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Highlights of the May 2020 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

May 4, 2020 by AAHPM

Read the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM. Palliative care in the time of COVID-19 Sebastiano Mercadante, Claudio Adile, Patrizia Ferrera, Fausto Giuliana, Lidia Terruso, Tania Piccione Bereavement support on the frontline of COVID-19: Recommendations for hospital clinicians Natalie C. Ernecoff, Kathryn … Read moreHighlights of the May 2020 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Week in Review: April 27 – May 1

May 1, 2020 by AAHPM

Although the Annual Assembly and State of the Science were cancelled, you can still gain access to the papers and posters that were going to be presented. The Annual Assembly papers and posters include case studies, scholar e-posters, and scientific and quality improvement content and the State of the Science poster sessions include RAPiD and … Read moreWeek in Review: April 27 – May 1

Week in Review: April 20-24

April 24, 2020 by AAHPM

AAHPM is pleased to welcome our new CEO Wendy-Jo Toyama, who just completed her first week working for the Academy. Learn more about Wendy in this blog post. The National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care will host a free webinar, COVID-19 Discussion on Effective Virtual Visits, on April 27, 4-5:30 pm ET. Faculty includes an … Read moreWeek in Review: April 20-24

Week in Review: April 13-17

April 17, 2020May 12, 2020 by AAHPM

Several medical specialty boards, including ABIM, ABFM, ABP and ABOG, have adjusted their schedules for MOC and exams, eased deadlines and given credit for COVID-19 experiences during the pandemic. Learn more in this MedPage Today article. Visit your individual board’s website for further information and clarification. The 2020 HPM initial and OCC Recertification Cognitive Conjoint … Read moreWeek in Review: April 13-17

Week in Review: April 6-10

April 10, 2020 by AAHPM

AAHPM President Rodney Tucker posted a message to AAHPM members this week sharing his thoughts about the current healthcare pandemic and how he is finding much to reflect upon, be grateful for, and be optimistic about. He finds peace in knowing that our role as healers is unwavering and resolute. AAHPM joined 40+ specialty … Read moreWeek in Review: April 6-10

A Message from President Rodney Tucker

April 7, 2020 by AAHPM

Let me begin my first blog post as AAHPM President with a sincere hope that you are finding ways to stay safe and well in your mind, body, and spirit. I never imagined we would be starting 2020 in such a way. As we learn every day that this crisis is unprecedented, I find that … Read moreA Message from President Rodney Tucker

Highlights of the April 2020 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 by AAHPM

Read the editor’s picks for the most recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM), the official journal of AAHPM. Patterns of Symptom Management Medication Receipt at End-of-Life Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Lung Cancer Maureen L. Saphire, Elizabeth H. Prsic, Maureen E. Canavan, Shi-Yi J. Wang, Carolyn J. Presley, Amy J. Davidoff Does Receipt of Recommended Elements of … Read moreHighlights of the April 2020 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Week in Review: March 30 – April 3

April 3, 2020 by AAHPM

Stay connected with fellow Academy members using AAHPM Connect. Members have been utilizing the online platform to post comments, share resources and stay connected with others dealing with the coronavirus. Information from recent and upcoming community calls are posted on the Hospice Medicine Council, Academic Palliative Medicine Council, and various SIG and Forum pages. Review … Read moreWeek in Review: March 30 – April 3

Week in Review: March 23-27

March 27, 2020 by AAHPM

To support members during the coronavirus outbreak, AAHPM’s advocacy efforts are focused on advancing policies that will remove barriers to timely, safe patient care and protect clinicians on the front lines of the epidemic. In a letter to Senate leaders, AAHPM called on Congress to allow telehealth for hospice face-to-face visits during this public health … Read moreWeek in Review: March 23-27

Week in Review: March 16-20

March 20, 2020March 20, 2020 by AAHPM

We are proud to share the AAHPM Annual Report video – take a look at all we accomplished in 2019. AAHPM prepared a page of COVID-19 resources to help you navigate this public health pandemic. Also, the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management is fast tracking articles that describe any aspect of the involvement of … Read moreWeek in Review: March 16-20