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CAPC CEO Brynn Bowman: Palliative Care a Fundamental Shift in Health System
Palliative Care News spoke with Brynn Bowman, MPA about the current state of palliative care and how CAPC is engaged in the field.
AHA's Circle of Life Award Application Period Open
Circle of Life Award application due by July 10, 2023.
A Lifetime of Racism Makes Alzheimer’s More Common in Black Americans
The Associated Press article examines health disparities experienced by Black Americans.
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Why Palliative Care Offerings Can Be A Differentiator For Home Health Providers
Home Health Care News article discusses the reimbursement landscape for palliative care.
AHA's Circle of Life Award Application Period Open
Circle of Life Award application due by July 10, 2023.
CAPC CEO Brynn Bowman: Palliative Care a Fundamental Shift in Health System
Palliative Care News spoke with Brynn Bowman, MPA about the current state of palliative care and how CAPC is engaged in the field.
A Lifetime of Racism Makes Alzheimer’s More Common in Black Americans
The Associated Press article examines health disparities experienced by Black Americans.
CAPC Releases New Home-Based Palliative Care Report
Insights and recommendations from CAPC and PCQC examining key characteristics of home-based palliative care programs across the U.S.
Palliative Care Providers Walk a Reimbursement Tightrope
There is growing interest among Medicare Advantage plans to improve access to palliative care.
Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for Filipino American and Korean American Patients
Further learning is needed for culturally appropriate community education strategies about advance directives and end-of-life discussions.
Intervention to Promote Communication About Goals of Care for Hospitalized Patients With Serious Illness
Goals of care discussions are important for high-quality palliative care, yet are often lacking for hospitalized older patients with serious illness.
Structure and Integration of Specialty Palliative Care in Three NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
Study in BMC Palliative Care suggests that multi-faceted efforts at different levels, including social norms, may be needed to improve specialty palliative care integration for advanced cancer patients.
CAPC Releases New Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Professionals Course
New interactive course offers an introduction to palliative care, how it is delivered, its impact on quality of life, and the growing population of patients who need it.
Addressing Serious Illness Care in Medicare Advantage
The New England Journal of Medicine article with recommendations and potential strategies for improving the care of people with serious illness in Medicare Advantage.
Emergency Department Embedded Palliative Care Service Creates Value for Health Systems
Study demonstrating that embedding a palliative care consultation service in the emergency department is viable and yields significant ROI.
