan operations in support of members with serious illness. Download

We've updated this toolkit with the following addition:

• RVUs 101: For billing, including why RVUs exist, how they are calculated, and why they are important. Download

• The latest report on growth of hospital palliative care across the fifty states, gaps in access, and federal and state policy recommendations. Download
• If you'd like to purchase a copy, they are now available in the CAPC shop!

We've updated this toolkit with the following additions:

• Payment Quick Tips: Value-Based Payment Introduction
  An introduction to value-based payment and its implications for palliative care. Download
  
• Payment Quick Tips: Payment Partnerships
  An introduction to building partnerships that can financially support palliative care programs. Download
  
• Financial Analysis and Budgeting Tool for Community-Based Palliative Care
  Customizable workbook for community-based programs to create cost projections and key financial stats. Download
  
• Understanding Costs and Prices: Companion Guide for Financial Analysis and Budgeting Tool
  Qualitative explanation of budgeting and finding opportunities for cost-efficiency. Download
  

• CAPC Membership Guide for Palliative Care Leads
  We've updated our guide, which includes tips for maximizing CAPC membership value and engagement within your organization. Download