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Palliative Care and Healthcare Utilization Among Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients in U.S. Hospitals

Study investigating the trend of in-patient palliative care, and its association with healthcare utilization among hospitalized metastatic breast cancer patients in the U.S.

CMS Releases New Guidance for the End of the PHE

New Fact Sheet from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Helps Providers Plan for the End of Public Health Emergency

The Landscape of Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care: A National Cross-Sectional Assessment

Study characterizes the national status of outpatient pediatric program development and operationalization in the U.S.

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CAPC Responds to HELP Committee RFI on Workforce

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee requested input on strategies to address the current health care workforce shortage.

CAPC Responds to Notice on Advancing Health Equity for Intersex Individuals

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health requested information on current research gaps and promising practices.

Palliative Care in FY24 NIH Congressional Justification

Congressional justification language from the National Institutes of Health reiterates commitment to palliative care research.

Palliative Care and Healthcare Utilization Among Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients in U.S. Hospitals

Study investigating the trend of in-patient palliative care, and its association with healthcare utilization among hospitalized metastatic breast cancer patients in the U.S.

Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Caring for Chinese American Patients

With an expected exponential population rise, Chinese American patients who experience serious illness may find their cultural values influencing medical care.

CMS Releases New Guidance for the End of the PHE

New Fact Sheet from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Helps Providers Plan for the End of Public Health Emergency

Medicare Issues Revised Guidance on Billing Advance Care Planning

Clarifies documentation and coding requirements.

The Landscape of Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care: A National Cross-Sectional Assessment

Study characterizes the national status of outpatient pediatric program development and operationalization in the U.S.

Community Informed Recruitment: A Promising Method to Enhance Clinical Trial Participation

Study finds that a community-enhanced recruitment strategy demonstrated increased clinical trial participation from under-represented populations.

Palliative Care TikTok: Describing the Landscape and Explaining Social Media Engagement

Investigators analyzed the content and engagement metrics of palliative care TikTok videos to determine if they are a valuable education tool.

The Effect of Specialized Palliative Care on End-of-Life Care Intensity in AYAs with Cancer

Specialized palliative care was shown to be beneficial to adolescents and young adults with cancer receiving high-intensity end-of-life care.

Palliative Care Interventions Effects on Psychological Distress: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

Study examines the effects of palliative care on depression, anxiety, and general psychological distress for adults living with a serious illness, and their caregivers.

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