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More than 59 million Americans provide care for an adult with a complex medical condition or disability, with another 4 millions caring for a child.

Low back pain is also included in the model.

New resource outlines how health systems can use Medicare’s Caregiver Training Services (CTS) codes to better support family caregivers, and more.

New national project shows how patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) can drive better, more patient-centered pediatric palliative care.

Online training boosted palliative care knowledge among nursing assistants, but gaps in cultural and ethical topics remain.

Study shows most hospitalized patients have access to palliative care, but for-profit hospitals remain a key barrier.

A new study offers a framework to help clinicians thoughtfully engage with humor in conversations with patients living with a serious illness.

A new study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management explores how pharmacist-led deprescribing can safely reduce long-term opioid use in outpatient palliative care for cancer patients.

Study finds seven key areas of concern that provider training can address to improve care for seriously ill LGBTQ+ patients and their partners.

Inpatient palliative care during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) improved quality of life, depression, and PTSD symptoms..

Researchers describe a cross-cultural forum where arts therapists shared insights to enhance collaboration, education, and clinical practice.

CMS’s 2026 proposed fee schedule introduces new Medicare payment model but offers limited new reimbursement for palliative care.

More than 59 million Americans provide care for an adult with a complex medical condition or disability, with another 4 millions caring for a child.

Programs recognized for efforts and innovation in palliative care.

Low back pain is also included in the model.