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With disparities research in palliative care facing growing challenges, a new article discusses the scientific and financial consequences of ignoring disparities—as well as the impact on patients and caregivers.

Opportunity for champions to educate policymakers on the value of palliative care and PCHETA.

Many people living with cancer are apprehensive about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care settings.

A study found significant declines in opioid prescribing for cancer pain, raising concerns about undertreatment despite guideline exemptions.

Evaluating evidence on the safety, effectiveness, acceptability, and equity of perinatal palliative care amid growing abortion restrictions.

Inpatient palliative care is underutilized and varies by disease, race, and hospital, highlighting the need for equitable, standardized access.

A pilot study found that nurse-led telehealth psychotherapy intervention was feasible and valued by stem cell transplant caregivers.

International experts reached consensus on fifteen criteria for referral to specialist palliative care for people living with dementia.

A Health Affairs article highlights social prescribing as a clinical strategy to reduce loneliness and improve outcomes for older adults.

How changes across one health system increased ICU goals-of-care documentation from under 7% to nearly 85%.

New caregiver support tools and models will reshape how caregivers are recognized and supported nationwide.

With disparities research in palliative care facing growing challenges, a new article discusses the scientific and financial consequences of ignoring disparities—as well as the impact on patients and caregivers.

Opportunity for champions to educate policymakers on the value of palliative care and PCHETA.

Many people living with cancer are apprehensive about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care settings.

Article shares terms that all clinicians should avoid when communicating with seriously ill patients.