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Highlights of the July 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 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. Comparing the Palliative Care Needs of Patients Seen by Specialty Palliative Care Teams at Home Versus in Clinic Grant M. Smith, Brook A. Calton, Michael W. Rabow, Angela K. Marks, Kara E. Bischoff, Steven … Read moreHighlights of the July 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Week in Review: June 21-25, 2021

June 25, 2021 by AAHPM

AAHPM needs input from members who perform consultation &/or prolonged services. CPT guidelines and descriptors for these services are undergoing extensive revision, and Academy members can help inform recommendations to CMS on the value of this work. Complete AMA RUC surveys by 12 pm ET on June 30. Access full details and survey links on AAHPM … Read moreWeek in Review: June 21-25, 2021

Week in Review: June 14-18, 2021

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by AAHPM

The Academy is overjoyed to see the new Juneteenth Federal Holiday signed into law. While celebrating the passage of the Bill, we are reminded that we must continue to take action and continue to make meaningful change to achieve health equity. Abstracts for the 2022 Annual Assembly will open this Monday, June 21 through July … Read moreWeek in Review: June 14-18, 2021

Week in Review: June 7-11, 2021

June 11, 2021 by AAHPM

The Virtual Career Fair is next Tuesday, June 15. Register now for free to join the fair, education, and connection. The fair is open to anyone seeking a position in hospice and palliative care. The Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (JPSM) is providing 50 days of free access to the article: The Serious Illness … Read moreWeek in Review: June 7-11, 2021

Highlights of the June 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

June 8, 2021 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. Shared Medication PLanning In (SIMPLIfy) Home Hospice: An Educational Program to Enable Goal-Concordant Prescribing in Home Hospice Jennifer Tjia, Margaret F. Clayton, Erik Fromme, Mary Lynn McPherson, Susan DeSanto Madeya Ethics and Society: Physician … Read moreHighlights of the June 2021 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Week in Review: May 31 – June 4, 2021

June 3, 2021 by AAHPM

Register now for the free Virtual Career Fair on June 15. The fair is open to anyone seeking a position in hospice and palliative care. Employers are welcome to view the exhibitor form and see what fits your participation needs. If you are looking for a new position now, there are more than 800 open … Read moreWeek in Review: May 31 – June 4, 2021

Week in Review: May 24-28, 2021

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by AAHPM

Nominations are due June 3 for AAHPM Awards, Board of Director positions, and Nominating Committee positions. Members of AAHPM can login to learn more about eligibility requirements and submit their nominations. The call is open through June 3. Registration is open for the free Virtual Career Fair on June 15. The fair is … Read moreWeek in Review: May 24-28, 2021

Week in Review: May 17-21, 2021

May 21, 2021 by AAHPM

Nominations are now being accepted for AAHPM Awards, Board of Director positions, and Nominating Committee positions. Members of AAHPM can login to learn more about eligibility requirements and submit their nominations. The call is open through June 3. Registration is now open for the free Virtual Career Fair on June 15. The fair is open … Read moreWeek in Review: May 17-21, 2021

Week in Review: May 10-14, 2021

May 14, 2021 by AAHPM

Annual Assembly event platform will close after May 20 to those who had previously registered to attend. All Assembly registrants have access to the recorded sessions, posters, and wellness activities. Continuing education and MOC credits are available for physicians, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists – attendees must claim them by May 31. AAHPM members can … Read moreWeek in Review: May 10-14, 2021

Week in Review: May 3-7, 2021

May 7, 2021 by AAHPM

Annual Assembly event platform is still available, but only until May 20 to those who had previously registered to attend. All Assembly registrants have access to the recorded sessions, posters, and wellness activities. Continuing education and MOC credits are available for physicians, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists – attendees must claim them by May … Read moreWeek in Review: May 3-7, 2021