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Highlights of the June 2019 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 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. A Fixed Nitrous Oxide and Oxygen Mixture for Analgesia in Children With Leukemia With Lumbar Punctureeinduced Pain: A Randomized, Double-blind Controlled Trial Qiang Liu, Xiao-Min Chai, Jun-Jun Zhang, Yi-Ling Wang, Yu Wang, Lu-Lu Gao, … Read moreHighlights of the June 2019 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

AAHPM Week in Review: May 27-31, 2019

May 31, 2019 by AAHPM

AAHPM leaders and fellow representatives of the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care member organizations met this week with CMS Innovation Center staff to discuss the Serious Illness Population (SIP) option under the new Primary Care First payment model. They discussed SIP model parameters, offering joint recommendations regarding essential components of care, patient eligibility, … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: May 27-31, 2019

What exactly is the State of the Science Meeting?

May 30, 2019 by AAHPM

Here’s everything you need to know about the State of the Science in Hospice and Palliative Care Research Symposium, being held in San Diego, CA, March 20-22, 2020. The State of the Science is AAHPM’s first research meeting. During this pilot meeting, AAHPM has strategically located the meeting in the same city and similar time … Read moreWhat exactly is the State of the Science Meeting?

AAHPM Week in Review: May 20-24, 2019

May 24, 2019 by AAHPM

Help build momentum for PCHETA. The Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act passed the House last Congress, and AAHPM is working to re-engage lawmakers to maintain bipartisan support and advance the bill. AAHPM’s Legislative Action Center makes it easy to contact your Representative and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 647. (Suggested messaging generated … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: May 20-24, 2019

AAHPM Week in Review: May 13-17, 2019

May 17, 2019 by AAHPM

Nominate a colleague as an Emerging Leaders in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Nominees must be an AAHPM member for at least 2 years, have worked in the HPM field for at least 5 but not more than 10 years, and have current HPM board certification by ABMS or AOA or certification from HMDCB. Submit your … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: May 13-17, 2019

Highlights of the May 2019 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 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. The Burden of Opioid Adverse Events and the Influence on Cancer Patients’ Symptomatology Oscar Corli, Claudia Santucci, Nicole Corsi, Silvia Radrezza, Francesca Galli, and Cristina Bosetti Symptom Burden and Palliative Care Needs Among High-Risk … Read moreHighlights of the May 2019 Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

AAHPM Week in Review: May 6-10, 2019

May 10, 2019 by AAHPM

AAHPM President Joanne Wolfe visited the AAHPM offices early this week to connect with staff about upcoming projects and initiatives throughout 2019, including the new strategic plan, an elearning strategy, workforce development, and more. Be on the lookout in early June for a member survey to help guide the work of the Academy over the … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: May 6-10, 2019

AAHPM Week in Review: April 29 – May 3, 2019

May 7, 2019 by AAHPM

Interested in serving on the AAHPM Quarterly editorial leadership team to manage the overall direction of the newsletter, contribute to planning meetings and solicit articles? Send a letter of interest indicating the positions for which you’re applying, why you would like serve, and suggestions for moving the publication forward movement, along with your CV to Laura Davis by May 13. Nominations … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: April 29 – May 3, 2019

AAHPM Week in Review: April 22-26, 2019

April 26, 2019 by AAHPM

The first call for the 2020 Annual Assembly (March 18-21, San Diego) preconference workshops, concurrent sessions, SIG or forum endorsed sessions, and interactive educational exchange closes Wednesday, May 1. Don’t wait. Submit your abstract today. Interested in serving on the AAHPM Quarterly editorial leadership team to manage the overall direction of the newsletter, contribute to … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: April 22-26, 2019

AAHPM Week in Review: April 15-19, 2019

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by AAHPM

AAHPM is seeking individuals to serve on the AAHPM Quarterly editorial leadership team to manage the overall direction of the newsletter, contribute to planning meetings and solicit articles. To apply, send a letter of interest indicating the positions for which you’re applying, why you would like serve, and suggestions for moving the publication forward movement, … Read moreAAHPM Week in Review: April 15-19, 2019