Thomas LeBlanc, MD MA – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

This post is from one of the Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40. Thomas LeBlanc, MD MA was selected based on his involvement in AAHPM, educating others about hospice and palliative medicine, participation in charitable work, and mentoring of students or residents. Each honoree was then asked who inspired him over the course … Read moreThomas LeBlanc, MD MA – Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40

Help Spread a Unified & Positive Hospice & Palliative Care Message

Want to introduce palliative care and hospice as a positive kind of healthcare to patients and other healthcare providers? By Rebecca Goett MD American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is highlighting our strength with our palliative power and hospice hero campaign. As palliative and hospice providers, promoting our field as a harmonized discipline … Read moreHelp Spread a Unified & Positive Hospice & Palliative Care Message

Highlights of the February Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Morphine or Oxycodone for Cancer-Related Pain? A Randomized, Open-Label, Controlled Trial Julia Riley, Ruth Branford, Joanne Droney, Sophy Gretton, Hiroe Sato, Alison Kennett, Christina Oyebode, Michael Thick, Athol Wells, John Williams, Ken Welsh, and Joy Ross The Role of Central and … Read moreHighlights of the February Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Applying and Preparing for Hospice Medical Director Certification through HMDCB

HMDCB is currently accepting applications to become Hospice Medical Director Certified™ (HMDC™) in 2015. HMDCB’s certification exam is for hospice physicians seeking to demonstrate an essential skill set that comprises the administrative, regulatory, legal, and clinical skill necessary in hospice medicine. Early applications are due February 9, 2015 and late applications will be accepted until … Read moreApplying and Preparing for Hospice Medical Director Certification through HMDCB

Highlights of the January Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: EMPOWER: An Intervention to Address Barriers to Pain Management in Hospice John G. Cagle, Sheryl Zimmerman, Lauren W. Cohen, Laura S. Porter, Laura C. Hanson, and David Reed Feasibility of Using Algorithm-Based Clinical Decision Support for Symptom Assessment and Management in … Read moreHighlights of the January Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Call for Action: The IOM Report

Larry Beresford, freelance medical journalist in Alameda, CA (Twitter: @larryberesford) The Institute of Medicine’s landmark new report, Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life, developed with the active participation of several AAHPM leaders in an exhaustive, 2-year process of evidence-based deliberation, was released on September 17. It contains … Read moreCall for Action: The IOM Report

AAHPM Unveils List of Inspiring HPM Leaders Under 40

Congratulations to These Inspiring Hospice and Palliative Medicine Leaders Under 40 In fall 2014, AAHPM called upon members to nominate accomplished hospice and palliative medicine professionals under the age of 40. More than 75 nominations were submitted highlighting exceptional work contributions by the next generation of hospice and palliative medicine leaders. Eligible candidates were evaluated … Read moreAAHPM Unveils List of Inspiring HPM Leaders Under 40

Organizational Advocacy Key to Promoting Advance Care Planning… Now it’s Time for Individuals to Make Their Voices Heard!

By Gregg VandeKieft, MD MA FAAFP FAAHPM Co-chair, AAHPM Public Policy Committee The following is part of a three-post progressive blog about advance care planning, prompted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) decision not to pay for the new “complex” advance care planning codes in this year’s Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Now is … Read moreOrganizational Advocacy Key to Promoting Advance Care Planning… Now it’s Time for Individuals to Make Their Voices Heard!

Highlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Listed below are a few articles from the most recent issue of the journal: Original Articles Strategies to Support Recruitment of Patients With Life-Limiting Illness for Research: The Palliative Care Research Cooperative Group Laura C. Hanson, Janet Bull, Kathryn Wessell, Lisa Massie, Rachael E. Bennett, Jean S. Kutner, Noreen M. Aziz, and Amy Abernethy Symptom … Read moreHighlights of the December Issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management