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Telemedicine for Older Adults Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

New York Times article discusses the important role of telemedicine for older adults, and how Congress must act quickly to keep this option for the future.

How a Healthy Diet Can Ease Chronic Pain, Regardless of Adiposity

An Australian study finds a correlation between a healthy diet of core foods and reduced pain in women, regardless of adiposity.

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Only Through March 14, 2025

Additional legislation still needed for more permanent solutions for telehealth billing.

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CAPC Launches 2nd Annual Palliative Pulse Survey

Complete the Palliative Pulse survey to help us better serve you.

The Utilization of Specialty Palliative Care for Cancer Patients

Study highlights disparities in palliative care utilization for people living with cancer.

Recognizing Spirituality as a Determinant of Health: Policies, Practices, and Systems

Strengthening US public health by integrating spirituality to inform person- and community-centered policy and practice.

CAPC Staff Presents at the 2025 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care

Learn more about CAPC's sessions and exhibit booth at the 2025 Annual Assembly.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Issues Proposed Rule for Telemedicine Registration

Special registration for clinicians and platforms would enable prescribing of controlled substances, including special recognition of hospice and palliative care.

Addressing Pediatric Palliative Care State Policy via Three State Snapshots

NASHP brief highlights policies and programs from three states to support pediatric palliative care.

Commentary: Integrating Palliative Care Into Routine Head and Neck Cancer Care

Commentary advocates for palliative care integration in head and neck cancer to improve outcomes via multidisciplinary, proactive approaches.

Telemedicine for Older Adults Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

New York Times article discusses the important role of telemedicine for older adults, and how Congress must act quickly to keep this option for the future.

How a Healthy Diet Can Ease Chronic Pain, Regardless of Adiposity

An Australian study finds a correlation between a healthy diet of core foods and reduced pain in women, regardless of adiposity.

Impact of Transferring to Home-Based Palliative Care on Patient Support and More

Study underscores the success of referrals to community-based palliative care for patients who show limited benefits from continued hospital care.

Lessons Learned from Harnessing Compassion with Contemplative Medicine

How Buddhist concepts of mindfulness, insight, and compassion, found its way into an pilot educational sessions, and the learnings from this experience.

Advanced Heart Failure: Symptom Association with Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Living

A higher number of symptoms associated with worse quality of life and functional status for people living with advanced heart failure.

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