It’s been a busy week at AAHPM. Here’s an update of activities during the week of October 8, 2018: AAHPM physician members can help determine the future of the Academy by voting in the AAHPM election. Join the 13% of eligible members who have already selected their candidates. Voting closes on Monday, October 15 at … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: October 8-12
Staff has prepared this update of AAHPM activities during the week of October 1, 2018: Registration for the 2019 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care is now open. The Assembly is an energetic, invigorating conference that will capture your heart, re-energize your spirit, and stimulate your mind. Mark your calendar for March 13-16, 2019 … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: October 1-5
Below are the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM). To access the articles, you must subscribe to JPSM or be a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Characteristics Associated With Physical Function Trajectories in Older Adults With Cancer During Chemotherapy Melisa L. Wong, Steven M. Paul, … Read moreHighlights of the October Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Staff has prepared this update of AAHPM activities during the week of September 24, 2018: AAHPM Board of Directors election is now open. To log in and vote please see the postcard or email that was sent on September 24th. If you have any questions, please contact Member Services at 847 375 4712. Deadline to … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: September 24-28
Staff has prepared this update of AAHPM activities during the week of September 17, 2018: AAHPM in partnership with the National Coalition of Hospice and Palliative Care and the RAND Corporation, were awarded a $5.5 million three-year grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop patient-reported quality measures for community-based palliative … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: September 17-21
Staff has prepared this update of AAHPM activities during the week of September 10, 2018: Interested in reviewing abstracts for the 2019 Annual Assembly? Applications are now being accepted for review opportunities including: case submission oral presentations/poster, scholars and fellow e-posters, and pediatric content. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 18. Submit an application AAHPM … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: September 10-14
It’s been another busy week at the Academy. Here’s an update of activities during the week of September 3, 2018: AAHPM urged members to comment on CMS’ 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule/Quality Payment Program proposed rule. CMS proposals would cut HPM clinician payment for office E/M visits by 20% and threaten seriously ill patients’ access … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: September 3-7
Below are the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM). To access the articles, you must subscribe to JPSM or be a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Prior Trauma Exposure and Serious Illness at End of Life: A National Study of Children in the U.S. Foster … Read moreHighlights of the September Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Here’s an update from activities during the week of August 27, 2018: The syllabus from the 2018 Intensive Board Review Course is now available for purchase at aahpm.org. The syllabus includes handouts from 17 didactic sessions on a wide range of topics. Limited quantities are available, so be sure to purchase your copy before they’re gone. Have you … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: August 27-31
The staff has put together this synopsis of AAHPM activities from the week of August 20, 2018: The Nominating Committee met to consider the many highly qualified candidates nominated for officer and director-at-large positions on the AAHPM Board of Directors. All eligible voting members will receive an email with instructions for completing the ballot when … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: August 20-24