Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Aslakson who recently earned the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. This new Fellow of the Academy was asked – what would you say is the biggest opportunity for the field of Hospice and Palliative Medicine? We are sharing her answer in this post. “For me, … Read moreNew FAAHPM – Rebecca A. Aslakson, MD PhD FAAHPM
By Phil Rodgers, MD FAAHPM AAHPM Public Policy Committee Co-chair and RUC Advisor Dr. Jennifer Brokaw’s article from Time magazine linked in the 11/10 SmartBrief concludes that CMS payment for advance care planning (ACP) services, that will start January 1, 2016, is inadequate to support the time necessary for physicians and qualified providers to provide … Read moreMedicare Pay for Advance Care Planning Doesn’t Fall That Short
Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Ache who recently earned the designation Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. This new Fellow of the Academy was asked – what brought you to the field of Hospice and Palliative Medicine? We are sharing his answer in this post. “One morning on inpatient rounds, I walked … Read moreNew FAAHPM – Kevin A. Ache, DO FAAHPM
Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Fentanyl Buccal Tablet vs. Oral Morphine in Doses Proportional to the Basal Opioid Regimen for the Management of Breakthrough Cancer Pain: A Randomized, Crossover, Comparison Study Sebastiano Mercadante, Claudio Adile, Arturo Cuomo, Federica Aielli, Andrea Cortegiani, Alessandra Casuccio, and Giampiero Porzio … Read moreHighlights of the November Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
by Jordan Endicott, JD Manager, Health Policy & Advocacy I’ve worked in the health care related field for nearly the entirety of my professional career, but surprisingly, the last time I had stepped foot in a hospital was at age 10 when I broke my wrist. When I was offered the opportunity to visit Drs. … Read moreNotes from the Field
by Jen Bose, Marketing & Membership Manager Working with AAHPM for several years has allowed me to get to know some of our members fairly well. I look forward to the Annual Assembly and summer courses each year because I get to connect with members in real life. When the opportunity for Jordan Endicott, Manager … Read moreA Day in the Life…
By Joseph D. Rotella More and more academic centers are developing interprofessional education (IPE) programs to teach palliative care− and it makes good sense. Seriously ill patients and their families suffer as whole human beings and it takes a village of palliative care providers from different disciplines working together to comfort, support, and heal them. … Read moreBack to the Old Schoolhouse − Students of Different Professions Learn Palliative Care Together
Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Promoting Evidence in Practice The Role of Ownership in Hospice Care: Commentary on Teno et al. David G. Stevenson Original Articles Comparative Analysis of Informal Caregiver Burden in Advanced Cancer, Dementia and Acquired Brain Injury Richard Harding, Wei Gao, Diana Jackson, … Read moreHighlights of the October Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Robert L. Jesse, MD PhD, is a strong proponent of interprofessional clinical and research collaboration and leads the VA Office of Academic Affiliations, the Nation’s largest provider of graduate medical education and a major contributor to health professions education and research. “Health care is a team sport,” said Dr. Jesse. “It is very important … Read moreIn Her Own Words: VJ Periyakoil, MD, discusses IPE
Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Promoting Evidence in Practice The Role of Methylphenidate in Cancer-Related Fatigue. Commentary on Mitchell et al. Eduardo Bruera Improving Hospice Care Through a Proactive Telephone-Based Quality Improvement Intervention: Commentary on Davis et al. Janet Bull Original Articles The Effect of Methylphenidate … Read moreHighlights of the September Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management