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New Data on Family Caregivers in the U.S.
More than 59 million Americans provide care for an adult with a complex medical condition or disability, with another 4 millions caring for a child.
CMS Proposes Mandatory Alternative Payment Model for Heart Failure
Low back pain is also included in the model.
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.
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Training Clinicians Caring for Seriously Ill LGBTQ+ Patients and Their Partners
Study finds seven key areas of concern that provider training can address to improve care for seriously ill LGBTQ+ patients and their partners.
Inpatient Palliative Care Enhances Quality of Life and Reduces PTSD in HSCT Patients
Inpatient palliative care during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) improved quality of life, depression, and PTSD symptoms..
Arts Therapies in Palliative Care: Insights from a Cross-Cultural Knowledge Exchange Forum
Researchers describe a cross-cultural forum where arts therapists shared insights to enhance collaboration, education, and clinical practice.
Unfurling the 2026 Proposed Physician Rule’s Potential Palliative Care Impacts
CMS’s 2026 proposed fee schedule introduces new Medicare payment model but offers limited new reimbursement for palliative care.
New Data on Family Caregivers in the U.S.
More than 59 million Americans provide care for an adult with a complex medical condition or disability, with another 4 millions caring for a child.
2025 AHA Circle of Life Award Winners Announced
Programs recognized for efforts and innovation in palliative care.
CMS Proposes Mandatory Alternative Payment Model for Heart Failure
Low back pain is also included in the model.
PCHETA Introduced in 119th Congress
Legislation would grow the palliative care workforce, increase awareness, and bolster research.
CAPC Launches New Pain Management Curriculum
CAPC's new pain management courses include the latest best practices in evidence-based pain management.
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.
