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The National Alliance for Caregiving Releases Caregiver Training Services Implementation Brief

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

When Less Is More: CAPC's Andrew E. Esch Addresses Polypharmacy in High-Risk Populations

How emerging technologies and systemic reforms can empower pharmacists to lead deprescribing efforts, reducing polypharmacy and duplication.

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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CMS Releases Proposed CY26 PFS

Physician Fee Schedule proposals include increased conversion factor for physician payments.

Innovations in Surgical Communication: When Surgery Is a Bad Idea, Focus on the Goals

Viewpoint argues that surgeons should share concerns when surgery is unlikely to help, focusing on goals and risks for patient-centered decisions.

Buprenorphine for Cancer Pain—The Safest Opioid, and Patients With Cancer Cannot Get It

JAMA Oncology viewpoint urges reforms to improve access to buprenorphine.

Evaluating Palliative Care Needs of Early-Phase Clinical Trial Patients

Study finds that a trigger referral system can expand palliative care access for early-phase clinical trial patients.

A Post-Discharge Palliative Care Pilot Clinic for Patients with Cancer

Study aimed to evaluate the impact of a post-discharge palliative care clinic on symptoms, hospital readmissions, and more.

Congress Passes Reconciliation Act of 2025

Major changes in health care policy included.

The National Alliance for Caregiving Releases Caregiver Training Services Implementation Brief

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

When Less Is More: CAPC's Andrew E. Esch Addresses Polypharmacy in High-Risk Populations

How emerging technologies and systemic reforms can empower pharmacists to lead deprescribing efforts, reducing polypharmacy and duplication.

Elements of an Effective Palliative Care Business Plan

CAPC's Brynn Bowman highlights the need for palliative care business plans to include clear billing strategies and a strong, setting-specific value proposition.

Should I Refer My Patient With Dementia to Palliative Care?

Medscape covers newly-published palliative care referral criteria for people living with dementia.

Current Patterns: Referral to Palliative Care for Patients with Metastatic Gynecologic Cancer (MGC)

Through an analysis of referral patterns within their institution, researchers find that many patients with MGC do not receive palliative care referrals as recommended in clinical guidelines.

‘It Takes a Village’: The Need to Expand Community-Based Pediatric Palliative Care

The challenges and benefits of expanding community-based pediatric palliative care, highlighting expert calls for better support, education, and access.

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