News Bites

Outpatient palliative care is associated with reduced hospital readmissions for patients with bone metastases, underscoring the value of early integration of palliative care.

Currently, there is no efficiency adjustment on evaluation and management codes.

CAPC's Diane E. Meier, MD, and other leaders interviewed by Oprah Daily to discuss the benefits of palliative care.

Listen as Brynn Bowman, MPA, Ira Byock, MD, and Kristi Newport, MD, discuss key challenges in the field and a roadmap for transformation.

Study finds EHR-based algorithm boosts palliative care referrals in a community oncology setting.

Study finds inpatient palliative care lowers readmissions, hospital stays, and costs for patients with gastrointestinal cancer.

Study demonstrates that patients benefitted from a low-dose intravenous ketamine infusion protocol, with positive health outcomes for up to six months post-treatment.

Early involvement of palliative care linked with higher-quality goals of care documentation.

Recognizing the important work and dedication of outstanding individuals in the field.

Outpatient palliative care is associated with reduced hospital readmissions for patients with bone metastases, underscoring the value of early integration of palliative care.

Health Affairs Forefront authors urge payment reforms to curb fraud and patient harm in the skin substitutes market and protect ACOs delivering value-based care.

This month, join CAPC faculty and other leaders as they look back at our field's history and project visions for the future.

The twelve poster abstracts have been published by the Journal of Palliative Medicine (JPM).

Currently, there is no efficiency adjustment on evaluation and management codes.

How exploring patients’ spiritual needs can relieve suffering, provide insight into care preferences, and support whole person care.