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Corewell Health Unlocks ‘Slow, Sustainable’ Pediatric Palliative Program Growth

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Corewell Health Childrens program began in January 2015 and now features more than 70 health care specialty areas. Delivering goal concordant care has been the largest strategic lever to its growth. Hemker was among the clinicians who helped launch the health systems pediatric palliative services.

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Study: 40% of Adults Don’t Want to Talk About Palliative Care

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The results show that people were less inclined to discuss palliative care than they were in previous surveys in 2015 and 2016. An Irish study found that 4 in 10 adults prefer not to think or discuss palliative care. All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC ) conducted the research on public perceptions of palliative care.

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Palliative Radiation, Supportive Care Bring Pain Relief to Cancer Patients

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The clinical trial examined outcomes among 66 patients receiving care at nine cancer centers across Canada between July 25, 2015 and June 2, 2022. This compared to 22% of patients who received supportive care without radiation. Patients most commonly reported symptom relief of abdominal pain.

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Brigham and Women’s Hospital Develops Virtual Reality Hospice, Palliative Training Partnership

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The Tokyo-based virtual reality company was founded by CEO Kensuke Joji in 2015, Since then, it has developed various VR and artificial intelligence (AI) programs in medical and nursing education, human resource development, and social and communication skills in health care, including mental health, hospice and palliative care.

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Key Palliative Care Trends to Watch in 2024

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of the country’s total population, according to a 2015 report by the U.S. Palliative care is an evolving field. Though long-established as a medical specialty, these health care services have yet to reach their full potential due to reimbursement pressures, poor awareness and staffing headwinds. Census Bureau.

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How the Value in Health Care Act Could Change Palliative Care Payment

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The bill builds upon the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015, designed to speed transitions to patient-centered, value-based care. Lawmakers recently introduced the Value in Health Care Act, which, if enacted, could create inroads toward improved palliative care reimbursement.

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From Sea to Shining Sea: State Palliative Care Laws Yield Mixed Results

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Oregon passed a law in 2015 to create its Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Council. Stretching back more than a decade, a rising number of states have passed laws designed to raise awareness of hospice and palliative care, but to date, few if any have achieved measurable results. The reasons for this run the gamut.