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Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Expire Following Missed Congressional Deadline

With no extension passed, federal telehealth policies have reverted to pre-pandemic rules, among other significant disruptions.

Commentary: Trust in Clinicians is Earned

Declining public trust in clinicians highlights the need for active listening, empathy, and strategies to address patient experiences.

Oprah Daily Says Palliative Care is the Health Care Model We All Deserve

CAPC's Diane E. Meier, MD, and other leaders interviewed by Oprah Daily to discuss the benefits of palliative care.

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Why Black, Hispanic, and Asian Patients Hesitate to Opt for Palliative Care

Qualitative study uncovers deep metaphors among patients, with results that can influence public messaging about the benefits of palliative care.

New: GeriPal Live! Episode Recorded at CAPC National Seminar 2025

Recorded live at CAPC National Seminar, a new GeriPal episode breaks down new research in palliative care with three special guests.

Pulse Check: Status Update on Pediatric Palliative Community-Based Coverage

Study finds uneven access to pediatric palliative care services nationwide, with growth in metropolitan areas but persistent gaps, workforce shortages, and funding challenges.

The Role of the Palliative Medicine and Supportive Oncology Advance Practice Provider (APP)

Oncology Nursing News highlights the vital role that APPs play a vital role in bringing palliative care into oncology clinics.

CAPC and the National Kidney Foundation Partner on The Case for Palliative Care in Kidney Care

New publication underscores how palliative care can improve outcomes for patients with advanced kidney disease.

CAPC Wins Five 2025 MarCom Awards

The MarCom awards recognize CAPC's work across five areas—CAPC National Seminar, Serious Illness Scorecard, the blog, CAPC Chronicles, and the new Pain Management unit.

Commentary: Trust in Clinicians is Earned

Declining public trust in clinicians highlights the need for active listening, empathy, and strategies to address patient experiences.

Parental Cancer Caregiving in Emerging and Young Adults: The Impact of Sibling Dynamics on the Caregiving Experience

Sibling communication and caregiving roles shape young adults’ relationships and coping, highlighting a need for supportive interventions.

Novel Coaching Intervention Builds Resilience and Hope in Adolescents and Young Adults with Advanced Cancer

A lay-coach program helps adolescents and young adults living with advanced cancer build resilience, hope, and engagement in their care.

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Expire Following Missed Congressional Deadline

With no extension passed, federal telehealth policies have reverted to pre-pandemic rules, among other significant disruptions.

CAPC Launches New Curriculum: Predicting and Minimizing Risks in Serious Illness

CAPC's new courses offer comprehensive training on identifying patients at risk for poor outcomes, supporting caregivers of people living with serious illness, and more.

Cost-Related Outcomes Associated with Documented Goals of Care Conversations

Documented goals-of-care conversations—when conducted with specialty palliative care—are associated with reduced costs and potential hospital savings.

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